Evaluation Of Maternal And Fetal Findings In Patients With Pemphigoid Gestationis.

Objective: To evaluate the maternal and fetal outcomes of 12 pregnant women diagnosed with pemphigoid gestationis, in conjunction with a review of the literature.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on the medical records of 12 patients diagnosed with pemphigoid gestationis who presented  between January 2014 and January 2024.

Results: Twelve pregnant patients with pemphigoid gestationis were included in the study.

Investigating the Effect of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Veneers on Bond Strength and Discoloration When Repairing Various Composites.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the impact of the strength and color change of composite materials that could be utilized in the repair of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) veneer fractures.

Methods: The 220 nanoceramic-filled PEEK specimens used in the study were divided into four groups, and color measurements were made on a gray background (n=55): Group N, 1-mm-thick monochromatic composite; Group NN, 2-mm-thick monochromatic composite; Group F, 1-mm-thick 2-mm-diameter short fiber-reinforced composite, placed in the center and polymerized; and Group FF, 2-mm-thick 2-mm-diameter short fiber-reinforced composite, placed in the center and polymerized. The remaining mating surfaces were restored by filling with monochromatic composite and adhesion strength testing by re-measuring the color.

Photoprotective effects of quercetin on photoaging-induced rats.

Purpose: Photoaging is characterised by cutaneous changes caused by exposure to ultraviolet light over time. Quercetin is a bioflavanoid with antioxidant, antineoplastic, and anti-inflammatory effects. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of topical quercetin on photoaging, a phenomenon not previously studied in ultraviolet A (UVA)-induced photoaging.

Soil health in Moroccan olive agroecosystems: The bioindication role of terrestrial nematode dynamics.

Terrestrial nematodes are important soil microorganisms that modulate biological processes in soil ecosystems. Thus, these microorganisms have strong potential as soil health bioindicators. This study aimed to investigate their distribution patterns in Moroccan olive agroecosystems and to evaluate their structural and functional dynamics shaping soil disturbance status.

Implementation of the REPRISE care bundle model for the prevention of pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit: An experimental study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the REPRISE care bundle (CB) model for pressure ulcer (PU) prevention in intensive care patients and to determine the impact of the training provided to nurses on their knowledge base and attitudes. This study has an experimental design. The study was conducted in the anaesthesia and resuscitation intensive care unit on a total of 72 patients.

In silico designing and characterization of outer membrane protein (OmpC) gene from Salmonella enterica and its expression in Nicotiana tabacum for developing a plant-based vaccine against salmonellosis.

Salmonella, a gram-negative bacteria, is the leading cause of foodborne illness globally. Two serovars of Salmonella, S. enteritidis and S.

Investigation of clinical and subclinical renal damage in Psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a common systemic inflammatory disease and the literature has reported varying results regarding the renal involvement of psoriasis. Although many studies have investigated the presence of chronic renal damage in patients with psoriasis, there are few studies demonstrating subclinical renal damage. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the presence of clinical and subclinical renal damage in patients with psoriasis vulgaris (PV).

Two new species of the genus Eucypris (Crustacea: Ostracoda) from Northern Cyprus.

We propose two new species (Eucypris denktasi sp. nov., and Eucypris lefkosaensis sp.

Comparison of ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy and pulmonary CT angiography: Findings in the diagnosis of CTEPH and CTED.

Objective: Despite the high sensitivity and specificity of ventilation/perfusion (VQ) scintigraphy in the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED), V/Q scintigraphy cannot distinguish whether the thrombus is acute or chronic. In our study, we aimed to compare pulmonary computed tomography angiography (CTA) findings with V/Q scintigraphy findings in CTEPH and CTED patients and to identify findings that would indicate chronic thrombus.

Subjects And Methods: Eighteen patients diagnosed with CTEPH and CTED at our institution were included in the study between January 2020 and January 2024.

Effects of tDCS on glutamatergic pathways in epilepsy: neuroprotective and therapeutic potential.

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of tDCS on oxidative stress, Ca, glutamate, GABA, AMPAR1, and NMDAR1 levels in kindling-induced epilepsy model. Behavioral tests evaluated motor and cognitive functions, while assessing oxidative stress, Ca, glutamate, GABA, AMPAR1, and NMDAR1 levels in hippocampal tissue.

Alterations in quality characteristics and bioactive compounds of blackberry fruits subjected to postharvest salicylic acid treatment during cold storage.

Blackberry deteriorates rapidly after harvest due to its sensitive structure, limiting their storage time to about a week and resulting in significant economic losses. The study was conducted to determine the effects of salicylic acid applications on postharvest fruit quality in blackberries, the harvested fruit was immersed in salicylic acid solutions prepared at concentrations of 0.5, 1, and 1.

Relationship between compassion fatigue, conscience stress, and perceived quality of care in emergency nurses.

Background: Examining factors affecting nursing care is vital for enhancing practices, improving care quality, and achieving desired patient outcomes.

Aim: To explore emergency nurses' perceptions of care quality, compassion fatigue and conscience stress levels; and evaluate the mediating role of conscience stress between compassion fatigue and perception of nursing care quality.

Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted between April 1 and September 1, 2022, with 384 nurses working in emergency departments across Turkey.

Effect of different obturation techniques on treatment results in single-visit non-surgical endodontic retreatment: randomized controlled clinical study.

Background: Evaluating the effect of different obturation techniques on postoperative pain level and radiographic healing on non-surgical endodontic retreatment (NSER) applied in a single visit in teeth with a single root canal and apical periodontitis (AP).

Materials And Methods: Sixty-three teeth from 50 systemically healthy patients (mean age 34.19 ± 9.

Assessment of periodontal dehiscence and fenestration using ultrasonography and cone-beam computed tomography: an in vitro study.

Objectives: This study sought to assess the diagnostic value of ultrasonography (USG) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the visibility of periodontal defects.

Materials And Methods: We created 37 periodontal defects (dehiscence and fenestration) in fresh sheep mandibles. Two dentomaxillofacial radiologists assessed the CBCT and ultrasonographic images for the presence of defects.

Evaluation of the Effects of MTA Apexification and Regenerative Endodontic Therapy on Lesion Healing using Fractal Analysis: A Retrospective Study.

Aim: A comparison between mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apexification and regenerative endodontic therapy (RET) in immature permanent teeth is pivotal for optimising treatment outcomes and enhancing clinical decision-making. Understanding the efficacy, limitations and long-term implications of each approach is essential for achieving predictable, successful outcomes when managing immature teeth with necrotic pulps. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the changes in the periapical bone using fractal dimension (FD) on the periapical radiographs of patients who underwent apexification and RET.

Development of a scale for measuring university students' attitudes toward oral health.

Purpose: Valid and reliable scales which have been developed for assessing individuals' attitudes toward oral health and are based on multiple theoretical views are limited in number in the literature. Hence, there is a need for more scale development studies for further evaluation of the psychometric properties of the oral and dental health attitudes of students. The aim of this study was to develop a scale for measuring college undergraduates' attitudes toward oral and dental health.

New Styryl 1,3,4-Oxadiazol-Based Fluorometric "Turn on" pH Sensor.

A new 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivative (MeO-SODA) was synthesized, fully characterized by means of IR, NMR and HRMS data and and additionally, its ability to detect extremely acidic pH values ​​was examined. Firstly, the characteristic behavior of MeO-SODA was examined in ten different solvents, revealing that it underwent non-radiative transitions as the hydrogen bonding capacity of solvent increased. Secondly, the absorption and fluorescence measurements for MeO-SODA were conducted across various pH levels (pH 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12), with fluorescence emission observed exclusively at pH 2.

The efficacy and application of tranexamic acid in emergency medicine: Emergency Medicine Association of Türkiye clinical policy- 2024.

The clinical policy of the Emergency Medicine Association of Türkiye (EMAT) provides guidance on the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in emergency settings. TXA, an antifibrinolytic drug, is used to control bleeding by inhibiting plasminogen. Its applications have expanded from hemophilia and severe menstrual bleeding to include various forms of trauma and surgery-related bleeding.