A5008854269- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
Erciyes University
2025
Dicle University
2009-2024
Chetham's School of Music
2015
Turkish Thoracic Society
2013
Chest Diseases Hospital
2000-2001
Cardiopulmonary bypass is known to be a cause of systemic inflammatory response. The response affects albumin and lymphocyte levels associated with the development complications. Serum concentrations have been used create inflammation-based risk scores, which predict prognosis in different patient groups. One these scores called Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI). In this study, our objective was examine how changes PNI values, measured at times before after surgery, impact clinical outcomes...
Inhabitants of the southeast Turkey (ST) have been exposed since childhood to inhalation asbestos, from a material containing tremolite, used for whitewashing. This has resulted in an increased incidence malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).To review epidemiological features MPM cases ST; calculate and compare with previously reported ones.The study included 176 different places ST. The was calculated those according distribution cases.In identified regions asbestos (region 1) where...
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is reported to be common in the southeast of Turkey, as a result environmental asbestos exposure. The aim this study was evaluate computed tomography (CT) features MPM patients with history exposure.The CT scans 117 who had diagnosis were retrospectively evaluated. Additionally, findings histologic subtypes compared.The most included effusion (n = 104, 89%), thickening 96, 82%), mediastinal involvement 77, 66%) and interlobar fissural 62, 53%). Histologic...
Adherence to GOLD guideline treatment recommendations among pulmonologists in Turkey Elif Sen,1 Salih Zeki Guclu,2 Isil Kibar,3 Ulku Ocal,4 Veysel Yilmaz,5 Onur Celik,6 Filiz Cimen,7 Fusun Topcu,8 Meltem Orhun,9 Hikmet Tereci,10 Aylin Konya,11 Idilhan Ar,11 Sevgi Saryal11Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Ankara University School Medicine, Ankara, 2Pulmonary Diseases Department, Izmir Dr Suat Seren Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, 3Pulmonary Istanbul Istanbul, 4Pulmonary...
BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is common disease among hemodialysis (HD) patients and associated with increased morbidity mortality. However, its pathogenesis has not been completely elucidated. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of PAH in HD patients, as well relationship between fluid status PAH. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We enrolled 77 this study. Multifrequency bioimpedance analysis (BIA) was used assess status. BIA performed before 30 min after midweek HD. Overhydration...
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a lung disease characterized by deposits of calcium within the alveoli. Our aim was to emphasize familial character and clinical features disease, draw attention increasing number Turkish patients reported in world. We detected 6 cases PAM. Three had been diagnosed 4 years earlier, 3 new were during screening family members. All male mean age 11.5 ranging between 5 29 years. Five cousins other one their uncle. Radiographic studies showed sand-like...
This study evaluated the impact of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and smoking on total serum testosterone levels in 96 men (mean age 43.3 years; range 25-60 years) attending a clinic. Fifty-five (57.3%) had OSA, defined as an apnoea–hypopnoea index ≥ 15 events/h, recorded during overnight polysomnography, 42 (43.8%) were current smokers. Mean significantly lower OSA subjects (3.4 ng/ml) than non-OSA (3.9 ng/ml), whereas no significant difference was observed between smokers non-smokers. In...
Aim. Patients in chronic renal failure suffer impaired cellular immunity and have an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). Our aim this multicenter study was to determine the incidence TB evaluate latent infection (LTBI) hemodialysis patients. Methods. We retrospectively evaluated frequency 779 dialysis patients at 13 centers five different cities Southeast Turkey. The tuberculin skin test (TST) conducted 733 detect LTBI. Results. mean age 51.2 ± 15.9 years; 398 (51.1%) were female, 53.9% had...
Abstract Background and Aims To evaluate asthma phenotypes in patients with from different regions of Turkey. Methods A total 1400 adult asthmatic (mean (SD) age: 44.0 (13.9) years, 75% females) 14 centers across Turkey were included this study a standard questionnaire was applied between the time period February 2011–January 2012. Results The disease onset ≥ 40 years age higher percentage obese vs. normal/overweight nonallergic allergic ( P < 0.01). who had FEV1 values over 80% than...
It is believed that the inhalation of biomass fuel, a substance used for bread baking and heating in rural areas, associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. The products are claimed to affect oxidant/antioxidant imbalance, which plays significant role such COPD. In our study, serum level malonyldialdehyde (MDA) was accepted as marker it measured by thiobarbituric acid method. A total 43 women living central areas Diyarbakir chosen randomly study they were divided...
It is known that many malignant and benign pleural diseases occur due to environmental exposure mineral fibers. Calcified plaque (CPP) an important sign of asbestos on chest radiographic examination. To study the possible change in prevalence CPP diffuse thickening 3 decades after cessation exposure. were detected 29.9% villagers; 4.7% had 0.7% asbestosis. The significant variable for was age. youngest villager with 33 years age increased increase reason our cases being advanced...
Objectives: Pulmonary embolism is a preventable disease that sometime difficult to diagnosed, can be recurrent and has high morbidity mortality. The aim of our study investigate the contribution d-dimer, which noninvasive, fast, cheap easy obtainable laboratory parameter Wells clinical prediction scoring combination diagnosis PE. Methods: In this study, PE positive 46 negative 24 in total 70 patients were evaluated prospectively. Initially system was calculated d-dimer levels measured. over...
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterised by arterial and/or venous thrombosis recurrent pregnancy loss in the presence of antiphospholipid (APL) antibodies. It evaluated as APS when it develops associated with other systemic diseases or primary if there no concomitant disorder. In this study, we present a case 16-year-old male patient APS. The was admitted presumptive diagnosis pneumonia, but multiple pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) observed on computerized...
Background This study aimed to evaluate attitudes toward and exposure gender discrimination in work life by chest diseases specialists thoracic surgeons. Methods A total of 275 members Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS) were included on a voluntary basis this online cross-sectional questionnaire-survey using an internal member-only social media platform TTS. The questionnaire form elicited items sociodemographic characteristics, occupational characteristics (general opinions, exposure). Results...
To determine the effect of passive smoking on development chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among persons who spend a long time in cafes. Materials and methods: The study sample included 348 male smokers were older than 40 years questions derived from European Coal Steel Community (ECSC) questionnaire. We also inquired about nature cafe visits (hours/day, visits/week, visits/month). Results: COPD was found 18.1% (63/348 subjects) aged >=40 years. In these 63 subjects, based...
Background: Smoking is one of the most serious health care issues worldwide, as third to half all people who smoke eventually use tobacco habitually. Chronic exposure causes airway and lung parenchymal inflammation destruction alveolar cell walls. Statins may have anti-inflammatory effects that would play a role in preventing cellular damage associated with smoking. Objective: The aim this study was investigate whether atorvastatin protects against smoking-induced epithelial type I (ATI) II...
It is considered that occupational exposure accounts for up to 25% of all cases adult asthma. We need detailed individual-level data regarding the relationship between asthma, occupation, and work-related symptoms in Turkey inform policies on workplace safety. This study aimed investigate association asthma symptoms, occupation type, patients with asthma.In this cross-sectional multicenter study, were investigated by a questionnaire terms exposure. The population was who had been diagnosed...
This study aimed to evaluate attitude and practice toward use of regular tobacco cigarettes electronic among pregnant women.A total 1123 women participated on a voluntary basis in this questionnaire survey. Maternal characteristics, cigarette consumption parameters, personal opinions regarding the adverse effects smoking during pregnancy were evaluated.Active smokers composed 12.4% (9.4%: cigarettes, 3.0%: cigarettes) population. Smoking current pregnancy, particularly via was more likely...