83 results match your criteria: "Bezmialem Vakıf University - Istanbul[Affiliation]"
Mikrobiyol Bul
October 2024
İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, İstanbul, Türkiye.
This study was aimed to identify the most frequently observed pathogens in uncomplicated urinary tract infections from outpatient urinary isolates obtained across seven different geographical regions in Türkiye and to determine whether the antibiotic resistance rates of these pathogens differ significantly between these regions. The study included patients aged 18 to 65 years who were diagnosed with uncomplicated urinary tract infections and had positive urine cultures from March 2021 to August 2022, across 37 different centers in Türkiye. The participating centers were selected based on their use of the disk diffusion method, in line with the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) guidelines, to ensure standardization of urine culture data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis
October 2024
Division of Cardiology, Ospedale degli Infermi, ASL Biella, Italy.
Background And Aim: Diabetes has been shown in last decades to be associated with a significantly higher mortality among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary PCI (PPCI). Therefore, the aim of current study was to evaluate the impact of diabetes on times delays, reperfusion and mortality in a contemporary STEMI population undergoing PPCI, including treatment during the COVID pandemic.
Methods And Results: The ISACS-STEMI COVID-19 is a large-scale retrospective multicenter registry involving PPCI centers from Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia and North-Africa, including patients treated from 1st of March until June 30, 2019 and 2020.
Eur J Paediatr Neurol
December 2024
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Ankara, Turkey.
J Hypertens
February 2025
Division of Cardiology, Ospedale degli Infermi, ASL Biella, Italy.
Background: Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor, with several detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system. Contrasting results have been reported so far on its prognostic role in patients admitted for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Therefore, we investigated the impact of hypertension on short-term mortality in a large multicenter contemporary registry of STEMI patients, including patients treated during COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Kidney J
August 2024
Division of Nephrology, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
October 2024
Beaumont hospital Dublin Ireland Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Beaumont hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
BMC Nephrol
October 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Background: We evaluated the efficacy of different immunosuppressive regimens in patients with primary membranous nephropathy in a large national cohort.
Methods: In this registry study, 558 patients from 47 centers who were treated with at least one immunosuppressive agent and had adequate follow-up data were included. Primary outcome was defined as complete (CR) or partial remission (PR).
Cardiol Young
October 2024
School of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Objective: Obesity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The study aims to assess the left ventricular structure and functions in children with obesity.
Methods: This study included 29 patients with metabolic syndrome, 31 patients with obesity without metabolic syndrome, and 30 healthy children of similar age and gender.
Health Sci Rep
September 2024
Centre for Health, Performance and Wellbeing Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge UK.
Background And Aims: Increasing attention is being paid to the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in men and specifically reproduction. Growing evidence suggests an association between HPV infection with many adverse effects including the impairment of semen parameters, the increase of blastocyst apoptosis, the reduction of endometrial implantation of trophoblastic cells, as well as the increase rate of miscarriages and spontaneous preterm birth.
Methods: We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, CINHAL, PsycINFO, and ERIC from inception to 2nd of July 2024, for studies that investigated the association between HPV infection with sperm parameters and fertility outcomes.
Pediatr Pulmonol
October 2024
Division of Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator drugs target the underlying defect and improve CFTR function. They are a part of standard care in many countries, but not all patients are eligible for these drugs due to age and genotype. Here, we aimed to determine the characteristics of non-eligible patients for CFTR modulators in the CF registry of Turkey (CFRT) to highlight their clinical needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFood Sci Nutr
February 2024
Department of Biophysics, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Turkey.
Cucurbitacins have high economic value as they are a major source of food and have pharmacological properties. Cucurbitacin I (CuI) is a plant-derived natural tetracyclic triterpenoid compound that shows an anticancer effect via inhibiting the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway. The actin cytoskeleton is the most abundant protein in cells and regulates critical events through reorganization in cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEur J Pediatr
March 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
To investigate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in infants aged 0 to 3 months because there is currently a significant gap in the literature on the subject. A cross-sectional study was conducted with the involvement of 19 medical centers across Turkey and 570 infants. The majority of the patients were male (58.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEur Oral Res
September 2023
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University, Istanbul,Turkiye.
Purpose: This in vitro study aims to evaluate the effects of plastic piezoelectric maintenance tips on the surface roughness of monolithic lithium disilicate and zirconia.
Materials And Methods: Fifty-four lithium disilicate and 54 zirconia disks were prepared with CAD/CAM. On each material, scaling with a stainless-steel curette or with a piezoelectric device using either a steel or plastic tip was conducted.
Med Acupunct
October 2023
Clinic of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Üsküdar State Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
Eur J Pediatr
December 2023
Hacettepe University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Curr Transplant Rep
September 2023
Center for Abdominal Transplantation, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Purpose Of Review: To review the current studies and guidelines on the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in female kidney donors.
Recent Findings: Living kidney donors include a significant amount of young women of child-bearing age. Safety and possible risks of pregnancy after donation are a concern for female kidney donor candidates.
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
October 2023
Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:
Real-life data are needed regarding the appropriate time and selection of vaccination strategies, homologous or heterologous. We aimed to compare neutralizing antibody levels and side effects in different vaccination schemes. The study included 310 Health Care Workers (HCWs) vaccinated with 5 different schemes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Exp Nephrol
November 2023
Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes Blv Fatih, 34093, Istanbul, Turkey.
Background: Nephrolithiasis is more common in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) than in the normal population. We aimed to investigate the anatomical and metabolic factors that may be associated with nephrolithiasis in patients with ADPKD METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 180 participants were included. Eighty-five patients with ADPKD [42 patients with nephrolithiasis (PKD N +) and 43 without nephrolithiasis (PKD N -)] were recruited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
October 2023
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Purpose: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (aRCR) is a commonly performed procedure and has been reported to be a successful treatment. Successful healing has traditionally been considered to be associated with good outcome; however, knowledge on predictive factors affecting final outcome other than tendon healing is limited. This study aims to investigate predictive factors influencing clinical outcome following aRCR in patients with successfully healed tears.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeuroophthalmology
May 2023
Department of Neurology, Memorial Hizmet Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between cerebral vasomotor reactivity (CVR) and the grade of diabetic retinopathy. A total of 43 diabetic patients with matched severity of diabetic retinopathy between their right and left eyes were included in this study. Diabetic retinopathy was graded in three groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Endosc
March 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medicine Faculty, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Background/aims: Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastrojejunostomy is a minimally invasive method for the management of gastric outlet obstruction. Conventionally, a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) is used to create an anastomosis. However, LAMS is expensive and not widely available.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObes Facts
August 2023
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey.
JSES Int
January 2023
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Background: Recently, an emphasis has been put on anatomical reduction of acromioclavicular (AC) joint both in vertical and hortizontal planes for management of AC joint injuries due to persisting horizontal instability. Therefore, an additional AC fixation in horizontal plane has been recommended. However, relation between horizontal AC joint instability and clinical outcomes is still controversial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Nephrol
May 2023
Saint Louis University Transplant Center, SSM-Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63104, USA.
Background: Atypical hemolytic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) are complement-mediated rare diseases with excessive activation of the alternative pathway. Data to guide the evaluation of living-donor candidates for aHUS and C3G are very limited. The outcomes of living donors to recipients with aHUS and C3G (Complement disease-living donor group) were compared with a control group to improve our understanding of the clinical course and outcomes of living donation in this context.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeptides
May 2023
Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey.
Objective: The timing of pubertal development is closely related to metabolic status and energy reserves. It is thought that irisin, which is involved in the regulation of energy metabolism and is shown to be present in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, may play a role in this process. In our study, we aimed to investigate the effect of irisin administration on pubertal development and HPG axis in rats.
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