Trace metal fractions, sources, and risk assessment in sediments from Umurbey Stream (Çanakkale-Turkey).

Trace metal contamination has become a worldwide problem for aquatic systems, as sediments act as a sink for trace metals. This study was conducted to assess geochemical fractions, sources and potential risks of trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in sediments of Umurbey stream (Çanakkale-Turkey). Sediment samples were taken from seven different locations of Umurbey stream.

Is there a relationship between endometrial polyps and obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension?

Objective: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the relationship between endometrial polyps and obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT).

Materials And Methods: 202 patients who applied to our gynecology clinic with complaints of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and abnormal uterine bleeding, diagnosed to have endometrial polyps by hysteroscopy, were compared with 79 patients without polyps, retrospectively. The relationships between risk factors and presence of a polyp and polyp size were analyzed.

Uterine junctional zone thickness, cervical length and bioelectrical impedance analysis of body composition in women with endometriosis.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate uterine junctional zone thickness, cervical length and bioelectrical impedance analysis of body composition in women with endometriosis.

Material And Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary teaching hospital. A total of 73 patients were included in the study.

Efficacy of passive uterine straightening during intrauterine insemination on pregnancy rates and ease of technique.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of passive uterine straightening during intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Material And Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Pediatric Research and Training Hospital. Participants were 460 women with unexplained infertility.

Pregnancy outcomes by mode of delivery among breech births.

Objective: To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of the vaginal delivery versus cesarean delivery for the breech presentation.

Methods: We reviewed the maternal and neonatal charts of all singleton breech deliveries of <1,000, 1,000-1,500, 1,501-2,500, 2,501-4,000, and >4,000 g delivered between 2000 and 2006 at our institution. The study population consisted of 1,537 women with a fetus in a breech presentation.

Serum lipids level assessed in early pregnancy and risk of pre-eclampsia.

Aim: The purpose of this study investigated the relationship between early pregnancy plasma lipid concentrations and risk of pre-eclampsia.

Material And Methods: In a prospective cohort study, maternal blood samples were collected between 10-20 weeks of gestation. From the cohort, we selected 30 women who developed pre-eclampsia and 320 who remained normotensive and served as control subjects.

Effects of short-term maternal fasting in the third trimester of pregnancy on fetal biophysical profile and Doppler indices scores.

Introduction: It was aimed to investigate the effects of short-term maternal fasting on fetal biophysical profile (BPP) scores and obstetric doppler indices.

Materials And Methods: Thirty healthy uncomplicated singleton pregnancy cases were enrolled into the study.

Results And Conclusion: Fasting decreased BPP reversibly, but not to a level below 8/10.

Route of delivery of thoracoomphalopagus twins: analysis of three cases.

Background: The management of thoracoomphalopagus twins depends on gestational age and life expectancy of the fetuses. Vaginal route of delivery is limited to small nonviable fetuses. Cesarean section should be reserved for larger fetuses or when the life expectancy of the fetuses is of concern.

Comparison of two forms of continuous combined hormone replacement therapy with respect to metabolic effects.

Objective: To compare the metabolic effects of two frequently used continuous hormone replacement therapies.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and forty-six menopausal women, aged between 41 and 57 years were enrolled in the present study. They were randomized to receive either estrogen + 2.

Effects of two different regimens of continuous hormone replacement therapy on endometrial histopathology and postmenopausal uterine bleeding.

Objective: To compare the effects of frequently used two different regimens of combined continuous hormone replacement therapy; 0.625 mg conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) + 2.5 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and 1 mg 17beta estradiol (E2) + 0.