Publications by authors named "M Bakırtas"

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  • Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is an effective treatment for hematologic cancers, but some patients can't collect enough stem cells with just G-CSF, leading to the use of chemomobilization.
  • In a study of 183 lymphoma and myeloma patients, 43 experienced febrile neutropenia (FN), showing lower preapheresis blood counts and slower platelet and neutrophil recovery post-transplant.
  • Despite the challenges posed by FN, sufficient harvesting of CD34+ stem cells remains possible, indicating the need for prompt treatment of FN and possibly more apheresis sessions.
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Heavy metals even at low concentrations can damage all systems in the human body from the cellular level by causing disruptions in DNA repair mechanisms, cell division and apoptosis. A 49-year-old man who had been working in the sanding and deburring department of a factory producing underground water pipes for 15 years, presented with complaints of effort dyspnea, cough and loss of strength in his left hand. Computed tomography of the lung revealed diffuse micronodular appearance in all zones in both lungs, subpleural nodule and bronchial dilatation.

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  • The study investigates the effects of rosmarinic acid on healing damaged nasal mucosa, which can result from various factors like pollutants and trauma.
  • 21 male rats were divided into three groups: a control group, a local treatment group receiving rosmarinic acid applied directly to the nose, and a systemic treatment group receiving it through injections.
  • Results showed that both local and systemic treatments improved healing, with systemic administration providing the most significant anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Objective: Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent with an ototoxic effect that is frequently used in head and neck cancers. There are studies in the literature conducted with various antioxidant substances to protect and/or prevent ototoxicity. This study aims to investigate whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has a protective and therapeutic effect on cisplatin ototoxicity.

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A multicenter, retrospective, observational study was conducted to explore effectiveness and safety of ixazomib plus lenalidomide with dexamethasone (IRd) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients following at least ≥ two lines of therapy. Patients' treatment responses, overall response rate, progression-free survival rate, and adverse events were recorded. Mean age of 54 patients was 66.

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