EFFECT OF MAMMOGRAPHY IMAGING PROCEDURE ON SERUM INFLAMMATORY AND/OR TUMOR MARKER LEVELS.

Mammography is one of the gold standard screening tests for breast cancer. The effects of mammography procedure on blood parameters are not known. This study aimed to investigate whether the procedure-associated breast compression affects the widely and simultaneously performed blood measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and cancer antigen (CA) 15-3.

Significance of a clinical pharmacist-led comprehensive medication management program for hospitalized oncology patients.

Background The use of highly toxic drugs in cancer treatment and supportive care medications exposes patients to an increased number of drug-related problems (DRPs). Clinical pharmacists contribute to the optimal use of medications by intervening in identified drug-related problems. Objective To evaluate the relevance of a comprehensive medication management service in oncology patients.

Drug-related problems and pharmacist interventions in a cohort of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Background: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are preventable and treatable chronic airway diseases with high incidence and prevalence. Pharmacists and clinical pharmacy based pharmaceutical care services have positive impact on therapy outcomes.

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe drug related problems in a cohort of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to assess interventions provided by the pharmacist to address these problems in a community pharmacy.

Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the pharmacy students' perceptions of preparedness to provide pharmaceutical care scale.

The aim of the study is to conduct the psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Pharmacy Students' Perceptions of Preparedness to Provide Pharmaceutical Care (PREP) scale. The present study was conducted at three faculties of pharmacy among fifth-year students during a three-month period in 2015. After the translation process, the Turkish version was developed.

Influence of platelet γ-glutamyltransferase on oxidative stress and apoptosis in the presence of holo-transferrin.

Several studies have documented that formation of oxidant mediators may induce apoptosis in nucleated and anucleated cells by modulating intracellular signalling pathways. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a very important role in the platelet function. γ-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), a novel source of cellular production of oxidants in the presence of iron and reduced glutathione (GSH), is also found on platelets.