High-density lipoprotein dysfunction in carotid artery stenosis.

High density lipoprotein (HDL) is well established to have an athero-protective role under normal conditions; however, pro-inflammatory alteration of HDL proteins may transform the HDL particle into a dysfunctional molecule. Our aim was to investigate HDL dysfunction by measuring enzyme-based markers in carotid artery stenosis (CAS). All participants underwent duplex ultrasound and 52 subjects diagnosed with CAS and 51 subjects who had no significant stenosis (as controls) were enrolled in this study.

The Effect of Touch Therapy on Symptoms and Psychosocial Variables in Individuals Diagnosed With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Touch therapy is used in the control of physical and psychological symptoms in cancer patients. However, its effectiveness has not been well studied.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of touch therapy intervention on symptoms and psychosocial factors for patients with cancer.

Coagulopathy is Initiated with Endothelial Dysfunction and Disrupted Fibrinolysis in Patients with COVID-19 Disease.

Unlabelled: A substantial group of patients suffer from Covid-19 (CAC) coagulopathy and are presented with thrombosis. The pathogenesis involved in CAC is not fully understood. We evaluated the hemostatic and inflammatory parameters of 51 hospitalized Covid-19 adult patients and 21 controls.

Treatment of Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm by Flow-Diverter: A Single-Center Experience.

Aim: Traumatic intracranial aneurysm (TICA) is a rare vascular lesion with various etiologies and a high mortality rate when diagnosed late. In this study, we present our cases of TICA, which we treated with flow-diverter stents due to different etiological factors.

Methods: Clinical data were recorded for 8 patients: age, gender, etiological factors, aneurysm location, aneurysm type, rupture, main artery status, and postoperative complications.

The effect of motivational interviewing on metabolic control and psychosocial variables in individuals diagnosed with diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The current study aimed to analyze the effects of motivational interviewing (MI) on metabolic and psychosocial variables among individuals with diabetes.

Methods: Four databases were searched between 2000 and 2021 years. Randomized controlled studies were included.

Relationship between asthma and IL-17 gene polymorphism in a Turkish population.

Background: Asthma is a prevalent chronic obstructive disease of the airways.

Aims: The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between asthma and IL-17F gene 74488 T > C, IL-17A gene -197G > A, and IL17A gene -737C > T polymorphisms in Turkish population.

Methods: In our study, peripheral blood samples collected from a total of 127 subjects, with 65 in the patient group and 62 in the control group, were analyzed for IL-17F gene 74488 T > C, IL-17A gene -197G > A, and IL17A gene -737C > T polymorphisms using next-generation sequencing.

Metabolomic profiling of active and inactive liver cystic echinococcosis.

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is one of the life-threatening diseases worldwide. It is a parasitic zoonosis caused by tapeworms of the species Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l).

The effectiveness of the Milan system for risk stratification of salivary gland lesions: The 10-year cytohistopathological correlation results of salivary gland FNA cytology at a tertiary center.

Background: The Milan system reporting salivary gland cytopathology (MSRSGC) is a tiered classification scheme that is based on risk stratification. The aim of the current study was to assess the risk of malignancy (ROM) and risk of neoplasia (RON) in each of the diagnostic categories proposed by the MSRSGC.

Methods: A retrospective analysis and categorization according to the MSRSGC was made of salivary gland fine needle aspirations (FNA) performed from January 2007 to December 2017.

A comparison between the CS-TOF and the CTA/DSA for WEB device management.

Purpose: There is no study on the role of three-dimensional compressed sensing time of flight MR angiography (3D-CS-TOF) in the management of the WEB device. We evaluated the efficacy of 3-tesla 3D-CS-TOF for the management and follow-up of the WEB device implantations.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-three aneurysms of 69 patients treated with the WEB device were retrospectively examined.

Is radiofrequency ablation safe and effective in treating osteoid osteomas? A prospective single-center study with atypical cases.

Purpose: Osteoid osteomas are benign and nonprogressive lesions. The clinical presentation of osteoid osteoma is typical with night pain responsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. The typical radiological appearance is lucent nidus and adjacent reactive sclerosis.

Ultrasound guided percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation of symptomatic uterine fibroids - results from a single center and 52 weeks of follow up.

Objectives: Uterine fibroids are one of the most common female disorder of the reproductive age and may cause abnormal uterine bleeding (UAB), pain or infertility. Our aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous radio frequency ablation (RFA) in reducing clinical symptoms, fibroid volume and improving laboratory parameters.

Material And Methods: Thirty-five symptomatic patients with 54 uterine fibroids were enrolled.

Investigation of the relationship between CE cyst characteristics and genetic diversity of in humans from Turkey.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide, particularly in rural areas. This study aimed at the identification of the genotype/species belonging to Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.

Persistent hyperparathyroidism due to mediastinal parathyroid adenoma treated with selective arterial embolization with embosphere: first case in the literature.

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in the clinical setting and affects 0.3% of the population. Parathyroidectomy is the only definitive cure.

ABLATION OF CYSTIC THYROID NODULES WITH N-BUTYL CYANOACRYLATE: A PRELIMINARY STUDY.

Generally recommended treatment options for cystic nodules with compressive symptoms are simple aspiration, percutaneous ethanol injection, or surgery. N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) is a glue-like substance widely used in neurointerventions, mainly for treating arteriovenous malformations. It obstructs and attaches to the vessel walls, preventing recanalization.

Total endovascular aortic arch repair using chimney and periscope grafts for treatment of ruptured aortic arch pseudoaneurysm.

Aortic arch pseudoaneurysms are rare but quite fatal when ruptured. Owing to its less morbidity and mortality compared with the surgical approach, endovascular and hybrid treatment methods are increasingly preferred. In this report, we present a 58-year-old male patient who has a ruptured saccular aortic arch pseudoaneurysm treated by endovascular approach using parallel grafts.

Clearlumen-II thrombectomy system for treatment of acute lower limb ischemia with underlying chronic occlusive disease.

We aimed to present a case of effective and successful endovascular treatment of acute lower limb thromboembolism with Clearlumen-II, a new aspiration thrombectomy device. Also, we emphasize the superiority of endovascular treatment compared with surgery, especially together with acute and chronic occlusive diseases, as in our case.

Assessment of the origin and geothermal potential of the thermal waters by hydro-isotope geochemistry: Eskisehir province, Turkey.

The thermal fluids vented over Eskisehir province have been investigated for their origin and to estimate the geothermal potential of the area. Thermal waters as well as bubbling and dissolved gases were collected and analysed for their chemical and isotopic features. Their isotopic composition varies in the range from -11.

Improvement of Pulmonary Functions Following Septoplasty: How Are Lower Airways Affected?

Objectives: Nasal septal deviation is a frequent cause of increased nasal airway resistance. A narrow nasal airway would result in a decreased airflow into the lungs. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the alterations of the pulmonary functions following septoplasty using spirometry and 6 minutes walking test (6mWT).

YKL-40: may be use as a new inflammatory biomarker in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?

Introduction: YKL-40 [chitinase-3 like-1 (CHI3L1)] is a glycoprotein, has been implicated in inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, tissue remodelling and it is accepted as a noninvasive prognostic biomarker for inflammation. In this study, we aimed to underline usability of serum YKL-40 as an inflammatory biomarker in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Patients And Methods: Two groups OSAS patients [Group I: Mild-moderate OSAS, n:43; median apnea-hypopnea index: AHI, /hour:18], Group II: Severe OSAS, n: 25; AHI:41.

An 80 kyr-long continuous speleothem record from Dim Cave, SW Turkey with paleoclimatic implications for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Speleothem-based stable isotope records are valuable in sub-humid and semi-arid settings where many other terrestrial climate proxies are fragmentary. The Eastern Mediterranean is one such region. Here we present an 80-kyr-long precisely-dated (by U-series) and high-resolution oxygen (δ(18)O) and carbon (δ(13)C) records from Dim Cave (~36°N) in SW Turkey.

The normal anatomy and variations of the bronchial arteries: evaluation with multidetector computed tomography.

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to reveal the normal anatomy and variations of the bronchial arterial system and to determine the sex distribution of these variations by retrospectively reviewing the images of patients who underwent thoracal multidetector computed tomographic angiography for various reasons.

Materials And Methods: Multidetector computed tomographic images of a total of 208 patients (151 men; mean age, 59 years) were retrospectively reviewed to assess the normal anatomy and variations of the bronchial arterial system.

Results: A total of 531 bronchial arteries (median, 3; minimum, 1; maximum, 5; mean, 2.