Difficulties in emotion regulation and attachment styles among Kurdish individuals in Eastern Turkey with substances use disorders.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between attachment style and emotion dysregulation in Kurdish individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Eastern Turkey, a non-Western, Islamic society, in a descriptive cross-sectional design. This study was conducted with 216 individuals with SUDs who were treated at the SBU Van Training and Research Hospital Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center in Eastern Turkey between April 2023 and June 2023. Almost half of the participants (44.

Hepatoprotective potentials of Ach. and (Gyelnik) Hale extracts in ethanol-induced liver injury.

In our study, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of different lichen applications were investigated in rats using an experimental ethanol toxicity model. 48 rats were used in the study and they were divided into 6 groups with 8 rats in each group. These groups were: control, ethanol (2 g/kg), ethanol + Ach.

Low-Calorie Cookies Enhanced with Fish Oil-Based Nano-ingredients for Health-Conscious Consumers.

This study explored the effectiveness of fish oil (FO)-loaded nanoemulsions, averaging 197 nm in diameter, as fat substitutes in creating low-calorie cookies. The cookies' diameter, thickness, and spread ratio were measured, ranging from 46.33 to 57.

Protective effect of propolis in protecting against radiation-induced oxidative stress in the liver as a distant organ.

Stresses caused by ionizing radiation can also damage tissues and organs through the circulatory system. In this study, we aimed to determine the radioprotective effect of propolis, a natural and powerful antioxidant product, against oxidative liver damage caused by cranial irradiation. Thirty-two male albino Sprague-Dawley rats, divided into four groups, were designed as sham group, irradiation (IR) group, propolis plus IR, control group of propolis.

The relationship between Fc epsilon receptor-1α and β ( and ) gene polymorphisms in patients with chronic urticaria using omalizumab.

Introduction: Chronic urticaria requires well-defined treatment strategies in order to achieve a maximum treatment response and maintain the quality of life. Since 2014, omalizumab has been used in chronic urticaria. However, many studies showed that some patients are resistant to omalizumab.

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Flexural Behavior of Reinforced-Concrete Beams Utilizing Waste Andesite Dust.

During the process of cutting andesite stones, the waste mud is kept in powder form once fully dried. It is difficult to store the waste that is produced as a consequence of the extensive utilization area and consumption of andesite. Thus, eliminating waste storage challenges and incorporating these wastes into the economy are crucial.

Prognostic Significance of the Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index in Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of 96 Patients.

BACKGROUND The advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is regarded as a potential indicator of systemic inflammation. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the prognostic role of the ALI in 96 patients with advanced small cell lung cancer (SCLC). MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included 96 patients who were diagnosed with extensive stage SCLC in a single institution between 2016 and 2022.

Disparities in cancer care in individuals with severe mental illness: A narrative review.

Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) have higher mortality rates from cancer than individuals without SMI. The aim of this paper is to highlight these disparities in cancer care in individuals with SMI and suggest potential solutions. We conducted a narrative review of published papers, focusing on mortality, incidence, behavioral and provider risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care among individuals with SMI and cancer.

The preventive effects of natural plant compound carvacrol against combined UVA and UVB-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in skin damage of rats.

The skin is constantly exposed to a variety of environmental stressors, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Exposure of the skin to UV radiation causes a number of detrimental biological damages such as endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. The ER stress response is a cytoprotective mechanism that maintains homeostasis of the ER by increasing the capacity of the ER against the accumulation of unfolded proteins in the ER.

Enhancing genetic diversity in : insights from crossbreeding in the gene pool.

This study aimed to enrich the gene pool through crosses and assess genetic variation among 56 genotypes from five species. Seventeen morphological descriptors were used, and NTSYS-pc software was employed to define genetic relationships, and a UPGMA-generated dendrogram reflected these relationships. Moreover, principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to determine which parameter was more effective in explaining variation.

Evaluation of pulp tissue dissolving efficiency of sodium and calcium hypochlorite solutions activated by ultrasonics and laser: an in vitro study.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the tissue dissolving capacities of sodium and calcium hypochlorite [NaOCl and Ca(OCl)] solutions applied without activation or with two irrigant activation methods.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and eight dentin cavities were prepared. Preweighed tissue pieces were placed in these dentin cavities, and samples were divided into nine groups of twelve.

Effects of different housing systems on the oxidative defence system, heterophil functions, cellular immune response and cytokines in laying hens.

1. This study investigated the effects of different housing systems on oxidative defence mechanisms, heterophil functions, cellular immune response and cytokine production in laying hens. One hundred and twenty laying hens were allocated into one of four groups: conventional cages, furnished cages, deep litter, and free range.

Application of ANN and RSM for Rhodamine B and Safranine-O Decolorization on Zinc-Carbon Battery Waste Derived Ag/CoFe-LDH/rGO Catalyst.

The present work is first aimed at recovering graphite from carbon rods of waste zinc-carbon (Zn-C) batteries for applications such as wastewater treatment, in order to contribute to the development of a sustainable environment. Then, a composite material, cobalt-iron layered double hydroxide combination with reduced graphene oxide, and with subsequent Ag nanoparticles deposition via NaBH reduction method (Ag/CoFe-LDH/rGO) was prepared for the catalytic activity of Rhodamine B (RhB) and Safranine-O (SO) as model contaminants from aquatic media. The catalytic activity of RhB and SO by Ag/CoFe-LDH/rGO in the presence of NaBH was studied to model and optimize the process parameters (NaBH amount, reaction time, initial dye concentration (), and catalyst dosage) via central composite design (CCD)-response surface methodology (RSM).

The revealing of the Cyto-genotoxic properties (Allium and MTT) and the effect of chicken meat quality of characterized zein-eugenol nanofibers.

Electrospun zein-based eugenol nanofibers (ZEnF) with diameters (148.19-631.52 nm) were fabricated.

Can the efficacy of a medical treatment be predicted based on the type of idiopathic premature ventricular contraction?

Background: Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are common arrhythmias with diverse clinical implications. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of medical treatments using various clinical, imaging, and electrocardiographic parameters in patients with idiopathic PVCs.

Methods: A total of 1051 patients with idiopathic PVCs were retrospectively analyzed.

Effect of a Single Dose of Deflazacort on Postoperative Pain, Swelling, and Trismus after Impacted Lower Third Molar Surgery: Randomised Clinical Trial.

: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a single preoperative dose of deflazacort on pain, swelling, and trismus after impacted lower third molar surgery. : This randomised, prospective, double-blind, split-mouth clinical study included 26 healthy individuals with bilaterally impacted lower third molars. Group 1 was given a placebo (single-dose vitamin C tablet), and group 2 was given a single 30 mg dose of deflazacort 1 h prior to surgery.

Evaluation of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), hypoxia-induced factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) and apelin 13 levels as new potential biomarkers for pulmonary thromboembolism: A prospective clinical study.

Aim: The objective was to evaluate the serum levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), hypoxia-induced factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α), and apelin 13 in patients with acute pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) and to investigate their diagnostic and prognostic role in PE patients with different mortality risk groups.

Material And Methods: This study was conducted in a tertiary referral center and included 124 subjects with 94 cases of PE and 30 cases of healthy control group. All subjects were 18 years of age or older.

Evaluation of Th1/Th2/Th17 Balance in Pulmonary Cystic Echinococcosis Patients.

Purpose: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected tropical disease prevalent worldwide, particularly in rural areas. Previous studies evaluated immune responses in patients with hepatic CE, however none had assessed Th1, Th2 and Th17 levels simultaneously in pulmonary CE patients. This study aimed to fill this gap in literature by using flow cytometry analysis.

Prevalence of Blastocystis infection in humans in Türkiye: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Although Blastocystis, a protozoan, is commonly found in all species of animals and in humans, there remains a lack of clear information about its epidemiology and routes of transmission. The aim of this meta-analysis study was to determine the changes in Blastocystis prevalence and subtype distribution in humans in Türkiye according to geographical regions. Databases were searched using the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, and TRDizin to identify studies on the prevalence of Blastocystis in humans in Türkiye published from 2009 to 2023.

Comparative analysis of cognitive and physical characteristics in late-onset, adult-onset and early-onset multiple sclerosis patients.

Background: Late-onset multiple sclerosis (LOMS or L; MS) and early-onset MS (EOMS or E) are less common, and their prognosis can be different. To characterize the demographic and clinical features, and clinical outcomes of LOMS and EOMS patients, comparing them to adult-onset MS (AOMS or A) patients.

Methods: The study was conducted as a secondary analysis of a prospective study.

Optimizing ICU Care: Machine Learning and PCA for Early Prediction of Renal Replacement Therapy Requirement.

Forecasting the need for Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in intensive care units (ICUs) at an early stage can enhance patient outcomes and optimize resource allocation. The study aimed to develop a model for early prediction of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) requirement within 24 hours of ICU admission, utilizing machine learning techniques and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). It assessed various models including Random Forest (RF), Neural Network (NN), and XGBoost, using data from 34,000 ICU admissions.