The evaluation of the genotype and slaughter weight effect on meat quality and fatty acid profile from two native sheep.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the quality characteristics and fatty acid composition of meat from male Akkaraman (AKK) and Bafra × Akkaraman B (BA B) lambs slaughtered at different live weights. Thirty-six male lambs (18 AKK and 18 BA B) were slaughtered at three different slaughter weights (35, 40, and 45 kg) after being fattened intensively. Meat physical quality characteristics and fatty acid profiles were used as response variables.

The effects of some factors on the time to first successful stand up and sucking of native lambs after parturition.

The study aimed to identify the effects of birth time, birth weight, and the time to first grooming on the time to first successful stand up and sucking of the pure and crossbred native lambs. Data were recorded from pure (22 B-Bafra and 20 AKK-Akkaraman) and crossbred (19 BA F (B × AKK) and 13 BA B (B × F)) lambs during the first 3 h after delivery. The time to first successful stand up of lambs was significantly affected by the birth time (P = 0.

Effects of the genotype, cage type and time period on the behaviour of laying hybrids at the same egg production level.

Hybrids with different morphological and yield characteristics are used in the table egg production. There is no change in the cage systems according to the different hybrids in the regulation. This study aimed to investigate the effects of genotype (brown laying hybrids (BLH) and white laying hybrids (WLH)) and cage type (conventional and enriched cages) on behaviours of hens at the 90% egg production level.

Comparison of litter quality, performance, and some welfare parameters of broilers reared on the sepiolite-supplemented paper waste sludge.

Waste management is the protection of the environment and the health of the population. Paper waste sludge is produced during paper production and sepiolite is a natural clay mineral. The aim of the study was to investigate the usability of sepiolite-added paper waste sludge as a bedding material in the broiler production.

The effect of "on/off" molecular switching on the photophysical and photochemical properties of axially calixarene substituted activatable silicon(iv)phthalocyanine photosensitizers.

Silicon(iv) phthalocyanines ( and ) bearing two calixarene groups as axial ligands were synthesized. Surprisingly, both phthalocyanines were obtained as two different isomers ( and ) depending on the distance between calixarene benzene groups and the phthalocyanine ring. DFT and TD-DFT computations were performed to model plausible structures of these isomers and to simulate electronic absorption spectra.

Comparison of the GRACE risk score and the TIMI risk index in predicting the extent and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Objective: The prognostic value of the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score (GRS) and the Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) risk index (TRI) has been reported in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between the GRS, TRI, and severity of CAD evaluated by SYNTAX score (SS) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: Patients with ACS who were admitted to the coronary care unit of our institution were retrospectively evaluated in this study.

Fragmented QRS is associated with frequency of premature ventricular contractions in patients without overt cardiac disease.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to demonstrate whether the presence of fragmented QRS (fQRS) is associated with the frequency of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 282 cases by 24-hour Holter monitorings (HMs) between August 2012 and February 2013. Firstly, the patients were divided into 2 groups with respect to presence of fQRS and then divided into 3 groups with respect to frequency of PVCs as Group 1: seldom PVC (<120 PVCs/day), Group 2: moderate-frequency PVC (120-720 PVCs/day), and Group 3: frequent PVC (>720 PVCs/day).

The association between serum uric acid level and heart failure and mortality in the early period of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction.

Objectives: Uric acid (UA) is a strong marker of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we aimed to determine the relationship between serum UA levels and cardiovascular events in patients in the early period of their acute myocardial infarction.

Study Design: This retrospective study included 586 consecutive patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) who were admitted to the hospital between March 2010 and February 2012.

Fragmented QRS and prediction of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation episodes.

Objective: Prior studies have demonstrated the relationship between cardiovascular diseases and fragmented QRS (fQRS). fQRS was also associated with ventricular arrhythmias. Our objective was to find out the relationship between fQRS and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).

Platelet/lymphocyte ratio and risk of in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction.

Background: Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is a new prognostic marker in coronary artery disease. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between PLR and in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-elevated acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Material And Methods: The present study included 636 patients with ST-elevated AMI.

Is abnormal glucose metabolism during pregnancy related to endothelial dysfunction?

Objective: Endothelial dysfunction is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. We aimed to investigate the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance.

Methods: Pregnant women who had impaired glucose metabolism in the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and their age- and body mass index-matched controls were included in the study and assessed for flow-mediated vasodilatation to evaluate endothelial dysfunction.

Could epicardial adipose tissue thickness by echocardiography be correlated with acute coronary syndrome risk scores.

Aim: The aim of our study was, echocardiographic epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness could show the severity and the prognosis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Methods And Results: Sixty-five ACS patients (mean age 57.4 ± 12.

Effect of atorvastatin on hematologic parameters in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Hematologic parameters such as mean platelet volume (MPV), red cell distribution width (RDW), and neutrophil to lymphocyte (N/L) ratio are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. We investigated the effect of atorvastatin on hematologic parameters in patients with hypercholesterolemia. A total of 79 patients with hypercholesterolemia and 47 normocholesterolemic healthy participants were included.

Images of persistent left superior vena cava draining directly into left atrium and secundum-type atrial septal defect.

The images of persistent left superior vena cava with the absence of the right superior vena cava are presented in a patient with the diagnosis of secundum-type atrial septal defect.

Cardiac involvement in hypereosinophilic syndrome.

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Relationship between elevated serum gamma-glutamyltransferase activity and slow coronary flow.

Objectives: We evaluated the relationship between coronary blood flow and serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity in patients with slow coronary flow (SCF).

Study Design: The study included 90 patients (47 men, 43 women; mean age 50.8+/-9.

Increased mean platelet volume in patients with slow coronary flow.

Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indicator of platelet activation, a central process in the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease (CAD). The importance of slow coronary flow (SCF) phenomenon results from its association with angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, hypertension and sudden cardiac death. The aim of this study is to evaluate the values of MPV in patients with SCF.

Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase activity increased in patients with coronary artery ectasia.

Background: Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) activity, an enzyme responsible for the extracellular catabolism of antioxidant glutathione, may directly take part in atherogenesis and evolve as a potential biochemical risk indicator of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. An important characteristic of coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is the fact that in 85% of the cases, atherosclerotic coronary disease accompanies it. The relation between CAE and serum GGT activity has not been studied so far.

Evaluation of the performance of calix[8]arene derivatives as liquid phase extraction material for the removal of azo dyes.

This paper presents a study on the removal of azo dyes (Reactive Black 5, Trapaeolin 000, Methyl Orange and Direct Violet 51) with calix[n]arene derivatives from aqueous solution into the organic phase in order to explore the potential use of calixarenes as low-cost efficient extractants for wastewater dye removal. The carboxylic acid derivative of calix[8]arene shows highest affinity towards the azo dyes. The influence of NaCl (present in the solution) on extraction process was also studied.