Evaluation of ACE I/D and ATIR A1166C variants in patients with diabetes mellitus with and without peripheral neuropathy in Turkish patients.

Objective: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can lead to long-term vascular complications such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). This study aimed to investigate the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion (I)/deletion (D) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) A1166C variants in the predisposition to T2DM in the Turkish population and their association with DPN.

Methods: The study included 90 T2DM patients (42 with DPN) and 50 healthy individuals.

Investigation of the rs7041 variable of vitamin D-connector protein gene relation with pancreatic involvement in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.

Objective: This study aims to examine whether the presence of mutation exists in the vitamin D-connector protein gene rs7041 variant of the pancreatitis table for patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019.

Methods: A total of 113 patients with normal pancreatic enzyme levels diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 and 120 patients with both coronavirus disease 2019 diagnosis and high pancreatic enzyme levels were included in the study. The rs7041 genotyping of the 11th single nucleotide variation in the vitamin D-connector protein gene was determined by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism methods.

Association between serum albumin levels at admission and clinical outcomes in pediatric intensive care units: a multi-center study.

Background: Albumin, a vital component in regulating human blood oncotic pressure, plays an important role in the prediction of prognosis in pediatric patients.Previous research identified significant differences in serum albumin levels of healthy and critically ill children.

Methods: The present study aims to investigate the correlation between albumin levels measured during pediatric intensive care unit(PICU) admission and clinical outcomes.

Histopathologic and Antioxidant Regulatory Effects of Different Doses of Thymoquinone Against 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid-Induced Experimental Colitis in Rats.

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential role of thymoquinone in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by examining the effects of various doses of thymoquinone on histopathological changes, oxidative stress, and antioxidant markers in basic stamens in a 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis model in rats. Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups: control, TNBS, thymoquinone-20 (20 mg/kg), and thymoquinone-50 (50 mg/kg) groups. The basic stamens of 32 rats were used for this experiment.

Probiotic and functional characterization of newly isolated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains from human breast milk and proliferative inhibition potential of metabolites.

Four Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains newly isolated and identified from human breast milk in Türkiye, have probiotic, functional and proliferative inhibition potential of metabolites against colon cancer cell lines were evaluated. In simulated gastric and intestinal media, all strains exhibited strong probiotic character by showing resistance, although decreasing with time and concentration. The strains were sensitive to penicillin G, rifampin and chloramphenicol and showed antibacterial effect on all pathogenic bacteria.

Association Between Homocysteine Levels and Ovarian Reserve in Subfertile Women.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between homocysteine levels and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, a biomarker of ovarian reserve, and the effect of high homocysteine levels on ovarian reserve in subfertile women.

Study Design: Observational case-control study. Place and Duration of the Study: Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkiye, from October to December 2023.

Exploring the protective role of green tea extract against cardiovascular alterations induced by chronic REM sleep deprivation via modulation of inflammation and oxidative stress.

Background: Chronic Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep deprivation has been associated with various cardiovascular alterations, including disruptions in antioxidant defense mechanisms, lipid metabolism, and inflammatory responses. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of green tea extract (GTE) in mitigating these adverse effects.

Methods: A total of 24 male Wistar albino rats were used in this study and divided into the control group (n = 8), Chronic-REM Sleep Deprivation (CRSD) Group (n = 8) and Chronic-REM SD + Green Tea 200 (CRSD + GTE200) Group (n = 8).

Identifying the most critical side effects of antidepressant drugs: a new model proposal with quantum spherical fuzzy M-SWARA and DEMATEL techniques.

Identifying and managing the most critical side effects encourages patients to take medications regularly and adhere to the course of treatment. Therefore, priority should be given to the more important ones, among these side effects. However, the number of studies that make a priority examination is limited.

Lateral extrarticular tenodesis enhances outcomes in primary anterior cruciate ligament repair with knotless anchor: 24-Month minimum follow up.

Background: Previous studies have shown that primary repair of proximal ligament avulsion from the femoral condyle may have reasonable recovery and stability rates after repair. As a result, selecting patients more narrowly and more specifically has been recognized to improve short- and medium-term outcomes.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the potential benefits of primary repair for acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears with a proximal tear and to evaluate the effect of performing lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) in addition to primary repair on patient outcomes.

The Effects of using PEEK Coping and Different Restorative Materials on the Stress Distribution in Tooth and Implant- supported Prostheses under Static Loading: 3D FEA.

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the influence of utilizing Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) coping and three different dental restorative materials in the success of tooth and implant-supported fixed partial dentures (TISFPD) in the maxillary posterior region, under static loading by 3-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis (3D FEA).

Materials And Methods: Six 3D FEA models were designed assuming the extraction of maxillary first and second molars. Bone, implant, abutment, PEEK coping, second premolar, periodontal ligament (PDL) and six 3-unit TISFPD with different restorative materials [Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM), PEEK-Composite (PC), Monolithic Zirconia (MZ)] were modeled.

Arthroscopy-assisted procedure provides less residual horizontal instability and optimal coracoid tunnel creation with less radiation exposure compared to percutaneous procedure after endo-button fixation of type III AC joint dislocations.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the postoperative radiological and functional results of patients treated with arthroscopy-assisted (AA) and percutaneous (P) procedures using endo-button for type III acromioclavicular joint dislocations with a minimum 1-year follow-up. The study hypothesis was that the AA technique would provide more favourable coracoid tunnels.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent surgery between 2017 and 2022.

Is connective tissue massage effective in individuals with fibromyalgia?

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of Clinical Pilates exercises and connective tissue massage (CTM) in individuals with Fibromyalgia (FM) on pain, disease impact, functional status, anxiety, quality of life and biopsychosocial status.

Methods: 32 women were randomly divided into two groups as intervention gorup (CTM + Clinical Pilates exercises, n = 15, mean age = 48.80 ± 7.

The Turkish version of nursing practice readiness scale: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation.

Aim: This study aims to adapt the "Nursing Practice Readiness Scale" to Turkish culture, and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Background: New graduates' nursing practice readiness can impact their work adaptation and performance.

Design: The research employed a methodological design.

Sexual Dysfunction in Women After Tibial Fracture: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

BACKGROUND Tibial fractures, common in adults, are often treated with external or internal fixation methods. While effective, external fixation (EF) can lead to sexual dysfunction (SD), especially in young patients. This study aimed to assess SD in women undergoing EF versus internal fixation for tibial fractures.

A case of left testicular artery with high origin passing through a left renal vein fenestration.

Background: Fenestrations of are extremely rare in the venous system, especially renal veins. This paper aims to present a case of left renal vein fenestration where a high origin testicular artery passes through it. Materials and Methods The variation was observed incidentally in a 74-year-old Caucasian male cadaver during routine retroperitoneal dissections for second year medical students.

Procalcitonin to Albumin Ratio as A Biomarker for Predicting Mortality in Sepsis.

Objective: To investigate the ability of the procalcitonin to albumin ratio to predict mortality in patients with sepsis.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Intensive care, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkiye, from September to December 2022.

Feasibility of diagnosing osteoporosis using routine computed tomography scans for hip fractures: Correlation with histopathological diagnosis of head and neck regions.

Objective: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of diagnosing osteoporosis through routine computed tomography (CT) by assessing the association between the histopathological assessment of femoral head specimens extracted from patients who underwent surgery for intertrochanteric fractures and the Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements derived from preoperative CT scans.

Methods: Forty-eight patients who presented to our clinic between November 2019 and May 2020 with hip fractures and underwent partial prosthesis fixation were included in this retrospective study. Hounsfield unit measurements were performed on the head and neck regions using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and CT scans, respectively.

Comparison of Functional Outcomes and Complications of Inlay and Onlay Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Neer Type 4 Proximal Humerus Fractures and Cuff Tear Arthropathy: A Multicentric Study.

Background: This multicenter retrospective study was conducted with the objective of comparing the outcomes and complications between inlay and onlay reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in patients presenting Neer Type 4 proximal humerus fractures and cuff tear arthropathy. The primary aim of this investigation was to assess and juxtapose the clinical as well as functional outcomes of individuals who underwent onlay reverse shoulder arthroplasty with those who underwent inlay reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, involving patients who had undergone reverse shoulder arthroplasty between the period of 2016 and 2022.

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Diagnostic Tool for Diabetic Retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, leading to visual impairment if left untreated. This review discusses the use of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) as a diagnostic tool for the early detection and management of DR. OCTA is a fast, non-invasive, non-contact test that enables the detailed visualisation of the macular microvasculature in different plexuses.

Lice (Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ischnocera) collected on the birds in the Aras basin in Iğdır Province, Türkiye with new records and new host associations.

Chewing lice (Phthiraptera, Ischnocera and Amblycera) are permanent ectoparasites of birds and primarly feed on the feathers and scales of birds. To detect the chewing lice species found on birds in Aras basin, Igdir, Türkiye, a total of 240 birds represented by 61 species belonging to 30 families in 13 orders were examined during the 2021 bird migration season. A total of 531 (186 females, 136 males and 209 nymphs) lice were collected from 75 individuals (31,25% of birds examined) of 26 species, 21 families and 10 orders.

Phenotypic evaluation of mast cells in bovine mammary tissue and mastitis in the context of fibrosis.

This research paper addresses the hypothesis that mast cells (MCs) contribute to the formation of mammary fibrosis. MCs are important immune regulatory and immune modulatory cells that play major roles in the inflammatory process. Since there is no detailed knowledge, this research study aimed to comparatively investigate the presence, localization, and immunophenotypes of MCs in healthy and mastitic mammary tissues.