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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor -173GC variant might increase the risk of behçet's disease
(S. Karger AG, 2018)Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate any possible association between the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) -173GC variant and Behçet's disease (BD) in a group of Turkish patients. Subjects ... -
Colorectal stenting for palliation and as a bridge to surgery: a 5-year follow-up study
(Baishideng Publishing Group Inc., 2015)AIM: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of colonic stents in colorectal tumors causing large bowel obstruction. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed data from 49 patients with colorectal cancer who had undergone ... -
Frequency and etiology of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis
(2013)Objectives: Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis (CNH) is a painful nodule affecting the pinna. The etiology of the disease is unknown. We devised to show a correlation between CNH and systemic health problems of ... -
High hemodialysis vascular access flow and impaired right ventricular function in chronic hemodialysis patients
(Medknow Publications, 2016)There are limited data showing right ventricular preload increase due to high-flow arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). This cross-sectional study investigated whether high AVF flow had an impact on right ventricular function ... -
The role of protein Z and protein Z-dependent protease ınhibitor polymorphisms in the development of prosthetic heart valve thrombosis
(2017)BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY: Protein Z (PZ) is a vitamin K-dependent factor that is synthesized mainly by the liver. It acts as an activator of serpin, the protein Z-dependent inhibitor (ZPI), which inhibits factor Xa. ... -
The future of elderly care in Turkey
(2014)Although elderly and end-of-life care have been neglected in Turkey, because older people did not constitute a high percentage of the population, the proportion of citizens aged >65 years is now 7.5%, with this proportion ... -
Evaluation of the common mistakes made by patients in the use of Levothyroxine
(Elsevier, 2014)Dear Editor, Hypothyroidism is a common disorder [1] whose diagnosis frequency has gradually risen. Although synthetic thyroxine (T4), L-triiodothyronine (T3), and T3/T4 combinations are available for correction of ... -
Patients with HFpEF and HFmrEF have different clinical characteristics in Turkey: A multicenter observational study
(Elsevier B.V., 2019)Background: To determine and compare the demographic characteristics, clinical profile and management of patients with heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection ... -
Should insulin resistance be screened in lean hirsute women?
(Informa Healthcare, 2015)The role of insulin resistance (IR) is well-documented in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Controversies exist concerning the presence of IR in idiopathic hirsutism (IH) or if it is a manifestation of ... -
Evaluation of auditory and cochlear functions in ankylosing spondylitis patients according to the site of involvement
(Springer Verlag, 2017)Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin with a prevalence rate about 1% in the population. Audiovestibular dysfunction is encountered in AS and sensorineural hearing loss ... -
How to perform and manage low-dose and slow/ultra-slow tissue type plasminogen activator infusion regimens in patients with prosthetic valve thrombosis
(Springer New York LLC, 2018)Over the last two decades, thrombolytic therapy (TT) has become an alternative to surgery as a first-line therapy in patients with thrombosed mechanical valves [1, 2, 3]. In TROIA Trial, low dose (25 mg)—slow infusion (6 ... -
What is the importance of real-time three dimensional transesophageal echocardiography and time in therapeutic range in patients with prosthetic valve thrombosis?
(Springer New York LLC, 2018)We have recently read with great interest the article reported by Cınar et al. which was published in the last issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis [1]. We appreciate the authors for their report describing ... -
Bibliometric analysis on global Behçet disease publications during 1980–2014: is there a Silk Road in the literature?
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2017)Background: Behçet disease (BD) is a chronic and multisystemic vasculitis characterized with recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis, arthritis and skin manifestations. The highest prevalence of the disease has been ... -
Clinical, histopathological, dermatoscopic and digital microscopic features of dermatofibroma: A retrospective analysis of 200 lesions
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2015)Background Dermatology literature lacks a study investigating both histopathological and dermatoscopic features of dermatofibroma. Objective To analyse histopathological, dermatoscopic and digital microscopic features of ... -
Lamotrigine augmentation in patients with schizophrenia who show partial response to clozapine treatment
(2013)Background: Several placebo controlled studies investigating lamotrigine augmentation of clozapine in schizophrenia patients with partial response have shown varying results. The aim of this study was to further investigate ... -
A rare presentation of subclinical Cushing’s syndrome as a pubic fracture
(Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, 2014)Osteoporosis and bone fractures are commonly seen in patients with Cushing’s syndrome (CS). Fractures usually occur in the vertebrae and ribs whereas pubic fractures are less common. Similar to obvious hypercortisolemia, ... -
Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism is associated with complications similar to those of hypercalcemic hyperparathyroidism
(Springer Tokyo, 2016)Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NC-PHPT) is a variant of hyperparathyroidism, characterized by normal serum calcium levels, high parathyroid hormone (PTH) and normal 25-OH vitamin D status. The present study ... -
The IL-1Ra gene variable number tandem repeat variant is associated with susceptibility to temporomandibular disorders in Turkish population
(John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2018)Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of disorders involving temporomandibular joint and related structures. Interleukine-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) is an important anti-inflammatory molecule ... -
Hyponatremia due to escitalopram and thiazide use after cardiac surgery
(Blackwell Publishing Inc., 2016)Depression and mood disorders occur commonly following emergent cardiac surgery. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are commonly used antidepressants. We report the development of severe hyponatremia leading to adverse ... -
Effect of a functional variant of tumor necrosis factor-β gene in temporomandibular disorders: a pilot study
(John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2019)Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause chronic orofacial pain. The tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF-?) is a proinflammatory cytokine that is involved in the various aspects of the ...
