Publications by authors named "Oner Ozdemir"

Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) disorders, formerly primary immune deficiency diseases, are a heterogeneous group of disorders with variable hereditary transitions, clinical manifestations, complications and varying disease severity. Many of the clinical symptoms, signs and complications in IEI patients can be attributed to inflammatory and immune dysregulatory processes due to loss of microbial diversity (dysbiosis). For example, in common variable immunodeficiency patients, the diversity of bacteria, but not fungi, in the gut microbiota has been found to be reduced and significantly altered.

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  • The study compares the pain and fear levels associated with intramuscular injections in children aged 4 to 6 years at two different injection sites: the vastus lateralis and the ventrogluteal.
  • A randomized trial design involved 43 children receiving injections at the ventrogluteal site and 40 at the vastus lateralis site, measuring fear and pain through specific scales and the duration of crying during the procedure.
  • Results indicated that children injected in the ventrogluteal site experienced significantly less fear, pain, and crying time compared to those who received injections in the vastus lateralis site.
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  • * Research shows a strong link between vitamin D levels and respiratory infections, notably increasing the severity and mortality rates associated with COVID-19, suggesting that deficiency might heighten risks.
  • * Vitamin D may aid in viral defense by enhancing immune responses and influencing the renin-angiotensin system, with ongoing studies exploring its potential role in preventing and managing viral infections like COVID-19.
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  • Immunoglobulin G replacement therapy (IgRT) is critical for treating primary immunodeficiencies (PID), and a new method called facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG) combines the benefits of intravenous and subcutaneous treatments.
  • A study was conducted with 29 PID patients to assess the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of fSCIG over 12 months, finding it generally effective with some mild and local adverse reactions.
  • Results showed that while no severe reactions were reported and targeted IgG levels were achieved, patient satisfaction significantly increased over time, supporting the use of fSCIG despite some localized side effects.
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Mast cells are a subtype of white blood cells and are involved in the immune system. These cells contain many chemical substances called mediators, which are involved in the allergic response. The fact that mast cells play a role in many events that require urgent intervention, especially anaphylaxis, has led to a more detailed study of these cells.

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Background: In the etiology of attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oxidative stress and heavy metal exposure are still controversial topics. In this study, our goal was to examine heavy metal levels and oxidative balance in newly diagnosed patients with ADHD and reveal whether heavy metal levels have an effect on the oxidation balance.

Methods: The study included 35 patients with newly diagnosed ADHD and 31 healthy control groups of similar age and gender.

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Coronavirus is an important pathogen causing disease in humans and animals. At the end of 2019, an investigation into an increase in pneumonia cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, found that the cause was a new coronavirus. This disease, which spread rapidly across China and caused an outbreak worldwide, resulted in a pandemic.

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Like many microbial agents, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its vaccination may increase the frequency and/or severity of attacks. We aimed to observe/evaluate patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) followed by Sakarya University Research/Training Hospital pediatric allergy unit, Sakarya, Türkiye, for the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination. Ten HAE patients-3 males and 7 females-were evaluated retrospectively.

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Background: The epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, known as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has caused a global health concern. Since its emergence, numerous studies have focused on various clinical manifestations and outcomes in different populations. However, studies are ongoing as the consequences and impact of COVID-19 in children with chronic diseases such as asthma are controversial.

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