Supramolecular solvent-based-vortex-assisted-dispersive liquid liquid microextraction of Sudan Black B in food samples prior to spectrophotometric detection.

A new, simple and rapid spectrophotometric method was developed for determination of Sudan Black B in food products by supramolecular solvent-based-vortex-assisted-dispersive liquid liquid microextraction (SUPRAS-VA-DLLME). Extraction solvent type, volume of solvent, pH, volume of THF, centrifugation time, vortex time, and sample volume were investigated as optimization parameters of the developed method. Under the optimum conditions, limit of detection and limit of quantification, preconcentration factor and enhancement factor of the developed method were calculated to be 9.

Biochanin A restored the blood-brain barrier in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats.

Objective: Blood-brain barrier is a protective layer that regulates the influx and efflux of biological materials for cerebral tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Biochanin A on cerebral histopathology and blood-brain barrier immunohistochemically.

Methods: A total of 24 rats were assigned to three groups: sham, ischemia-reperfusion, and ischemia-reperfusion+Biochanin A.

Shehata technique versus Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy in intra-abdominal testis: A meta-analysis.

Introduction: The management of intra-abdominal testis (IAT) represents a significant clinical challenge, necessitating the transposition of the testis from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum. This procedure is rendered complex by the abbreviated length of the testicular vessels.

Objective: Our purpose in this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing Shehata technique (ST) versus Fowler Stephens technique (FST) in treating patients with IAT.

The Hepatic Phase of Fascioliasis Complicated with Liver Bleeding: Presentation of Three Cases.

Bleeding is a very rare complication of species ( or ) infection. We present here three cases of subcapsular liver bleeding caused by the hepatic phase of spp. infection in patients, two of whom were women, aged 22, 66, and 84 years in Diyarbakir Province, southeastern Turkey.

Emphysematous hepatitis: A rare fatal case.

Emphysematous hepatitis (EH) is a rare, insidious, rapidly progressing, and often fatal liver infection characterized by diffuse air in the liver parenchyma. While infectious parenchymal diseases can affect many intra-abdominal organs such as the kidney, urinary bladder, gall bladder, stomach, and pancreas, liver involvement is uncommon. Few cases of EH have been reported in the literature, with only four successfully treated.

Risk factors for relapse after discontinuation of tenofovir or entecavir in hepatitis B e antigen-negative patients.

Background And Aim: This study aimed to define the relapse frequency and risk determinants in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients who discontinued nucleoside analog (NA) treatment, were HBeAg-negative, and had achieved both a virological and biochemical response.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study reviewed patients with HBeAg-negative CHB who received antiviral therapy for at least 65 months between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2020. These patients discontinued treatment after demonstrating a biochemical and virological response and were evaluated at 6, 12, and 24 months post-treatment discontinuation.

Newly developed peptide-ELISA successfully detected anti-IgG antibodies against Maedi-Visna virus in sheep.

Maedi Visna Virus (MVV) is a retrovirus that can infect sheep. There is still no effective therapy or vaccine against this virus and timely diagnosis is important to combat the complications of the disease. In this study, we aimed to develop an ELISA using peptides derived from gag protein as antigen.

Evaluation of the effects of pandemic-related fears on anxiety and depression: the mediating roles of traumatic stress and loneliness.

Background: The detrimental mental health effects which emerged from COVID-19 have profoundly affected healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating effects of traumatic stress and loneliness on the fears of contracting and dying from COVID-19, and anxiety and depression of HCWs during the pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was completed by HCWs in a province of Turkey.

CITED1 expression in odontogenic cysts.

Background: Originating from odontogenic tissue, Odontogenic cysts are pathological cavities lined with epithelial cells and surrounded by fibrous connective tissue. This study investigated expression of CITED1 protein in different types of odontogenic cysts.

Material And Method: 40 keratocysts, 40 radicular cysts, and 40 dentigerous cysts were excised and processed for routine paraffin wax embedding protocol.

Serum Erythropoietin and Ischemic-Modified Albumin Levels in Adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Erythropoietin (EPO) has neuroprotective effects by increasing oxidative stress resistance and stabilizing redox balance. Ischemic-modified albumin (IMA) is a product of protein oxidation, and recent evidence suggests that IMA can be used as an indicator of oxidative damage. This study aimed to investigate serum EPO and IMA levels in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and to investigate the relationship between EPO and IMA levels and clinical variables such as disease duration and disease severity.

The expression of intermediate filaments in the abomasum of ruminants: A comparative study.

Intermediate filaments (IFs) are key molecular factors of the cell and have been reported to play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of the abomasum. This study was designed to determine the regional distribution, cellular localization and expression of several IFs, including CK8, CK18, CK19, vimentin, desmin, peripherin and nestin, as well as the connective tissue component laminin, in the bovine, ovine and caprine abomasa. Immunohistochemical analyses demonstrated varying levels of expression of CK8, CK18, CK19, vimentin, desmin, nestin, peripherin and laminin in the bovine, ovine and caprine abomasa.

The role of non-invasive oscillometric method to detect aortic stiffness in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a biochemical condition that is diagnosed when peripheral free thyroid hormone levels are within normal reference laboratory range but serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are mildly elevated. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between SCH and arterial stiffness using two different non-invasive methods, including echocardiography and oscillometric arteriography.

Material And Methods: The study included 33 newly diagnosed SCH patients and 34 age- and gender-matched healthy controls.

Comparison of coronary CT angiography and invasive coronary angiography results.

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Accurate diagnosis and management are critical. Non-invasive imaging, such as coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), is vital for early diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dementia rhythms: Unveiling the EEG dynamics for MCI detection through spectral and synchrony neuromarkers.

Background: Neurological disorders arise primarily from the dysfunction of brain cells, leading to various impairments. Electroencephalography (EEG) stands out as the most popular method in the discovery of neuromarkers indicating neurological disorders. The proposed study investigates the effectiveness of spectral and synchrony neuromarkers derived from resting state EEG in the detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) with controls.

Evaluation of species as herbal medicine raw materials.

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of as an alternative to species for the treatment of mild inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract and chronic inflammatory bronchial diseases. The extract with the highest saponin content (; 468.19 ± 16.

Mesenteric Panniculitis as a Side Effect of Nivolumab in a Patient with Larnyngeal Cancer.

Mesenteric panniculitis is rare, usually idiopathic, caused by inflammation of the fatty tissue of the mesentery, especially in the small intestine. The relation between cancer and mesenteric panniculitis is unclear. In some studies, mesenteric pannicullitis precedes cancer diagnosis; on the other hand, some studies suggest no correlations.

Utilizing the Ex-Vivo Bovine Model in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Training.

Objective: To present an ex-vivo bovine model for retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) training.

Materials And Methods: The model was specifically developed for a pre-congress course organized as part of the National Pediatric Urology Congress. The course involved a 2-day online theoretical segment followed by hands-on training.

Effect of Water Extract Consumption on Blood Parameters and Cytokine Values in Healthy Volunteers.

Objective: Our aim in this study is, does 29-day regular consumption of water extract by volunteer individuals who meet the study criteria have an effect on blood and cytokine values?

Method: In accordance with the purpose of the study, volunteers were asked to consume 100 ml of the extract every morning for 29 days. Three tubes of blood samples were taken from the volunteers on the 15th and 29th days of the study. Biochemical and hematological analysis of the blood samples were performed and immunomodulatory effects through cytokines were examined.

Antityrosinase activity and LC-MS/MS analysis of optimized ultrasound-assisted condition extracts and fractions from strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.).

Investigation of utilization possibilities of natural sources has been an important area for research. Tyrosinase inhibitory activity plays a key role in food and medicine industry. Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), a widely distributed plant among Mediterranean countries, possess fruits and leaves with rich bioactive phytochemicals, especially polyphenolic compounds.

Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of scabies.

Scabies, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis mite burrowing into the skin, is a highly contagious disease characterized by intense nocturnal itching. Its global impact is considerable, affecting more than 200 million individuals annually and posing significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Transmission occurs primarily through direct skin-to-skin contact, contributing to its widespread prevalence and emergence as a substantial public health concern affecting large populations.