Heterogeneous impact of agricultural support policies: evidence from Turkey.

Agricultural support policies, which increase production to excessive levels, have been heavily criticized for their distortional effects on farmers' decisions. High input consumption, which harms the environment, and the distribution of supports, which causes income inequality among farmers, are also the other factors that economists criticize these support policies. However, in recent years, the use and dependence on production and land have been increasing globally due to fears of food insecurity in several countries.

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Improve Survival of Random Pattern Cutaneous Flaps in Radiation Damaged Skin.

Background: Tissue ischemia and necrosis following surgery after radiotherapy on the skin and subcutaneous tissue are well known to all reconstructive surgeons. Nevertheless, there has been no report so far on local effects of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) on random flap survival elevated in an irradiated rat dorsum. In this experimental study, we aimed to identify the effect of adipose tissue-derived stem cell injection on random flap survival in irradiated tissues.

Avoiding Extended Scar in Skin Expansion: Alagoz Technique.

The principal aim of skin expansion is to provide additional donor tissue without extra donor-site morbidity. Most of the reports about tissue expansion are focused on the properties of expander. Donor-site decision is usually underestimated.

Five-year results of cervical disc prostheses in the SWISSspine registry.

Background: The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health demanded a nationwide HTA-registry for cervical total disc arthroplasty (TDA), to decide about its reimbursement. The goal of the SWISSspine registry is to generate evidence about the safety and efficiency of cervical TDA.

Materials And Methods: Three hundred thirty-two cases treated between 3.

Superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps in reconstruction of gluteal and perianal/perineal hidradenitis suppurativa lesions.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a debilitating disease with a tendency to form abscesses, sinus tracts, and scar formation. In this report, our experience with reconstruction of hidradenitis lesions of the gluteal and perianal/perineal area using superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps (SGAP and IGAP) are discussed.

Patients: A prospective study was conducted in collaboration with the general surgery department for patients with gluteal and perianal/perineal hidradenitis suppurativa between December 2005 and May 2010.