The impact of bowel preparation on MRI scans for confirming rectosigmoid endometriosis detected by transvaginal ultrasonography.

Aims: The study aims to assess the impact of bowel preparation on MRI scans in diagnosing rectosigmoid endometriosis (RSE) and to examine the level of agreement among investigators, including radiologists and clinicians with varying levels of MRI experience.

Material And Methods: Fifty-eight patients underwent MRI scans, with 34 showing RSE and 24 without involvement, according to TVUS as the reference standard. The scans were conducted both with and without a bowel preparatory protocol (BPP).

ACP-ESM: A novel framework for classification of anticancer peptides using protein-oriented transformer approach.

Anticancer peptides (ACPs) are a class of molecules that have gained significant attention in the field of cancer research and therapy. ACPs are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and they possess the ability to selectively target and kill cancer cells. One of the key advantages of ACPs is their ability to selectively target cancer cells while sparing healthy cells to a greater extent.

The usefulness of transcervıcal ultrasonography for the predıctıon of obstructıve sleep apnea ın chıldren.

Objective: It was aimed to investigate the role of tonsil ultrasonography(USG) in the diagnosis of pediatric OSAS.

Methods: Before tonsillectomy (±adenoidectomy) for OSAS, all patients tonsil USG and polysomnography (PSG) tests were performed. Tonsil volume was measured preoperatively with the Brodsky tonsil grading scale and by postoperative water displacement test.

Biological Performance of Hexadeca-Substituted Metal Phthalocyanine/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanobioagents.

This study presents a tetra-substituted phthalonitrile derivative, namely, diethyl 2-(3,4-dicyano-2,5-bis(hexyloxy)-6-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)phenyl)malonate (), cyclotetramerizing in the presence of some metal salts. The resultant hexadeca-substituted metal phthalocyanines [M= Co, Zn, InCl)] (-) were used for the modification of reduced graphene oxide for the first time. The effect of the phthalonitrile/metal phthalocyanines on biological features of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was extensively examined by the investigation of antioxidant, antimicrobial, DNA cleavage, cell viability, and antibiofilm activities of nanobioagents (-).

Natural Radioactivity Levels of the Beach Sands of Cleopatra Beach and Damlatas Beach (Türkiye) and Their Impact on Human Health.

HPGe γ spectrometry method was used to measure the natural radioactivity levels (K, Th, and Ra) of the beach sand samples from Cleopatra Beach and Damlatas Beach in Antalya (Türkiye). The mean K, Th, and Ra radioactivity levels of the studied samples were calculated as 276.88 ± 17.

Spatial geochemical structure of soft sediment on shallow littoral of the Gulf of Antalya, the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

The concentrations of heavy metals in soft sediments of the Manavgat and Lara regions in Antalya, Türkiye were investigated to assess contamination levels and their potential sources, followed by multivariate statistical analysis and generation of spatial distribution maps. Results showed low contamination levels for As, Zn, and Cu, moderate contamination for Pb, Ni, and Mn, and very high accumulation for Co and Cr. Geoaccumulation index (Igeo) and contamination factor (CF) analyses revealed moderate enrichment for Mn and low enrichment for As, indicating no human-induced contamination in Cu, Pb, Zn, Mn, and As, while Ni, Co, and Cr originated mainly from agriculture.

The investigation of cognition, proprioception, sensory and physical function in stroke patients with urinary incontinence.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate cognition, proprioception, and sensory/physical function in stroke patients with urinary incontinence (UI).

Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 53 individuals with stroke (23 had UI and 21 matched controls). The Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) were used to assess the patients' UI symptoms.

Investigation of climate-quality relationship in bread wheat (T. aestivum L.) by novel statistical approach (ESOGÜ quality index).

In this study, precipitation; temperature (maximum, minimum, and average temperature) values of Eskişehir, Konya, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, and Kütahya for years (2007-2018); and protein content, macro sedimentation (MSDS), thousand kernel weight (KW), test weight (TW) relations, and the effect of climate values on quality were investigated. The Kriging method was used by ArcGIS software for creating quality maps of Eskişehir, Konya, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, and Kütahya provinces in the light of obtained data from these examined quality criteria, yield, and climate factors. The quality of bread wheat, which includes protein content, macro sedimentation, thousand kernel weight, and test weight, is highly affected by the subject precipitation, maximum temperature, minimum temperature, average temperature, and precipitation.

Multicolor Emitting Carbon Dot-Reinforced PVA Composites as Edible Food Packaging Films and Coatings with Antimicrobial and UV-Blocking Properties.

Active food packaging has become attractive because of the possibility to provide a longer shelf-life by loading functional agents into the packages to maintain the quality of food products. Herein, photoluminescent and transparent polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based composites embedding multicolor fluorescent carbon dots (CD/PVA) were prepared by the solvent casting method. The prepared CDs emit a strong and stable fluorescence in solution while the CD/PVA composite films were transparent, flexible, and showed UV-blocking activity with a strong fluorescence emission.

Advances in the Elemental Composition Analysis of Propolis Samples from Different Regions of Turkey by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

In this study, it was aimed to determine the elemental composition of 47 propolis samples collected from different regions of Turkey by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. According to the results, the most abundant elements in propolis samples were the Ca, K, and Si with the mean values as 1556, 1383, and 731 mg/kg, respectively. Additionally, there were high degrees of positive and strong correlations of Al with S (0.

A Rare Case of Oral Myiasis Caused by in an Intubated Patient from Southeast Turkey.

The infestation of human and animal tissues or organs by the larvae of flies is collectively termed as myiasis. The occurrence of oral myiasis is analogously low compared with cutaneous myiasis as oral tissues are not habitually exposed to the external environment. Oral myiasis predominantly affects the periodontium, buccal and/or palatal mucosa, lips, and tongue.

Evaluation of different fixation methods with finite element analysis in total mandibular subapical osteotomy.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the stress distribution in various miniplates that were used in cases that underwent advancement with total mandibular subapical osteotomy (TMSO) using finite element analysis (FEA).

Material And Method: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of a patient with appropriate bone tissues were used as a reference for the modeling of the mandible. In all mandibular models, horizontal TMSO was performed in a region 5 mm away from the apex of the teeth and vertical TMSO was performed in the retromolar region, 10 mm posterior to the second molar tooth.

Investigation of the role of stray cats for transmission of toxoplasmosis to humans and animals living in İzmir, Turkey.

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that has a widespread distribution among mammalians and birds. One of the reasons for the high prevalence may be due to ingesting oocyst disseminated by stray cats' feces. In Turkey, most of the citizens are closely associated with stray cats and they love to pet and feed them on the streets.

Synthesis, biological properties, and acid dissociation constant of novel naphthoquinone-triazole hybrids.

A series of novel 1,4-naphthoquinone-triazole hybrids, N-(3-amino-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)-2-(4-R-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)acetamide, was synthesized by click chemistry in the presence of sodium ascorbate and copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate in 81-94% yield. Various biological properties of the synthesized compounds including DNA binding/cleavage, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties were evaluated. The DNA binding study was performed using dsDNA and G-quadruplex DNA.

Evaluation of deformation in the buccal lamellar bone with finite element analysis in alveolar ridge-splitting/expansion technique.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate deformation and stress distribution in the buccal lamellar bone via finite element analysis (FEA) in the application of alveolar ridge-splitting/expansion technique (ARST) in atrophic maxilla and mandible.

Material And Method: Three-dimensional (3D) solid models of maxilla and mandible were formed using computer software, with an alveolar ridge thickness of 4 mm in the right first molar region. In both models, one horizontal and two releasing vertical osteotomies were made in the atrophic region.

Retrospective Analysis of Zygomatic Implants for Maxillary Prosthetic Rehabilitation.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate 141 zygomatic implants for the reconstruction of severely atrophic maxillae.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective case series study, zygomatic implants were placed under general anesthesia. Inclusion criteria were as follows: ASA I or ASA II, age older than 18 years, inadequate bone for restoration with conventional implants, alternative augmentation procedures considered either inappropriate or contraindicated, absence of a medical condition related to implant failure, and providing written consent.

Is Perioperative Antibiotic Necessary in Straightforward Implant Placement Procedures?

The purpose of this nonrandom retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the impact of perioperative antibiotic on early outcomes, including postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding, and cyanosis, in patients undergoing dental implant placement before prosthetic loading. Seventy-five patients (45 men, 30 women) who had completed dental implant placement were included in the study. Patients who used perioperative antibiotics comprised the experimental group, and those who did not comprised the control group.

A new magnetized thermophilic bacteria to preconcentrate uranium and thorium from environmental samples through magnetic solid-phase extraction.

A magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) method was developed for simultaneous preconcentrations of U(VI) and Th(IV) before their measurements by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The main idea of this biotechnological application depends on the use of bacteria, thermophilic Bacillus cereus SO-14, as a solid-phase biosorbent. It was immobilized to γ-FeO magnetic nanoparticles and used for MSPE.

Treatment of Intraosseous Hemangioma With Embolization in Mandible.

The authors report a rare case of intraosseous hemangioma of the mandible in a 14-year-old male. Surgical intervention with embolization is as important as histological and radiological examination to reduce the bleeding complication. Magnetic resonance angiography is paramount of importance in these lesions to detect the supplier arteries.

Lymphangioma in the Buccal Mucosa.

Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous tumors which are characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vessels. They are lymphatic malformations which are commonly localized to head and neck region. They are rare located in the oral cavity and tongue, lips, buccal mucosa, soft palate, floor of the mouth are mostly affected.

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Endosteal Implants with Different Macro Designs on Stress Distribution in Different Bone Qualities.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze stress distribution on four different implant designs and four different qualities of cortical bone surrounding the implant crest modules using three-dimensional finite element analysis.

Materials And Methods: Four different implant designs of the same diameter and length (3.75 ± 11.

Encrusted cystitis caused by corynebacterium urealyticum: a case report with novel treatment strategy of intravesical dimethyl sulfoxide.

Encrusted cystitis (EC) was first described as chronic cystitis with mucosal calcification in 1914 (1). It is a very rare chronic inflammatory disease presenting with dysuria, pelvic pain and gross hematuria. Voided urine contains mucus or calcified mucopurulent stone like particles.

Natural course of hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia from childhood to adulthood and review of the literature.

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is the second most common benign tumor of the liver and constitutes 4% of all primary hepatic tumors in pediatric population. Imaging characteristics of FNH in adults are well known, but those in children have rarely been reported. Here we describe the natural course of a giant hepatic FNH, which was followed up from childhood to adulthood for 12 years using computed tomography (CT) imaging and liver enzyme tests (LET).