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The role of CD14 gene promoter polymorphism in tuberculosis susceptibility
(Elsevier Taiwan, 2013)
Background: CD14 is expressed principally by cells of monocyte/macrophage lineage and plays a pivotal role in the innate immunity to intracellular infections. Recent research findings have revealed an association between ...
Mortality indicators in community-acquired pneumonia requiring intensive care in Turkey
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2013)
Background: Severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) is a fatal disease. This study was conducted to describe an outcome analysis of the intensive care units (ICUs) of Turkey. Methods: This study evaluated SCAP cases ...
Auricular cartilage repair using cryogel scaffolds loaded with BMP-7-expressing primary chondrocytes
(Wiley, 2013)
The loss of cartilage tissue due to trauma, tumour surgery or congenital defects, such as microtia and anotia, is one of the major concerns in head and neck surgery. Recently tissue-engineering approaches, including gene ...
The Role of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor in the Pathogenesis of Sinonasal Polyps: Immunohistochemical Assessment in Epithelial, Subepithelial and Deep Layers of the Mucosa
(Korean Soc Otorhinolaryngol, 2013)
Objectives:The aim of this study is to investigate the role of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in the pathogenesis of sinonasal polyps. Methods. Study group (groups 1-3) consisted of nasal polyp samples of patients ...
A simple method to improve adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy: Altering patient position
(Pulsus Group Inc, 2013)
BACKGROUND: Colonoscopy is currently considered to be the gold standard method for detecting and removing adenomatous polyps. However, tandem colonoscopy studies reveal a pooled polyp miss rate of 22%. OBJECTIVE: A prospective ...
In Vitro Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Platelet Aggregation
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2013)
Background and objectives: Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha(2)-agonist. There are 250-300 alpha(2)-agonist-adrenoceptor on the surface of each human platelet and ephedrine induces platelet aggregation by binding these ...
Effects of melatonin and dexpanthenol on antioxidant parameters when combined with estrogen treatment in ovariectomized rats
(Springer, 2013)
The purpose of the study was to assess whether it is possible to reduce the oxidative damage using antioxidant agents combined with hormone replacement therapy after menopause. In this prospective experimental study, 50 ...
Effect of 1% brinzolamide and 0.5% timolol fixed combination on intraocular pressure after cataract surgery with phacoemulsification
(Ijo Press, 2013)
AIM: To evaluate the effect of brinzolamide-timolol fixed combination on intraocular pressure (IOP) after cataract surgery. METHODS: The study included 92 eyes of 87 patients who underwent cataract surgery and intraocular ...
Lipoma Arborescens in Childhood: A Report of Two Sisters
(Turkish League Against Rheumatism, 2012)
Lipoma arborescens (LA) is a rare benign lesion of synovial joints and bursae. The knee is the most common site of the involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging findings are typical in the diagnosis. The number of case reports ...
Does vitamin C prevent the effects of high dose dexmedetomidine on rat erythrocyte deformability?
(Comenius Univ, 2012)
Purpose: Dexmedetomidine is an anesthetic agent frequently used for sedation at the intensive care units and during general anesthesia. The purpose of our study was to investigate whether vitamin C prevents the effect of ...