Publications by authors named "Sebnem Apaydın"

Objectives: Achieving high vaccination rates is very important in the prevention of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as in other infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate pediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours about COVID-19 vaccination of children.

Methods: Our single-center, descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted between September 20, 2022 and November 30, 2022.

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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have an increased incidence of hepatitis due to immunosuppression and frequent blood transfusions. The immunization of children with cancer is critical for hepatitis prevention, however, access to vaccination may be restricted during times of war, such as the Syrian armed conflict. The goal of this study was to assess the pretreatment serological status of hepatitis A, B, and C in 48 Syrian refugee children with cancer diagnosed in our center between 2014 and 2021.

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Introduction: Phase angle (PA), a parameter that is obtained from body composition analysis, is an indicator of cellular health status. A lower PA in cancer patients can lead to a decrease in functional status and quality of life (QoL) and increased mortality. Studies have shown that physical activity increases PA.

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Objective: To examine the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain, quality of life (QOL), depression, and physical performance in patients with breast cancer.

Methods: This prospective, randomized study included 42 patients. The patients in Group 1 underwent a 10-week Hatha yoga exercise program.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to develop new Rosuvastatin calcium (RCa) self nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) and to evaluate the bioavailability and pharmacodynamic effect of RCa-SNEDDS in Yorkshire pigs.

Methods: Firstly, SNEDDS was developed and prepared then RCa was incorporated into SNEDDS which was evaluated regarding their characterization, stability properties, drug release profiles, permeation and cytotoxicity studies. Finally, in vivo performance of RCa-SNEDDS (F1-RCa-SNEDDS) was examined by pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics studies.

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The aim of the study was to accelerate the dissolution of the sustained release dosage forms using both elevated temperature and high rpm rates. Teokap(®) SR 200 mg pellets were tested by in vitro sustained and accelerated dissolution studies using USP XXIII rotating paddle method. Sustained dissolution studies were carried out for 12 h in phosphate buffer at 37 ± 0.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential application of microemulsions as a transdermal drug delivery for naproxen (Np). The pseudo-ternary phase diagrams were developed for microemulsions composed of isopropyl myristate, Span 80, Labrafil M, Labrasol, and Cremophor EL, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol and 0.5N sodium hydroxide.

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible antinociceptive effect of systemic administration of tramadol and dexmedetomidine either alone or in combination on acute and neuropathic pain models in rats. The antinociceptive effects of intraperitoneal (i.p.

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the antispasmodic effect of the total extract of Achillea nobilis L. subsp. sipylea (Schwarz) Bässler (Asteraceae) on rat duodenum.

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the probable in vitro relaxant effect of carnitine in guinea pig trachea, guinea pig lung parenchymal strips, and human bronchial tissue. It was suggested by an in vivo study that carnitine pretreatment prevented the subclinic bronchospasm in children who underwent chronic hemodialysis. Tracheal and lung parenchymal preparations of 10 guinea pigs and 5 human bronchial tissues were prepared and mounted in 20-mL organ baths.

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The aim of the present study was to explore the probable antiinflammatory effect of Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra. in a rat model of carrageenan induced inflammation. Male Wistar rats were treated intraperitoneally with 0.

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