Alginate/gelatin blend fibers for functional high-performance air filtration applications.

Currently, the primary composition of fibrous filter materials predominantly relies on synthetic polymers derived from petroleum. The utilization of these polymers, as well as their production process, has a negative impact on the environment. Consequently, the adoption of air filter media fabricated from natural fibers would yield significant environmental benefits.

Improving the Interfacial Adhesion of Long Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyamide 6 Composites by Electrochemical Oxidation and Polyethylenimine-Carboxymethyl Cellulose Grafting.

Carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced thermoplastic composites have notable ascents in various sectors and applications. For high-performance composites, strong interfacial adhesion between the polymer matrix and the CF is crucial. This is achieved by introducing functional groups on the CF surface.

Production of gelatin fibrous mats using different nanofiber production methods for medical applications and comparison of their properties.

In the literature, there are studies on medical applications using different nanofiber production methods with natural polymers. However, each system has different fiber-forming capabilities. For this reason, in this study, we investigated the production of nanofibers from a biodegradable natural polymer, gelatin, using four separate nanofiber production methods, namely electrospinning (ES), electroblowing (EB), solution blowing (SB), and centrifugal spinning (CS).

Aerosol Filtration Performance of Solution Blown PA6 Webs with Bimodal Fiber Distribution.

A bimodal web, where both nanofibers and microfibers are present and distributed randomly across the same web, can deliver high filter efficiency and low pressure drop at the same time since in such a web, filter efficiency is high thanks to small pores created by the presence of nanofibers and the interfiber space created by the presence of microfibers, which is large enough for air to flow through with little resistance. In this work, a bimodal polyamide 6 (PA6) filter web was fabricated via a modified solution blowing (m-SB) technique that produced nanofibers and microfibers simultaneously. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the webs were used to analyze the fiber morphology.

Evaluation of sexual function in women with labia minora hypertrophy: A preliminary study.

Objective: To compare the sexual functions in women with labia minora hypertrophy and age-matched healthy controls.

Material And Method: 43 patients with labia minora hypertrophy and 30 age-matched healthy controls were enrolled in the present study. The sexual functions of the women were evaluated by using the index of female sexual function (IFSF).

Giant lipoma extending into two thigh canals: A case report.

Giant lipomas, although rare, represent a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report an unusual giant lipoma of the thigh extending into two thigh canals and it's diagnostic and therapeutic processes.

Sexual function and hormone profile in young adult men with idiopathic gynecomastia: Comparison with healthy controls.

Objectives: To compare sexual function and hormone profile in male patients with gynecomastia with matched controls.

Materials-methods: Forty-seven male subjects with gynecomastia and thirty healthy controls were enrolled in this study. Serum free T3, free T4, TSH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, total testosterone, free testosterone, DHEA-SO4, LH and total PSA were measured in the patients and controls.

Fingertip Replantation Without and With Palmar Venous Anastomosis: Analysis of the Survival Rates and Vein Distribution.

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the results of fingertip replantations without (artery anastomosis only replantations) and with venous anastomosis (replantations in which both arterial and palmar venous anastomoses were performed). Also, distribution of the veins used for anastomosis was analyzed retrospectively.

Patients And Methods: First 53 digits (47 patients) received only arterial anastomosis (group 1).

Increasing topical anesthetic efficacy with microneedle application.

Introduction: Since topical anesthetics alone seldom provide adequate analgesia for laser resurfacing procedures, injectable forms of anesthesia are often required. However, their application is uncomfortable for the patient. In this study, it is investigated whether microneedle application would enhance the efficacy of topical anesthetics.

Invasive squamous cell carcinoma originating from a giant penile condyloma.

In this case study, we present an unusual case with squamous cell carcinoma originating from a giant condyloma acuminata completely surrounding the penis. A 57-year-old circumcised heterosexual male patient presented with a penile lesion existing for 20 years. Incisional biopsy revealed acanthosis of the squamous epithelium.

A novel method to prevent complications of nasal osteotomy: matress suture which traverses lateral walls and septum.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate long-term nasal wall stability and prevention of nasal osteotomy complications using thin osteotomes without a nasal splint.

Patients And Methods: Between March 2012 and August 2014, 16 male patients (mean age 24 years; range 18 to 42 years) who were admitted with the complaint of appearance of nose to our clinic and were diagnosed with nasal deformity were included in this study. Primary rhinoplasty was performed on 15 patients, while secondary rhinoplasty due to open roof deformity was applied in one patient.

Lateral thoracic artery perforator-based flap: a new experimental model.

Background: The aim of this study was to describe a new experimental perforator-based flap in rats, supplied by lateral thoracic artery perforator.

Methods: Through out the study, two control and two experimental groups were created consisting of six rats in each group. In the first control group (group 1), mid-axillary line and the fourth intercostal space intersection were used as the center of the flap.

Patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes of breast reduction evaluated with generic questionnaires and the breast reduction assessed severity scale.

Background: The effects of breast reduction on quality of life (QOL) have been evaluated in patients with macromastia, but few investigators have performed condition-specific assessments.

Objectives: The authors employed generic and condition-specific questionnaires to examine the QOL of patients with macromastia and determined the responsiveness of the Turkish version of Breast Reduction Assessed Severity Scale (BRASS).

Methods: This prospective cohort study included patients with breast hypertrophy who underwent breast reduction (n = 94).

Effect of Reduction Mammaplasty on Sexual Activity.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of reduction mammaplasty operation on sexual functions of the patients with macromastia and of their partners.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-nine patients with macromastia and their partners were assessed for their sexual function before and 6 months after reduction mammaplasty. Sexual function of the women and their partners were evaluated using the Index of Female Sexual Function (IFSF) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), respectively.

Tension adjusted multivectorial static suspension with plantaris tendon in facial paralysis.

Facial paralysis in the midface causes loss of cheek tonus, asymmetry at rest, and inability to smile. Static suspension is generally performed in patients who cannot tolerate time-consuming dynamic reanimation. Current methods for static slings are overly simplistic.

A double-layered, stepped spreader graft for the deviated nose.

Background: In deviated noses, a beveled hump resection is recommended to preserve the shorter nasal wall. Even with this precaution, in some patients, the shorter wall does not reach the planned dorsal level when the lateral wall is transposed toward the midline after the lateral osteotomy.

Method: A double-layered, stepped spreader graft was used on the shorter wall side to construct symmetrical lateral nasal walls.