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Toplam kayıt 107, listelenen: 21-40
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Quantitative analysis of colonization with real-time PCR to identify the role of Oxalobacter formigenes in calcium oxalate urolithiasis
(Springer, 2012)The objective of the study was to quantitatively measure the number of Oxalobacter formigenes (O. formigenes) colonizations in the gastrointestinal tract in calcium oxalate-forming patients with real-time polymerase chain ... -
Effect of SWL on renal hemodynamics: could a change in renal artery contraction-relaxation responses be the cause?
(Springer, 2012)The aim of this study was to reveal the effect of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) on renal artery contraction-relaxation responses and the relation of this effect with renal hemodynamics. Twenty-four rabbits are divided into ... -
The Effects of Beta-blockers on Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Immunoreactivity in the Rat Corpus Cavernosum
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2010)OBJECTIVES To explain the mechanism of the effects of beta-blockers on endothelial dysfunction and release of nitric oxide from the endothelium. METHODS A total of 72 Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 9 different groups ... -
The effect of varicocele on seminal plasma and serum inhibin-B levels in adolescent and adult men
(Springer, 2010)In the present study, the relationship between serum/seminal plasma and serum FSH and seminal parameters was evaluated in adults and adolescent varicocele patients and compared with normal fertile cases. A total of 50 adult ... -
Citrate, oxalate, sodium, and magnesium levels in fresh juices of three different types of tomatoes: evaluation in the light of the results of studies on orange and lemon juices
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2010)Fruit and vegetable juices containing citrate may be recommended as an alternative in mild to moderate level hypocitraturic calcium stone formers who cannot tolerate pharmacological treatment. Tomato has been proved a ... -
The Difference of Heart Rate Recovery between Males with and without Erectile Dysfunction
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)Material and Methods: A total of 135 participants (mean age: 45.0 +/- 11.8 years) were enrolled into the study. Detailed biochemical and hormonal analyses, 12-lead electrocardiography and EST (Treadmill) were performed in ... -
Comparison of the differences in circadian autonomic function in hyperlipidemic men with and without erectile dysfunction
(Springer, 2010)Background We aimed to investigate differences in circadian autonomic changes in patients suffering from hyperlipidemia with and without erectile dysfunction and compared results to control cases. Materials and methods A ... -
Histamine 1 Receptor Antagonist in Symptomatic Treatment of Renal Colic Accompanied by Nausea: Two Birds With One Stone?
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2009)OBJECTIVES The pain-relieving efficacy of antagonists of histamine I (HI) receptors that are widely found in the ureter and that cause contractions in renal colic was presented in comparison with a placebo. METHODS Eighty-six ... -
Expression profile and prognostic importance in prostate lesions of the reverse transcriptase component of human telomerase (hTERT) and of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p57 (p57kip2a)
(Springer, 2009)To investigate expression of the reverse transcriptase component of human telomerase (hTERT) and of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p57 (p57(kip2a)) in prostate neoplasms and evaluate the relationship between these ... -
Giant condyloma acuminata of Buschke-Lowenstein: successful treatment with a combination of surgical excision, oral acitretin and topical imiquimod
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc, 2009)Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disorder in young, sexually active populations in the USA and Europe. Giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA) is a unique variant of condyloma acuminata, characterized ... -
The Effect of Behcet's Disease on Sexual Function and Psychiatric Status of Premenopausal Women
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2009)Little is known about the relationship between Behcet's disease (BD) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The aims were to evaluate the prevalence of FSD in premenopausal BD patients and to compare hormonal and psychiatric ... -
Aromatase inhibitors in infertile patients: effects on seminal parameters, serum and seminal plasma testosterone levels, and estradiol levels during short-term follow-up
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2009)Aim: To evaluate the effects of an aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole) on seminal parameters, and on serum and seminal plasma testosterone/estradiol ratios in infertile patients, as well as to clarify its place among empirical ... -
Hereditary haemochromatosis gene (HFE) H63D mutation shows an association with abnormal sperm motility
(Springer, 2009)The aim of this study was to screen infertile men for HFE H63D mutation in correlation with clinical characteristics of infertile men (sperm concentration, sperm motility, morphology, testicular volume, Follicle Stimulating ... -
Efficacy of clomipramine, sertraline and terazosin treatments in premature ejaculation
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2008)Aim: To compare the efficacy of oral domipramine, sertraline and terazosin to placebo in premature ejaculation. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 patients aged from 20 to 58 years were enrolled in this study. Patients ... -
Citrate levels in fresh tomato juice: A possible dietary alternative to traditional citrate supplementation in stone-forming patients
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2008)OBJECTIVES To detect citrate levels in fresh tomato juice, to reveal whether it can be studied for prevention of recurrent hypocitraturic nephrolithiasis. METHODS Juices of tomato, orange, lemon, and mandarin were extracted ... -
Effects of statin treatment on serum sex steroids levels and autonomic and erectile function
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2008)OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of statin treatment on serum sex steroid levels, heart rate variability, erectile function, and libido in patients with hyperlipidemia. METHODS A total of 74 patients (mean age 44.7 +/- ... -
Local Anesthesia with 20 mL prilocaine infiltration: The ultimate point for analgesia during shockwave lithotripsy?
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2008)Purpose: The effectiveness of 10 mL and 20 mL local prilocaine infiltration for analgesic purposes during shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) was compared, and the differences in pain intensity and need for additional analgesics ... -
Significance of p57Kip2 Down-Regulation in Oncogenesis of Bladder Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2008)Aims and background. Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors have important roles in the oncogenesis of various tumors including urothelial cancer. The aim of this study was to establish the importance of p57(Kip2), a unique ... -
Preparation and Characterization of Infection-Resistant Antibiotics-Releasing Hydrogels Rods of Poly[hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-(poly(ethylene glycol)-methacrylate]: Biomedical Application in a Novel Rabbit Penile Prosthesis Model
(Wiley, 2008)In this work, preparation and characterization of novel three different antibiotic loaded penile prosthesis in the rod form were investigated by copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) with poly(ethylene ...