The aim of this study was to investigate the effects noise on hearing, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes in textile workers. Thirty workers exposed high 105 dB (A) a factory, 30 healthy male volunteers our hospital as control group were included study. In both groups, following audiometric tests, blood samples obtained. these samples, Malonydialdehyte (MDA), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) Catalase (CAT) levels investigated. Statistical analysis performed by using SPSS version 11.0 (SPSS...

<strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to investigate the radioprotective effects of apigenin on submandibular gland rats in this study. <strong>Material and Methods: </strong>Four experimental groups were composed 10 each group. Rats Group 1 administered radiotherapy solely no drug. Apigenin dissolved dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) at a dose 25 mg/kg 48 h before administration 2. In 3, only 1.66 ml/kg DMSO was given intraperitoneally. 4 did not receive radiotherapy, intraperitoneally mg/kg....

<strong>Objective:</strong> In this study, we aimed to investigate the pan-immune inflammation value (PIV) if it can predict nasal polyp endotype of patient without biopsy. regard, obtain a new diagnostic tool that guide treatment patients who do not accept biopsy or are suitable for surgery due their comorbidities. <strong>Material and Methods:</strong> The study was designed as retrospective case–control study. group consisted 198 in CRS there were 396 control group. age, gender, grade,...

The aim of this study was to investigate whether the side effects radiotherapy (RT) could be reduced by curcumin administered rats receiving RT larynx. Forty male Wistar Albino were randomly and equally divided into four groups: only (Group I), RT+curcumin+dimethyl sulfoxide II), RT+dimethyl III), curcumin+dimethyl IV). Curcumin intraperitoneally, dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide, starting five days before RT. A single 16 Gy dose X-ray applied neck region groups All sacrificed on third day...

To evaluate the results of resectional surgery as an adjuvant therapy in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.A total 27 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative patients with tuberculosis underwent between 1993 and 1996. The lesions were bilateral 16 cases, a preponderance cavities on one side. Out 5 had unilaterally destroyed lung; 20 pneumonectomy (15 left, right). Lobectomy operations included bilobectomy superior (n = 1), right lower lobectomy 2), upper 3), left segmentectomy 1).Because...

In total, 151 newly diagnosed patients with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis were studied. The mean time from the onset of symptoms to first visit a physician was 46.4 days; referral delay 28.9 in diagnosis 2.4 and treatment initiation 0.8 days. There consulting by 49% patients. A low index suspicion for on part healthcare system laboratory delays most common reasons diagnosis.

Maras Powder (MP) is a special kind of smokeless tobacco widely used in the southeast region Turkey especially Kahramanmaras and Gaziantep other southeastern cities. It obtained from species, Nicotiana rustica L ash oak or grapevine wood. Tobacco may increase oxidative stress, which related to products oxygen metabolism taking place all cells. Cellular antioxidants, e.g. catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) protect cell against damage. An...

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence bacteraemia during tonsillectomy and investigate effect timing culture sampling on associated with it. Sixty-four consecutive patients who had been admitted for elective were included in study. Patients randomly classified into two groups. Blood cultures as well tonsillar surface deep tissue obtained from all before 60 minutes after tonsillectomy. In addition, blood taken within following group 1 15 2. 1, positive nine patients, while only...

Background In this study, we aimed at determining the incidence of bacteremia during septoplasty and open septorhinoplasty. Methods The study included 60 patients (30 septoplasties 30 septorhinoplasties). Preoperative nasal cultures from cavity vestibule were taken by using swabs, blood obtained peripheral veins preoperatively, intraoperatively, postoperatively. Blood evaluated BACTEC method. Results Neither preoperatively nor those postoperatively was positive for any organisms. On other...

Abstract Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate effect N‐acetylcysteine (NAC) given 30 minutes before carboplatin administration on carboplatin‐induced ototoxicity and nitric oxide (NO) levels in a rat model. Study Design: Animal study. Methods: Eighteen Sprague‐Dawley rats were divided into three groups that each contained six animals. Intraperitoneal injection physiologic saline was performed group 1 twice with an interval minutes. Group 2 treated single bolus at dose...

Antrochoanal polyp is a benign polypoid lesion orginating from the maxillary sinus antrum and extending to choana. Our aim was assess clinical presentation associated rhinological findings of antrochoanal patients evaluate results 2 surgical treatments termed endoscopic surgery (ESS) ESS plus mini-Caldwell operation. The study included 46 patients. Factors such as patient age, sex, history chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, septal deviations, chonca bullosa, turbinate hypertrophy, origin...