Investigation of color and physicomechanical properties of peek and pekk after storage in a different medium.

The aim of this study is to assess color stability, solubility, and water sorption on polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) after immersion in different storage conditions. Material and Methods Ninety disc-shaped specimens (8 × 2) were obtained from CAD/CAM blocks [PEEK (n = 45) and PEKK (n = 45)]. Before immersion, baseline color value data were recorded with a spectrophotometer.

The change in occupational participation and quality of life following occupational therapy for people supervised by probation.

Introduction: The probation system is a penal and enforcement system in which the completion of sentences of individuals who are incarcerated and rehabilitation processes are carried out together. This study considered the change in occupational participation and quality of life following occupational therapy for people supervised by probation.

Methods: The research was planned as a pre-test and post-test study.

Relationship Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Osteoporosis in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: Cross-Sectional Study in the Third-Level Center.

Although atherosclerosis and osteoporosis (OP) are seen in elderly patients, it is still a matter of research whether there is an age-independent relationship between them. In our study, we planned to investigate the relationship between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), OP, and bone turnover parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) of both sexes. A total of 69 patients and 40 healthy volunteers with chronic diseases such as DM2, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and OP.

Short-term changes and correlations of plasma spexin, kisspeptin, and galanin levels after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Purpose: To determine the circulating levels of spexin, kisspeptin, galanin, and the correlations between these peptides after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Methods: The plasma levels of the spexin, kisspeptin, and galanin and metabolic parameters (body mass index, weight loss, % excess weight loss, body fat, fasting glucose, HbA1C, and cholesterol levels) were measured (baseline, 1 month, and 3 months) and correlated in thirty adult individuals with obesity (22 female and 8 male) after LSG.

Results: The body mass index (BMI), body fat, fasting glucose, total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol decreased, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and % EWL (excess weight loss) increased at 3 months after surgery.

Understanding the pathophysiological changes via untargeted metabolomics in COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus. There is limited data on the pathogenesis and the cellular responses of COVID-19. In this study, we aimed to determine the variation of metabolites between healthy control and COVID-19 via the untargeted metabolomics method.

Effects of different pulp-capping materials on cell death signaling pathways of lipoteichoic acid-stimulated human dental pulp stem cells.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the response of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) cultured with and without lipoteichoic acid (LTA) to different pulp-capping materials.

Methods: The cells were cultured and seeded in 6-well plates and exposed to 1% LTA solution. Dycal, ProRoot MTA and Biodentine materials were applied on cells and all groups were evaluated by cell proliferation, viability, cell cycle and cell death signaling pathways for 24 and 72 h.

Assessment of dentists' awareness and knowledge levels on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is the most recent infectious disease that is spreading rapidly throughout the world. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and awareness levels of dentists on COVID-19. This survey study, consisting of 37 questions, was sent to dentists via an online link in the first two weeks of April 2020.

The association between 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency and diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims: To evaluation the relationship between serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25-(OH)D] deficiency and diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Methods: One hundred and sixty three patients with T2DM [DM + uncomplicated (n = 36), DM + nephropathy (n = 31), DM + neuropathy (n = 30), DM + retinopathy (n = 30), DM + cardiovascular disease (CAD) (n = 36)], 35 CAD and 40 healthy volunteers were included.

Results: Serum 25-(OH)D levels were found as significantly lower in all patients compared to the control group (p < 0.

Case Report: presentation of pleomorphic liposarcoma arising in a borderline phyllodes tumor.

Introduction: The stromal component of Phyllodes tumors represents the neoplastic portion of the lesion. A variety of associated malignancies can arise from PTs, with its dual population of cells.

Presentation Of Case: We share a very rare case of "borderline"breast phillodes tumour with a 75% liposarcoma component.

Effects of Quercetin on Lipid and Protein Damage in the Liver of Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetic Rats.

Quercetin (QR) is part of a subclass of flavonoids called flavonols. We aimed to investigate the effect of QR on malondialdehyde (MDA), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in the liver of diabetic rats. We compared four groups of male adult Wistar albino rats: a control group, an untreated diabetic group, diabetic groups treated with QR, and QR group.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 levels and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 activity in type 2 diabetes.

Purpose: Hyperglycemia is the major risk factor for microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to investigate T2DM patients with microvascular complications with regard to possible relations among serum clusterin (CLU), amylin, secreted frizzled-related protein-4 (SFRP-4), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) activities.

Methods: Subject groups were defined as follows: T2DM without complications (n=25, F/M=9/16, age 53.