Potential modifications of the PLASMIC scoring system for predicting thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: Sometimes, less is more.

Introduction: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening occlusive disease of the microcirculation characterized by systemic platelet plugs, organ ischemia, deep thrombocytopenia, and fragmentation of erythrocytes. One of the widely used scoring system to determine the clinical probability of TTP is the PLASMIC scoring system. This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of PLASMIC score modifications to sensitivity and specificity in patients with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) undergoing plasma exchange with a prediagnosis of TTP at our center.

Serum and Milk Levels of Antibodies to Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus, Bovine Herpesvirus-1 and -4, and Circulation of Different Bovine Herpesvirus-4 Genotypes in Dairy Cattle with Clinical Mastitis.

Introduction: Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) and bovine herpesvirus (BoHV)-1 and -4 are important causes of respiratory diseases and reproductive disorders of dairy cattle worldwide.

Material And Methods: Investigation of BVDV and BoHV-1 and -4 antibody levels in the serum and milk of dairy cattle in a group with clinical mastitis and a healthy group was undertaken using an indirect ELISA, and identification of the BoHV-4 genotypes in clinical mastitis cases was attempted by PCR and sequencing.

Results: Antibodies specific to BVDV, BoHV-1 and BoHV-4 were detected in the serum and milk of all dairy cattle with clinical mastitis.

Calcium fructoborate regulate colon cancer (Caco-2) cytotoxicity through modulation of apoptosis.

Sugar-borate esters have recently been reported to have anti-cancer potential. Among the sugar-borate esters, calcium fructoborate (CaFB) possesses beneficial effects on human health. Despite the beneficial effects of CaFB, there is a lack of knowledge about their mode of action in cancer.

Does Food Safety Knowledge Affect Attitudes and Practices? A Preliminary Study of Turkish Veterinary Students.

This study aimed to evaluate effects of the food safety courses that veterinary medicine students take during their education at Kirikkale University, Turkey, on the students' food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices. A questionnaire comprising demographic, knowledge, attitudes, and practices sections was developed, and eight experts performed the clarity test. The questionnaire was pilot-tested by 35 students.

BVDV, BHV-1 and BLV antibodies in dromedary camels of Turkey kept without and with ruminants.

Camels are the only animals bred to sustain the tradition of wrestling in Turkey and are reared within a limited set of geographic areas. Farmers of such animals may also be engaged in ruminant breeding. The current research was aimed at documenting bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1), and bovine leukaemia virus (BLV) infections in sera collected from dromedary camels in four different geographical regions of Turkey during the years 2019-2021.

Investigation of Factors Influencing Thoroughbred Horses' Racing Career Length in Turkey.

The aim of this research was to determine the average length of a Thoroughbred horse's racing career in Turkey using survival functions of Thoroughbred horses with various characteristics. In addition, the aim was to identify risk factors that could influence the duration of a Thoroughbred horse's racing career and develop a survival model that took these factors into account. A total of 11,721 Thoroughbred horses born in 2007 and later were included in the study population.

Do reporting guidelines have an impact? Empirical assessment of changes in reporting before and after the PRISMA extension statement for network meta-analysis.

Background: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension statement for network meta-analysis (NMA) published in 2015 promotes comprehensive reporting in published systematic reviews with NMA. PRISMA-NMA includes 32 items: 27 core items as indicated in the 2009 PRISMA Statement and five items specific to the reporting of NMAs. Although NMA reporting is improving, it is unclear whether PRISMA-NMA has accelerated this improvement.

Seasonal and Age-Associated Pathogen Distribution in Newborn Calves with Diarrhea Admitted to ICU.

Calf mortality constitutes a substantial loss for agriculture economy-based countries and is also a significant herd problem in developed countries. However, the occurrence and frequency of responsible gastro-intestinal (GI) pathogens in severe newborn diarrhea is still not well known. We aimed to determine the seasonal and age-associated pathogen distribution of severe diarrhea in newborn calves admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Erciyes University animal hospital over a year.

Volumetric regression ratio of the primary tumor and metastatic lymph nodes after induction chemotherapy predicts overall survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective analysis.

Purpose: We looked for any predictive value of change in primary tumor and metastatic lymph node volumes after induction chemotherapy (IC) on oncologic outcome in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Methods: Nineteen patients with stage IVA/B HNSCC treated between 2004 and 2010 with at least one cycle of IC (docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil/TPF) and concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with cisplatin were retrospectively analyzed. Volumes were calculated separately for primary tumor (Vtm), lymph node metastases (Vln) and their sum (Vsum) on computed tomography (CT) images before and after IC.

Fistula tract curettage and the use of biological dermal plugs improve high transsphincteric fistula healing in an animal model.

Purpose: The treatment of high transsphincteric fistula is a complex procedure, which may be associated with the risk of recurrence and fecal incontinence. In this study, we used an animal model to compare different types of sphincter-preserving treatments for transsphincteric fistula.

Methods: Sixteen female New Zealand rabbits, weighing 2.

Dosimetric evaluation of nasopharyngeal carcinomas irradiated with different IMRT techniques.

Purpose: To evaluate the performance of volumetric arc therapy (VMAT), dynamic intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and step-and-shoot IMRT techniques in nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) patients.

Methods: IMRT plans of 48 NPC patients treated between May 2010 and December 2012, were evaluated. Twenty two patients were planned with VMAT, 18 with dynamic IMRT and 8 with step-and-shoot IMRT.

Does rectum and bladder dose vary during the course of image-guided radiotherapy in the postprostatectomy setting?

Aims And Background: To assess the variations in actual doses delivered to the rectum and bladder in the course of postprostatectomy radiotherapy using kilovoltage-cone-beam computed tomography datasets acquired during image-guided radiotherapy.

Methods And Study Design: Twenty consecutive patients treated with intensity-modulated or intensity-modulated arc therapy to the prostate bed were retrospectively evaluated. Both the planning tomography and kilovoltage-cone-beam computed tomography were acquired with an empty rectum and a half-full bladder.

Evaluation of body composition parameters in patients with psoriasis.

Background: Body composition parameters, such as weight, body mass index (BMI), and visceral fat rating, have been found to be associated with psoriasis. However, the associations of these parameters with psoriasis have not been demonstrated clearly.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate body composition parameters in patients with psoriasis.