Antibacterial properties and osteoblast interactions of microfluidically synthesized chitosan - SPION composite nanoparticles.

In this research, a multi-step microfluidic reactor was used to fabricate chitosan - superparamagnetic iron oxide composite nanoparticles (Ch - SPIONs), where composite formation using chitosan was aimed to provide antibacterial property and nanoparticle stability for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Monodispersed Ch - SPIONs had an average particle size of 8.8 ± 1.

Sternal Fractures in Blunt Chest Trauma: Retrospective Analysis of 330 Cases.

Objective: To analyse the range of injuries associated with sternal fracture (SF) and their clinical features and outcomes.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey, from July 2010 to July 2020.

Risk of recurrence after antiepileptic withdrawal: Was it a good decision or not?

The aim of this study was to identify the demographic-clinical variables affecting idiopathic epilepsy (IE) [called genetic generalized epilepsy (GGE)] recurrence and determine cut-off values that can be used in pediatric neurology practice for children with IE/GGE. A total of 250 children and adolescents with IE/GGE were included and retrospectively evaluated. The patients' hospital records were examined in order to identify possible electro-clinical features affecting epilepsy recurrence.

Does digestive symptoms require esophago gastroscopy prior to bariatric procedure? Assessment of 6 years' experience.

Aim: Performance of routine preoperative esophagogastroduodenal endoscopy (EGE) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is still a controversial subject. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the benefits of performing preoperative EGE in a cohort of bariatric patients.

Material And Methods: The present retrospective study was performed between March 2010 and June 2016.