Can Parasites be Useful?

Parasites are commonly associated with harm, but they also have beneficial aspects that are still being discovered. It is important to acknowledge both the harmful and beneficial aspects of parasites. They have been found to have positive effects on non-healing wounds, surgical wounds, obesity, glucose metabolism disorders, nerve repair, cancer treatments, and fertility.

Acanthocephala Species of Mammals in Türkiye and A New Species Record from Foxes.

Acanthocephaliasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection of vertebrates. The phylum Acanthocephala contains nearly 1500 acanthocephalan species. The Archiacanthocephala class is observed in terrestrial habitats and usually has a large, spineless trunk.

Histological Effect of Emodin on Acute Vocal Fold Injury in a Rat Model.

Objectives: Emodin has beneficial effects on wound healing and reduces excessive fibrosis during tissue regeneration. Its positive effects on the wound-healing process were demonstrated on human fibroblasts. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emodin application on acute vocal fold injury.

The Parasites of Cats in Türkiye.

Cats have an important and different place due to their close relationships with humans. Since most of the parasites they carry are zoonotic, it is important to detect them. According to the research, spp.

A Mixed-Methods Survey of Veterinary Ethics Teaching in Turkey.

With the growth of interest in veterinary ethics, the teaching of ethics to veterinary students has become more important. This study collects comprehensive data about ethics education at veterinary faculties in Turkey to contribute to the international literature. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design is used to collect data via questionnaire.

Topical Administration of Carvacrol Improves Healing in Nasal Septal Perforation: An Experimental Animal Study.

Background: Clinicians are exploring alternative treatments for nasal septum perforation since surgical treatment is challenging.

Objective: The effects of topical carvacrol on the healing of nasal septal perforation were investigated in an animal model.

Method: Twenty-one male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into three equal groups.

Investigation of Zoonotic and Species and Genotypes in Cats (Felis catus).

Objective: and spp. are important zoonotic protozoan parasites that infect humans and various animals. We investigated the occurrence of and spp.

Nanodesigning of multifunctional quantum dots and nanoparticles for the treatment of fibrosarcoma.

An effective, dual drug(DD) loaded nanocarrier system (nano particle(NP), quantum dots(QDs)) having two active substances was aimed to develop for the treatment of fibrosarcoma. Zinc oxide(ZnO) QDs were produced using zinc acetate dehydrate as a precursor, were incorporated with chitosan(Ch), and finally decorated with PEG-linked folic acid and were found to be effective after imatinib mesylate(IM) and dexketoprofen trometamol(DT) were loaded. Characterisations, drug releases, cell toxicities, penetrations through cell lines and animal tests of the prepared nanosystems were performed.

First Report of a Troglostrongylus brevior Case in a Domestic Cat in Turkey.

Parasitic bronchopneumonia plays an important role, especially in the respiratory diseases of cats. species have been reported as lung parasites of wild cats; however, in recent years, they have also been found in domestic cats, especially from the Mediterranean and Balkan countries. In this report, was found during the examination of lung samples of a tabby cat who was euthanized at the age of 2 years.

Effects of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural on Pubertal Development of Female Wistar Rats.

Objective: 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is formed when sugars are heated in the presence of amino acids. HMF is naturally present in many foods. To investigate the toxic effects of HMF on the reproductive system of peripubertal rats.

Effects of Oral Propolis on Mucosal Wound Healing after Endoscopic Nasal Surgery in a Rabbit Model.

Objective: If the respiratory nasal mucosa is damaged and the mucosa does not heal properly during nasal or paranasal sinus surgery, a revision surgery may be required. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of oral propolis application on mucosal wound healing following endoscopic nasal surgery in a rabbit model.

Methods: Twenty four New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups, namely the experimental group (EG), the control group (CG), and the negative control group (NCG).

Management of Complete Talocrural Luxations by Selective Talocrural Arthrodesis using Hybrid Transarticular External Skeletal Fixation in Dogs.

Objective:  This article presents a novel surgical technique in the management of open complete talocrural luxations and evaluates the results, and clinical benefits with its routine clinical utilization.

Study Design:  Retrospective study.

Animals:  Seventeen medium- or large-breed client-owned dogs of different breed, age and sex with complete talocrural luxations and radiographic follow-up of at least 24 weeks duration.

Persistent Organic Chlorinated Compound Residues in the Breast Milk of Female Seasonal Agricultural Workers.

Objective: This retrospective descriptive study aimed to investigate organochlorine compounds in women who breastfeed and work as a seasonal agricultural worker (SAW).

Methods: It was carried out on 100 woman working as SAW. Data were collected with a questionnaire by face-to-face interview and analyzed the residues of 27 items of organochlorine pesticides, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) metabolites and polychlorinated biphenyls, from persistent organic pollutants in mothers' 50 mL breast milk.

A case of auricular, anal and umbilical myiasis caused by the larvae of Phormia regina (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in neonatal kittens.

The occurrence of feline myiasis is rare. Massive infestations of dipteran larvae can lead to death if not treated at an early stage. Auricular, anal and umbilical myiasis was detected in three neonatal kittens.

Correction of severe congenital flexural carpal deformities with semicircular external skeletal fixation system in calves.

Objective: To present a novel technique for the treatment of severe congenital flexural forelimb deformities in calves.

Methods: Thirteen calves of different breeds and sex with severe congenital flexural forelimb deformities were enrolled in the study. A semicircular external skeletal fixation system composed of 6-hole, 45° carbon-fiber arches, 6 mm threaded rods, half-pin fixation bolts, 6 mm hexagonal nuts, and negative profile end-threaded half-pins were used for pancarpal arthrodesis.

Molecular detection of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) but not West Nile virus (WNV) in hard ticks from provinces in northern Turkey.

In this study, the hard ticks collected from a variety of mammalian species (cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo) and a turtle in either coastal or inland Black Sea region of Turkey were surveyed for the presence of RNA from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) and West Nile virus (WNV). No WNV genomic RNA was detected in any tick sample. However, CCHFV RNA was found in 29 of 421 tick pools (6.