Impact of probiotic Bacillus sp. dietary supplementation on pancreatic and intestinal activities in seabream Sparus aurata.

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of commercial probiotic Bacillus sp. supplementation on seabream Sparus aurata larviculture under culture conditions. In this context, Bacillus was supplemented via rotifer feeding and water and its effects on pancreatic and intestinal enzyme activities as well as aquaculture parameters were evaluated during early life development.

Enzymatic, skeletal, and histological ontogeny of shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) larvae under intensive culture conditions.

This study was conducted to investigate the structural and ontogenetic development of the skeletal system and digestive tract histologically and enzymatically in larvae of shi drum (U. cirrosa) under intensive rearing conditions until 40 days after hatching (DAH). Among digestive enzymes, amylase was detected at 0.

Nephrotic syndrome and acute kidney injury following CoronaVac anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.

A 67-year-old female with Type 2 diabetes mellitus developed nephrotic syndrome within 1 week of receiving the first dose of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 CoronaVac vaccine. A kidney biopsy was consistent with minimal change nephrotic syndrome and treatment was symptomatic with antiproteinuric therapy and improvement in proteinuria. Oedema returned within 1 week of the second dose of CoronaVac.

Evaluation of the mir-126, mir-182, and mir-486-5p Expression Signature of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Lung Squamous Cell Carcinomas.

Objective: Although squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) originating from different anatomic localizations display a similar histological appearance under light microscopy, they may differ in terms of epigenetic and genetic features. The aim of this study was to analyze mir-126, mir-182, and mir-486-5p expression levels in head and neck SCCs and lung SCCs, and to identify localization-specific miRNA expression profiles.

Material And Method: The expression levels of mir-126, mir-182, and mir-486-5p were analyzed in lung, oral cavity, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal SCCs in 40 patients, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.

Effect of platelet-rich plasma on postoperative peritoneal inflammation and adhesions.

Introduction: Postoperative peritoneal adhesion is an important complication of abdominopelvic surgery. The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on postoperative intraperitoneal inflammation and adhesions.

Material And Methods: Twenty-four Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups.

Nuances to provide ideas for radiologic diagnosis in primary spinal paragangliomas: report of two cases.

Spinal paragangliomas are rarely-observed neuroendocrine benign tumors in the extra-adrenal paraganglionic system. Primary spinal involvement is even rarer. Radiologic differential diagnosis is not easy.

Tuberculosis or tularemia? A molecular study in cervical lymphadenitis.

Background: Over the last two to three decades there has been a marked decrease in certain bacterial infections in Turkey. One of them is tuberculosis. Of note, statistics published by the Turkish Ministry of Health (MoH) show decreasing pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), but on the other hand, increasing extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB).

Appendiceal mucocele mimicking urolithiasis.

Appendiceal mucocele is a rare clinical condition that results from distension of the appendix lumen with mucus. It is only found in 0.1-0.

Functional changes in digestive enzyme activities of meagre (Argyrosomus regius; Asso, 1801) during early ontogeny.

The ontogenesis of main pancreatic and intestinal enzymes was investigated in the recent promising Mediterranean candidate species of meagre, Argyrosomus regius, during larval development until 40 days after hatching (DAH). The green-water technique was carried out for larval rearing. Whole-body homogenates were used for enzymatic analysis in larvae younger than 15 DAH; after this date, older larvae were dissected into two segments as pancreatic and intestinal segment.

The effects of tissue fixation alternatives on DNA content: a study on normal colon tissue.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different fixatives on DNA, and to evaluate the fixation options for molecular studies including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Three normal-looking colonic segments from surgical resections were used for tissue sampling. The full thickness of the colonic tissues (3 mm diameter) was sampled.

Dermatitis herpetiformis and vitiligo.

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare immunobullous disorder of the skin that is associated with gluten hypersensitivity. Subepidermal IgA-type antibody deposition against tissue transglutaminase leads to dense neutrophilic microabscess and eventually into vesicles in dermal papillae, which may occasionally merge into bullae. Being a subepidermal vesiculobullous disorder, DH is frequently associated with postinflammatory pigmentary changes, particularly hypopigmentation.

The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the delay procedure.

Background: This study evaluates the possibility of enhancing the beneficial effect of the delay procedure by using hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the possibility of lessening the time required for maximal effect of delay procedure.

Methods: Eight male Wistar rats were used in each of 10 groups. The surgical delay method was applied to the caudally based dorsal rat flap by incising the longitudinal borders and undermining the flap.

Influence of the c-erb B-2, nm23, bcl-2 and p53 protein markers on colorectal cancer.

Background/aims: Under stringent intra-laboratory conditions we evaluated the relationship between the expression of four protein markers and clinicopathologic characteristics of colorectal tumors.

Methods: 124 patients with colorectal cancer from 1999 to 2002 were assessed.

Results: The expression of cerb B-2, nm23 and p53 was mostly determined in tumors located in the rectum.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: analysis of 244 cases.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease (KFD) was first described in Japan in 1972. The disease frequently mimics tuberculous lymphadenitis, malign lymphoma, and many other benign and malignant conditions. To our knowledge, there is no previous study comparing the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients from different geographical parts of the world.

Ulcerative necrosis of the glans penis resulting from polyarteritis nodosa.

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) may be systemic or isolated in distribution and may involve virtually any organ or tissue in the body. We report an unusual case of PAN with the clinical features of both penile and renal involvement in a 21-year-old man diagnosed incidentally by pathologic examination of the nephrectomized left kidney. Systemic and surgical therapeutic procedures were applied and his symptoms resolved within 6 weeks.

Effect of N-acetyl cysteine on Helicobacter pylori.

Background: Use of mucolytic agents that result in reduced mucous viscosity of the gastric mucous has been suggested to have an additive effect in curing Helicobacter pylori infection.

Methods: Seventy Hpylori-positive patients were given either eradication treatment consisting of 500 mg clarithromycin bid and 30 mg lansoprazole bid for 10 days plus 10 mL (400 mg) N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) liquid tid (AC group) or eradication treatment only (control group). The results were compared 1 month after the completion of the treatment.

Effective dose of 5-fluorouracil for myringotomy in rats.

Background: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different doses of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on closure rates and histopathological findings in myringotomy to those of simple myringotomy with saline application.

Material/methods: 36 rats were divided into two study groups and a control group of 12 rats each. After bilateral myringotomy, we applied 5-FU 50 mg/ml in group A, 10 mg/ml in group B and saline in the control group for 10 minutes.

The effects of tamoxifen on radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis in Wistar albino rats: results of an experimental study.

This study was performed to evaluate the effects of tamoxifen on pulmonary fibrosis, given concurrently with or after irradiation in Wistar albino rats. Twenty-one female Wistar albino rats were randomized into three groups. The first group (Group A) had tamoxifen, which was started after the completion of irradiation.

Effects of topical application of mitomycin-C and 5-fluorouracil on myringotomy in rats.

Objective: The effects of topical application of Mitomycin-C (MMC) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) for maintaining myringotomy patency were investigated in this experimental study.

Study Design: We performed simple myringotomy with a knife on 140 tympanic membranes of 70 rats. Rats were divided in two study groups and a control group.

The effects of mitomycin C and 5-fluorouracil/triamcinolone on fibrosis/scar tissue formation secondary to subglottic trauma (experimental study).

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of mitomycin-C (MMC) and 5-fluorouracil/triamcinolone acetonide (5-FU/TA) on the development of fibrosis/scar tissue formation of rabbit subglottic area, which is injured acutely.

Materials And Methods: After standardized trauma to subglottic area the rabbits were divided into those that received treatment and those that did not (controls). The subjects were treated with either topical 0.