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2. Correlation of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Titer with Hepatitis Delta Virus Replication Level and Histological Activity in Chronic Hepatitis D
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H. Issever, G. Boztas, Fatih Besisik, Sadakat Ozdil, B Pinarbasi Simsek, Selim Badur, Filiz Akyuz, Kadir Demir, Mine Gulluoglu, Sabahattin Kaymakoglu, Derya Onel, and Zeynel Mungan
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Delta ,Titer ,Hepatitis B virus surface Antigen ,Viral replication ,Chronic hepatitis ,General Medicine ,Biology ,Virology - Published
- 2018
3. The effectiveness comparison of same balneotherapy applications with different frequency within different time periods in patients with fibromyalgia; a randomized controlled single blind study
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A. Dönmez, R. Eroksüz, N. Erdoğan, H. Issever, F. Karaarslan, B. Berköz, and M.Z. Karagülle
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Balneotherapy ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Randomization ,Medical treatment ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Rheumatology ,Fibromyalgia ,Internal medicine ,Ambulatory ,Physical therapy ,medicine ,Single-Blind Study ,In patient ,business - Abstract
Aim: To observe the short and middle term effects of intermittent and consecutive (traditional) regimens of same balneotherapy applications in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Material and Method: Fifty female patients who were diagnosed as fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria were randomly assigned to either consecutive (group 1) or intermittent treatment (group 2) groups. After randomization 5 patients from each group dropped out from the study with different excuses. Both groups received 20 minutes of full body immersion in tap water (at 38°C) and 30 minutes of mud pack treatment (at 45°C) on back region. Treatments in group1 (n=25) were delivered 5 weekdays for 2 consecutive weeks, and for group 2 (n=25) 2 times weekly for 5 consecutive weeks (totally 10 sessions for both groups) in Hydroclimatology Therapy Unit. All patients continued to use their usual medical treatment. An investigator who was blinded to the interventions assessed all the patients before and after the treatment, at the first and the third month of follow-up. Outcome measures were pain, patient’s and physician’s global assessments on VAS, tender point count, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Beck Depression Index (BDI) and the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in both groups in terms of pain (VAS) and tender point count at the end of the treatment that lasted up to the 3rd month. Results were found to be the same for physician’s global assessments (VAS) except for after treatment evaluation. While there was a significant improvement in patient’s global assessment (VAS) and BDI at the 3rd month follow-up for group 1, group 2 was observed to have significant improvements during all the assessments for patient’s global assessment (VAS) and at 1st and 3rd month controls for FIQ. In between-group comparisons, group 2 was found to be superior for fatigue (at 1st month) and pain subscales (at 3rd month) of FIQ. Conclusion: The consecutive or intermittent delivery of ambulatory balneotherapy programs, consisting of full body immersion in heated tap water and mud pack treatment on back region, both are effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia. For some parameters evaluating pain and fatigue intermittent treatment seems to be superior.
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- 2018
4. The Effectiveness of Peloidotherapy and Aquatic Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment; A Randomized Controlled Single Blind Study
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N. Erdoğan, S. Ozkurt, M.Z. Karagülle, A. Dönmez, H. Issever, and I. Taka
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medicine.medical_specialty ,WOMAC ,Medical treatment ,business.industry ,Aquatic exercise ,General Medicine ,Osteoarthritis ,Timed Up and Go test ,medicine.disease ,Treatment and control groups ,Quality of life ,Single-Blind Study ,Physical therapy ,Medicine ,business - Abstract
The aim of the study is to observe short and medium term effects of peloidotherapy and aquatic exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-six patients, with knee osteoarthritis were included. Patients were divided randomly into two groups, treatment group and control group (n=38). Six from the treatment group and one from the control group were dropped out. Treatment group received 30 minutes of aquatic exercise in a 33° C pool and 20 minutes of mud pack at 42°C on knees 5 days for 2 weeks. Control group continued medical treatment. Blind investigator assessed patients before and after the treatment, at the first and the third month of follow-up. Outcome measures were pain, patient's, and physician's global assessment, WOMAC, Lequesne knee index, health assessment questionnaire, SF-36, and timed up and go test. There was statistically significant improvements in treatment group in all parameters at the end of the treatment, the first and the third month follow up. There was no significant improvement in control group. Group comparisons, treatment group was superior to control group for all parameters. As a result in knee osteoarthritis treatment combination of peloidotherapy and aquatic exercise improves in pain, physical function and quality of life, and is superior to routine treatment.
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- 2018
5. Periodontal health and treatment needs among hospitalized chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey
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O, Gurbuz, G, Alatas, E, Kurt, F, Dogan, and H, Issever
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Adult ,Male ,Toothbrushing ,Chi-Square Distribution ,Turkey ,Age Factors ,Middle Aged ,Self Efficacy ,Hospitalization ,Young Adult ,Logistic Models ,Sex Factors ,Intellectual Disability ,Chronic Disease ,Schizophrenia ,Humans ,Dental Calculus ,Female ,Periodontal Index ,Periodontal Diseases ,Aged - Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the periodontal health and treatment needs of chronically hospitalized psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey.The subjects' periodontal health was recorded by the CPI (Community Periodontal Index) method.Of the 330 patients examined, 179 (52.5%) were males and 151 (47.5%) females. The mean age of the patients was 49.2 +/- 11.7 years. The majority (61.8%) was diagnosed with schizophrenia and 30.6% diagnosed with mental retardation. The mean length of hospitalization was 16.0 +/- 10.9 years. Healthy periodontal tissues (CPI 0) were found in 8.8% of the subjects. Bleeding on probing (CPI 1) was recorded in 6.3%, and dental calculus (CPI 2) in 51.8% of the subjects. These were determined as the worst findings. Altogether, 33% of the subjects had deep periodontal pockets, 14.2% with at least one 4- to 5-mm pocket (CPI 3), and 18.8% with at least one 6-mm pocket (CPI 4). The stepwise logistic regression analysis, between the final CPI score and seven variables including age, gender, psychiatric diagnosis, length of hospitalization, degree of helplessness, tooth brushing habits and smoking, showed that irregular tooth brushing habits and male gender were significant contributors to having a final CPI score of 2 or more. The regression analysis also showed that tooth brushing habits remained as an explanatory variable in CPI 0 coded subjects; helplessness and psychiatric diagnosis (mental retardation) in CPI 2; tooth brushing habits and psychiatric diagnosis (schizophrenia) in CPI 3; and only helplessness in CPI 4.The present study underlines a considerable need for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease among chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul. Efforts need to be focused above all on raising this population's awareness of the importance of oral hygiene and on early diagnosis of periodontal problems.
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- 2011
6. Oral health and treatment needs of institutionalized chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey
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O, Gurbuz, G, Alatas, E, Kurt, H, Issever, and F, Dogan
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Adult ,Hospitals, Psychiatric ,Male ,Turkey ,Health Status ,Oral Health ,Dental Caries ,Xerostomia ,Tooth Loss ,Young Adult ,Age Distribution ,Intellectual Disability ,Mentally Ill Persons ,Prevalence ,Humans ,Sex Distribution ,Periodontal Diseases ,Aged ,Health Services Needs and Demand ,DMF Index ,Length of Stay ,Middle Aged ,Psychotic Disorders ,Chronic Disease ,Schizophrenia ,Female ,Antipsychotic Agents - Abstract
To assess the oral health status and treatment needs in a group of hospitalized chronic psychiatric patients.The dental status was assessed using the DMFT index. Demographic and medical data were retrieved from the institutional clinical files.491 patients were examined in the study. 258 (52.5%) of the patients were males. The mean age was 52.3 +/- 12.3 years and the average length of hospitalization was 17.5 years. The majority of the patients (69%) were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The mean DMFT was 19.25 +/- 7.85. Missing teeth (81.4%) comprised the largest proportion of the DMFT while filled teeth (0.5%) the smallest. 18.1% of the DMFT consisted of decayed teeth. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that the DMFT significantly increased with age (p0.001) and was significantly higher in schizophrenia patients than those with mental retardation (p0.01). Males had significantly higher decayed teeth (p0.01) and fewer missing teeth (p0.01) than females. 58 dentate subjects (14.4%) were caries free. Two hundred and thirty five patients (58.5%) required restorative care, the mean number of treatments required per patient was 1.42 +/- 1.82. Eighty-nine subjects (18.1%) were found to be completely edentulous with only 17 wearing complete dentures. 70.6% of dentate patients needed tooth extraction for caries and 36.1% for periodontal disease.The findings of this study demonstrate poor oral health status with extensive unmet dental and prosthetic needs. These underline the urgent need for specific preventive oral health programme to improve the dental care of these chronic psychiatric inpatients.
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- 2010
7. Comparison of four different suture materials in soft tissues of rats
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M, Yaltirik, K, Dedeoglu, B, Bilgic, M, Koray, H, Ersev, H, Issever, O, Dulger, and S, Soley
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Catgut ,Inflammation ,Male ,Analysis of Variance ,Wound Healing ,Time Factors ,Sutures ,Silk ,Biocompatible Materials ,Cell Count ,Bombyx ,Polypropylenes ,Statistics, Nonparametric ,Rats ,Rats, Sprague-Dawley ,Animals ,Insect Proteins ,Polyglactin 910 ,Skin - Abstract
The purpose of this in vivo study was to histopathologically evaluate the inflammatory reaction incited by Vicryl in rats and compare this material with various suture materials that are widely used in the clinic.Four different suture materials, catgut, silk, polypropylene, and Vicryl were used in soft tissues of 32 Sprague-Dawley rats. Incisions performed were sutured by a standard technique. Eight rats were killed at the first, third, fifth, and seventh days. Histopathological evaluation of the en bloc samples was performed by determining the density of seven cell-types. A numerical grading from one to three was used. The data were statistically analysed by Kruskal-Wallis one way ANOVA and Dunn's tests.Vicryl has produced the mildest tissue reaction among the test materials at all experimental periods (P0.05). Total cell number value in Vicryl group was found to be significantly lower than the one in catgut group (P0.05).Under the conditions of this study, the results demonstrated that Vicryl as a suture material produced the mildest tissue reaction during early healing period.
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- 2003
8. Reactions of connective tissue to compomers, composite and amalgam root-end filling materials
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H, Ozbas, M, Yaltirik, B, Bilgic, and H, Issever
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Inflammation ,Male ,Analysis of Variance ,Compomers ,Composite Resins ,Dental Amalgam ,Statistics, Nonparametric ,Rats ,Root Canal Filling Materials ,Connective Tissue ,Glass Ionomer Cements ,Materials Testing ,Animals ,Retrograde Obturation ,Rats, Wistar - Abstract
To evaluate the subcutaneous connective tissue reaction to compomers, composite and amalgam root-end filling materials.This study was conducted in 30 Wistar albino rats. The materials were mixed or light-cured according to the manufacturer's directions and placed in polyethylene tubes. Group 1 - Dyract compomer (Dentsply); group 2 - F2000 compomer (3M); group 3 - Valux Plus composite (3M); group 4 - Oralloy high-copper amalgam (Coltene). The tubes containing the materials were implanted into the dorsal connective tissue of rats, which were killed 7, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days after the implantation procedure. Thirty extra empty tubes were also placed as controls. The implant sites were excised and prepared for histological evaluation. Sections of 6-microm thickness were stained with haematoxylin and eosin and assessed under light microscopy. The presence of inflammation, predominant cell type and thickness of fibrous connective tissue adjacent to each implant were recorded. Reactions were scored as: 0: none or few cells and no reaction; 1: less than 25 cells and mild reaction; 2: between 25 and 125 cells and moderate reaction; 3: 125 and more cells and severe reaction. Fibrous capsules were considered to be thin if their thickness was less than 150 microm and thick if it was more than 150 microm. Necrosis and formation of calcification were categorized as 'yes' or 'no'.All four materials caused moderate or severe inflammatory reactions in the first 7-day period, but these reactions decreased by the 60th and 90th days. No significant difference in inflammatory cell numbers between the materials could be detected at the 90th day.Valux Plus composite, Dyract and F2000 compomers and Oralloy amalgam were biocompatible.
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- 2003
9. Laparoskopik Parsiyel Nefrektomide Böbreğin İç Katman Onarımı İçin Kendinden Tutunabilen Dikenli Sütür Kullanımı Sıcak İskemi Süresini Anlamlı Şekilde Azaltmaktadır: Matched-Pair Analizin Sonuçları
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s, Erdem, primary, t, Tefik, additional, A, Mammadov, additional, F, Ural, additional, T, Oktar, additional, H, Issever, additional, I, Nane, additional, and O, Sanli, additional
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- 2013
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10. 914 HBsAg CLEARENCE AFTER LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP IN CHRONIC HEPATITIS B PATIENTS TREATED WITH INTERFERON ALPHA AND NUCLEOS(T)IDE ANALOGUES
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Fatih Besisik, Zeynel Mungan, Filiz Akyuz, Kadir Demir, A. Sumnu, Atilla Ökten, F. Hindilerden, Sabahattin Kaymakoglu, H. Issever, Ahmet Uyanikoglu, Fatih Ermis, Bulent Baran, Yilmaz Cakaloglu, and Binnur Pinarbasi
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medicine.medical_specialty ,HBsAg ,Hepatology ,Chronic hepatitis ,business.industry ,Long term follow up ,Internal medicine ,Medicine ,Alpha interferon ,business ,Gastroenterology - Published
- 2009
11. Scopolamine-induced convulsions in food given fasted mice: Long-term evaluation of the nociceptive response
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Bariş Açikmeşe, Asiye Nurten, Nurhan Enginar, H. Issever, and Y. Çelik
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Pharmacology ,business.industry ,Term (time) ,Psychiatry and Mental health ,Nociception ,Neurology ,Scopolamine ,medicine ,Pharmacology (medical) ,Neurology (clinical) ,business ,Biological Psychiatry ,medicine.drug - Published
- 2001
12. Vibration and Its Effects on the Body.
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H. Issever, C. Aksoy, H. Sabuncu, and A. Karan
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OCCUPATIONAL diseases , *VIBRATION (Mechanics) , *EMPLOYEES , *INDUSTRIAL hygiene , *OCCUPATIONAL medicine - Abstract
AbstractObjectives: To assess the effects of machine-induced vibration on workers and to determine effective precautions for vibration-induced trauma. Subjects and Methods: The study group consisted of 114 workers who were randomly selected: 50 rock drill workers and 64 truck heavy vehicle operators. Fifty-four office workers were designed as controls. The study and control groups were age-matched. All subjects were interviewed to determine subjective symptoms using a 38-item questionnaire designed by the Medical Committee of Vibration Disease, Japanese Association of Industrial Health. Results: The complaints of pain in the fingers, sensitivity to cold, numbness and pain of fingers at night, weakness of static position, wrist-elbow pain, difficulty in bending and stretching elbow, pain in shoulder when holding up arms, lower back pain, sleeping disturbance and hearing difficulty were significantly higher in rock drillers than heavy vehicle operators and office workers (p < 0.050.01). Conclusion: Permanent vibration exposures cause negative physical effects that may lead to occupational diseases. In order to be protected against whole-body and hand-arm vibrations, technical and medical measures must be taken into account.Copyright © 2003 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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13. Health Problems of Garbage Collectors in Istanbul.
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H. Issever, H. Gul, M. Erelel, F. Erkan, and G. Yilmaz Gungor
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SANITATION workers ,PUBLIC health ,POISONOUS gases ,ORGANIC wastes - Abstract
AbstractDiseases from poisonous gases and micro-organisms in the air near garbage dumps and poisoning by polluted underground water and soil may result in serious health problems. The object of this study was to determine the negative impact of their occupation on full-time garbage collectors and to determine the microbiologic flora of their immediate environment. This study was performed with 228 selected individuals who worked daily in 5 different garbage collection units in several districts of Istanbul. The level of exposure to microbiologic flora was studied using a Merck Air Sampler MAS 100, and total bacteria, yeast and mildew concentrations per square metre and minute (cfu/m
2 /min) were calculated. Respiratory functions of all individuals in the study were evaluated with a computerised spirometer (MIR spirobank). Aspergillus and Penicillium spp. were the commonest species detected followed by Candida spp., Mycelia sterilia, Rhizopus spp. and Mucor spp. The study of respiratory functions showed that the FVC%, FEV1 %, PEF% and FEF2575 % of the garbage collectors were below 80% compared to non-collectors: OR = 2.89 (95% CI 1.147.30) in FVC%, OR = 2.89 (95% CI 1.415.92) in PEF%, OR = 2.46 (95% CI 1.334.56) in FEF2575 % and OR = 4.48 (95% CI 1.9010.58) in FEV1 %. A long expirium period and ronchus symptoms were detected in 11 collectors (31.4%) and 4 drivers (11.4%) out of 32 collectors and 35 drivers whose respiratory function tests gave low values. Clinical findings between the two groups were statistically significant (p < 0.05), OR = 4.06 (95% CI 1.1314.46). The exposure to airborne microbes could produce respiratory disorders, gastroenteritis, dermatitis and many other complaints.Copyright © 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2002
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14. Efficacy of antibiotic combinations in an experimental sepsis model with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Aktas Z, Sonmez N, Oksuz L, Boral O, Issever H, and Oncul O
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- Animals, Rats, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Colistin pharmacology, Colistin therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Tobramycin pharmacology, Tobramycin therapeutic use, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Fosfomycin pharmacology, Fosfomycin therapeutic use, Pseudomonas Infections drug therapy, Pseudomonas Infections microbiology, Sepsis drug therapy
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This study aimed to compare the efficacy of fosfomycin, colistin, tobramycin and their dual combinations in an experimental sepsis model. After sepsis was established with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate (P1), antibiotic-administered rats were divided into six groups: Fosfomycin, tobramycin, colistin and their dual combinations were administered by the intravenous or intraperitoneal route to the groups. The brain, heart, lung, liver, spleen and kidney tissues of rats were cultured to investigate bacterial translocation caused by P1. Given the antibiotics and their combinations, bacterial colony counts in liver tissues were decreased in colistin alone and colistin plus tobramycin groups compared with control group, but there were no significant differences. In addition, a non-statistical decrease was found in the spleen tissues of rats in the colistin plus tobramycin group. There was a > 2 log
10 CFU/ml decrease in the number of bacterial colonies in the kidney tissues of the rats in the fosfomycin group alone, but the decrease was not statistically significant. However, there was an increase in the number of bacterial colonies in the spleen and kidney samples in the group treated with colistin as monotherapy compared to the control group. The number of bacterial colonies in the spleen samples in fosfomycin plus tobramycin groups increased compared to the control group. Bacterial colony numbers in all tissue samples in the fosfomycin plus colistin group were found to be close to those in the control group. Colistin plus tobramycin combinations are effective against P. aeruginosa in experimental sepsis, and clinical success may be achieved. New in vivo studies demonstrating the ability of P. aeruginosa to biofilm formation in tissues other than the lung are warranted in future., (© 2023. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia.)- Published
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15. Electrochemical skin conductances values and clinical factors affecting sudomotor dysfunction in patients with prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes: A single center experience.
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Calikoglu BF, Celik S, Idiz C, Bagdemir E, Issever H, Calvet JH, and Satman I
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- Humans, Female, Male, Outpatients, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 diagnosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 epidemiology, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 diagnosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 epidemiology, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 complications, Diabetic Neuropathies diagnosis, Diabetic Neuropathies epidemiology, Diabetic Neuropathies complications, Prediabetic State diagnosis, Prediabetic State epidemiology, Prediabetic State complications, Polyneuropathies complications, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Retinal Diseases complications
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Background and Aim: Sudomotor dysfunction is linked to small fibers damage. We investigated sudomotor dysfunction in a large group of participants with diabetes, prediabetes, and nondiabetic healthy subjects. This study aimed to complete knowledge on sudomotor dysfunction in this population, especially regarding the threshold values for the electrochemical skin conductance (ESC) and factors affecting it., Materials and Methods: A total of 690 volunteers in four groups were included in the study (type 1 [T1DG]: n = 80, 61.3% women; type 2 diabetes [T2DG]: n = 438, 63.5% women; prediabetes [Pre-DG]: n = 88, 80.7% women; healthy control [HC-G]: n = 84, 67.5% women). All subjects were investigated for clinical diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy and sudomotor dysfunction. The characteristics of participants obtained from outpatient records were evaluated. We used the Sudoscan device to measure ESC which was normalized for BMI, to improve the discriminative capability of the method., Results: Diabetic polyneuropathy was found in 17.5% of T1DG, 27.4% of T1DG, and 10.2% of Pre-DG. The mean ESC/BMI was lower in subgroups with diabetic polyneuropathy than those without. Mean ESC/BMI was lowest in T2DG and highest in HC-G but comparable in T1DG and Pre-DG. We accepted the "mean ESC/BMI-1 SD" in the HC-G as the threshold for sudomotor dysfunction. Accordingly, the prevalence of sudomotor dysfunction was 18.8%, 44.3%, 59.1%, and 15% in T1DG, T2DG, Pre-DG, and HC-G, respectively. In T2DG, sudomotor dysfunction was found in 66.7% of persons with retinopathy, of which 56.3% had clinical diabetic polyneuropathy. The prevalence of sudomotor dysfunction in subjects with peripheral artery disease, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension was 46.7%, 47.4%, 43.4%, and 50%, respectively, and 42.9%, 38.9%, 45.5%, and 37.3% of whom in the same order detected with clinical diabetic polyneuropathy. Considering the entire group, a logistic regression model demonstrated that the variables associated with SMD were: retinopathy (OR: 2.969; 95% CI: 1.723, 5.114), female gender (OR: 1.952; 95% CI: 1.287, 2.962), and e-GFR (OR: 0.989; 95% CI: 0.981, 0.998). Since the rate of complications was very low in T1DG, excluding this group, a new model similarly revealed that retinopathy and female gender were associated with SMD, however, the association with e-GFR was disappeared., Conclusion: The prevalence of sudomotor dysfunction is high when established peripheral polyneuropathy was present in diabetes. Even though, sudomotor dysfunction can also occur before clinical polyneuropathy in both types of diabetes (T1DG: 18.8%, T2DG 44.3%), prediabetes (59.1%), and nondiabetic healthy subjects (15%). The variables associated with sudomotor dysfunction were retinopathy and female sex. Normalization of ESC for BMI would be a beneficial approach. However, before this method is included in the routine screening programs for diabetic polyneuropathy, large-scale and prospective studies are required to reach a consensus on the pathological threshold values., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors: B.F.C., S.C., C.I., E.B., H.I., and I.S. declared that they have no conflict of interest. J-H.C. was former Medical Director of IMPETO Medical between 2010 and 2021., (Copyright © 2023 Primary Care Diabetes Europe. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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16. Telemedicine as a Motivational Tool to Optimize Metabolic Control in Patients with Diabetes in Turkey: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled TeleDiab Trial.
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Calikoglu F, Bagdemir E, Celik S, Idiz C, Ozsarı H, Issever H, and Satman I
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- Adult, Humans, Turkey, Prospective Studies, Communicable Disease Control, Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy, COVID-19 epidemiology, Telemedicine
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Introduction: Telemedicine is a follow-up system that can improve the quality of management and cost-effectiveness of rapidly increasing diabetes patients. Methods: Two hundred adult patients with diabetes were enrolled in this prospective, randomized study. Consecutive patients were divided equally into two groups. Both groups received routine care visits quarterly. TeleDiab group also sent self-monitoring of blood glucose data and received short message service over the transmission system for 12 months. After the study was completed, all patients continued their routine care visits, and their data were evaluated for another 12 months. Six years after the initial study, patients were contacted by phone during the Covid-19 lockdown, and their status was assessed. Results: At the end of the study, glycemic control, kidney function, and lipid parameters of the TeleDiab group were statistically significantly better than the Usual Care group. There was no significant change in the weights of the patients. It was observed that this state of wellbeing continued both at the end of the second year and during the Covid-19 lockdown. Individuals with type 2 diabetes were found to benefit more from telemedicine. Discussion: It has been beneficial to guide patients with applications such as TeleDiab in diseases such as diabetes that require lifelong follow-up. On the other hand, the importance of telemedicine programs in the management of chronic diseases in the current pandemic conditions has come to the fore even more. Telemedicine is an effective motivational tool to ensure optimal control not only of glycemic but also of kidney and lipid parameters.
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- 2023
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17. Estimates and Forecasts on the Burden of Prediabetes and Diabetes in Adult and Elderly Population in Turkiye.
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Satman I, Bayirlioglu S, Okumus F, Erturk N, Yemenici M, Cinemre S, Gulfidan G, Arga KY, D Merih Y, and Issever H
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- Male, Adult, Humans, Female, Aged, Obesity epidemiology, Aging, Prevalence, Prediabetic State epidemiology, Diabetes Mellitus epidemiology, Glucose Intolerance
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Aims: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that limits the quality and duration of life. We aimed to estimate the impact of demographic change on the burden of prediabetes and diabetes between 2010 and 2021, and the projections to 2030 and 2045 in Turkiye., Materials and Methods: Prediabetes and diabetes estimates were calculated by direct standardization method using age- and sex-specific prevalence data from the previous 'Turkish Epidemiology Survey of Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity and Endocrine Disease' (TURDEP-II) as reference. The 2010-2021 population demographics were obtained from TurkStat. Comparative age-adjusted diabetes prevalence was estimated using the standard population models of world and Europe., Results: Estimates depicted that the population (20-84 years) of any degree of glucose intolerance in Turkiye increased by over 5.7 million (diabetes: 2.4 million and prediabetes: 3.3 million) from 2010 to 2021. While the increase in prediabetes and diabetes prevalence was 24.3% and 35.2% in overall population, corresponding increase were 46.5% and 51.3% in the elderly. Estimated prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in 2021 was significantly higher in women than in men (prediabetes: 32.6% vs. 25.2%; diabetes: 17.1% vs. 14.2%). The comparative age-adjusted diabetes prevalence to the European population model was higher than that of the world population model (19.4% vs. 15.0%). According to the projections the prevalence of diabetes will reach 17.5% in 2030 and 19.2% in 2045., Conclusion: Assuming age- and sex-specific diabetes prevalence of TURDEP-II survey remained constant, this study revealed that the number of people with diabetes in the general population (particularly in the elderly) in the last 11 years in Turkiye has increased in parallel with the population growth and aging; it will continue to grow over the coming decades. This means the burden of diabetes on the social, economic and health services will remain to increase. The fact suggests that there is an urgent need for re-organization of care as well as to develop and implement a country-specific prevention program to reduce this burden., (© 2023. Springer Nature B.V.)
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- 2023
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18. IgG-RBD Response Due to Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: Alteration in D-Dimer and Fibrinogen Concentrations, Association with Comorbidities and Adverse Effects.
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Kaytaz M, Akkaya E, Gumus SN, Genc S, Issever H, and Omer B
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- Humans, COVID-19 Vaccines adverse effects, Fibrinogen, Receptors, IgG, SARS-CoV-2, Immunoglobulin G, Viral Vaccines, COVID-19 prevention & control
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Objective: To examine the immunoglobulin G-receptor-binding domain (IgG-RBD) response and changes in fibrinogen and D-dimer concentrations in individuals with a past coronavirus infection and followed by CoronaVac., Methods: The study consisted of a total of 116 participants. Blood samples were drawn from subjects 21-25 days after they received first and second doses of CoronaVac as well as from individuals with a past infection. Fibrinogen, D-dimer, and IgG-RBD concentrations were measured., Results: The IgG concentrations of the vaccinated subjects were significantly higher (P < .001), fibrinogen levels were lower (P < .001), and D-dimer levels increased following the second vaccination compared with the first vaccination (P = .083). No difference was obtained in IgG-RBD between vaccinated and previously infected individuals (P = .063). The differences in fibrinogen and D-dimer were statistically nonsignificant between both groups., Conclusion: The CoronaVac vaccine appears to be safe and effective. It is essential for individuals to take personal protective measures, such as using masks and distancing., (© The Author(s) 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of American Society for Clinical Pathology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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- 2022
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19. Paucigranulocytic asthma: Do sputum macrophages matter?
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Olgac M, Guler SD, Demir S, Unal D, Ertek B, Ozseker ZF, Colakoglu B, Issever H, Coskun R, Gelincik A, Alatlı FC, and Buyukozturk S
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- Female, Humans, Male, Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use, Eosinophils, Forced Expiratory Volume, Macrophages, Nitric Oxide, Sputum, Asthma diagnosis, Asthma drug therapy, Pulmonary Eosinophilia drug therapy
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Background: Although paucigranulocytic asthma (PGA) is the most common phenotype of stable asthma, its features have not been adequately studied. In this study, we aimed to display the characteristics of PGA. Method: A total of 116 non-smoking adult patients with asthma (80% women; mean ± standard deviation age, 39 ± 12.9 years) admitted to three tertiary centers were included. Their demographic and clinical features, allergy status, biochemical results, scores of Asthma Control Test (ACT), spirometry, and exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurements were obtained. Induced sputum cytometry was performed. Results: Four phenotypes, according to induced sputum cell counts, were detected: eosinophilic asthma (EA) (22.4%), mixed granulocytic asthma (MGA) (6.9%), neutrophilic (NA) (7.8%), and PGA (62.9%). In the sputum, macrophages were higher in the PGA group compared with the other groups (PGA versus NA and PGA versus MGA, p < 0.001; and PGA versus EA, p =0 .030). The atopy rate between phenotypes was the same. Although the forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration (FEV
1 ) was similar in four groups, the ratio of FEV1 to the forced vital capacity ratio was higher (p = 0.013) and FEV1 reversibility was lower in the patients with PGA than the corresponding values in other phenotypes ( p = 0.015). Low reversibility was comparable both in patients with PGA who were inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) naive and in patients on ICS treatment. Although insignificant, the FeNO values and blood eosinophil counts were higher in the MGA and EA groups, whereas these were the lowest in the PGA group. The uncontrolled asthma ratio was low in PGA (16%), whereas it was 11% for NA, 25% for MG, and 23% in EA. Conclusion: Macrophages are predominant in sputum of patients with PGA. Besides a lower uncontrolled asthma ratio, lower FEV1 reversibility is a prominent characteristic of this phenotype.- Published
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20. Early Effects of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Therapy with Soft-Mist Inhaler for COVID-19-Induced Hypoxemia: A Phase IIb Trial.
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Erelel M, Kaskal M, Akbal-Dagistan O, Issever H, Dagistanli AS, Balkanci H, Oguz MS, Qarayeva A, Culha M, Erturk A, Basarir NS, Sahin G, Uresin AY, Araman AO, Medetalibeyoglu A, Tukek T, Oncul MO, and Yildiz-Pekoz A
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In COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, the lungs are incapable of filling with sufficient air, leading to hypoxemia that results in high mortality among hospitalized patients. In clinical trials, low-molecular-weight heparin was administered via a specially designed soft-mist inhaler device in an investigator initiated, single-center, open-label, phase-IIb clinical trial. Patients with evidently worse clinical presentations were classed as the "Device Group"; 40 patients were given low-molecular-weight heparin via a soft mist inhaler at a dose of 4000 IU per administration, twice a day. The Control Group, also made up of 40 patients, received the standard therapy. The predetermined severity of hypoxemia and the peripheral oxygen saturation of patients were measured on the 1st and 10th days of treatment. The improvement was particularly striking in cases of severe hypoxemia. In the 10-day treatment, low-molecular-weight heparin was shown to significantly improve breathing capability when delivered via a soft-mist inhaler.
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- 2021
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21. Annual influenza vaccination effect on the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.
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Erismis B, Karabela SN, Eksi F, Karandere F, Dogan B, Okay F, Filiz M, Kocoglu H, Issever H, Hursitoglu M, and Yasar KK
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- Female, Humans, Male, Pandemics, Retrospective Studies, SARS-CoV-2, Turkey epidemiology, Vaccination, COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines, Influenza, Human epidemiology, Influenza, Human prevention & control
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Objectives: We aimed to study the effect of seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination on the susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)., Methods: A total of 203 healthcare workers of a pandemic centre of Istanbul, Turkey, were included in this retrospective study. According to the presence or absence of flu vaccination, participants were divided into group 1 and group 2. A comparison of the rate of COVID-19 was done between these two groups. Also, the mean age and the sex ratio of females/males were evaluated and compared between these two groups., Results: Group 1 participants (n = 65) were older than participants in group 2 (n = 138) (p < 0.05). Despite of this, interestingly, the COVID-19 infection rate was lower in the 1st group (in comparison to the 2nd group) (p < 0.05)., Conclusion: Our study results showed that, even if low, the flu vaccination may have a protective effect on the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. Using this beneficial adjuvant effect of the vaccine may help us in this unpredictable battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Further studies are needed to confirm this assumption.
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- 2021
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22. Serum C-Reactive Protein and Sex Hormone Levels in the Early Hyperacute Phase of Stroke.
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Erdal GS, Hursitoglu M, Erdogan HA, Yildirim G, Yayla V, Issever H, Isiksacan N, Kural A, Cirak M, Kansu AD, Karandere F, Yaprak B, and Kumbasar AB
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, C-Reactive Protein analysis, Female, Gonadal Steroid Hormones, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Brain Ischemia diagnosis, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Stroke diagnosis
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Background: To see the relationship of early admission parameters with the type of stroke and/or with the 30-days mortality from this disease., Methods: Stroke patients at their early hyperacute phase (n = 180) were enrolled in this study (156 ischemic strokes and 24 hemorrhagic strokes). Blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), testosterone, and estradiol were determined at admission, before any specific intervention. Patients' clinical data, including the above-mentioned laboratory parameters, were compared between the above two stroke types (in total and between sexes)., Results: The mean age of the patients was 69.55 ± 12.03 years old (69.92 ± 11.94 years old in ischemic stroke and 67.12 ± 12.54 years old in hemorrhagic stroke). Serum estradiol levels of both males of ischemic stroke and females of hemorrhagic stroke patients were significantly higher than the females of the ischemic stroke. Serum CRP levels of both females and males of the hemorrhagic group were higher than their peers of the opposite group. Early admission serum CRP level ≥ 0.74 mg/dL in males helped predict hemorrhagic stroke while a serum estradiol level ≥ 14.07 ng/mL helped predict the same type of stroke in females., Conclusions: Our study results show that simple early laboratory measures (such as CRP and estradiol) may help in the early phase management of stroke. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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- 2021
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23. Evaluation of occlusion types, pain severity, and onset of complaints in 127 patients with temporomandibular disorders: A retrospective study.
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Emes Y, Bilici IŞ, Aybar B, Sancaklı E, Issever H, and Yalcin S
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- Dental Occlusion, Facial Pain, Humans, Pain, Retrospective Studies, Joint Dislocations, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Objective : The aims of this study are to evaluate if occlusal types affect the type of temporomandibular disorders and if the onset of complaints are related to the type of internal derangements. Methods : One hundred thirty-four patients were evaluated. Occlusion types were grouped as Angle Class I, II, and III. The temporomandibular disorders were classified as masticatory muscle disorders, anterior disc dislocation with reduction, and anterior disc dislocation without reduction. Results : No significant relationships were found between the occlusion types, pain severity, the onset of the complaints, and the temporomandibular disorders. Premature contacts were found to be significantly higher in Class II and Class III patients, but no significant relations were found between premature contacts and temporomandibular disorders. Discussion : Occlusal features are not discriminant factors in the occurrence of temporomandibular disorders. Also, it cannot be concluded that the longer the patients have temporomandibular disorders, the higher their pain scores will be.
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- 2020
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24. Clinical and Immunological Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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Erbil D, Nazaroglu K, Baser U, İssever H, Mese S, and İsik AG
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- Adult, Chronic Periodontitis immunology, Chronic Periodontitis metabolism, Female, Gingival Crevicular Fluid metabolism, Humans, Interleukin-1beta metabolism, Male, Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 metabolism, Middle Aged, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 metabolism, Chronic Periodontitis radiotherapy, Dental Scaling methods, Lasers, Solid-State therapeutic use, Low-Level Light Therapy
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and immunological results of nonsurgical periodontal treatment with or without the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser. Background data: As lasers have begun to be used in dentistry, the Er,Cr:YSGG laser has started to attract attention in the field of periodontology. Materials and methods: Fifty-nine nonsmoking patients with advanced chronic periodontitis were randomly allocated to a test group (full-mouth ultrasonic supra- and subgingival debridement+Er,Cr:YSGG laser application) and a control group (full-mouth ultrasonic supra- and subgingival debridement+root planing with Gracey curettes). The laser parameters were set as follows: 1.5 W output power, pulse mode H (pulse duration of 140 μs), pulse frequency of 20 Hz, and an air-water spray ratio of 10% air and 15% water. The instrumentation was performed until the operator felt that the root surfaces were adequately debrided. Probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), plaque index, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), and MMP-8/TIMP-1 levels in gingival crevicular fluid were evaluated at baseline, 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively. Results: There were statistically significant differences in PD, which was our primary outcome, and BOP between the groups at both examinations [ p < 0.001 and p < 0.001 (for PD) and p = 0.048 and p < 0.001 (for BOP), respectively], in favor of the laser group. However, there were no significant differences among groups at any time for CAL gain ( p = 563 and p = 369, respectively). No significant differences in MMP-8, TIMP-1, and MMP-8/TIMP-1 levels were detected among groups. There was a statistically significant difference for IL-1β levels among groups at 3-month evaluations in favor of the laser group. Conclusions: Using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser instead of hand instruments in nonsurgical periodontal treatment has shown additional improvements in terms of pocket reduction and gingival bleeding compared with traditional nonsurgical therapy.
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- 2020
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25. Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Measurement in Pulmonary Hypertension: A Follow-Up Study.
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Akbay NO, Bingol Z, Kiyan E, Karaayvaz EB, Bilge AK, Issever H, and Okumus G
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- Adult, Aged, Case-Control Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Thromboembolism, Exhalation, Hypertension, Pulmonary metabolism, Nitric Oxide analysis
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a fatal disease although significant improvements in treatment are achieved. Easily implemented and noninvasive prognostic techniques are needed while following-up these patients. The aim was to investigate the role of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in follow-up for patients with PH. In this longitudinal study, patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH) who were seen in PH Outpatient Clinic, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, were enrolled in the study. Echocardiography, 6-minute walking test, brain natriuretic peptide, and FeNO measurements were performed, and World Health Organization functional class was evaluated to all patients at baseline, and third, and sixth months. Right-heart catheterization and pulmonary function tests at the time of diagnosis were recorded. The study comprised 31 patients (23 women, 8 men; mean age: 53.4 ± 17.1 years) with PAH (n = 19) and CTEPH (n = 12) and 80 healthy controls. Patients with PH had lower FeNO values than the control group (16.5 ppb vs 19.8 ppb; P < .05). Fractional exhaled nitric oxide values did not change during follow-up and did not correlate with other follow-up measures except tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion values. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide was higher in the idiopathic PAH subgroup at baseline and at third month than patients with PAH associated with other diseases. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide did not change in patients who had clinical deterioration. As a conclusion; Patients with PH had lower FeNO values than healthy controls, but FeNO did not change significantly during follow-up. Large-scale studies with prolonged follow-up periods are needed to understand the role of FeNO in the follow-up of the patients with PH.
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- 2018
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26. The role of an activity monitor in the objective evaluation of patients with pulmonary hypertension.
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Okumus G, Aslan GK, Arseven O, Ongen G, Issever H, and Kiyan E
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- Female, Humans, Hypertension, Pulmonary diagnosis, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Activities of Daily Living, Exercise Tolerance physiology, Hypertension, Pulmonary physiopathology, Monitoring, Physiologic methods, Motor Activity physiology, Quality of Life
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Introduction: Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) show no symptoms at rest, but symptoms are triggered by physical activities., Objectives: The primary aim of our study was to assess physical activity of patients with PH by using an activity monitor. The secondary aim was to evaluate the correlation between the activity monitor parameters and 6-min walk distance (6MWD), activity of daily living (ADL), quality of life, WHO functional class and PH classification., Methods: Thirty-eight patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and seven patients with chronic thromboembolic PH were included in the study. Physical activity was assessed using a SenseWear arm band. A 6-min walk test was performed. Daily living activities were assessed using the 'nottingham extended activity of daily living index' (NEADL). For quality of life assessments, 'Minnesota living with heart failure' (MLHF) and 'Short form-36' (SF-36) surveys were used., Results: Physical activity, exercise capacity, quality of life and contribution to ADL were lower in patients with PH. These data were associated with the 6MWD, quality of life and ADL index scores. We also found weak and moderate correlations between activity monitor data and SF-36 sub-group scores, MLHF and NEADL scores (P < 0.05). For the group with PAH, idiopathic PAH patients had more exercise capacity and total energy expenditure compared with patients with scleroderma-associated PAH., Conclusion: Correlation between activity monitor data and 6MWD, most of SF-36 sub-group scores, MLHF scores and NEADL index scores suggest that activity monitor can be used in the evaluation of patients with PH., (© 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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27. Role of Low-Level Laser Therapy as an Adjunct to Initial Periodontal Treatment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Split-Mouth, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial.
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Demirturk-Gocgun O, Baser U, Aykol-Sahin G, Dinccag N, Issever H, and Yalcin F
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- Adult, Chronic Periodontitis diagnosis, Chronic Periodontitis surgery, Combined Modality Therapy, Debridement methods, Dental Plaque Index, Dental Scaling methods, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 diagnosis, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Reference Values, Risk Assessment, Statistics, Nonparametric, Treatment Outcome, Chronic Periodontitis complications, Chronic Periodontitis radiotherapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Low-Level Light Therapy methods, Patient Safety
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Objective: In this split-mouth clinical trial, we evaluated the clinical benefits of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)., Background Data: The impaired wound healing seen in diabetic patients may affect the results of periodontal treatment and may require an additional approach., Materials and Methods: In total, 22 chronic periodontitis patients with type 2 DM were included. Applying a split-mouth design, two quadrants were treated with only scaling and root planing (SRP) as the control and those in the other two were treated with SRP + LLLT as the test sites in each patient. An 808 nm GaAlAs diode laser was performed in the test sites at the energy density of 4.46 J/cm
2 on days 1, 2, and 7 after SRP. Plaque index (PI), probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), and clinical attachment level were measured at baseline and again at 1 and 3 months after treatment. Deep periodontal pockets (PD ≥4 mm) were evaluated separately., Results: Test sites showed significant improvement in PI and BOP in deep pockets at the 1-month follow-up period (p < 0.001 and <0.001, respectively), whereas no difference was found between the control and the test sites in other periodontal parameters., Conclusions: LLLT during periodontal treatment offered minimal short-term additional benefit in deep pocket healing in patients with type 2 DM.- Published
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28. A Comparison of hs-CRP Levels in New Diabetes Groups Diagnosed Based on FPG, 2-hPG, or HbA1c Criteria.
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Tutuncu Y, Satman I, Celik S, Dinccag N, Karsidag K, Telci A, Genc S, Issever H, Tuomilehto J, and Omer B
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- Adult, Area Under Curve, Biomarkers blood, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, ROC Curve, Reproducibility of Results, Time Factors, Turkey, Blood Glucose metabolism, C-Reactive Protein analysis, Diabetes Mellitus blood, Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis, Fasting blood, Glucose Tolerance Test, Glycated Hemoglobin analysis
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Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) have been used to diagnose new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) in order to simplify the diagnostic tests compared with the 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT; 2-hPG). We aimed to identify optimal cut-off points of high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in new-onset DM people based on FPG, 2-hPG, or HbA1c methods. Data derived from recent population-based survey in Turkey (TURDEP-II). The study included 26,499 adult people (63% women, response rate 85%). The mean serum concentration of hs-CRP in women was higher than in men (p < 0.001). The people with new-onset DM based on HbA1c had higher mean hs-CRP level than FPG based and 2-hPG based DM cases. In HbA1c, 2-hPG, and FPG based new-onset DM people, cut-off levels of hs-CRP in women were 2.9, 2.1, and 2.5 mg/L [27.5, 19.7, and 23.5 nmol/L] and corresponding values in men were 2.0, 1.8, and 1.8 mg/L (19.0, 16.9, and 16.9 nmol/L), respectively (sensitivity 60-65% and specificity 54-64%). Our results revealed that hs-CRP may not further strengthen the diagnosis of new-onset DM. Nevertheless, the highest hs-CRP level observed in new-onset DM people diagnosed with HbA1c criterion supports the general assumption that this method might recognize people in more advanced diabetic stage compared with other diagnostic methods.
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29. Periodontal treatment outcomes in post menopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy.
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Cekici A, Baser U, Isik G, Akhan SE, Issever H, and Onan U
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Purpose: To evaluate the effect of hormone replacement therapy(HRT) on periodontal treatment outcomes in a group of postmenopausal women with periodontitis., Materials and Methods: 23 post-menopausal chronic periodontitis patients were included in this study. The test group(n=11) consisted of women who started HRT with this study and received conjugated estrogen and medroxyprogesteron. The control group(n=12) was women not taking any HRT or supplement therapy. Study groups received the same periodontal treatment. All subjects examiend by recording the following: plaque index (PI), sulcus bleeding index (SBI), periodontal pocket depth (PD) and relative attachment level (RAL) from 6 sites in each tooth. Measurements were recorded at the baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months following periodontal treatment. Serum estrogene level and bone mineral density was recorded at baseline and 6 months following periodontal treatment., Results: The GI change was greater in the control group. There wasn't significant difference by means of PD, the attachment gain was significantly greater in the HRT receiving group., Conclusion: HRT seems to have a positive effect on periodontal treatment outcomes., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared.
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- 2015
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30. The increased transglutaminase 2 expression levels during initial tumorigenesis predict increased risk of metastasis and decreased disease-free and cancer-specific survivals in renal cell carcinoma.
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Erdem S, Yegen G, Telci D, Yildiz I, Tefik T, Issever H, Kilicaslan I, and Sanli O
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biomarkers, Tumor biosynthesis, Carcinoma, Renal Cell mortality, Carcinoma, Renal Cell secondary, Disease-Free Survival, Female, GTP-Binding Proteins blood, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Kidney Neoplasms mortality, Kidney Neoplasms pathology, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Metastasis, Neoplasm Staging, Prognosis, Protein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2, Retrospective Studies, Survival Rate trends, Transglutaminases blood, Turkey epidemiology, Carcinogenesis, Carcinoma, Renal Cell enzymology, GTP-Binding Proteins biosynthesis, Kidney Neoplasms enzymology, Transglutaminases biosynthesis
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of transglutaminase 2(TG2) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by comparing the immunohistochemistry staining of primary and metastatic tumor tissues., Methods: A total of 33 metastatic RCC(mRCC) and 33 non-metastatic RCC (nmRCC) patients who were matched as closely as possible based on gender, age, nuclear grade and pathologic T stage were retrospectively investigated. TG2 immunohistochemistry staining was performed on paraffin-embedded primary tumor tissues from both patient groups and on metastatic tissues from mRCC patients. The tissues were scored from 0 to 7 according to the TG2 staining. Furthermore, the patients were stratified into two groups using median primary tumor staining score as the cutoff value: Group 1 (high risk, n = 41) and Group 2(low risk, n = 22). The clinical, histopathological and survival outcomes were compared between these risk groups using Chi-square test, t test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses., Results: The median TG2 score for primary tumor was 5 for the entire study population. The median primary tumor TG2 score of the mRCC patients was significantly higher compared to the nmRCC patients (6 vs. 4, p < 0.001). The TG2 score between the primary and metastatic tissues of mRCC patients was not significantly different (6 vs. 7, p = 0.086). The percentage of metastatic patients was significantly higher in Group 1 compared to Group 2 (68.3 vs. 18.2 %, p < 0.001). Kaplan-Meier analyses showed that 5-year disease-free (34.9 vs. 92.9 %, p = 0.001) and cancer-specific (47.4 vs. 86.5 %, p = 0.04) survival rates were significantly lower in high-risk group., Conclusions: The increased expression of TG2 in primary tumor predicts metastasis in RCC patients and is also associated with a decrease in disease-free and cancer-specific survival outcomes.
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31. The role of activated cytotoxic T cells in etiopathogenesis of periodontal disease: does it harm or does it heal?
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Cifcibasi E, Ciblak M, Kiran B, Badur S, Firatli E, Issever H, and Cintan S
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- Adult, Antigens, Surface metabolism, Case-Control Studies, Female, Humans, Immunophenotyping, Male, Periodontal Diseases metabolism, Phenotype, T-Lymphocyte Subsets immunology, T-Lymphocyte Subsets metabolism, T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic metabolism, Young Adult, Lymphocyte Activation immunology, Periodontal Diseases immunology, T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic immunology
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The objective of this study was to determine the phenotypic profile of blood mononuclear cells, specifically CD8(+)/CD28(+) cells, in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) and chronic periodontitis (CP) in peripheral blood and in blood obtained from periodontal defect site which might contribute to tissue damage. 13 GAgP, 11 chronic periodontitis (CP) and 5 healthy controls (H) were included in the study. Plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BoP), periodontal probing depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded. Blood from the base of periodontal defect site and peripheral blood from the antecubital vein were obtained. Relative counts of CD45(+), CD3(+), CD4(+), CD8(+)/CD28(+), CD8(+)/CD28(-), CD19(+), CD16(+)/CD56(+)/CD3, CD3(+)/CD16(+)/CD56(+) receptors were determined with two color flow cytometry using monoclonal antibodies. BoP, PPD and CAL were significantly higher in both periodontitis groups than healthy controls (p <0.05). Activated cytotoxic T cells, CD8(+)/CD28(+) cells, were significantly elevated in GAgP and CP groups compared to HC both in blood obtained from defect site and blood obtained from systemic circulation (p <0.05). GAgP and CP patients have an increased levels of activated cytotoxic T cells as a result of inflammation which may cause severe tissue damage that lead to severe and rapid loss of periodontal tissues.
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- 2015
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32. Impact of metronidazole and amoxicillin combination on matrix metalloproteinases-1 and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases balance in generalized aggressive periodontitis.
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Cifcibasi E, Kantarci A, Badur S, Issever H, and Cintan S
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Objective: Generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) is a complex periodontal disease affecting the entire dentition with a rapid destruction of the periodontium and resulting in loss of teeth. We hypothesized that better clinical healing of adjunctive use of amoxicillin plus metronidazole combination may be related to the effect of this combination therapy to restore imbalance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMP) which is associated with connective tissue and alveolar bone destruction in patients with GAgP., Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight subjects diagnosed with GAgP were recruited. Patients were randomly assigned to test or control groups. MMP-1/TIMP-1 ratio was compared between groups receiving scaling and root planning (SRP) alone (control) or in combination with amoxicillin plus metronidazole (test). Clinical periodontal variables were measured. Gingival crevicular fluid samples were obtained and analyzed for MMP-1 and TIMP-1. Measurements were taken at baseline and repeated at 3 and 6 months after therapy., Results: Total MMP-1 levels were significantly decreased in both groups (P < 0.05) at 3 and 6 months. MMP-1 concentration levels showed a similar pattern to MMP-1 total levels decreasing significantly at 3 months (P < 0.05). TIMP-1 concentration levels increased in the test group throughout the study period, while the difference did not reach statistical significance (P > 0.05). TIMP-1/MMP-1 balance was restored in test group at 6 months significantly better than the control group (P < 0.05)., Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that metronidazole and amoxicillin combination as an adjunct to SRP results in better clinical healing through restoring TIMP-1/MMP-1 balance.
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33. Increased preoperative levels of plasma fibrinogen and D dimer in patients with renal cell carcinoma is associated with poor survival and adverse tumor characteristics.
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Erdem S, Amasyali AS, Aytac O, Onem K, Issever H, and Sanli O
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Carcinoma, Renal Cell pathology, Carcinoma, Renal Cell surgery, Disease-Free Survival, Female, Humans, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Kidney Neoplasms pathology, Kidney Neoplasms surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Proportional Hazards Models, Young Adult, Biomarkers, Tumor blood, Carcinoma, Renal Cell blood, Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products analysis, Fibrinogen analysis, Kidney Neoplasms blood
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Background and Objective: The relationship between renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and coagulation/fibrinolysis system has been described in several studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of 4 different coagulation/fibrinolysis factors on the prediction of histopathologic and survival prognosis in patients with RCC., Patients and Methods: Data from 128 patients who underwent surgical intervention between March 2006 and January 2011 for RCC were evaluated in this prospective study. Blood samples were collected from all patients on the morning of the operation to measure the plasma fibrinogen, D-dimer, coagulation factor VII, and antithrombin 3 levels. The relationships of these factors in the demographic, clinical, and histopathologic outcomes were analyzed using the Student t, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and one-way analysis of variance tests. Receiver operating curve analyses were performed to determine the optimal cutoff level for fibrinogen and d dimer, both of which had a strong relation with the clinical and histopathologic parameters. Disease-free survival (DFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS) were assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Multivariate Cox regression analyses (forward stepwise logistic regression) were performed to examine the independent prognostic values on survival outcomes., Results: Increased plasma fibrinogen and d-dimer levels were associated with tumor size (P = 0.004 and 0.106), nuclear grade (P<0.001 and<0.001), TNM category (P<0.001 and 0.029), and metastasis (P<0.001 and 0.032). Both increased plasma fibrinogen and d-dimer levels predicted decreased DFS (P = 0.027 and 0.04), CSS (P = 0.007 and 0.043), and OS (P = 0.014 and 0.001) rates based on Kaplan-Meier analyses. Furthermore, multivariate analyses demonstrated that fibrinogen independently predicted poor DFS (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.52; 95% CI: 1.04-6.31; P = 0.029) and CSS (HR = 3.89; 95% CI: 1.13-13.40; P = 0.032), whereas d dimer had negative independent prognostic value on OS (HR = 4.01; 95% CI: 1.54-10.50; P = 0.005)., Conclusions: Increased plasma fibrinogen levels accurately predict poor histopathologic and survival outcomes and may be an effective independent prognostic factor in patients with RCC. Moreover, d dimer may serve as a copredictive factor in conjunction with fibrinogen., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2014
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34. Evaluation of gingival bleeding awareness by comparison of self-reports and clinical measurements of freshman dental students.
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Baser U, Germen M, Erdem Y, Issever H, and Yalcin F
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Objective: The aims of this descriptive, cross-sectional investigation were to evaluate the gingival health awareness of dental students by comparing their clinical gingival bleeding scores and self-reports, and to compare differences in awareness between males and females., Methods: In total, 100 (51 males, 49 females) freshman dental students were included in the study. Periodontal indices recorded were: Presence of plaque percentage (plaque index [PI], %), percentage of sites of bleeding on probing (BOP, %), probing depth, and community periodontal index (CPI). Percent agreement, kappa agreement, sensitivity, and specificity were calculated by comparing their self-reported gingival bleeding and BOP%., Results: The self-reports of gingival bleeding exhibited statistically significant correlations with BOP% in females (r = 0.42, P = 0.003). Female students showed a higher degree of awareness when kappa agreement, 0.23 (males: 0.16, females: 0.39), sensitivity, 48% (males: 42%, females: 51%), and specificity, 95% (males: 90%, females: 100%) were calculated. Although male dental students had higher PI and CPI scores, there was no significant difference by gender in the clinical measurements., Conclusions: According to our results, the validity of self-reported gingival bleeding was higher among dental students than in previous population-based studies. Female dental students showed a higher degree of awareness than males of their gingival health. Half of the included dental students could not differentiate whether they had gingival bleeding when there was actual bleeding. More emphasis should be given to the education of dental students regarding the relationship between gingival bleeding and active periodontal disease.
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35. Effects of respiratory muscle training on pulmonary functions in patients with slowly progressive neuromuscular disease: a randomized controlled trial.
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Aslan GK, Gurses HN, Issever H, and Kiyan E
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- Adult, Disease Progression, Female, Home Care Services, Hospital-Based, Humans, Male, Neuromuscular Diseases physiopathology, Prospective Studies, Spirometry, Breathing Exercises methods, Lung physiopathology, Maximal Respiratory Pressures, Neuromuscular Diseases rehabilitation
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Objective: To investigate the effects of inspiratory and expiratory muscle training on pulmonary functions in patients with slowly progressive neuromuscular disease., Design: Prospective randomized controlled double-blinded study., Setting: Chest diseases clinic of university hospital., Subjects: Twenty-six patients with slowly progressive neuromuscular disease followed for respiratory problems were included in the study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups; experimental (n = 14; age 31.6 ±12.3 years) and sham (n = 12; age 26.5 ±8.6 years) groups., Methods: Spirometry, peak cough flow, maximal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure, and sniff nasal inspiratory pressure were measured before the eighth week of study, and subsequently at end of it. Respiratory muscle training was performed by inspiratory (Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Trainer) and expiratory (Threshold Positive Expiratory Pressure) threshold loading methods. Training intensities were increased according to maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures in the experimental group, while the lowest loads were used for training in the sham group. Patients performed 15 minutes inspiratory muscle training and 15 minutes expiratory muscle training, twice a day, five days/week, for a total of eight weeks at home. Training intensity was adjusted in the training group once a week., Results: Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (cmH2O, % predicted) (respectively p = 0.002, p = 0.003, p = 0.04, p = 0.03) and sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (p = 0.04) were improved in the experimental group when compared with the sham group. However, there was no improvement in spirometric measurements when groups were compared (p > 0.05)., Conclusions: As a conclusion of our study, we found that respiratory muscle strength improved by inspiratory and expiratory muscle training in patients with slowly progressive neuromuscular disease., (© The Author(s) 2013.)
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36. A proposal for a problem-oriented pharmacobiochemistry course in dental education.
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Guven Y, Bal F, Issever H, and Can Trosala S
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- Adult, Curriculum, Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System physiology, Drug Interactions, Educational Measurement, Female, Humans, Male, Models, Educational, Surveys and Questionnaires, Biochemistry education, Education, Dental, Pharmacology education, Problem-Based Learning
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Problem-oriented learning is an effective method of learning that increases students' learning motivation, improves the relationship amongst students and results in open-minded discussions. In this study, a new problem-oriented pharmacobiochemistry course related to 'oxidative metabolism of drugs by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) systems' was designed. Students were divided into seven groups. Three keywords related to drug interaction through CYP450 were provided to each group in order for them to conduct research on the information given. After 1 month, the groups attended a session under the supervision of a tutor to solve a simulated problem case that was designed using the keywords. At the end of the integrated course, a multiple-choice examination was given. The success rate of 76 students who attended the course was found to be significantly higher than the success rate of the students who received the lecture-based course only (P < 0.0001). A questionnaire containing 20 items (Cronbach's alpha: 0.92) was administered to the students to learn about their perception regarding this educational model. The questionnaire was evaluated using the Likert scale. Student feedback was very positive, with fourteen answers rated as 'agree' and the remaining six rated as 'strongly agree'. Students thought that the problem-oriented model was very enjoyable and useful in regard to dental education. Based on these results, we conclude that this course model may help achieve an integrated curriculum for dental school programmes., (© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2014
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37. Evidence for the efficacy of a bioresonance method in smoking cessation: a pilot study.
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Pihtili A, Galle M, Cuhadaroglu C, Kilicaslan Z, Issever H, Erkan F, Cagatay T, and Gulbaran Z
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Double-Blind Method, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Surveys and Questionnaires, Treatment Outcome, Turkey, Young Adult, Complementary Therapies standards, Smoking Cessation methods
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Background: Since the 1970s, MORA bioresonance therapy has globally been applied in the context of complementary medicine for various indications. In this regard, practitioners also report successful application in smoking cessation. The present study aims to verify these reports in a controlled study setting., Methods: In order to achieve the aforementioned objective, we subjected the bioresonance method to a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study involving 190 smokers. In both study groups (placebo n = 95; active bioresonance group; n = 95) the course of treatment and study conditions were standardized., Results: 1 week (77.2% vs. 54.8%), 2 weeks (62.4% vs. 34.4%), 1 month (51.1% vs. 28.6%), and 1 year (28.6% vs. 16.1%) after treatment, the success rate in the verum group differed significantly from the results in the placebo group. Also, the subjective health condition after treatment and subjective assessment of efficacy, polled after 1 week, were significantly more positive among participants in the active bioresonance therapy group than among those in the placebo group. Adverse side effects were not observed., Conclusion: According to the findings attained by this pilot study, bioresonance therapy is clinically effective in smoking cessation and does not show any adverse side effects., (© 2014 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg.)
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38. Obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with interstitial lung disease.
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Pihtili A, Bingol Z, Kiyan E, Cuhadaroglu C, Issever H, and Gulbaran Z
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- Adult, Aged, Blood Gas Analysis, Comorbidity, Cross-Sectional Studies, Disorders of Excessive Somnolence diagnosis, Disorders of Excessive Somnolence epidemiology, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Polysomnography, Prospective Studies, Spirometry, Surveys and Questionnaires, Turkey, Lung Diseases, Interstitial diagnosis, Lung Diseases, Interstitial epidemiology, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive diagnosis, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive epidemiology
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Purpose: The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in interstitial lung disease (ILD) has been reported at different frequencies in several studies. The aims of our study were to evaluate the frequency of OSA in ILD and to analyze the relationship between polysomnography (PSG) findings and pulmonary function, disease severity, parenchymal involvement, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores., Methods: ILD patients with parenchymal involvement were evaluated. The disease severity was assessed using an index consisting of body mass index (BMI), carbon monoxide diffusion capacity, the Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, and the 6-min walking distance. All of the patients had lung function, chest X-ray, PSG, ESS scoring, and an upper airway examination. Patients with a BMI ≥ 30 or significant upper airway pathologies were excluded., Results: Of 62 patients, 50 patients comprised the study group (14 male, 36 female; mean age 54 ± 12.35 years, mean BMI 25.9 ± 3.44 kg/m(2)) with diagnoses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF; n = 17), stage II-III sarcoidosis (n = 15), or scleroderma (n = 18). The frequency of OSA was 68 %. The mean apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 11.4 ± 12.5. OSA was more common in IPF patients (p = 0.009). The frequency of rapid eye movement-related sleep apnea was 52.9 %. The frequency of OSA was higher in patients with a disease severity index ≥3 (p = 0.04). The oxygen desaturation index and the AHI were higher in patients with diffuse radiological involvement (p = 0.007 and p = 0.043, respectively)., Conclusions: OSA is common in ILD. PSG or at minimum nocturnal oximetry should be performed, particularly in patients with functionally and radiologically severe disease.
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39. The use of self-retaining barbed suture for inner layer renorrhaphy significantly reduces warm ischemia time in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: outcomes of a matched-pair analysis.
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Erdem S, Tefik T, Mammadov A, Ural F, Oktar T, Issever H, Nane I, and Sanli O
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Demography, Female, Humans, Male, Matched-Pair Analysis, Middle Aged, Polyglactin 910, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Laparoscopy, Nephrectomy, Plastic Surgery Procedures methods, Sutures, Warm Ischemia
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Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of self-retaining barbed suture (SRBS) on reducing renorrhaphy time and warm ischemia time (WIT) during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), in comparison with conventional polyglactin suture., Patients and Methods: Between February 2008 and June 2012, 115 patients underwent LPN for renal tumors at our institution. Among them, the patients whose inner layer renorrhaphy was performed using SRBS (group 1, n=33) or polyglactin suture (group 2, n=33) were retrospectively identified from prospectively collected institutional laparoscopic database (unmatched comparison). Furthermore, 17 patients from each group were matched at a 1:1 ratio in terms of sex, age, body mass index, preoperative aspects and dimensions used for an anatomic (PADUA) classification scoring system, and operative approach (transperitoneoscopic/retroperitoneoscopic) to eliminate the effects of these variables on WIT (matched-pair comparison). Demographic, perioperative, and pathologic parameters were evaluated between groups in both unmatched and matched-pair comparison., Results: The perioperative parameters including inner layer renorrhaphy time, WIT, estimated blood loss, operative time, length of hospital stay, and complication rate were not statistically different between the two groups in the unmatched comparison. Median PADUA score (9 vs 8, P=0.006), median preoperative (4 cm vs 3.6 cm, P=0.049), and pathologic (4.5 cm vs 3.5 cm, P=0.009) tumor size, however, were significantly higher in group 1. In the matched-pair analysis, inner layer renorrhaphy time (350 sec vs 505 sec, P=0.004) and WIT (19 min vs 28 min, P=0.037) were significantly reduced with the use of SRBS in group 1 without a difference of median PADUA score (8 vs 8, P=1), median preoperative (3.8 cm vs 4 cm, P=0.959), and pathologic (4.2 cm vs 4 cm, P=0.284) tumor size., Conclusions: The SRBS significantly reduced inner layer renorrhaphy time and WIT during LPN and may enable urologists to perform LPN in more challenging and larger tumors, in comparison with conventional polyglactin suture.
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40. Surface roughness of fluoride-releasing restorative materials after topical fluoride application.
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Ozdemir-Ozenen D, Sungurtekin E, Issever H, and Sandalli N
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- Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride chemistry, Compomers chemistry, Composite Resins chemistry, Delayed-Action Preparations, Dental Polishing methods, Gels, Glass Ionomer Cements chemistry, Humans, Materials Testing, Resin Cements chemistry, Sodium Fluoride chemistry, Surface Properties, Time Factors, Water chemistry, Cariostatic Agents chemistry, Dental Materials chemistry, Dental Restoration, Permanent, Fluorides chemistry, Fluorides, Topical chemistry
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Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a single application of two topical fluoride agents: NNaF and APF (2% neutral sodium fluoride gel and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride gel, respectively) on the surface roughness (Ra) of Fuji IX GP, Ketac N100, Vitremer, Dyract AP, Compoglass F and Filtek Ultimate., Study Design: The effect of NNaF and APF on the surface roughness of fluoride-releasing restorative materials was tested on disk-shaped material specimens with a surface profilometer., Methods: All materials were handled according to manufacturer's instructions. ISO standardised specimens were prepared for each material and then stored in distilled water for 24 hr. Each sample was polished with 600 and 1200 grit sandpaper on both sides while keeping the material surface wet. Ra measurements were performed on untreated specimens initially and after 1 min, 4 min and simulated 2-years for both fluoride applications, respectively. The mean Ra values for all specimens were measured using a surface profilometer., Statistics: Differences in surface roughness values were assessed using paired t-test. The differences between the experimental groups were analysed with one-way ANOVA; p<0.05 was accepted as statistically significant., Results: The results of the present study indicated that Ra values for Fuji IX GP and Vitremer increased significantly after all APF, but not NNaF applications. All tested materials exhibited increased Ra values for both treatment regimes, but this was not found statistically significant., Conclusion: APF gel application significantly increased the surface roughness of both Fuji IX GP and Vitremer for all time periods.
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41. Factors that affect the false-negative outcomes of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in thyroid nodules.
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Agcaoglu O, Aksakal N, Ozcinar B, Sarici IS, Ercan G, Kucukyilmaz M, Yanar F, Ozemir IA, Kilic B, Caglayan K, Yilmazbayhan D, Salmaslioglu A, Issever H, Ozarmagan S, and Erbil Y
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Background. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors that affect the false-negative outcomes of fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNABs) in thyroid nodules. Methods. Thyroid nodules that underwent FNAB and surgery between August 2005 and January 2012 were analyzed. FNABs were taken from the suspicious nodules regardless of nodule size. Results. Nodules were analyzed in 2 different groups: Group 1 was the false-negatives (n = 81) and Group 2 was the remaining true-positives, true-negatives, and false-positives (n = 649). A cytopathologist attended in 559 (77%) of FNAB procedures. There was a positive correlation between the nodule size and false-negative rates, and the absence of an interpreting cytopathologist for the examination of the FNAB procedure was the most significant parameter with a 76-fold increased risk of false-negative results. Conclusion. The contribution of cytopathologists extends the time of the procedure, and this could be a difficult practice in centres with high patient turnovers. We currently request the contribution of a cytopathologist for selected patients whom should be followed up without surgery.
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42. Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis: laser-assisted surgical treatment or conventional surgery?
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Atalay B, Yalcin S, Emes Y, Aktas I, Aybar B, Issever H, Mandel NM, Cetin O, and Oncu B
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- Adult, Aged, Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw blood, Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw pathology, Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw radiotherapy, Bone Density Conservation Agents adverse effects, Breast Neoplasms drug therapy, Collagen Type I blood, Diphosphonates adverse effects, Female, Humans, Imidazoles adverse effects, Low-Level Light Therapy, Lung Neoplasms drug therapy, Male, Middle Aged, Peptides blood, Prostatic Neoplasms drug therapy, Retrospective Studies, Zoledronic Acid, Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw surgery, Lasers, Solid-State therapeutic use
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Bisphosphonates (BSPs) are used for the treatment of multiple myeloma, metastatic breast and lung cancer, Paget's disease, osteoporosis, hypercalcemia due to malignancy, and many other skeletal diseases. BSPs reduce osteoclastic functions, which result in bone resorption. Bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of jaws (BRONJ) is a newly developed term that is used to describe the significant complication in patients receiving bisphosphonates. BSPs are known to exhibit an anti-angiogenetic effect that initiates tissue necrosis of the hard tissue. There is currently no consensus on the correct approach to this issue. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the effects of laser surgery with biostimulation to conventional surgery in the treatment of BSP-induced avascular bone necrosis on 20 patients who have been treated in our clinic. BRONJ was evaluated in patients with lung, prostate, and breast cancer under intravenous BSP treatment. Twenty patients in this study developed mandibular or maxillary avascular necrosis after a minor tooth extraction surgery or spontaneously. Bone turnover rates were evaluated by serum terminal C-telopeptide levels (CTX) using the electrochemiluminescence immunoassay technique and patients were treated with laser or conventional surgical treatments and medical therapy. Ten patients were treated with laser surgery and biostimulation. An Er:YAG laser (Fotona Fidelis Plus II® Combine laser equipment, Slovenia) very long pulse (VLP) mode (200 mJ, 20 Hz) using a fiber tip 1.3 mm in diameter and 12 mm in length was used to remove the necrotic and granulation tissues from the area of avascular necrosis. Biostimulation was applied postoperatively using an Nd:YAG laser. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) was applied to the tissues for 1 min from 4 cm distance using an Nd:YAG laser (Fotona-Slovenia) with a R24 950-µm fiber handpiece long-pulse (LP) mode, 0.25-W, 10 Hz power/cm(2) from the mentioned distance the spot size was 0.4 cm(2), and power output was 2.5 J. Energy density from the mentioned distance was calculated to be 6.25 J/cm(2). The other ten patients were treated with conventional surgery. Treatment outcomes were noted as either complete healing or incomplete healing. There were no statistically significant differences between laser surgery and conventional surgery (p > 0.05). CTX values also did not affect the prognosis of the patients. Treatment outcomes were significantly better in patients with stage II osteonecrosis than in patients with stage I osteonecrosis. Our findings suggest that dental evaluation of the patients prior to medication is an important factor in the prevention of BRONJ. Laser surgery is a beneficial alternative in the treatment of patients with this situation. Further randomized studies with larger patient numbers may also improve our understanding of treatment protocols for this situation.
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43. Determinants of postoperative hypocalcemia in vitamin D-deficient Graves' patients after total thyroidectomy.
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Erbil Y, Ozbey NC, Sari S, Unalp HR, Agcaoglu O, Ersöz F, Issever H, and Ozarmagan S
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Biomarkers blood, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Graves Disease blood, Graves Disease complications, Humans, Hypocalcemia blood, Hypocalcemia etiology, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications, Retrospective Studies, Thyroidectomy adverse effects, Vitamin D blood, Vitamin D Deficiency blood, Vitamin D Deficiency complications, Young Adult, Calcium blood, Graves Disease surgery, Hypocalcemia diagnosis, Parathyroid Hormone blood, Vitamin D analogs & derivatives, Vitamin D Deficiency surgery
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Background: The etiology of postoperative hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy appears to be multifactorial, that is, postoperative transient hypoparathyroidism, low 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations, aging, and hyperthyroidism with increased bone turnover. Our aim was to evaluate the factors responsible for postoperative hypocalcemia in euthyroid vitamin D-deficient/insufficient Graves patients who underwent total thyroidectomy at our institution., Methods: Thirty-five consecutive patients with Graves disease treated by total thyroidectomy were included in the present study. All patients were vitamin D deficient/insufficient (ie, 25-OHD concentrations of <20/<30 ng/mL, respectively). Patients were divided into 2 groups according to postoperative serum albumin corrected calcium concentrations: group 1 (n = 13) patients had postoperative serum calcium concentrations of 8 mg/dL or less; group 2 (n = 22) patients had serum calcium concentrations greater than 8 mg/dL. Bone turnover markers (deoxypiridinoline, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase) and 25-OHD were determined the day before surgery., Results: In group 1 patients, disease duration was significantly longer, 25-OHD and postoperative parathyroid hormone concentrations were significantly lower, and bone turnover markers were significantly higher. Logistic regression analysis revealed that a postoperative parathyroid hormone concentration less than 10 pg/mL was the most powerful parameter to predict postoperative hypocalcemia (odds ratio, 23; 95% confidence interval, 3.3-156)., Conclusions: In Graves patients with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency, postoperative (transient) hypoparathyroidism is the most significant parameter to determine the development of postoperative hypocalcemia., (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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44. Periodontal health and treatment needs among hospitalized chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Gurbuz O, Alatas G, Kurt E, Dogan F, and Issever H
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- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Chi-Square Distribution, Chronic Disease, Dental Calculus complications, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Periodontal Index, Self Efficacy, Sex Factors, Toothbrushing statistics & numerical data, Turkey, Young Adult, Intellectual Disability complications, Periodontal Diseases complications, Schizophrenia complications
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Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the periodontal health and treatment needs of chronically hospitalized psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey., Method: The subjects' periodontal health was recorded by the CPI (Community Periodontal Index) method., Results: Of the 330 patients examined, 179 (52.5%) were males and 151 (47.5%) females. The mean age of the patients was 49.2 +/- 11.7 years. The majority (61.8%) was diagnosed with schizophrenia and 30.6% diagnosed with mental retardation. The mean length of hospitalization was 16.0 +/- 10.9 years. Healthy periodontal tissues (CPI 0) were found in 8.8% of the subjects. Bleeding on probing (CPI 1) was recorded in 6.3%, and dental calculus (CPI 2) in 51.8% of the subjects. These were determined as the worst findings. Altogether, 33% of the subjects had deep periodontal pockets, 14.2% with at least one 4- to 5-mm pocket (CPI 3), and 18.8% with at least one 6-mm pocket (CPI 4). The stepwise logistic regression analysis, between the final CPI score and seven variables including age, gender, psychiatric diagnosis, length of hospitalization, degree of helplessness, tooth brushing habits and smoking, showed that irregular tooth brushing habits and male gender were significant contributors to having a final CPI score of 2 or more. The regression analysis also showed that tooth brushing habits remained as an explanatory variable in CPI 0 coded subjects; helplessness and psychiatric diagnosis (mental retardation) in CPI 2; tooth brushing habits and psychiatric diagnosis (schizophrenia) in CPI 3; and only helplessness in CPI 4., Conclusion: The present study underlines a considerable need for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease among chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul. Efforts need to be focused above all on raising this population's awareness of the importance of oral hygiene and on early diagnosis of periodontal problems.
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45. The effect of low-level laser therapy as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment.
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Aykol G, Baser U, Maden I, Kazak Z, Onan U, Tanrikulu-Kucuk S, Ademoglu E, Issever H, and Yalcin F
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- Adult, Chronic Periodontitis pathology, Chronic Periodontitis therapy, Dental Scaling, Female, Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 analysis, Humans, Lasers, Semiconductor therapeutic use, Male, Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 analysis, Middle Aged, Periodontal Index, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant, Smoking, Statistics, Nonparametric, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 analysis, Transforming Growth Factor beta1 analysis, Wound Healing radiation effects, Chronic Periodontitis radiotherapy, Gingival Crevicular Fluid chemistry, Low-Level Light Therapy
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Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy of smoking and non-smoking patients with moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis., Methods: All 36 systemically healthy patients who were included in the study initially received non-surgical periodontal therapy. The LLLT group (n = 18) received GaAlAs diode laser therapy as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy. A diode laser with a wavelength of 808 nm was used for the LLLT. Energy density of 4 J/cm(2) was applied to the gingival surface after periodontal treatment on the first, second, and seventh days. Each of the LLLT and control groups was divided into two groups as smoking and non-smoking patients to investigate the effect of smoking on treatment. Gingival crevicular fluid samples were collected from all patients and clinical parameters were recorded on baseline, the first, third, and sixth months after treatment. Matrix metalloproteinase-1, tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase-1, transforming growth factor-β1, and basic-fibroblast growth factor levels in the collected gingival crevicular fluid were measured., Results: The primary outcome variable in this study was change in gingival bleeding and inflammation. At all time points, the LLLT group showed significantly more improvement in sulcus bleeding index (SBI), clinical attachment level, and probing depth (PD) levels compared to the control group (P <0.001). There were clinically significant improvements in the laser-applied smokers' PD and SBI levels compared to smokers to whom a laser was not applied, between the baseline and all time points (P <0.001) (SBI score: control group 1.12, LLLT group 1.49; PD: control group 1.21 mm, LLLT group 1.46 mm, between baseline and 6 months). Transforming growth factor-β1 levels and the ratio of matrix metalloproteinase-1 to tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase-1 decreased significantly in both groups at 1, 3, and 6 months after periodontal therapy (P <0.001). Basic-fibroblast growth factor levels significantly decreased in both groups in the first month after the treatment, then increased in the third and sixth months (P <0.005). No marker level change showed significant differences between the groups (P <0.05)., Conclusion: LLLT as an adjunctive therapy to non-surgical periodontal treatment improves periodontal healing.
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46. Decreased prohepcidin levels in patients with HBV-related liver disease: relation with ferritin levels.
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Yonal O, Akyuz F, Demir K, Ciftci S, Keskin F, Pinarbasi B, Uyanikoglu A, Issever H, Ozdil S, Boztas G, Besisik F, Kaymakoglu S, Cakaloglu Y, Mungan Z, and Okten A
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- Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Female, Hepcidins, Humans, Liver Cirrhosis virology, Male, Middle Aged, Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides blood, Ferritins blood, Hepatitis B, Chronic blood, Iron Overload blood, Liver Cirrhosis blood, Protein Precursors blood
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Background: Levels of prohepcidin, a homeostatic regulator of iron absorption, are altered in chronic hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis. However, data on the potential alterations of prohepcidin in patients with HBV-related liver disease are scarce. We investigated whether serum prohepcidin is related to iron overload and perenchymal dysfuction in HBV-related liver disease., Methods: Three groups of subjects were studied: 66 patients with chronic hepatitis B, 32 patients with HBV-related cirrhosis, and 42 healthy controls without evidence of liver disease. Serum levels of prohepcidin were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay., Results: Serum prohepcidin levels were significantly lower in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis (175.85 ± 71.5 ng/ml) than in patients with chronic hepatitis B (209.02 ± 62.7 ng/ml P < 0.05) and controls (222.4 ± 128.4 ng/ml, P < 0.05). After adjustment for potential confounders, prohepcidin was found to be an independent predictor of ferritin levels in multiple linear regression analysis (β = -1.10, t = -3.11, P < 0.01)., Conclusion: These results demonstrate that prohepcidin levels are reduced in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis and are an independent correlate of serum ferritin.
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- 2010
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47. Flapless conventional thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized study.
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Kamer E, Unalp H, Derici H, Akguner T, Erbil Y, Issever H, and Peskersoy M
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Body Mass Index, Female, Humans, Incidence, Length of Stay statistics & numerical data, Male, Middle Aged, Pain Measurement, Pain, Postoperative prevention & control, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Prognosis, Prospective Studies, Surgical Wound Infection epidemiology, Surgical Wound Infection prevention & control, Thyroidectomy adverse effects, Young Adult, Surgical Flaps adverse effects, Surgical Flaps statistics & numerical data, Thyroidectomy methods
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Purpose: Conventional thyroid surgery is one of the most common operations performed worldwide. The conventional technique involves placement of small or large cutaneous flaps. However, the published data regarding flap use for thyroidectomy are contradictory. This study presents the results using a flapless conventional thyroidectomy and the efficacy of this approach in a thyroidectomy. In addition, the study determined whether there are any advantages associated with the use of this approach in comparison to conventional thyroid surgery., Methods: One hundred and forty-two patients underwent a thyroidectomy. The patients were randomly assigned to surgical procedures. Patients in Group 1 (n = 70) underwent a conventional thyroidectomy, and patients in Group 2 (n = 70) underwent a conventional thyroidectomy without a cutaneous flap., Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, sex, body mass index, length of incision, gland volume, and length of hospital stay. Postoperative pain was significantly less in Group 2 than in Group 1 (P = 0.006). Patients in Group 2 showed significantly lower requirement for postoperative intravenous analgesic (P = 0.001), and postoperative peroral analgesic (P = 0.023) in comparison to those in Group 1. Incidences of transient vocal cord paralysis and hypocalcemia were 1.4% and 1.4%, respectively. Of 140 patients, 5 (3.6%) developed postoperative wound complications., Conclusions: These results indicate that a flapless thyroidectomy is safe and technically feasible, and therefore could be an alternative to a conventional thyroidectomy.
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- 2010
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48. Effects of bone morphogenetic proteins on osteoblast cells: vascular endothelial growth factor, calcium, inorganic phosphate, and nitric oxide levels.
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Emes Y, Aybar B, Vural P, Saral NY, Atalay B, Kaya AS, Issever H, Yalcin S, and Bilir A
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- Alkaline Phosphatase analysis, Animals, Bone Morphogenetic Proteins administration & dosage, Cell Culture Techniques, Cell Membrane drug effects, Cells, Cultured, Osteocalcin analysis, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Spectrophotometry, Time Factors, Bone Morphogenetic Proteins pharmacology, Calcium analysis, Nitric Oxide analysis, Osteoblasts drug effects, Phosphates analysis, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A analysis
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Purpose: Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) play an important role in the initiation of bone formation by affecting cell growth and differentiation in a variety of cell types including osteoblasts. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an important regulator of angiogenesis and vasculogenesis, and also, VEGF signaling is important for skeletal development. Nitric oxide (NO), calcium (Ca), and inorganic Phosphate (Pi) are important molecules for cell functions. In this study, the effects of BMP on VEGF, Ca, NO, and Pi levels were investigated in an osteoblast cell culture., Materials: Fifty thousand cells per milliliter were seeded and cultured on graft materials for 24 and 48 hours. Different concentrations of BMPs (combination of BMPs numbered from 1 to 14) were supplemented to the medium., Results: BMP was found to increase VEGF (P = 0.00), Ca (P = 0.02), and Pi (P = 0.00) especially in the first 24 hours. The increase in the NO in the experimental groups were found to be statistically insignificant (P = 0.12)., Conclusion: Our data state that further investigation should be performed on the effects of BMPs on osteoblast cell membranes and membrane receptors and cell signaling, together with their known effects on early phases of bone and vascular epithelial tissue formation.
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49. Oral health and treatment needs of institutionalized chronic psychiatric patients in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Gurbuz O, Alatas G, Kurt E, Issever H, and Dogan F
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- Adult, Age Distribution, Aged, Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects, Chronic Disease, DMF Index, Female, Health Status, Hospitals, Psychiatric, Humans, Intellectual Disability complications, Length of Stay, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Psychotic Disorders complications, Schizophrenia complications, Sex Distribution, Tooth Loss complications, Turkey, Xerostomia chemically induced, Young Adult, Dental Caries complications, Health Services Needs and Demand statistics & numerical data, Mentally Ill Persons statistics & numerical data, Oral Health, Periodontal Diseases complications
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Objective: To assess the oral health status and treatment needs in a group of hospitalized chronic psychiatric patients., Method: The dental status was assessed using the DMFT index. Demographic and medical data were retrieved from the institutional clinical files., Results: 491 patients were examined in the study. 258 (52.5%) of the patients were males. The mean age was 52.3 +/- 12.3 years and the average length of hospitalization was 17.5 years. The majority of the patients (69%) were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The mean DMFT was 19.25 +/- 7.85. Missing teeth (81.4%) comprised the largest proportion of the DMFT while filled teeth (0.5%) the smallest. 18.1% of the DMFT consisted of decayed teeth. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that the DMFT significantly increased with age (p < 0.001) and was significantly higher in schizophrenia patients than those with mental retardation (p < 0.01). Males had significantly higher decayed teeth (p < 0.01) and fewer missing teeth (p < 0.01) than females. 58 dentate subjects (14.4%) were caries free. Two hundred and thirty five patients (58.5%) required restorative care, the mean number of treatments required per patient was 1.42 +/- 1.82. Eighty-nine subjects (18.1%) were found to be completely edentulous with only 17 wearing complete dentures. 70.6% of dentate patients needed tooth extraction for caries and 36.1% for periodontal disease., Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate poor oral health status with extensive unmet dental and prosthetic needs. These underline the urgent need for specific preventive oral health programme to improve the dental care of these chronic psychiatric inpatients.
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- 2010
50. Efficacy of amoxicillin and metronidazole combination for the management of generalized aggressive periodontitis.
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Yek EC, Cintan S, Topcuoglu N, Kulekci G, Issever H, and Kantarci A
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans drug effects, Aggressive Periodontitis microbiology, Amoxicillin administration & dosage, Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage, Anti-Infective Agents administration & dosage, Bacteroides drug effects, Colony Count, Microbial, Combined Modality Therapy, Dental Plaque microbiology, Dental Scaling, Drug Combinations, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Metronidazole administration & dosage, Middle Aged, Periodontal Attachment Loss drug therapy, Periodontal Attachment Loss microbiology, Periodontal Pocket drug therapy, Periodontal Pocket microbiology, Porphyromonas gingivalis drug effects, Prevotella drug effects, Prevotella intermedia drug effects, Prevotella nigrescens drug effects, Root Planing, Treatment Outcome, Treponema denticola drug effects, Young Adult, Aggressive Periodontitis drug therapy, Amoxicillin therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Anti-Infective Agents therapeutic use, Metronidazole therapeutic use
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Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of metronidazole-amoxicillin combination on clinical and microbiologic parameters in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis., Methods: Twenty-eight patients were randomly included. The test group (n = 12) received amoxicillin-metronidazole combination and scaling and root planing; the control group (n = 16) received scaling and root planing alone. In addition to the clinical examinations, subgingival plaque samples were analyzed for total cultivable bacteria and the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia (previously T. forsythensis), Treponema denticola, Prevotella intermedia, Prevotella nigrescens, Prevotella pallens, and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (previously Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans) using polymerase chain reaction., Results: All clinical parameters improved significantly compared to baseline (P <0.05) in both groups. There was a statistically significant reduction of pockets and clinical attachment gain in the combined group compared to the control group (P <0.05). Total counts of bacteria also decreased significantly at 3 and 6 months in both groups (P <0.05). T. denticola and T. forsythia were the most prevalent bacteria throughout the study. T. denticola showed a continuous decrease over 6 months in the test group, whereas no change was seen in the control group beyond 3 months. P. gingivalis decreased significantly at 3 months (P <0.05), whereas T. forsythia was the only pathogen decreased below detection limits by the combination therapy with a significant difference compared to the control group (P <0.05)., Conclusions: The results from this study suggest that combined amoxicillin and metronidazole use as an adjunct to scaling and root planing leads to better clinical healing compared to mechanical treatment alone. The polypharmaceutical approach used results in a significant and substantial decrease in T. forsythia and prevents its recolonization for 6 months, suggesting that T. forsythia may determine the long-term stability of periodontal treatment outcomes.
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- 2010
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