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Toplam kayıt 838, listelenen: 831-838
Effects of moderate smoking on the central visual field
(Wiley, 2004)
Purpose: To investigate whether moderate cigarette smoking has any effects on the central visual field. Methods: This study included 30 healthy, moderate cigarette smokers (10-20 cigarettes per day for at least the past 5 ...
Detection of telomerase activity in bronchial lavage as an adjunct to cytological diagnosis in lung cancer
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2003)
Objective: Definitive diagnosis of lung cancer with conventional methods may sometimes be difficult in clinical practice. Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein DNA polymerase that maintains the telomeric region of chromosomes ...
A comparison of four intravenous sedation techniques and Bispectral Index monitoring in sinonasal surgery
(Australian Soc Anaesthetists, 2003)
This study was performed to investigate the quality of different intravenous sedation techniques, and the correlation between the Bispectral Index (BIS) values and the Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (OAA/S) ...
Predictors of clinical outcome following extended thymectomy in myasthenia gravis
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2003)
Objective: Thymectomy remains as the optimal treatment of choice in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), however, the selection criteria for surgery remains controversial. Methods: We examined the data charts of patients ...
Disclosure of unnoticed rib fractures with the use of ultrasonography in minor blunt chest trauma
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2003)
Objective: Rib fractures are the most common injuries resulting from blunt chest trauma. The sensitivity of chest X-rays in showing the rib fractures is limited particularly in those involving the cartilage part of the ...
Diagnostic implications of telomerase activity in pleural effusions
(European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2003)
The aim of the present study was to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of telomerase activity for discrimination of malignant and benign pleural effusions. Pleural effusions were collected from 109 consecutive patients ...
The use of a homologous preserved costal cartilage in an infant with Poland's syndrome
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2002)
Poland's syndrome is a rarely encountered congenital deficiency involving chest wall and breast deformity associated with hand anomalies. Chest wall reconstruction is necessary if the bony thorax is involved. We present ...
Combination of adenosine with prilocaine and lignocaine for brachial plexus block does not prolong postoperative analgesia
(Australian Soc Anaesthetists, 2003)
Adenosine analogues have been used by subarachnoid injection for the treatment of inflammatory and neuropathic pain. There is no data on the use of adenosine in peripheral nerve blocks. The aim of the present study was to ...