Levels of brain natriuretic peptide as a marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of acute ischemic stroke.

Introduction: The relationships between plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and severity and location of stroke, prognosis, and infarct volume were investigated in acute ischemic stroke patients who presented within the first 24 hours (h) of stroke.

Material And Methods: Brain natriuretic peptide levels were tested in 40 patients and 30 healthy controls. Infarct volume was automatically calculated by multi-slice computed tomography.

Diffusion tensor imaging of cervical spinal cord: A quantitative diagnostic tool in cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Background: Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique potentially able to evaluate the microscopic structural organization of white matter fibers.

Aim: This study aimed to compare fractional anisotropy (FA) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values obtained by DTI in stenotic versus nonstenotic cervical spinal segments of patients with clinical and neurological evidence of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included 21 patients with CSM but without T2 changes on conventional MRI.

A Rare Cause Of Pneumoperitoneum: Perforated Appendicitis.

Peptic ulcer perforation is the most common cause of pneumoperitoneum (75%). The rate of the perforation of acute appendicitis is 20-30% and the rate of its co-occurrence with pneumoperitoneum is 0-7%. In this report, a patient with sub-diaphragmatic free air due to perforated appendicitis.

The evaluation of eustachian tube paratubal structures using magnetic resonance imaging in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media.

Conclusion Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction, which plays a role in the pathogenesis chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), does not seem to be due to differences in paratubal structures. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of the paratubal structures of the ET between normal ears and ears in patients with CSOM. Methods The MRI records of 40 patients who underwent tympanomastoidectomy for a diagnosis of CSOM were reviewed retrospectively.

Renal artery embolization in severe nephrotic syndrome.

Introduction Severe nephrotic syndrome is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Renal artery embolization (RAE) has been used in a number of renal diseases such as renal tumors, arteriovenous fistulas etc. However, data regarding benefits of RAE in patients with symptomatic severe proteinuria is limited.

Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome with a Support Vector Machine.

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a serious condition arising from an imbalance of supply and demand to meet myocardium's metabolic needs. Patients typically present with retrosternal chest pain radiating to neck and left arm. Electrocardiography (ECG) and laboratory tests are used indiagnosis.

Relationship between prevalence and severity of restless legs syndrome and anemia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between the prevalence and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and the anemia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Methods: This was a case-control study which was conducted at the rheumatology clinic of a university affiliated hospital, including 62 patients with SLE and 62 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The patients were divided into two groups in terms of their hemoglobin levels.

Diaphragm pacing system implanted in a patient with ALS.

The diaphragm pacing system (DPS) is a life quality improving operation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients who need mechanical ventilation or have chronic respiratory insufficiency. This procedure is gaining in popularity, and the number of centers implanting diaphragm pacing systems (DPS) is increasing. DPS delays the need for a ventilation machine in the early stages of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease.

Comparison of cervico-vaginal colonization among sexually active women by intrauterine device use.

Introduction: In this study we aimed to evaluate the effect of intrauterine devices (IUDs) on cervico-vaginal colonization.

Methodology: Cervico-vaginal samples of 96 patients with vaginal discharge were included in the study. Microscopic evaluation, bacteriological and fungal culture, and antigen testing for Chlamydia trachomatis using an immunochromatographic test method were performed.

Oxytocin system social function impacts in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

To investigate relationships between the polymorphisms and social functioning of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to the polymorphism of three oxytocin receptor (OXTR) genes (rs53576, rs13316193, and and rs2268493). A total of 198 children-studying in the same primary and secondary school and matched in terms of age and gender (99 ADHD, 99 control)-were included in this study. The Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version was administered to establish the clinical diagnosis.

Proximal femoral nail antirotation against dynamic hip screw for unstable trochanteric fractures; a prospective randomized comparison.

Aim: We sought to determine whether intramedullary fixation with proximal femoral nail antirotation produces comparable outcomes to dynamic hip screw in the treatment of unstable trochanteric fractures.

Materials And Methods: Patients were randomly allocated to receive proximal femoral nail antirotation (Group 1, n = 96, mean age; 77.22 ± 6.

Evaluation of choroidal thickness via enhanced depth-imaging optical coherence tomography in patients with systemic hypertension.

Purpose: The purpose was to evaluate choroidal thickness via spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and to compare the data with those of 24-h blood pressure monitoring, elastic features of the aorta, and left ventricle systolic functions, in patients with systemic hypertension.

Materials And Methods: This was a case-control, cross-sectional prospective study. A total of 116 patients with systemic hypertension, and 116 healthy controls over 45 years of age, were included.

Neuroprotective effect of edaravone in experimental glaucoma model in rats: a immunofluorescence and biochemical analysis.

Aim: To evaluate the neuroprotective activity of systemically administered edaravone in early and late stage of experimental glaucoma in rats.

Methods: In this study, 60 Wistar albino rats were used. Experimental glaucoma model was created by injecting hyaluronic acid to the anterior chamber once a week for 6wk in 46 of 60 subjects.

A retrospective analysis of the relationship between rhinosinusitis and sinus lift dental implantation.

Introduction: Dental implants have been associated with the occurrence of postoperative rhinosinusitis. In some patients, preoperative sinus lifting must be performed to increase the chances of successful implant placement. This retrospective study examines the relationship of dental implants after sinus lifting with the occurrence of postoperative rhinosinusitis.

Bone grafts as a recyclable material in nasal surgeries.

Objective: To evaluate long-term results of septal bone grafting and to show sustainable viability of bone grafts with objective parameters such as computed tomography.

Methods: Nasal septal bones were used as splinting grafts during septo/rhinoplasty operations in 27 patients (Male=16; Female=11) between 2009 and 2013. Of these, only the 21 patients who were monitored long-term and who had computed tomography (CT) records were included in this investigation.

Suspensory fixation versus novel transverse crosspin for femoral fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Background And Aim: There is still no gold standard technique for graft fixation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We compared the functional outcomes of patients receiving either ToggleLoc with ZipLoop technology or Translig transverse crosspin device for femoral graft fixation.

Materials And Methods: A total of 118 patients were randomly allocated into two groups to receive either Translig(®) transverse crosspin (Translig group 1: n = 51, mean age 28.

Acute inferior myocardial infarction in a patient with a prosthetic aortic valve and high international normalized ratio.

ST elevation acute myocardial infarction in patients with a mechanical prosthetic valve is rare and usually due to inadequate anticoagulation. We present a case of acute inferior myocardial infarction in a patient with a prosthetic aortic valve and high international normalized ratio, which has not been reported previously.

Experiences with the management of paraurethral cysts in adult women.

Introduction: Paraurethral cysts may be acquired or congenital pathology, and are rarely encountered in urogynecologic practice. Therefore, no consensus on management of paraurethral cyst could be reached. We aimed to report our experience on the management of paraurethral cysts in adult women.

Comparison of alendronate and raloxifene for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of alendronate sodium (ALN) and raloxifene (RLX) for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in postmenopausal female patients (pts) with osteoporosis.

Methods: Twenty-four postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who were diagnosed with PHPT, but refused the option of surgery, were enrolled. Participants were sequentially randomized into two groups: an ALN-group of 12 pts (70 mg/week) and a RLX-group of 12 pts (60 mg/day).