To evaluate the relationship between pterygium and serum thyroid hormone, vitamin B12, D3, folic acid, ferritin levels patients control to assess its correlation with clinical findings. 18–65-year-old 100 age sex matched 60 healthy subjects were included. The peripheric blood sampling results investigated. Free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), stimulating hormone (TSH), of groups compared. FT3 level was higher in patient group compared group, while acid significantly lower (p <...

Aim Our aim was to assess the correlation between minor salivary gland pathology and results of Schirmer serological tests conducted during diagnosis primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Method A total 41 patients who were diagnosed with pSS after having tests, biopsy test performed at our institution time June 2018 July 2023 included in study. Focus score, atrophy fibrosis values scored samples. The relationship histopathological findings clinical, evaluated. Results Of patients, 38 female...

Although not mandatory for patients, many Muslims fast in Ramadan. We aimed to investigate the effects of long hours (17.5) fasting on renal functions patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Stage 3-5 CKD stable function were recruited this prospective observational study three months ahead Ramadan 2015. All instructed regarding possible deleterious dehydration caused by fasting. Forty-five (mean age 66.8 ± 10.3 years, 68.8% male) chose and 49 (mean, age: 64.1 12.6 51% fast. Clinical...

Metronomic chemotherapy-administration of low-dose chemotherapy-allows for a prolonged treatment duration and minimizes toxicity unfit patients diagnosed with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (nsclc).Oral metronomic vinorelbine at 30 mg thrice weekly was given to 35 chemotherapy-naïve who were elderly vulnerable had been nsclc.Median age in this male-predominant cohort (29:6) 76 years (range: 65-86 years). Histology squamous cell carcinoma 21 adenocarcinoma 14. There no complete responses...

The aim of the study was to investigate oxidant/antioxidant status by determining serum ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels with oxidative/antioxidant parameters in patients ankylosing spondylitis (AS) compared controls.The concentrations IMA, IMA/albumin ratio (IMAR), malondialdehyde (MDA), total oxidant (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured 40 AS 35 healthy controls.Mean IMAR, MDA, TOS,...

Objectives: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an autoinflammatory, chronic disease. Patients with AS are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The link between and subclinical atherosclerosis multifactorial still not completely understood. aim this study was to examine the potential associations carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT) different cardiometabolic biomarkers in individuals AS. Methods: A total 96 patients were prospectively included. cIMT measured via ultrasonography....

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori (HP) affects the cardiovascular system.Our aim in this study was to evaluate, whether an infection with HP causes subclinical atherosclerosis.METHODS: We included 90 patients dyspeptic symptoms study.The underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsies were taken.The grouped according histopathologic examination, as negative (n = 21), positive (+) 23), (++) 22), (+++), 24).RESULTS: The neutrophilic gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) high-sensitive...

A 74-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus admitted to the emergency department complaints of progressive breathlessness, dry cough, and swollen lower extremities. Our had hypertension for 3 years. His HbA1c was not within target range so sitagliptin added on-going therapy. After 1 week starting therapy, even though heart failure he applied a complaint dyspnea. The cardiovascular safety efficacy many anti-hyperglycemic agents such as sitagliptin, saxagliptin are unclear. case...

The risk of atherosclerosis is increased in individuals with rheumatological disease. objective this study to examine the heightened susceptibility persons afflicted disorders. This aimed assess impact anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) medication on plasma atherogenic index (PAI) diagnosed

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between uveitis and left atrial volume index (LAVI) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods Demographic, clinical, echocardiographic brachial artery flow-mediated dilation measurement data diagnosed AS were recorded prospectively January 2019 June 2023. categorized into two groups: increased (group 2) normal 1) based on a cut-off value 34 ml/m2 for LAVI compared. Results Of 89 AS, 54 male 35 female, mean age...

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation in rheumatic patients using anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha drugs and awareness physicians about reactivation. METHODS: Demographic characteristics, pre- post-treatment markers, laboratory parameters receiving therapy our rheumatology clinic were retrospectively examined. RESULTS: A total 448 patients, 240 (53.6%) female 208 (46.4%) male, evaluated. Their mean age was 48.02±14.64 years. While HBsAg examined...

In this study, the results of products depending on printing speed 3D printer are discussed. The data was compared to standard averages (SA) produced at different production speeds. highest deviation is observed a 100 . terms product length (L), 40 , while lowest 60 closest desired 20 mm appeared For height (H), 80 1 Regarding weight, and provide further details deviations for each speed. percentage (PD) H/L ratio were also calculated understand magnitude variation in products. insight into...

Even though radiocontrast nephropathy is usually the most common cause of acute renal failure (ARF) following invasive vascular interventions, cholesterol embolism should be considered in differential diagnosis. It very important to differentiate these 2 conditions because disparities between treatment modalities and renal–patient survivals. To discuss possible causes diagnosis, we present a case that developed ARF an endovascular aortic reconstruction (EVAR) operation for thrombosed...

Introduction and Aims: Fasting during Ramadan represents one of the five pillars Islamic creed.During this holy month, millions Muslims stop eating drinking from sunrise to sunset.However, there are no guidelines or standardized protocols about patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) fasting in Ramadan.In study, we aimed assess impact on renal functions CKD.Methods: A total 94 (male/female: 56/38, age: 65.4±11.6years) stable function stage 3-4-5 CKD were included prospective observational...

Helicobacter pylori gastritis is an infection frequently observed around the world. In our research, effect of positivity on depression and somatosensory amplification was investigated. The research included a total 112 patients with dyspeptic complaints, 52 positive 60 negative, healthy control group 54 cases without any complaints. Participants completed Beck Depression Inventory Somatosensory Amplification Scale. There no levels (p=0.116), while had significant (F=6.794; p=0.010;...

Although the Garden Cress is known to grow in a wide range of climatic conditions, there are limited studies on how water stress can affect their morphological, biochemical and sensory characteristics. In this research, these characteristics leaves were measured response stress. study two different irrigation restrictions (50% 25% irrigation) applied against control plants (100% four replications. As result, amount proline was determined as 5.98 mg-1100g plants, 36.72 irrigated plants. While...

Background: PET imaging involves several parameters. However, it is not well known which parameters in each measurable site of tumors may have a greater effect on oncologic outcomes. Method: This study included total 42 patients diagnosed with histology-proven NSCLC. Baseline and consecutive FDG-PET scans were carried out 3 weeks before at least months after treatment, respectively. Results: According to the PERCIST, 9 (21%) had Complete Response (CR), them underwent surgical resection....