Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Experimental Sepsis and Glutamine.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double-J stents are widely used in urology practice, and removal of these stents can sometimes be forgotten. AIMS:To investigate whether indwelling time of double-J stent can predict which treatment modality is required for removal of the stent from the body. STUDY DESIGN:A multicentre, retrospective obser...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Polat H,Yücel MÖ,Utangaç MM,Benlioğlu C,Gök A,Çift A,Kalyenci B,Lök U,Gülaçtı U

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late preterm infants have increased rates of morbidity and mortality compared to term infants. Determining the risk factors in these infants leads to more comprehensive preventive and treatment strategies. AIMS:Our aim was to analyse the morbidity rates such as respiratory system diseases, infections, conge...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Bulut C,Gürsoy T,Ovalı F

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to determine the presence or absence of a certain disease, multiple diagnostic tests may be necessary. Performance of these tests can be sequentially evaluated. AIMS:The aim of the study is to determine the contribution of the test in each step, in reducing diagnostic uncertainty when multiple test...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Arslan U,Karaağaoğlu AE,Akkaya N,Cağırankaya LB,Kansu AÖ,Kansu H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is a clinically distinct subgroup of dermatomyositis characterised by unique dermatological manifestations without muscle involvement. Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is frequently associated with interstitial lung disease, which usually has a rapidly progressive...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Lim JU,Kang HS,Kim YH,Kim TJ

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Regardless of the notable reduction in infant deaths worldwide over the last 30 years, the proportion of neonatal mortality in total child mortality is increasing. Aims:To perform a trend analysis of neonatal mortality in Serbia. Study Design:Descriptive observational study. Methods:Joinpoint regression w...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Lazarević K,Bogdanović D,Stošić L

更新日期：2020-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that requires routine cardiac monitoring to prevent a toxic dose. Prolongation of the QT interval has been observed in acute citalopram poisoning. Our previous experimental study showed that citalopram may be lead to QT prolongation by stimulating adenos...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Büyükdeligöz M,Hocaoğlu N,Oransay K,Tunçok Y,Kalkan Ş

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presacral teratomas are usually observed in the first two decades of life and have a 50-67% incidence of malignant transformation. Surgery is the treatment of choice. CASE REPORT:Here, we report the case of 24-year-old female with chronic urinary retention after surgery for a presacral teratoma. CONCLUSION...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Uğurlucan FG,Iyibozkurt AC,Karamustafaoğlu B,Keyif B,Eken MK,Yalçın O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:There is only limited information about the cost-effectiveness of drug-eluting stents compared with bare-metal stents in Turkey. Aims:To evaluate bare-metal and drug-eluting stents used in the treatment of coronary artery disease from the perspective of the reimbursement institution with cost-effectiveness ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Işıkçelik F,Ağırbaş İ,Tulunay Kaya C

更新日期：2019-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphologically congenital sensorineural hearing loss can be investigated under two categories. The majority of congenital hearing loss causes (80%) are membranous malformations. Here, the pathology involves inner ear hair cells. There is no gross bony abnormality and, therefore, in these cases high-resolution compute...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Sennaroğlu L,Bajin MD

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a successful treatment modality for patients with end-stage renal disease. Peritoneal fibrosis (PF) is the most critical complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD). AIMS:In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of colchicine and sirolimus on PF induc...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Sağıroğlu T,Sayhan MB,Yağcı MA,Yalta T,Sağıroğlu G,Çopuroğlu E,Oğuz S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acrylamide is a widespread substance having many areas of utilization. Besides, it also forms a part of high-temperature processed starchy foods. To date, numerous in vivo and in vitro studies have documented that acrylamide has toxic effects on various organ systems. AIMS:To determine the potential protect...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kaçar S,Şahintürk V,Can B,Musmul A

更新日期：2018-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year old patient was admited to the Gastroenterology Clinic with the signs of gastrointestinal bleeding. Computerized tomography (CT) and a barium-meal radiography revealed a circumferential nodular wall narrowing and incomplete stricture at the D2 part of the duodenum. CT also showed a poorly demarcated mass in ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Vuckovic N,Andrejic B,Djolai M,Zivojinov S,Sarcev K,Vuckovic D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicide is frequently encountered in patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD). Since only a third of treated depressed patients are able to achieve remission, in the last few years, new theories have been proposed to better understand the mechanism of this illness. Our paper analyzes the inter...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Moica T,Grecu IG,Moica S,Grecu MG,Buicu GE

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether determination IL-6, IL-8, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha at baseline, total protein C (PC) levels at time of admission and 48 hours after initiation could complement the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scoring system to identify patients with sepsis, severe sepsis or...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kartal ED,Karkaç E,Gülbaş Z,Alpat SN,Erben N,Colak E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calvarial lesions are often detected incidentally in routine radiology. Most lytic lesions of the skull are benign. Enlarged parietal foramina are benign lesions caused by deficient intramembranous ossification. CASE REPORT:An 11 month-old female patient was admitted with a mass on the right of the back of ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yılmaz E,Yetim A,Erol OB,Pekcan M,Yekeler E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms have recently raised the interest as a possible thrombophilic factors. AIMS:We aimed to assess the frequency of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in idiopathic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a Romanian po...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Hotoleanu C,Trifa A,Popp R,Fodor D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Scoring systems are useful to inform the patients about the success and complication rates of the operation prior the surgery. Aims:To determine the applicability of the popular scoring systems (Guy’s, stone size, tract length, obstruction, number of involved calices, and essence/stone density and Clinical ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Akçay M,Tosun M,Gevher F,Kalkan S,Ersöz C,Kayalı Y,Tepeler A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incarcerated inguinal hernia is a commonly encountered urgent surgical condition, and tension-free repair is a well-established method for the treatment of non-complicated cases. However, due to the risk of prosthetic material-related infections, the use of mesh in the repair of strangulated or incarcerated ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Tatar C,Tüzün İS,Karşıdağ T,Kızılkaya MC,Yılmaz E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Definitive radiotherapy plays a major role in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA NSCLC). After the impact of RT dose for lung cancer was established, a number of trials were structured with the aim of better local control and overall survival by either dose escalation or shortening the to...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Dağoğlu N,Karaman Ş,Arifoğlu A,Küçücük S,Oral EN

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After resection, specimens are subjected to formalin fixation during histological processing. This procedure can result in tissue shrinkage, with the amount of shrinkage related to tissue composition and tissue type. AIMS:To evaluate the shrinkage of nasal mucosa and cartilage tissue and compare differences...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kansu L,Aydın E,Akkaya H,Avcı S,Akalın N

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brugada syndrome is a disease characterized by a specific electrocardiographic pattern and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. We present this case with the updated literature to emphasise the need to consider the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome in patients admitted to the emergency ward with sudden car...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yakut K,Erdoğan İ,Varan B,Atar İ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy is an effective treatment option because of its ability to increase the threshold for clinical reactions. Aims:To present our experience of oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy in the pediatric allergy outpatient clinic, and to evaluate the long-term efficacy o...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Demir E,Ciğerci Günaydın N,Gülen F,Tanaç R

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study proposes to analyze the results obtained after transhiatal esophagectomies (THE), from the perspective of an Eastern European surgical center with low esophageal resection volume (LV). AIMS:Our analysis, which to the authors' knowledge is the first of its kind in Romania, has the purpose o...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Neagoe R,Voidazan S,Szocs M,Sala DT,Bancu S,Mulhfay G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gap junctions (GJ) are important in pain signalling at the spinal cord level. AIMS:The aim of this investigation was to study the effects of GJ on nociception and the analgesic/hyperalgesic effects of morphine following administration of carbenoxolone as a GJ blocker. Male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were divid...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kamalpour M,Fereidoni M,Moghimi A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pericardial effusion in chronic hypoxemic lung diseases, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome, usually occurs after the development of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, data about the frequency of pericardial effusions in Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome without pulmonary arterial hyperten...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Manov EI,Pencheva VP,Runev NM,Naydenov SN,Petrova DS,Georgiev OB

更新日期：2018-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apigenin is a plant-derived compound belonging to the flavone class, which possess antioxidant, free-radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. AIMS:To address the effects of apigenin on serum anti-mullerian hormone levels, tissue oxidative stress parameters and histopathological changes in ovaria...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Soyman Z,Kelekçi S,Sal V,Şevket O,Bayındır N,Uzun H

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Perception of acoustic details in the speech signal is important for speech sound development. The medial olivocochlear pathway, a part of the auditory efferent system, plays a role in stimulus-related control of the cochlea. One clinical tool to evaluate medial olivocohlear activity, which is thought to imp...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yılmaz Ş,Taş M,Bulut E

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate possible mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations in patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) in order to provide a precise diagnosis and genetic counseling. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between 1982 and 2007, ten patients were clinically diagnosed with LHON and six of these patients agreed...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Gürkan H,Ozal SA,Esgin H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Madura foot is a rare, loca, chronic granulomatous skin infection which commonly affects the adult male foot. Medical treatment reduces the size of the lesion but surgical excision is necessary for radical treatment. We present a case of a 59 year old male farmer diagnosed as actinomadura of the right foot treated wit...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kalender AM,Baykan H,Ozkan F,Cıralık H,Oztürk P,Gül M,Uçmak H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are rare benign tumors that can mimic malignancy. Their precise aetiology is unknown. They are seen more frequently in childhood and the most common involvement is seen in the lungs. Primary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the gallbladder are rather infrequent. The ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Ozsan I,Ozsoy M,Sahin E,Ortaç R,Aydın U

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00