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It was aimed to determine the relationship between the results of sleep quality and life satisfaction scales applied on overweight individuals and physiological variables. The data of this study were collected from overweight individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 and above, who applied to a special diet center for 6 weeks. Descriptive Questionnaire, "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PUKI)" and "Life satisfaction" scales were used as measurement tools in the study. Moreover, physiological data of the participants were obtained by body analysis. Correlation with descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of study data. For individuals participating in the research, PUKI and Life satisfaction were 8.9±7.0 and 15.91±4.54, respectively. Habitual sleep activity-P4 from the PUKI parameters was the highest value (2,63±0,97). For the sleep quality regression results, it was determined that "daily physical activity" was statistically significant in "Subjective sleep quality-P1" (P=0.041). Regular breakfast was found to be significant in sleep quality (P=0.02). According to the life satisfaction results, a significant difference was observed in terms of daily physical activity (P=0.041). It has been determined, increasing daily physical activity and losing weight by eating healthy will increase life satisfaction and sleep quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Median Arcuate L igament S yndrome ( MALS) i s a r are clinical condition w ith a r ate o f 2/100000 in the society. Therefore, MALS cases are diagnosed late.In this article, we aimed to present the findings of five patients who were diagnosed with MALS in our clinic and underwent surgical treatment, in the light of the literature. Materials and Methods: The files of five patients who were diagnosed with MALS and underwent surgical treatment in our clinic between January 2021 and December 2022 were reviewed retrospectively and data were obtained. Results: Five patients who received surgical treatment with the diagnosis of MALS were identified. Three of the patients w ere woman and two were man. All patients complained of weight loss and i ncreased abdominal pain after meals. It was observed the patients gained weightin the ±13,2 (3-24) month followup period after the surgical treatment. In addition, it was determined that his clinical complaints were resolved. Conclusions: Although MALS is a rare disease, it is important because of delay in diagnosis and treatment, loss of workforce and increasing costs on the health system due to chronic complaints of patients. Surgical excision of the fibrous band thst causes the pressure, is very effective in relieving the complaints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bu çalışmada, kimyasal yapısında iki adet pozitif yüklü kuaterner amonyum azotu içeren üç tane di-katyonik yüzey aktif madde sentezlenmiştir. Sentezlenen yüzey aktif maddelerin kimyasal yapıları çeşitli spektroskopik yöntemlerle (FT-IR, 1H NMR ve 13C NMR) ispatlanmıştır. Sentezlenen ve moleküler yapıları aydınlatılan 3 adet ürünün, 1.0 M HCl asidik ortamda, kütle kaybı yöntemi kullanılarak yumuşak çeliğin korozyonuna karşı inhibisyon etkinlikleri belirlenmiştir. Farklı inhibitör konsantrasyonlarına sahip asidik çözeltilere, metal kuponların, oda sıcaklığında 24 saat süreyle daldırılması suretiyle yapılan korozyon testleri sonucunda, her üç yüzey aktif madde için, birbirine yakın ve etkin inhibisyon verimleri elde edilmiştir. Moleküler yapılarında bulunan uzun karbon zincirindeki karbon sayısının fazlalığı korozyona karşı korumada etkin bir faktör olduğu gösterilmiştir. Uzun zincirindeki karbon sayısı en fazla olan inhibitörün asit ortamındaki korozyon inhibisyon etkinliğinin diğerlerine göre biraz daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, korozyona karşı etkinlikleri ile ilişkilendirmek adına, söz konusu di-katyonik yüzey aktif maddeler için kritik misel konsantrasyonu, bu konsantrasyondaki yüzey gerilimleri, misel oluşum serbest enerjisi, köpük kararlılığı gibi bazı fizikokimyasal parametreleri de hesaplama yoluna gidilmiştir. Yüzey aktif maddelerin metal yüzeyine adsorbe olarak yüzeyi korozyondan koruduklarının önemli bir destekleyici delili olan taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) ile yüzey görüntüleri de alınmış ve asit çözeltisine daldırılan metal yüzeylerindeki pürüzlülük halleri belirlenmiştir.

This study aimed to contribute to the solution of the short storage and shelf life of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.), which has a delicate fruit structure. The effect of post-harvest melatonin application at different doses [0.00 (control), 0.01, 0.10, and 1.00 mM] on fruit quality characteristics and biochemical content during storage was determined. Fruits harvested from trees of the Lapins cherry variety grafted onto MaxMa 60 rootstock, established in an orchard in 2005, were used as the plant material. The research findings revealed that the weight loss, which increased with storage time, was lower in melatonin-treated fruits, and differences occurred depending on the application dose. Melatonin application was effective in preserving fruit firmness during storage. Fruits treated with 0.01 mM melatonin exhibited higher flesh firmness during storage. Significant changes in color values occurred during storage, and it was determined that melatonin application had an effect on color changes, which varied depending on the dose. The soluble solid content values in cherry fruits decreased linearly throughout the storage period, but the decrease was lower in melatonin-treated fruits. The titratable acidity values decreased in all applications during storage, with the lowest values obtained from the control group. Melatonin application was effective in maintaining the concentration of organic acids during storage, but it had both positive and negative effects depending on the concentration. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that melatonin can be used to preserve fruit firmness and reduce weight loss during storage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim: In our study, it was aimed to compare the results of adjustable intragastric balloons in patients according to body mass index. Material and Method: We recorded the data of 82 patients that we performed AIGB procedure in the last four years. During the initial implantation of the balloon, inflating was performed with 300-350 cc saline and methylene blue. Body mass index values and excess weight loss ratios of the patients at the time of the balloon removal were noted. Patients' complaints and complications arising after balloon application or additional inflation were reported. Results: It was determined that there was a statistically significant decrease between weight, BMI, and EWL values measured at the 4th, 8th, and 12th months after the first application was performed (p

Obese individuals are at increased risk for many physical and psychological diseases compared to normal-weight individuals. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary approach applied to obese patients in an Obesity Center on healthy - permanent weight loss and psychological symptoms. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 50 obese individuals who completed the 12-month (6 modules) Obesity Center Training Program (OCTP). The mean age of the participants was 47.36 ± 12.88, and 96.0% (n = 48) were women. The Body Mass Index (BMI) of the participants with an education level of primary and secondary school was higher. The metabolic age, body weight, BMI, body fat mass, and lean tissue mass of the participants decreased significantly after the 12-month multidisciplinary program OCTP. Concurrently, the participants' mean Beck depression scores decreased significantly from 18.68 ± 7.94 (moderate depression) to 10.56 ± 5.60 (mild depression). There was a highly positive correlation between the depression level (10.56 ± 5.60) and the BMI value of the participants at the end of the program (34.48 ± 4.86). The multidisciplinary approach adopted in the fight against obesity is effective in permanent and healthy weight loss in obese individuals and reduces psychological symptoms. It is crucial that obese individuals are supported by health professionals in the weight loss process.

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Objective: It is known that bone health is impaired in anorexia nervosa (AN), especially due to low body weight. Rapid and severe weight loss and long-term nutritional deficiency might adversely affect bone health in atypical AN (AAN), despite the normal weight status. We aimed to compare the bone mineral density (BMD) parameters and clinical factors that may affect bone health in adolescents with AN and AAN. Material and Methods: The clinical data of 60 AN and 30 AAN patients, aged 11-18 years, who were followed up in our clinic between 2014 and 2018 and had a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessment were retrospectively evaluated. The control group included 20 healthy adolescents without any chronic disease and regular drug use. Results: We found that the femoral neck (p=0.001) and lumbar spine (p=0.004) z scores of the AN group were significantly lower than the AAN group. No significant difference was found between the AAN and the control groups. On the other hand, in adolescents with AAN compared to the control group, the ratio of low BMD (z score ≤2, p=0.0018) and low BMD risk (z score ≤1, p=0.0036) were higher. While obesity history was higher in the AAN group compared to AN, the rate and percentage of weight loss were similar between the two groups. Conclusion: Although, we showed that AN and AAN are clinically similar in terms of weight loss severity and nutritional deficiency; BMD z scores of AAN patients were not lower than controls. However, low BMD risk was higher in AAN compared to the control group. These findings suggest that despite protective factors of AAN, such as higher obesity history and absence of amenorrhea, adolescents with AAN are also at risk for bone health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Images of weight loss products are prepared with many different strategies. One of these strategies is the use of bodies that people perceive as beautiful. Which bodies are perceived as beautiful is directly related to the perception universe created by popular culture today. In this universe, individuals' interest in weight loss products is tried to be increased and a positive perception is wanted to be created. The aim of this research is to examine how body images used in slimming products on shopping sites are reflected on the basis of popular culture. Answers to four research questions are sought: Which gender do the bodies used in the sale of weight-loss products mostly belong to? How are the male and female bodies used in the sale of weight-loss products conveyed? What are the metaphors used about being slim? What are the metonymies used in the images? In the study, the sites with the most votes as the answer to the question "which is the best 10 sites to shop while in quarantine?" in the questionnaire on the official website of Hürriyet Newspaper were listed. These sites were searched for the words slimming product. Only five shopping sites having data were determined for review. The semantic dimensions of the contents of the data obtained from Barthes' semiotic analysis method were evaluated. As a result, it was concluded that female bodies are used more in product advertisements. In addition, it was observed that the transferred female bodies were reflected in accordance with the myth of ideal size. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Many studies show that obesity is associated with increased serum thyrotropin [TSH] but the relationship between obesity, free thyroid hormones (including free triiodothyronine [FT3] and free thyroxin [FT4] is still unclear. The aim of this studywas to evaluate the effects of thyroid homeostasis, insulin resistance and blood parameters on weight loss in an obesity center. Materials and Methods: Of 3918 patients applied to an obesity center between November 1st, 2018 and March 13th, 2020, 417 were found suitable and accepted in this obesity prevention program and retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Results: A total of 417 patients were interviewed, 383 were female in this study. The mean age of participants was 48.20±11.03 years. In the group who lost weight; TSH, FT3, BMI, WC, HC, HbA1c and HOMA-IR index values were significantly lower in the sixth month. According to these results, the blood parameters, TSH, FT3 and insülin resistance of the patients are decreased who lose weight. Hip circumference, BMI, BFP, FT3, HbA1c and FBG were important determinants of weight loss in our univariate analyses. FT3 (odds ratio [OR]: 1.854; 95% CI: [1.223-2.811]; p=0.004), BMI (OR: 0.948; 95% CI: [0.914-0.984]; p=0.005) and FBG (OR: 0.984; 95% CI: [0.973-0.996]; p=0.007) were defined as multivariate predictors affecting weight loss. Conclusion: This study advises that lower BMI and FBG levels, and higher fT3 concentrations are related with a better potential to lose weight in obese patients.

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Bariatric surgery is considered to be a highly effective treatment in obese individuals, as it reduces weight loss, obesity-related concomitant diseases and mortality, and improves the quality of life. All Bariatric procedures alter, to varying degrees, the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract; These changes make patients more susceptible to deficiencies in macro and micronutrients that can lead to diseases such as anemia, osteoporosis, protein malnutrition. Most obese patients have some nutritional deficiencies before surgery. For this reason, patients should be subjected to a full nutritional assessment before the operation and these deficiencies that exist before the operation should be corrected. Nutritional complications associated with bariatric surgery can be prevented by lifelong nutrition monitoring by administering multivitamins and mineral supplements according to the patient's needs. In this study, literature about long-term complications occurring after bariatric surgery is compiled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the variation of the shelf life of lemon and orange fruits with edible coatings was investigated. In the study, four different coatings were created with three different type ingredients as carnauba wax-based, carnauba wax-shellac-based and shellac-based and applied to fruits. While the preparation of coatings, the magnetic stirring speed was kept at 400 rpm and the temperature were kept at 85 ° C. The water solubility and moisture content of created formulations were investigated. Antimicrobial activities of the coatings were investigated by disk diffusion method. The coatings prepared within the scope of the study were coated on the fruits and physical and chemical analyzes were applied. Fruits were observed for 12 days at +4 ° C refrigerator and room conditions. It has been determined that the solubility of the coatings formed by Formula 1, 2 and 3 in water is lower than the coatings formed by Formula 4. It has been determined that coatings formed with formulas containing carnauba wax have lower water solubility than dry films formed with formulas containing shellac. The best results were obtained with Formula 1 in coated fruits, observed at both refrigerator and room temperature. The coatings formed have been found to have antimicrobial activity against both gram positive and gram negative bacterias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: Significant clinical benefits of 5-10% weight loss in obesity have been shown at the beginning to reduce comorbidities. In this study, it was investigated whether effective weight loss at the end of three months of lifestyle change and pharmacological treatment in newly diagnosed morbidly obese patients could be predicted by basal clinical parameters. Methods: In this retrospecific study, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, lipid profile, fasting glucose and insulin levels, liver enzymes and HBA1c levels were determined before treatment after three-month lifestyle change and pharmacological treatment of 58 newly diagnosed morbid obese patients without previously known comorbid diseases and the results after treatment were compared. Weight loss rates were calculated according to baseline and were grouped as <5% (group 1, n = 13), 5-10% (group 2, n = 24), and ≥10% (group 3, n = 21). Results: While the median initial body-mass index was 42.78 kg/m2, it had regressed to 39.96 kg/m2 at the end of three months. Median weight loss was 9 kg (interquartile range, 6-13 kg). The mean basal HBA1c level was the highest in group 3. A positive significant correlation was observed between the basal mean HBA1c level and weight loss according to Pearson correlation analysis (rho: 0.468, p <0.001). When multivariate logistic regression analysis was created with baseline clinical and laboratory parameters to predict more than 10% weight loss, only the basal HBA1c level was found to be significant (Odds ratio = 5.2 [95% confidence interval 1.03-26.15], p <0.05). Conclusions: When pharmacological treatment is given together with a three-month lifestyle change in newly diagnosed morbid obese patients, it can be predicted that more effective weight loss may occur in those with a high initial HBA1c level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amaç: Sabit ortodontik tedavinin ilk üç ayında beslenme, beslenme değişiklikleri ve kilo değişimini değerlendirmek.Gereç ve Yöntem: Sabit ortodontik tedaviye ihtiyaç duyan 53 hasta (13 erkek, 41 kadın) seçildi. Benzer koşullara sahip 50 birey(14 erkek ve 36 kadın) kontrol olarak seçildi. Kontrol grubunda yaş ortalaması 17.44 ± 0.75, tedavi grubunda 17.67 ± 0.85 idi. Tedavi başlangıcında, braketleme sonrası 1. hafta ve 1., 2. ve 3. ay düzenli şekilde hastaların kilo değerleri kaydedildi. Aynı değerler kontrol grubu için de kaydedildi. Tedavi grubuna tedavinin ilk ayında diyet değişikliklerini kaydetmesi için bir anket uygulandı.Bulgular: Tekrarlanan Varyans Analizi sonuçlarına göre zaman bağımlı değişmeler istatistiksel olarak anlamlıydı (p: 0.015), ancak Zaman-Grup etkileşimi sonuçları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı değildi (p: 0.051). Başlangıç ​​değerleri ile 1. hafta ve 1. ay değerleri arasındaki zaman aralıklarına göre ağırlık değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark vardı; diğer zaman aralıkları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark yoktu. Tedavi grubunun ortalama ağırlık değerlerinde, ortalama başlangıç ​​değerlerine göre istatistiksel olarak önemli bir düşüş vardı. Sonuçlar: Tedavinin ilk ayında kayda değer diyet değişiklikleri ve klinik olarak gözle görülür kilo kaybı tedavi gurubundaki tüm hastalarda gözlendi. Tedavinin ikinci ayından sonra hastalar tekrar kilo almaya başladılar.

Obesity is an important public health problem on a global scale. Overweight and obesity increase the morbidity and mortality rates leading up to short and long-term health problems, especially cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. However, people are more interested in techniques to lose weight faster. At the same time, people are looking for ways to lose weight more quickly. Popular diets come to the forefront by people who know the aesthetic concerns of people, the weaknesses of good-looking and feeling better with less effort. In this review, it is aimed to evaluate the possible effects of popular dietary practices on short and long-term body weight and health in the light of current literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consumption of sufficient variety and amount of vegetables, which contain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for a balanced diet, is very important for maintaining a healthy life. Vegetables are useful in many ways such as maintaining a healthy digestive system, losing weight, protecting body against diseases and being heart-friendly. 50.42% of world vegetable production in 2018 was yielded in China(549 million tons) and 11.78% in India (128 million tons) while 2.17% (24 million tonnes) in Turkey, ranking fourth in the world. In this study, the amount of vegetable production, the changes in the price and the level of contribution to the provincial economy were investigated in Iğdır provinces and districts between 2008-2019. In 2019, 0.28% (88 701 tonnes) of total vegetable production in Turkey (31 089 644 tons) and 0,22% ($ 19.8 million) of total production value ($ 9 034 million) was generated in Igdir. 6.28% (5 568 tons) of vegetable production in Iğdır Province in 2019 was produced in Aralık District, 18.74% (16 626 tons) in Karakoyunlu District, 72.52% (64 327 tons) in Central district, and 0.62% (555 ton) in Tuzluca District. Between 2008-2019, vegetable production amount decreased by 4.23% and production value decreased by 51.83% in Iğdır. The decrease in vegetable production amounts and prices negatively affects the contribution of vegetable production to both producers and the regional economy. In order to increase the income level of the agricultural producer of the region, it is necessary to investigate solutions for increasing the amount and value of vegetable production in Iğdır Province. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives: The aim of our study is to determine the change in the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), which is an inflammatory marker of obesity in patients who lose weight with lifestyle changes. Materials and Methods: Our study was conducted with 74 obese female patients who significantly lost weight with six-month lifestyle changes in the obesity outpatient clinic. Patients with acute or chronic inflammatory disease and diabetes were excluded from the study. Clinical data, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory results were collected from the patients' files retrospectively. Results: The mean age of the patients was 49.24±9.89 years. Weight and BMI values of the patients at the beginning of the study were 95.44 ±15.60 kg and 37.75±5.74 kg/m² and at the end of the sixth month 87.99±15.70 kg and 34.78±5.78 kg / m² respectively. The fasting plasma insulin, C-peptide levels, and HOMA of the patients the beginning and at the sixth month of the study were 12.96 uU/ml and 9.19 uU/ml (p = 0.015) and 2.74 ng/ml to 2.29 ng/ml and 3.31 to 2.03 respectively (p = 0.021). The NLR values of the patients who lost weight decreased significantly compared to baseline values (p = 0.004). There was no significant difference between baseline and sixth month CRP values (p = 0.586). Conclusion: Discussion and conclusion: As a result, it was found that there was a significant decrease in NLR value together with a decrease in insulin resistance when weight loss was achieved with lifestyle changes in obese women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ear acupuncture and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) applications on weight loss. Methods: This study, planned as a prospective intervention study, was conducted between 15 March and 15 June 2018. A total of 60 patients with excess weight and obesity, who applied to the Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine Methods Application and Research Center of Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Family Medicine Department, were included in the study. Two groups of 30 people were formed and NLP was applied to one group and acupuncture was applied to the other group as 12 sessions with 15 days intervals. Results: 70% (n = 42) of the patients were female and 30% (n = 18) were male. The number of female participants was significantly higher in the ear acupuncture group (p <0.005). At the end of the study, mean weight loss in the groups was 7.07 ± 3.85 kg in the acupuncture group and 4.87 ± 2.55 kg in the NLP group (p = 0.016). Conclusions: Our study suggests that ear acupuncture and NLP applications provide the desired level of weight loss in obese patients, however ear acupuncture is a more effective method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Obesity is the most important public health problem of the 21st century. The prevalence of obesity in the community has led people to search for weight loss. In addition to lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, eating behavior changes, different body weight protection methods are developed and many of these methods are offered under the name of weight loss products. The aim of this study is to determine the herbal product use approaches for weight loss in women and to determine the factors affecting the use of herbal products. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on females aged 18-65, living in Denizli province, attending the sports courses twice a week. The research was carried out with 612 participants. The questionnaire was applied to individuals through faceto- face interviews. Results: Approximately half of females use herbal products (41,3%) and a great majority of the participants (70,4%) do not mention their products to their doctors or pharmacists. More than a half of the participants use of herbal products in the forms of tea 62,9%. Most of the participants (54,6%) buy such products from herbalists. It has been detected that 50,6% of the participants use herbal products everyday. Less than a half of them (35,2%) state that they get the necessary information and usage method from their neighbours and relatives. 26,3% of the participants have nausea-vomiting. 79,4% of the females advise the herbal products they use themselves to others. A great majority of them are married (n:439, %71,7) and have graduated from university (n:227, %37,1). Top five dry herbs are cinnamon (12,6%), flax seed (11,5%), oat (11,2%), black sesame (10,6%) and black pepper (8,5%). Lemon (22,9%), parsley (11,5%), tomato (8,3%), mint (7,8%) and avocado (6,9%) are mostly used as fresh herbs. Green tea (20,6%), sage (7,1%), linden (6,9%), cherry stalk (6,1%) and rosemary (5,2%) are preferred as herbal tees. Lemon (39,3%), cabbage (17,0%), onion (12,8%), garlic (11,7%) and tomato (4,2%) are used as herbal juice. Top six popular imported herbal drogs are herbalife (39,0%), green coffee (11,4%), pepper pill (10,4%), apple chromium (9,5%), golden berry (5,7%) and chocolate slim (5,7%). Conclusion: There are still deficiencies in supporting the effectiveness of the use of these products which are sold on various platforms. These products can lead to many side effects which can lead to death. In addition to the necessary regulations on herbal products, toxicological examinations and evidence-based data should be evaluated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Changing lifestyles reduce the time spent by children on physical activity during the day. The result is an increasing frequency of childhood obesity, which has become one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Furthermore, the treatment of obesity in childhood is quite difficult, and the most common problem is non-compliance with obesity treatment. The path that will facilitate the adaptation to treatment comprises nutrition regulation and increased daily physical activity and psychological support. Diet alone leads to a significant reduction in both fat and non-fat body mass. However, adding exercise to dietary therapy improves weight loss by maintaining non-fat body mass. Even though exercise alone has little effect on weight loss, it provides a significant reduction in mortality. Moreover, regular physical exercise is also an important factor in regulating body composition during growth. However, changes in the child's body during growth affect the motor power and performance, so it is necessary to plan the exercise according to the individual characteristics, age and sex of the child. Short-term frequent exercises are more entertaining and more accessible forms of exercise (dancing at home) for children, and enhance compliance with treatment. Starting treatment as soon as possible will also increase behavioral effectiveness and compliance. This paper focuses on the basics of exercise therapy, which is extremely beneficial for both healthy and obese children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, it is estimated that one third of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis bacillus. While approximately eight million new tuberculosis diseases are diagnosed each year, 2 million deaths occur annually depending on the disease. Laryngeal tuberculosis represents less than 1% of all tuberculosis cases. The majority of patients have a history of tuberculosis or active tuberculosis infection. Although the first symptoms that occur in patients are painful dysphagia and hoarseness, systemic symptoms such as weight loss and night sweats may be seen. With the widespread use of antituberculotic drugs, the incidence of laryngeal tuberculosis has decreased. Here we aim to present a case who has hoarseness for two years and has diagnosed with laryngeal and pulmonary tuberculosis with the recently emergence of complaints such as shortness of breath and weight loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New plantain hybrids plants have been developed but not much has been done on the post-harvest keeping quality of the fruits and how they are affected by microbial colonization. Hence fruits from a tetraploid hybrid PITA 2 (TMPx 548-9) obtained by crossing plantain varieties Obino l’Ewai and Calcutta 4 (AA) and two local triploid (AAB) plantain landraces Agbagba and Obino l’Ewai were subjected to various concentrations of acetic, sorbic and propionic acid to determine the impact of chemical concentration, chemical type and plantain variety on ripening and weight loss of plantain fruits. Analysis of titratable acidity, moisture content and total soluble solids showed that there were no significant differences between fruits of hybrid and local varieties. The longest time to ripening from harvest (24 days) was achieved with fruits of Agbagba treated with 3% propionic acid. However, fruits of PITA 2 hybrid treated with propionic and sorbic acid at 3% showed the longest green life which indicated that the chemicals may work better at higher concentrations. The Obino l’Ewai cultivar had the highest weight loss for all chemical types used. Modelling data obtained showed that plantain variety had the most significant effect on ripening and indicates that ripening of the fruits may depend on the plantain variety. It appears that weight loss of fruits from the plantain hybrid and local cultivars was not affected by the plantain variety, chemical type. The chemicals at higher concentrations may have an effect on ripening of the fruits and will need further investigation.

In this study, the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the shelf -life and quality characteristics of Belstar and Beaumont broccoli cvs. grown in T ekirdağ ecology were evaluated. Packaged broccoli crowns and control groups were stored at 2±1 oC and 90-95% relative humidity for 4 weeks. Variations in weight loss, total phenolic compound content, antioxidant content, total chlorophyll content and external appearance were determined during cold storage period at weekly intervals. As a result of the research, the weight loss of the control group crowns was higher than that of the crowns which was kept in the modified atmosphere packs.. In both cultivars examined, although variations were observed in terms of total phenolic compound, antioxidant capacity and total chlorophyll content during storage; it was found that the MAP applied heads of both cultivars had higher contents at the end of storage period. During cold storage, significant losses in appearance in both control group and MAP treated heads were observed. But with the MAP application, the loss from external appearance is limited. Thus, it can be suggested that the MAP can be used as a tool to maintain the quality of broccoli crowns stored in the cold.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically susceptible individuals due to gluten and related prolamines. Classically, celiac patients present with gastrointestinal system related findings such as diarrhea due to malabsorption, fatty stool, weight loss and growth retardation. However, overweight / obesity is more common than previously known in children with celiac disease. Overweight / obesity can be detected at the time of diagnosis or after starting a gluten-free diet. In this article, the development of obesity after a gluten-free diet is discussed in the case followed up with the diagnosis of celiac disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Laryngeal neuroendocrine carcinomas are rare tumors of the larynx. A fifty-nine-year-old patient was admitted to our clinic with dysphonia, painful swallowing and weight loss that have been going on for 5 months. Endoscopic examination revealed a mass which extended from left aryepiglottic fold to left ventricle and ventricular fold. Following imaging studies, the patient has undergone direct laryngoscopy and biopsy has been taken. The biopsy was reported as moderately differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma. After the patient's refusal of surgical treatment, concomitant radiochemotherapy was performed. Significant regression has been observed in the mass at the seventh month after the treatment. While the first option of treatment is surgical treatment in laryngeal neuroendocrine carcinoma, our case has been observed to respond to concomitant radiochemotherapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Infections are the most common causes of fever of unknown origin (FUO). Both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) itself and its concomitant opportunistic infections cause FUO. Clinically, the symptoms and findings are often elusive and difficulties are encountered in diagnosis and treatment. A 40-year-old male was admitted to our outpatient clinic with fever, shortness of breath, dry cough increasing at night and weight loss. The patient was hospitalized with FUO and was diagnosed as HIV and tuberculosis coinfection. The HIV RNA level of the patient was 3 892 819 copy/mL and the CD4 count was 97/mm3. Antitetroviral therapy was postponed for 8 weeks in the light of current guidelines and antituberculosis treatment was started. As this patient showed that HIV status of patients with tuberculosis should be established. Furthermore, both the drug-drug interactions and development of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome should be considered in the treatment of HIVinfected patients with tuberculosis coinfection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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