The Effect of Udenafil on Stasis Zone in an Experimental Burn Model.

Background: Management of the burn injuries is still a problematic issue because the stasis zone may become necrotic. We hypothesized that udenafil, a potent phospodiesterase inhibitor, can be beneficial in burn treatment by enhancing the viability of the stasis zone.

Methods: Fifteen Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups.

Are vitamin D and vitamin D receptor levels different in children with developmental dysplasia of the hip?

Introduction: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common disorder and associated with significant morbidity of the hip joint. Several risk factors have been identified for DDH. The aim of this study is to investigate whether vitamin D and vitamin D receptor (VDR) levels differ in children with DDH and whether they have an effect on DDH development.

The Importance of G-protein Coupled Estrogen Receptor in Patients With Fibromyalgia.

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the G-protein coupled estrogen receptor (GPER/GPR30) activity in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Patients And Methods: We enrolled 40 female patients with FMS (mean age 42.9±11.

Serum amphiregulin and cerebellin-1 levels in severe preeclampsia.

Purpose: Preeclampsia is a form of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and defined as the presence of new-onset hypertension and proteinuria or other end organ damage occurring after 20-week gestation. Preeclampsia can be a destructive process that can cause maternal and infant mortality. The exact etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia is still undefined.

The Clinical Importance of the Plasma Atherogenic Index, Other Lipid Indexes, and Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion in Patients with Stroke.

Objective: Cardiovascular complications are still the primary reason for high mortality rates worldwide. The determination of risk factors is important to prevent stroke. The aim of the present study was to analyze the importance of serum lipid indexes and urinary sodium (Na)/potassium (K) excretion in patients with stroke together with sex differences.

The serum level of soluble CXCL16 is increased in preeclampsia and associated with hepatic/renal damage.

Objective: To compare the serum level of the chemokine, CXCL 16, in preeclamptic and healthy pregnant patients.

Methods: This prospective case control study was conducted between January and December 2018 in a tertiary level hospital. The study group was formed of 70 pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia, and the control group was formed of 70 healthy pregnant women matched to the study group in respect of age, gestational week and body mass index (BMI).

Relationship of leptin, growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor levels with body mass index and disease severity in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Objective: A high prevalence of obesity in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) predisposes patients to metabolic changes. It is not clear how the clinical manifestations of the disease affect metabolism. This study aimed to investigate leptin, growth hormone (GH), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) levels in FMS, and their relationship with body mass index (BMI) and disease severity.