Publications by authors named "N Fidan"

The honeybee ectoparasite Varroa destructor is a major threat to apiculture when evaluating bee diseases and pests. While attempting to control this mite, beekeepers often depend on a small selection of authorized synthetic acaricides, such as flumethrin, which is widely used in Türkiye and globally. However, resistance to flumethrin develops due to incorrect and excessive use.

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  • Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a rare benign tumor found mostly in women over 50, typically located in the subscapular area and detected incidentally through chest CT scans.
  • A study at Hitit University analyzed 3,299 patients, finding ED in 79 (2.4%), with a higher prevalence in females (75.9%) and a median age of 57.5 years; the incidence was significantly age-related.
  • The study highlights that ED is often missed in initial radiology reports due to its similar appearance to surrounding tissues, underscoring the need for radiologists to be more aware of its characteristics for early detection.
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Introduction/background: The monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (MHR) and carotid intima media thickness may be used as a marker of inflammation and oxidative stres. This study is aimed to investigate the role of MHR in etiopathogenesis and to determine the association between MHR and carotid intima media thickness, fracture risk, and quality of life (QoL) in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients without comorbidities.

Methodology: Sixty osteoporosis, sixty osteopenia and sixty control groups were included in the prospective study evaluating postmenapausal women.

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Digital resources have begun to be used frequently by both children and parents. Digital resources, which are used very frequently, have entered our lives more and more with the pandemic with the development of technology. Children are now regular users of smartphones and tablets, so children's early digital interactions have brought new concepts into parent-child relationships and the role of the parent.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the length of the protruded screws from the dorsal cortex and extensor tendon damage in all compartments.

Patients And Methods: Between May 2020 and April 2021, a total of 29 patients (13 males, 16 females; mean age: 52.3±13.

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