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Sackesen C, Buyuktiryaki B, Gokce T, Gogebakan E, Gundogdu BS, Eltan SB, Karakoc-Aydiner E, Yilmaz EA, Can C, Cengiz H, Unlugedik O, Celik N, Incir S, Mutlu GY, Yildirim D, Ozel HG, Hatun S. The association of milk and multiple food avoidance with growth parameters in infants and children. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2024:S1081-1206(24)00139-X. [PMID: 38447665 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2024.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies reported that strict avoidance of milk products in cow's milk allergy (CMA) affects growth and bone turnover, causing negative calcium balance and changes in bone metabolism. OBJECTIVE To investigate biochemical parameters to predict bone turnover and its relations with height and weight measurements and nutritional intake. METHODS Height, weight, and body mass index z scores were plotted for age according to the World Health Organization. A 3-consecutive day food record was analyzed for nutritional values of foods. The blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were determined. RESULTS The study included 69 controls, 66 children with isolated CMA, and 59 children with multiple food allergy (FA). The z scores for weight, height, and body mass index were lower in isolated CMA and multiple FA groups than controls (P < .001, P = .004, and P = .002, respectively). The nutritional intakes of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins B2 and B12, niacin, calcium, and phosphorus were significantly lower in isolated CMA and multiple FA than controls. In infants (≤2 years of age), although blood calcium level was in normal range, it was significantly lower in isolated CMA and multiple FA than in controls (P < .001). In children older than 2 years, PTH level was significantly higher in isolated CMA and multiple FA groups than in controls (P = .003). CONCLUSION Our study revealed that children with isolated CMA and multiple FA had a high nutrition gap, growth deceleration, and unbalanced bone metabolism, as illustrated by low blood calcium and elevated PTH levels.
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- Cansin Sackesen
- Division of Pediatric Allergy, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
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- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Clinic, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fincan A, Kavutcu M, Atas N, Babaoglu H, Bilici Salman R, Satiş H, Yildirim D, Ozturk MA, Küçük H, Tufan A. AB1317 SERUM INTERLEUKIN 37 LEVELS IN FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER PATIENTS AND ASSOCIATION WITH CLINICAL FEATURES. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.4323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundFamilial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is the most common form of autoinflammatory diseases that is characterized by febrile episodes of serositis, arthritis and skin rash (1). Mutations in MEFV gene causes dysfunction of pyrin inflammasome, ultimately resulting in over-activation of Caspase-1 which is responsible for catalytic activation of interleukin (IL)-1 beta and gasdermin-D (2). IL-37 is also one of the IL-1 cytokines activated by caspase-1 acting as natural inhibitor of inflammation (3).ObjectivesIL-37 has pathogenetic roles for certain inflammatory diseases. We aimed to investigate serum IL-37 levels and its relationship with clinical and laboratory features of disease.Methods58 adult patients diagnosed with FMF according to Tel Hashomer criteria were included. Thirty subjects were served as healthy control subjects. Demographic, genetic, clinical and laboratory features and treatment responses of patients were recorded. Twenty-nine patients were colchicine responsive whereas 29 were colchicine refractory. Serum IL-37 levels were measured by ELISA from blood samples obtained at attack free periods.ResultsPeritonitis was the most common attack type (81%) followed by fever (80%) and arthritis (67%). There was no difference between FMF patients and healthy subjects for their serum IL-37 levels. A negative correlation was found between IL-37 values and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in FMF patients (r: -0,31; p:0.015). IL -37 level was found to be significantly lower in patients who suffer from arthritis (median [IQR] 119 [396] ng/L vs 53 [164] ng/L, p= 0.03), myalgia (147 [364] ng/L vs 53 [84] ng/L, p= 0.05) or skin rash (102 [360] ng/L vs 54 [130] ng/L, p= 0.05) compared to those who did not have these attacks.ConclusionAlthough there was no difference in serum IL-37 levels between FMF patients and healthy subjects, IL-37 seem to be associated with musculoskeletal and skin attacks of FMF. Further research is needed to determine whether IL-37 have relationships with other features of FMF such as spondyloarthritis and febril myalgia.References[1]El-Shanti H, Majeed HA, El-Khateeb M. Familial mediterranean fever in Arabs.Lancet. 2006;367(9515):1016–24.[2]Kanneganti A, Malireddi RKS, Saavedra PHV, Vande Walle L, Van Gorp H, Kambara H, Tillman H, Vogel P, Luo HR, Xavier RJ, Chi H, Lamkanfi M. GSDMD is critical for autoinflammatory pathology in a mouse model of Familial Mediterranean Fever. J Exp Med. 2018 Jun 4;215(6):1519-1529. doi: 10.1084/jem.20172060[3]Nieman DC, Ferrara F, Pecorelli A, Woodby B, Hoyle AT, Simonson A, Valacchi G. Postexercise Inflammasome Activation and IL-1β Production Mitigated by Flavonoid Supplementation in Cyclists. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2020 Sep 15:1-9. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0084.AcknowledgementsNo financial support is obtained from any companyDisclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Yildirim D, Kardaş RC, Ozkiziltas B, Vasi I, Ozturk MA, Haznedaroglu S, Goker B, Tufan A. AB1272 FACTORS AFFECTING PATIENT-ACCEPTABLE SYMPTOM STATES IN FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundFamilial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, serositis, and musculoskeletal symptoms (1, 2). Arthritis is the most common musculoskeletal symptom of attacks and also included in diagnostic criteria of FMF (3). If it is specifically queried, myalgia may be detected in up to 20-25% of the patients with FMF.(4,5).ObjectivesIn our study, we aim to assess the localization of attack-related myalgia and associated parameters in patients with FMF.MethodsA total of 349 consecutive patients followed by FMF in our clinic were enrolled in the study and asked for attack-induced myalgia and if present, localization of muscle groups on the mannequin body parts diagram.Attack frequency, duration, and disease activity were evaluated with the AutoInflammatory Diseases Activity Index (AIDAI) scoring system (6). Patients were also asked for work/study day loss during attacks and patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) status (7).Results126 patients showed attack myalgia (36%); attack duration, frequency, severity were significantly higher in patients with attack-myalgia (p<0,005). Most common muscle groups were calves, lower back, and latissimus dorsi muscles in order. Myalgia was most commonly accompanied by arthritis (p<0,002). Patients with myalgia have a higher frequency of colchicine resistance and work/study day loss due to attacks.ConclusionOur results conclude that myalgia is an important domain of attacks and causes absenteeism and uncontrolled disease activity. Treatment of myalgia attacks may provide controlled disease activity, and prevent absenteeism from work/school.References[1]El-Shanti H, Majeed HA, El-Khateeb M. Familial mediterranean fever in Arabs.Lancet. 2006;367(9515):1016–24.[2]Majeed HA, Al-Qudah AK, Qubain H, Shahin HM. The clinical patterns of myalgia in children with familial Mediterranean fever. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2000;30(2):138–43.[3]Gattorno M, Hofer M, Federici S, Vanoni F et al. Eurofever Registry and the Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation (PRINTO). Classification criteria for autoinflammatory recurrent fevers. Ann Rheum Dis. 2019 Aug;78(8):1025-1032. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-215048.[4]Zemer D. Muscle pains in familial Mediterranean fever. Harefuah 1984; 106: 232-233.[5]Majeed HA. Differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2000; 12: 439-444.[6]Piram M, Frenkel J, Gattorno M et al. EUROFEVER and EUROTRAPS networks. A preliminary score for the assessment of disease activity in hereditary recurrent fevers: results from the AIDAI (Auto-Inflammatory Diseases Activity Index) Consensus Conference. Ann Rheum Dis. 2011 Feb;70(2):309-14. doi: 10.1136/ard.2010.132613.[7]Salaffi F, Carotti M, Gutierrez M, Di Carlo M, De Angelis R. (2015) Patient Acceptable Symptom State in Self-Report Questionnaires and Composite Clinical Disease Index for Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis Activity: Identification of Cut-Off Points for Routine Care. Biomed Res Int. 2015:930756. doi: 10.1155/2015/930756.Table 1.Comparison of clinical and laboratory parameters between patients with /without myalgia attacksPatients with myalgia attackPatients without myalgia attackp valueAge (years)36,33 ±10, 6837,9±11, 48>0,05Sex (female/male)78/43138/87>0,05Follow-up time (years)16,117,6>0,05Dominant attack(number)Peritonitis4255>0,05Arthritis11390,012Pleuritis1310>0,05Only fever47>0,05AIDAI score (mean, 0-175)127,4080,68<0,05VAS score for pain (median score, during attack. 0-10)85<0,05Colchicine resistance (number ofpatients)69250,003Colchicine-resistant29840,002Colchicine-sensitivePASS status (number)Need additional treatment4160,016Satisfied from treatment34740,010Work/study day loss (number)4860,003AcknowledgementsAll study population signed informed consent for both participation and publication. Local Ethical Committee of the university approved the study.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Demirci Yildirim T, Akleylek C, Cinakli H, Yildirim D, Hakbilen S, Coşkun BN, Okyar B, Ozdemir Isik O, Piskin Sagir R, Apaydin H, Gulle S, Erez Y, Yuce Inel T, Yilmaz N, Akar S, Tufan A, Yilmaz S, Pehlivan Y, Yildirim Cetin G, Cefle A, Koca SS, Erten S, Yazici A, Dalkiliç E, Can G, Sari İ, Birlik M, Onen F. AB1088 COVID-19 VACCINATION OF SPONDYLOARTHRITIS PATIENTS RECEIVING BIOLOGICAL THERAPY: REAL-LIFE DATA. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundConsidering the concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine safety among patients with rheumatic diseases due to a lack of data, an urgent need for studies evaluating safety profiles of vaccines emerged.ObjectivesVaccination against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) started in March 2021 in the group using biological therapy in our country. In this study, post-vaccine real-life data of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) followed up with biological therapy were analyzed.MethodsAdult patients diagnosed with SpA who were followed up under biological therapy and vaccinated by CoronaVac inactive SARS-CoV-2 orBNT162b2 messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccine were included in our observational, multicenter, prospective study.ResultsA total of 287 patients (58.2% male; mean age: 47) were included in the study. 202 (%70,4) of patients were being followed up with the diagnosis of AS, 40 (%13,9) of them with PsA, 32 (%11,1) of them with nr-axSpA, 11 (%3,8) of them with enteropathic arthritis, and 2 (%0,7) of them with uSpA. The most common comorbidities were found to be HT (n:65; 22.6%) and DM (n:38; 13.2%). While 221 (77%) of the patients were receiving biological therapy alone, 27 (9.4%) patients were using methotrexate, 25 (8.7%) patients were using sulfasalazine, and 12 (4.2%) patients were using leflunomide. The median duration of biological therapy was 40 weeks (19-75 IQR). The most commonly used treatment was infliximab (26.8%), adalimumab (23.3%) was the second (Table 1).It was determined that 207 (72.1%) of the patients preferred inactivated virus vaccine, while 80 (27.9%) preferred mRNA vaccine. When the time between the biological treatment and the day of vaccination is examined, detected median time between biological treatment and the first dose of vaccination is 11.5 days (5-19 IQR), between the first dose of vaccination and biological treatment is 14 days (7-21 IQR), between treatment and the second dose of vaccine is 14 days (5-23.5 IQR), and between the second dose of vaccine and the next biological treatment is 12.5 days (7-15 IQR). While 25 (8.7%) of the patients had COVID-19 infection before vaccination, 7 (2.4%) patients were found to have COVID-19 after vaccination (p<0.001). While two of the patients who had COVID-19 infection in the pre-vaccination period required hospitalization, none of the patients who had COVID-19 in the post-vaccination period required hospitalization.The rate of patients who developed side effects after the first dose of the vaccine was 20.6%. The side effects seen, respectively, were detected as pain-redness at the injection site (16%), fatigue (11.8%), headache (8.4%), muscle-joint pain (7.3%) and fever (5.6%). The rate of patients reporting side effects after the second dose of the vaccine was 17.1%. The incidence of side effects after mRNA vaccine was found to be statistically significant compared to inactivated virus vaccine in terms of both doses (p=0.011, p<0.001). Major side effects such as myocarditis, anaphylaxis-angioedema, myocardial infarction, and thrombosis were not observed in any of the patients included in the study. There was no evidence of disease activation in the median follow-up of 209 days (145-280 IQR) after vaccination.ConclusionDuring the follow-up of the patients during the study, no major vaccine-related side effects, post-vaccine disease activation and the need for treatment change were not detected. In order to more accurately evaluate the efficacy of the vaccination program in the patient population using biologic agents, larger-scale studies including unvaccinated individuals are needed.References[1]Sattui SE, Liew JW, Kennedy K, et al. Early experience of COVID-19 vaccination in adults with systemic rheumatic diseases: results from the COVID-19 global rheumatology alliance vaccine survey. RMD Open. 2021;7(3):e001814.[2]Shenoy P, Ahmed S, Paul A, et al. Inactivated vaccines may not provide adequate protection in immunosuppressed patients with rheumatic diseases. Ann Rheum Dis. 2021. doi:10.1136/annrheumdi s-2021-221496Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Yildirim D, Vives J, Ballespí S. Individual differences in the experience of meta-mood and internalizing psychopathology. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567214 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Emotional competencies such as attention to emotion and emotional clarity have been extensively studied in the literature. Depending on the context, their role shows different patterns of association with emotion regulation and psychopathological states. Objectives In the current study, we aim to understand when and how attention to emotion and emotional clarity are related to the co-occurrence of anxiety and depression. Methods Data were collected on attention to emotion, emotional clarity, anxiety, and depression. A sample of 258 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years (M = 14.6, SD = 1.7, 54.5% girls) was examined to investigate the moderating role of attention to emotion and emotional clarity on the relationship between anxiety and depression after controlling for age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Results showed that high levels of attention to emotion and low levels of emotional clarity were associated with increased risk for anxiety and depression. Balanced levels of attention to emotion and emotional clarity were also associated with increased risk for anxiety and depression. However, low levels of attention to emotion and high levels of emotional clarity showed no statistically significant association with the occurrence of anxiety and depression. Conclusions Overall, this positive imbalance of low attention to emotion and high emotional clarity appears to be the most favorable emotional states for coping with internalizing problems, suggesting less harmful effects of attention to emotion. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Demirezen A, Avanoglu Guler A, Karadeniz H, Yildirim D, Küçük H, Kavutcu M, Ozturk MA, Tufan A. AB1301 DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM INTERLEUKIN 33 LEVELS AND CLINICAL FEATURES OF THE DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.3496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundFamilial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent fever, serositis, arthritis and erysipelas-like erythema caused by mutations over activating caspase-1. As Interleukin (IL)-1 beta, IL-33 is a nuclear cytokine from IL-1 family which is activated by caspase-1. IL-33 is known to take part in pathogenesis of several rheumatic diseases.ObjectivesThe aim of this research is determining the relationship between serum IL-33 levels and clinical features of the disease in patients with FMF disease.MethodsThe research involved 54 FMF patients and 29 healthy volunteers. Serum IL-33 levels were evaluated in both patients and healthy individuals, and its relationship between clinical and laboratory features of FMF.Results28 out of 54 patients (%51.8) had favorable response to colchicine while 26 patients (%48.2) had colchicine resistant disease. FMF patients had lower IL-33 levels compared to healthy control group (p= 0.06). There were no difference between colchicine responsive and resistant patients (p=0.12) and no association was found between clinical features and serum IL-33 levels. Additionally, IL-33 did not correlated with C-reactive protein and disease activity assessed by autoinflammatory disease activity index.ConclusionNo association was found between serum IL-33 levels and FMF disease features and laboratory findings. This may be due to the small size of our patient group, the involvement of IL-33 in tissue homeostasis as well as inflammation, and the use of higher doses of colchicine in the resistant disease group than in the remission group. Additional research is needed to determine IL-33’s role in FMF pathogenesis and its relationship with clinical and laboratory features.References[1]Ozdogan, H. and S. Ugurlu, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Presse Med, 2019. 48(1 Pt 2): p. e61-e76.[2]Cayrol, C. and J.P. Girard, Interleukin-33 (IL-33): A nuclear cytokine from the IL-1 family. Immunol Rev, 2018. 281(1): p. 154-168.[3]Duan, L., et al., The role of IL-33 in rheumatic diseases. Clin Dev Immunol, 2013. 2013: p. 924363.AcknowledgementsNone of the authors obtained any financial support.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Demirezen A, Avanoglu Guler A, Karadeniz H, Yildirim D, Küçük H, Ozturk MA, Tufan A. AB1302 EVALUATING THE CLINICAL UTILITY OF PATIENT ACCEPTABLE SYMPTOM STATE IN PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.3520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundFamilial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, serositis, arthritis and erysipelas-like erythema. Patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) is a disease evaluation method to assess disease activity with a simple question especially in rheumatic diseases.ObjectivesWe aimed to investigate clinical utility of PASS in FMF patients.MethodsThe research involved 54 FMF patients. Patient acceptable symptom state was applied to all patients in the study. The answers to PASS were compared with the patients clinical and laboratory features.Results28 out of 54 patients (51.8%) were colchicine responsive whereas, 26 patients (48.2%) had colchicine resistant disease. The number of patients who answered yes to PASS (I’m happy with my current disease condition) was 32 (59%), while answered no (I need further treatment options) was 22 (41%). Considering the disease severity assessed with International severity scoring FMF (ISSF) of those who answered yes, 22 (68%) patients had mild disease, 10 patients had moderate (32%) disease, and there was no patient with severe disease in this group. Among those who answered no, 3 (14%) had mild disease, 14 (63%) had moderate disease, and 5 (23%) had severe disease (p <0.001). When the CRP levels of the patients were compared, the median CRP value of those who answered yes was found to be 4.45 mg/L, and the median value of CRP for those who answered no was 11.25 mg/L (p= 0.04).Sensitivity and specificity of PASS for detecting patients in remission was 78% and 61% respectively. Moreover, PASS had a positive and negative predictive value of %68 and %72 respectively, for determining patients in remission. If cut off level of CRP was chosen as 6.5 mg/L for answering “yes” to PASS, sensitivity of test has been found to be 62.5% while the specificity is 59.1%. On the other hand, if cut off level of CRP is selected as 9.35 mg/L; sensitivity and specificity of the test was found as 75% and 72.7% respectively (p=0.045).ConclusionPatient acceptable symptom state is found beneficial in evulation these patients simply and swiftly especially in terms of distinguishing severe FMF disease. In FMF, laboratory remission is as important as clinical remission, therefore, PASS by alone, is not sufficient for making treatment decisions and should be supported by inflammatory markers.References[1]Ozdogan, H. and S. Ugurlu, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Presse Med, 2019. 48(1 Pt 2): p. e61-e76.[2]Lubrano, E., et al., Assessment of the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) in psoriatic arthritis: association with disease activity and quality of life indices. RMD Open, 2020. 6(1).[3]Salaffi, F., et al., Patient Acceptable Symptom State in Self-Report Questionnaires and Composite Clinical Disease Index for Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis Activity: Identification of Cut-Off Points for Routine Care. Biomed Res Int, 2015. 2015: p. 930756.[4]Maksymowych, W.P., et al., Evaluation and validation of the patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Arthritis Rheum, 2007. 57(1): p. 133-9.AcknowledgementsNone of authors obtained any financial supportDisclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Yildirim D, Kardaş RC, Ozkiziltas B, Vasi I, Küçük H, Ozturk MA, Haznedaroglu S, Goker B, Tufan A. POS1328 DO IL-1 ANTAGONISTS DEFINITELY PROTECT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DAMAGE: A SINGLE-CENTER STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundOngoing inflammatory episodes of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) disease can cause damage in nearly all organ systems. Colchicine and interleukin1β blocking agents are successfully used to control the disease activity [1]. Although the effect of IL-1 blockers are known for controlling disease activity and amyloidosis [2], it is unclear whether they prevent organ damageObjectivesIn our study, we assessed the organ damage in patients with FMF treated with colchicine and IL-1 antagonists (IL-1A). It was evaluated whether new damage occurred after IL-1 antagonist treatment.MethodsA total of 111 patients fulfilling Tel-Hashomer criteria and treated with IL-1A due to colchicine resistance were included in the study. All patients were also treated with colchicine with a maximum-tolerable dose. Patients were grouped according to their recent damage status (no damage, pre-existing damage, and damage developed under IL-1A treatment). The degree of damage was determined using Autoinflammatory Disease Damage Index (ADDI) and modified form of ADDI (mADDI) [3, 4].Results44 patients (42,3%) had damage according to the modified ADDI (mADDI) index; three patients experienced new damage under IL-1 antagonist treatment while four patients showed progression of damage and mADDI score.In patients with a positive mADDI score, the most common damage was amyloidosis (n=28, 63%), the second most frequent was musculoskeletal findings (N=14, 31%), and the third was infertility (N=2, 0,04%). The most common domains of FMF-related damage with IL-1 antagonist treatment were musculoskeletal (n=4), renal (n=2) and reproductive system (n=2)ConclusionOur study was the first study to evaluate the progression of damage in patients with FMF and treated- with IL-1 antagonists. Although it is known that IL-1A is effective in colchicine-resistant patients, physicians should be aware that damage can still develop under IL-1A treatment.References[1]Chae JJ, Aksentijevich I, Kastner DL. Advances in the understanding of familial Mediterranean fever and possibilities for targeted therapy. Br J Haematol 2009; 146:467–78.[2]Ozcakar ZB, Ozdel S, Yilmaz S, Kurt-Sukur ED, Ekim M et al. Anti-IL-1 treatment in familial Mediterranean fever and related amyloidosis. Clinical Rheumatology 2016; 35 (2): 441- 446. doi: 10.1007/s10067-014-2772-2[3]Ter Haar NM, Annink KV, Al-Mayouf SM et al.: Development of the autoinflammatory disease damage index (ADDI). Ann Rheum Dis 2017; 76: 821-30[4]Babaoglu H, Armagan B, Bodakci E, Satis H, Atas N, Sari A, Yasar Bilge NS, Bilici Salman R, Yardimci GK, Avanoglu Guler A, Karadeniz H, Kilic L, Ozturk MA, Goker B, Haznedaroglu S, Kalyoncu U, Kasifoglu T, Tufan A. Factors associated with damage in patients with familial Mediterranean fever. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2020 Sep-Oct;38 Suppl 127(5):42-48.Table 1.Comparison of clinical and laboratory parameters between groups according to damageNo damageNew damageAny damageP valueAge (years)48,456,467,50,002Sex (K/E)34/332/525/19NSFollow-up time (years)4043560,33Dominant attack typePeritonitis(63,7%)NAArthritis(34,1%)NSPersistent inflammation33,642,344,30,05AIDAI score394048NSMutationsM694V/M694V26214NSM694V/any44438M694V/M680I314M680I/any119•SAIDAI: Auto-Inflammatory Diseases Activity IndexAcknowledgementsAll participants were confirmed for both participation and publication. Local Ethical Committee approved the studyDisclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Yildirim D, Vives J, Ballespí S. Meta-mood knowledge moderates the relationship between neuroticism and depression but not between neuroticism and anxiety in a sample of nonclinical adolescents. Curr Psychol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-02864-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AbstractResearch shows a strong link between neuroticism and internalizing psychopathology, such as depression and anxiety. However, it is unclear to what extent meta-mood knowledge (i.e., attention to emotion and emotional clarity) plays a role as a moderator in this relationship. To investigate this, we collected data on meta-mood knowledge, personality traits, depression, and anxiety in a sample of adolescents (N = 244; 53.7% girls) aged 12 to 18 years (M = 14.6, SD = 1.7) from Catalonia, Spain. Regarding the relationship between neuroticism and depression, results showed that emotional clarity buffered this relationship. Although attention to emotion did not, the joint moderating effect of attention to emotion and emotional clarity was significant. The results on the four different combinations of attention to emotion and emotional clarity showed that the relationship between neuroticism and depression was strongest for high attention and low clarity, less strong for low attention and low clarity, and even lower for high attention and high clarity. And importantly, these similar patterns of association disappeared at low attention and high clarity. In contrast to the relationship between neuroticism and depression, we found no statistically significant moderating effects for the relationship between neuroticism and anxiety. Based on these results, we argue the importance of examining individual differences in emotion-based cognition and understanding when the benefits of emotional clarity are associated with fewer disadvantages of excessive attention. These results provide preliminary evidence that the combination of low attention and high clarity may be an adaptive version of emotional self-awareness in relation to neuroticism and depression.
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Akturk OM, Yildirim D, Cakir M, Vardar YM, Erozgen F, Akinci M. Is there a threshold for red cell distribution width to predict malignancy in breast masses? Niger J Clin Pract 2022; 25:349-353. [PMID: 35295059 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_1583_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been shown to have predictive properties in different diseases as well as solid cancers. Aim We aimed to investigate the discriminative properties of RDW in benign and malignant breast lesions. Subjects and Methods In a retrospective cohort study the files of patients who underwent surgery for fibroadenomas (Group A) and breast cancer with axillary lymph node metastasis (Group B) were reviewed. The pathology reports and laboratory parameters and demographics of the patients were recorded for comparison. The patients were later excluded if they had an hemoglobin level below 12 mg/dl and the outliers were removed for a comparison. Seventy-six patients in the fibroadenoma group and 62 patients in the breast malignancy group were compared for the RDW levels to predict the presence of malignancy. Receiver operating characteristic curves were plotted for RDW and a threshold for prediction of malignancy was calculated. Results The difference in RDW levels between group A and group B was found to be significant, 13,10% (IQR 12.60 -13.70) versus 13,80% (IQR 13.10-14.40) respectively, P = 0,00. The area under the curve was 0.71 (95% confidence interval 0.62 to 0.79), P = 0,00. For the threshold of 13,75 the positive predictive value was 67.35 (95% CI 55.72 to 77.17) and negative predictive value was 67.42 (95% CI 60.76% to 73.44). Conclusion The RDW levels, after adjusted for anemia, were found to have a positive prediction for malignancy in more than two thirds of the patients for the level of 13.75%.
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- O M Akturk
- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yildirim D, Vives J, Ballespí S. Why do I feel what I feel? Examining individual differences in meta-mood knowledge as a moderator of the relationship between anxiety and depression in adolescents. Personality and Individual Differences 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2021.111407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Yildirim D, Vives J, Ballespí S. Anxiety and Depression: The Moderating Effects of Attention to Emotion and Emotional Clarity. Psychol Rep 2022; 126:1221-1234. [PMID: 35060789 DOI: 10.1177/00332941211070764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems. They often occur together and significantly affect well-being and daily functioning. However, it is unclear to what extent the two dimensions of meta-mood knowledge play a role in their comorbidity. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine the role of attention to emotion and emotional clarity in the relationship between anxiety and depression. A sample of 256 adults aged 32–66 years ( M = 46.21, SD = 5.53; 82.03% women) completed questionnaires on anxiety, depression, and meta-mood knowledge. Results showed that emotional clarity buffered the relationship between anxiety and depression. In addition, all combinations of attention to emotion and emotional clarity showed a significant and positive relationship with anxiety and depression symptom severity, with one exception. Interestingly, there was no statistically significant relationship between anxiety and depression when attention to emotion was low and emotional clarity was high. This last condition was interpreted as beneficial rather than detrimental, which in turn could help promote psychological resilience to better cope with emotional difficulties. Given these findings, this study highlights the role of attention to emotion and emotional clarity in assessing anxiety and risk of comorbid depression.
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- Damla Yildirim
- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Psychobiology and Methodology of Health Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Sport Research Institute UAB, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Akturk OM, Cakir M, Yildirim D, Vardar YM, Ozdemir S, Akinci M. Preoperative appendix diameter obtained by computerized tomography scanning predicts conversion from laparoscopic to open appendectomy. Niger J Clin Pract 2020; 23:975-979. [PMID: 32620728 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_360_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Open appendectomy (OA) has been the gold standard for a long time. Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has gained wide acceptance and popularity, outdoing open approach. Yet, conversion may be required when laparoscopic approach fails. Aims To predict conversion from laparoscopic appendectomy to open appendectomy sing Oreo-ratio radiological appendices diameter. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective cohort study conducted on 320 (included) patients who underwent appendectomy between January 2018 and August 2018 in the General Surgery departmentof Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Appendiceal diameter obtained during preoperative radiological screening was evaluated about its relationship to conversion from LA to OA. Age, sex, inflammatory serum parameters and pathology reports were also investigated. Results A total of 269 (84%) cases were started LA and 17 (6,3%) laparoscopic cases were converted to open. The appendix diameter, the grade of inflammation (perforated or gangrenous), age, and c-reactive protein (CRP) were found to have significant importance in conversion, P = 0.003, P = 0.000, P = 0.042, and P = 0.018, respectively. When a cutoff of 50 years was chosen for age, the odds ratio (OR) was 3. For the appendiceal diameter of 14 mm, the OR was 3.0286. Conclusion Preoperative evaluation of appendix diameter is a quick and useful method for a surgeon to distinguish cases with risk of conversion in the emergency department. The other risk factors associated with conversion of LA to OA are grade of inflammation, age and CRP levels.
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- O M Akturk
- Department of General Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Agakisiyeva G, Yildirim D, Hizarcioglu-Gulsen H, Gumus E, Karhan AN, Karabulut E, Ozen H, Demir H, Saltik-Temizel IN. Nutritional characteristics of patients with functional constipation aged 4 years and older. Minerva Pediatr 2020. [PMID: 32960005 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4946.20.05978-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dietary modifications may have role in prevention and treatment of functional constipation. Macronutrient, extra fluid, and fibre intake have been evaluated and the results are conflicting. The aim of our study was to define the nutritional features associated with functional constipation aged 4 years and older. METHODS This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Forty-one patients with functional constipation and 55 age-gender matched controls between 4-18 years old were enrolled. Demographic data, duration of breast-feeding, defecation pattern in the first year of life, physical activity, socioeconomic parameters, and anthropometric measurements were noted. Mean daily macronutrient and micronutrient consumption from the 5-day dietary records were calculated by Nutrition Information System - BEBIS 7.2 version. RESULTS There were no differences between two groups in energy, water, protein, and fibre consumption. However, in 4-7 years old constipated female and male group, the percentage of carbohydrate was higher (p=0.010, p=0.049, respectively) but fat was lower (p=0.011, p=0.032, respectively). All patients except 4-7 years old boys of both groups got less energy than the reference values. The mean daily protein intake was higher than required in the 4-7 years old constipated and control groups. There was no significant difference in fibre consumption between groups. Breastfeeding >18 months was more common in controls (p=0.039). The constipated group used the squatting toilet more frequently (p=0.002). Lower family income (p<0.001) and parental education levels (p<0.001) were associated with FC. CONCLUSIONS Dietary habits may be a risk factor for functional constipation, especially, in rapid growth period.
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- Gulnar Agakisiyeva
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Nutrition and Diet Unit, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey -
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.,Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.,Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Baykal D, Yildirim D. Investigating the Effect of Personality Traits and Academic Self-efficacies on Malpractice Tendencies in Health College Students. Niger J Clin Pract 2020; 23:1721-1727. [DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_677_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Yildirim D, Alis D, Turkmen S, Bakir A, Temirbekov D, Samanci C, Sirin AA, Ustabasioglu FE. Is there any association between jugular venous reflux and nonpulsatile subjective tinnitus? A preliminary study of four-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography. Niger J Clin Pract 2019; 22:1430-1434. [PMID: 31607735 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_128_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective To demonstrate whether there is an association between jugular venous reflux and nonpulsatile subjective tinnitus (NST) using real-time four-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) angiography. Materials and Methods Patients with unilateral NST who underwent contrast-enhanced MRI with a special protocol were included in the study. Thick slab dynamic maximum intensity projection images were obtained including interleaved stochastic trajectories (TWIST)-MRI examination. All patients were requested to perform Valsalva maneuver during the sequence. Jugular venous reflux grading was performed as follows: absence of reflux or if reflux does not reach the base of the skull: grade 0; if reflux reaches the jugular bulb, but no intracranial contrast is observed: grade 1; and if reflux extends into the intracranial cortical veins and/or the cavernous sinus above the jugular bulb: Grade 2. Results A total number of 30 patients, 23 male and 7 female, were included in the study. Jugular venous reflux was not identified (Grade 0) in 20 patients. Grade 1 reflux was determined in 7 cases and Grade 2 reflux was observed in 3 cases. Notably, only patients with Grade 2 reflux described worsening of their tinnitus symptoms during the examination and their daily activities as well. Conclusions NST might also be associated with hemodynamic problems of the venous system and the MRI protocol starting with TWIST accompanied with Valsalva maneuver is not well-known, yet seems to be a feasible and beneficial method to detect potential jugular venous reflux in NST patients.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Medical Imaging, Vocational School of Health Sciences, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Acibadem Taksim Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Istanbul GATA Sultan Abdulhamid Han Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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Yildirim D, Çalışkan S, Akın Korhan E, Kaner G, Uzelli Yılmaz D, Çalık G, Uyar M. SUN-PO269: Impact of Nutritional Support On Pressure Ulcers: A Review of Current Evidence. Clin Nutr 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(19)32899-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yildirim D. Do Turkish gynecologists have sufficient knowledge on the basic principles of electrosurgery? Hippokratia 2017; 21:8-12. [PMID: 29904250 PMCID: PMC5997028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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AIM The aim of the current study was to evaluate the level of the basic knowledge of the Turkish gynecologists regarding electrosurgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey was undertaken to evaluate the level of basic knowledge and attitudes regarding electrosurgery use among gynecology specialists and residents. The questionnaire used comprised of two parts: a) questions evaluating the participants' professional experience, whether they had received formal electrosurgery training, and their course of action concerning the use and safety precautions of the electrosurgery unit, and b) questions designed to evaluate the knowledge level of the participants on the basic electrosurgical principles. RESULTS One hundred seventy-three gynecologists were included in the study and their mean knowledge score was 49.1 %. No difference was detected between the mean scores of specialists and residents. The mean score of participants who had read articles/papers on electrosurgery was significantly higher compared with uninformed participants (p =0.001). The mean score of participants who had previously attended electrosurgery training seminars was significantly higher compared with participants who had not attended seminars (p =0.013). CONCLUSION Gynecologists in Turkey do not have sufficient basic knowledge regarding the reliable and efficient use of electrosurgery. HIPPOKRATIA 2017, 21(1): 8-12.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Kucukcekmece, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yildirim D, Turkgeldi LS, Tekiner N, Seckin KD, Yucel B. A case of rudimentary horn pregnancy diagnosed after failed attempts at pregnancy termination. Niger J Clin Pract 2016; 20:111-114. [PMID: 27958257 DOI: 10.4103/1119-3077.187317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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We report a case of rudimentary horn pregnancy at 12 weeks gestation with fetal demise misdiagnosed ultrasonographically as an intrauterine pregnancy in a private clinic. The patient was referred to a tertiary care hospital after failed attempts at terminating her pregnancy. A definitive diagnosis was made with ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before uterine rupture ensued. Excision of the rudimentary horn and the ipsilateral fallopian tube was carried out by laparotomy. Failure to terminate pregnancy after several attempts should alert the physician about the possibility of a uterine anomaly and a pelvic MRI scan may help in the diagnosis of a suspected rudimentary horn pregnancy.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Eren EC, Ekiz A, Mumusoglu S, Yildirim D, Aydiner B, Bestel M, Ark HC. Adverse perinatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancies in one center in Istanbul, Turkey. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2015. [DOI: 10.12891/ceog1977.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Eren EC, Ekiz A, Mumusoglu S, Yildirim D, Aydiner B, Bestel M, Ark HC. Adverse perinatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancies in one center in Istanbul, Turkey. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2015; 42:752-756. [PMID: 26753479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate fetal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies of adolescents and compare them with adult pregnancies. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective case-control study was carried out at Bakirkoy Maternity and Children's Diseases Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. It enrolled 2,491 pregnancies who delivered between 2005-2010, of which 998 were adolescent pregnancies and 1,493 were adults as controls. RESULTS The mean age of the adolescent group was 17.10 years and in the control group the mean age was found to be 26.73 years. Intermarriage, vaginal delivery, preterm rupture of membranes, preterm birth, and preeclampsia were significantly higher in adolescent pregnancies than the control group. Gestational diabetes was more common with increasing age. There was no statistically meaningful difference between the groups in terms of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight, anemia, 5-minute APGAR score, and intrauterine fetal demise. CONCLUSIONS Young maternal age is a risk factor for preterm birth, preterm rupture of membranes, and preeclampsia. According to this study, adolescent pregnancies are more risky and more likely to have adverse fetal outcomes.
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Ozyurek ES, Kahraman AA, Yildirim D, Karacaoglu UM. Clinical presentation of placenta percreta with uterine incarceration in the second trimester. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 35:641-3. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2014.990433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Erdem H, Ozturk-Engin D, Yesilyurt M, Karabay O, Elaldi N, Celebi G, Korkmaz N, Guven T, Sumer S, Tulek N, Ural O, Yilmaz G, Erdinc S, Nayman-Alpat S, Sehmen E, Kader C, Sari N, Engin A, Cicek-Senturk G, Ertem-Tuncer G, Gulen G, Duygu F, Ogutlu A, Ayaslioglu E, Karadenizli A, Meric M, Ulug M, Ataman-Hatipoglu C, Sirmatel F, Cesur S, Comoglu S, Kadanali A, Karakas A, Asan A, Gonen I, Kurtoglu-Gul Y, Altin N, Ozkanli S, Yilmaz-Karadag F, Cabalak M, Gencer S, Umut Pekok A, Yildirim D, Seyman D, Teker B, Yilmaz H, Yasar K, Inanc Balkan I, Turan H, Uguz M, Kilic S, Akkoyunlu Y, Kaya S, Erdem A, Inan A, Cag Y, Bolukcu S, Ulu-Kilic A, Ozgunes N, Gorenek L, Batirel A, Agalar C. Evaluation of tularaemia courses: a multicentre study from Turkey. Clin Microbiol Infect 2014; 20:O1042-51. [PMID: 24975504 DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2014] [Revised: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this multicentre study, which is the largest case series ever reported, we aimed to describe the features of tularaemia to provide detailed information. We retrospectively included 1034 patients from 41 medical centres. Before the definite diagnosis of tularaemia, tonsillitis (n = 653, 63%) and/or pharyngitis (n = 146, 14%) were the most frequent preliminary diagnoses. The most frequent clinical presentations were oropharyngeal (n = 832, 85.3%), glandular (n = 136, 13.1%) and oculoglandular (n = 105, 10.1%) forms. In 987 patients (95.5%), the lymph nodes were reported to be enlarged, most frequently at the cervical chain jugular (n = 599, 58%), submandibular (n = 401, 39%), and periauricular (n = 55, 5%). Ultrasound imaging showed hyperechoic and hypoechoic patterns (59% and 25%, respectively). Granulomatous inflammation was the most frequent histological finding (56%). The patients were previously given antibiotics for 1176 episodes, mostly with β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors (n = 793, 76%). Antituberculosis medications were provided in seven (2%) cases. The patients were given rational antibiotics for tularaemia after the start of symptoms, with a mean of 26.8 ± 37.5 days. Treatment failure was considered to have occurred in 495 patients (48%). The most frequent reasons for failure were the production of suppuration in the lymph nodes after the start of treatment (n = 426, 86.1%), the formation of new lymphadenomegalies under treatment (n = 146, 29.5%), and persisting complaints despite 2 weeks of treatment (n = 77, 15.6%). Fine-needle aspiration was performed in 521 patients (50%) as the most frequent drainage method. In conclusion, tularaemia is a long-lasting but curable disease in this part of the world. However, the treatment strategy still needs optimization.
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- H Erdem
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yildirim D, Bozkurt IH, Gurses B, Cirakoglu A. A new parameter in the diagnosis of vascular erectile dysfunction with penile Doppler ultrasound: cavernous artery ondulation index. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:1382-1388. [PMID: 23740453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM Our aim is to introduce the cavernous artery ondulation index (CA-OI) as a new parameter that could be accepted as an indirect indicator of vascular hemodynamics and also gives us information about the efficiency of erection. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 27 patients with erectile dysfunction were evaluated with penile Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS). After injection of papaverine intracavernously, arterial diameter and peak-systolic and end-diastolic velocities were measured. For measuring at a standart time, five minutes after injection, bilateral cavernosal arteries were examined and gray scale and color Doppler US images through the long axis were recorded at the mentioned phases. Cavernosal artery ondulation index (CA-OI) showing the amount of ondulation was calculated for each subject using these images. RESULTS In 9 of total 27 patients, erection could not pass the tumescence phase with 3 flaccid phases, while the remaining 18 had full erection. Mean CA-OI values were measured as 2.51±0.37 mm, 3.15±0.38 mm, and 2.68±0.09 mm in normal, arterial insufficiency and venous insufficiency groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to differentiate the arterial insufficiency by using the cut-off value of CA-OI ≥ 2.5 values as a criteria.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Radiology and Department of Urology, Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Dogru K, Yildirim D, Ulgey A, Aksu R, Bicer C, Boyaci A. Adding magnesium to levobupivacaine for axillary brachial plexus block in arteriovenous fistule surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 113:607-9. [DOI: 10.4149/bll_2012_136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Yildirim D, Tamam M, Sanli Y, Ozgul MA, Somay A. Virtual bronchoscopy using FDG-PET/CT images for the evaluation of lung cancer. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2012; 16:1951-1960. [PMID: 23242722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to put forward the contribution of virtual bronchoscopy in the determination and diagnosis of tracheobronchial system pathologies. We compared the data obtained from PET/CT and virtual bronchoscopy (VB) with the fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) data of the cases with a diagnosis or pre-diagnosis of lung tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 261 (male=238, female=23) lung cancer cases with a mean age of 53±7.3 years (range =35-77 years), who had undergone FOB and had bronchoalveolar lavage and/or biopsy results, were included in this multicenter, prospective study conducted between 2006 and 2008. FOB data confirmed with cytohistopathology were considered as the gold standard. Five cases that had peripheral lesions, with negative cytopathological results were excluded from the study. Positron emission tomography images were fused with 16/slice multi-detector computed tomography system images (Discovery ST PET/16 slice CT fusion system HPOWER 60; General Electric Medical Systems, Milwaukee, WI, USA). Thereafter, all of the cases were evaluated with virtual bronchoscopy, using a special multidisplay workstation with multiplanar reformatting (MPR) and minimum intensity projection (MINIP) to see the fused images simultaneously. The data obtained with both virtual bronchoscopy (PET/CT VB) and FOB in different centers were recorded, and the evaluation and comparison of these data were done by an independent researcher. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of making an accurate diagnosis and defining concomitant pathologies by both methods, were calculated. RESULTS The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy values of VB and PET/CT-VB in determining the segment involved by malignancy were as follows, 91%, 83%, 94%, 77%, and 89%, and 95%, 97%, 99%, 87%, and 96%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The sensitivity of PET/CT-VB in determining the involved tracheobronchial segment(s) in malignancy and concomitant pathologies in cases with lung tumor was remarkably higher than that with CT-VB. Therefore, PET/CT-VB is recommended to be included in routine lung cancer examinations since it provides similar outcomes to that of FOB+cytohistopathological examination.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Radiology, Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Yildirim D, Gurses B, Gurpinar B, Ekci B, Colakoglu B, Kaur A. Nodule or pseudonodule? Differentiation in Hashimoto's thyroiditis with sonoelastography. J Int Med Res 2012; 39:2360-9. [PMID: 22289555 DOI: 10.1177/147323001103900636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of lymphoma in Hashimoto's thyroiditis and is able to differentiate between benign, inflammatory or malignant nodules, classifying them as either true nodules or pseudonodules. This technique is, however, invasive. The present study aimed to differentiate pseudonodules from true nodules by sonoelastography, a non-invasive technique, in 54 patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The accuracy of sonoelastography to differentiate between true or pseudonodules was compared with the gold standard FNAB and with grey scale ultrasonography. The nodules were categorized into three groups: non-demarcated hypoechogenic, demarcated hyperecho genic, and demarcated hypoechogenic. Sono elastography findings were concordant with the cytopathological results and demonstrated that sono elastography was able to detect true thyroid nodules often misdiagnosed by conventional grey scale ultrasonography. Sonoelastography was found to have increased sensitivity for true nodule diagnosis compared with conventional grey scale ultrasonography and may eliminate unnecessary FNABs being carried out.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Radiology, Iskenderun Military Hospital, Iskenderun, 31200 Antakya, Turkey.
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Yildirim D, Ekçi B, Gürses B, Oruç F. Evaluation of the gastro-oesophageal junction: defining the incompetent cardio-oeosophageal angle non-invasively with ultrasound and computerized tomography. J Int Med Res 2012; 39:1193-200. [PMID: 21986121 DOI: 10.1177/147323001103900407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This study aimed to demonstrate the presence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) non-invasively using ultrasound (US) and computerized tomography (CT). Intra-abdominal oesophageal length (IAOL) and cardio-oesophageal angle (COA) were measured by US in 25 patients with known reflux and in 25 healthy subjects (control group). CT images of 42 patients with reflux disease and 44 controls were reviewed retrospectively, and IAOL and COA were measured on curved multiplanar format images. Using a cut-off value for IAOL of 20.5 mm, the sensitivity to detect GORD with US was 96% and the specificity was 80% and, with CT, the sensitivity was 95% and the specificity was 78%. A cut-off value of 138.5° for COA yielded sensitivity and specificity values for GORD detection of 76% and 72% with US and 83% and 80% with CT, respectively. In conclusion, with equivocal diagnostic findings, IAOL and COA are useful parameters that can be determined non-invasively by US or CT and may aid diagnosis and treatment choices for patients with suspected GORD.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Radiology, Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Yildirim D, Dergin G, Tamam C, Moroglu S, Gurses B. Indirect measurement of the temporomandibular joint disc elasticity with magnetic resonance imaging. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2011; 40:422-8. [PMID: 21960399 PMCID: PMC3528143 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/98030980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2010] [Revised: 09/07/2010] [Accepted: 09/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The radiological evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) consists of demonstrating the morphological features of the disc and the condyle in closed and open mouth positions using MRI. We aimed to determine elasticity of the disc by measuring the amount of elongation during mouth opening. METHODS The study population included 49 patients. Coronal T(1) and multiplane oblique T(2) weighted gradient recalled echo sequences were acquired in open and closed mouth positions. Biconcave TMJ disc lengths were measured on sagittal oblique images in both positions. Elongation ratio (ER) was calculated for each patient. According to the findings, TMJs are classified into subgroups: normal (N), dislocated with reduction (DWR), pure DWR (p-DWR), DWR with additional findings (DWR-a) and dislocated without reduction (DWOR). Statistical analysis was performed using the χ(2) test and receiver operating characteristic analysis. RESULTS Out of 98 discs, 22 of them were evaluated as N, 60 as DWR (28 p-DWR, 32 DWR-a) and 16 as DWOR. There was no significant difference among the disc lengths in three subgroups at the closed mouth position (P = 0.15), whereas there was significant difference in the open mouth position (P = 0.0001). There was significant difference among subgroups as far as ER is concerned (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS ER is a strong indicator of elasticity. Compared with the N group, elasticity of the disc was not significantly different in the p-DWR group but the disc elasticity was very degraded in DWR-a and in DWOR. A negative conversion or one smaller than 1.4 mm means a compromised disc, although sometimes it will possess normal anatomical configurations or signal characteristics.
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- D Yildirim
- Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Department of Radiology, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Survival rates for oral cancer are very poor, at approximately 50% overall, and have not improved markedly in recent decades despite advances in therapeutic interventions. Detecting oral cancer at an early stage is believed to be the most effective means of reducing rates of death, morbidity and disfigurement from this disease. Tobacco and alcohol consumption and pre-malign lesions are the most common aetiological factors. The proportion of patients presenting with oral cancer at an advanced stage is troubling. Early diagnosis is the most effective way of reducing the individual burden of the disease, decreasing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life. For early diagnosis, healthcare providers should perform oral cancer examinations as part of their patient care regime, and need to be knowledgeable about early signs of oral carcinoma. Oral cancer awareness among the public should also be improved.
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- T Baykul
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Bałkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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BACKGROUND The victims of bullying are subjected to being terrorized, annoyed, excluded, belittled, deprived of resources, isolated and prevented from claiming rights. The victims of bullying have decreased job satisfaction, work performance, motivation and productivity. Bullying also negatively affects victims' social relationships inside and outside the institution. OBJECTIVES This study was conducted as a cross-sectional and descriptive study for the purpose of assessing the workplace, bullying of nurses in Turkey and the effects it has on nursing practices. METHOD The sample was composed of 286 nurses, and all of the respondents were female. The research instrument was a questionnaire in five parts. The first section included the participants' demographic information; the other variables were measured in four categories: psychologically violent behaviours, workload, organizational effects and depression. FINDINGS Thirty-seven per cent of the nurses participating in the research had never or almost never encountered workplace bullying behaviour in the last 12 months, 21% of the nurses had been exposed to these behaviours. There were no differences between position and educational level in workplace bullying. Workplace bullying leads to depression, lowered work motivation, decreased ability to concentrate, poor productivity, lack of commitment to work, and poor relationships with patients, managers and colleagues. CONCLUSION Workplace bullying is a measurable problem that negatively affects the psychology and performance of the nurses in this study.
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- D Yildirim
- Nursing Department, Health Science Faculty, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Tükel SS, Yildirim D, Alagöz D, Alptekin Ö, Bilgin R. Partial purification and immobilization of a novel (R)-hydroxynitrile lyase from seeds of Prunus pseudoarmeniaca. N Biotechnol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2009.06.455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Tasar M, Yetiser S, Yildirim D, Bozlar U, Tasar AM, Saglam M, Ugurel SM, Balal B, Ucoz T. Preoperative evaluation of the congenital aural atresia on computed tomography; an analysis of the severity of the deformity of the middle ear and mastoid. Clin Imaging 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Dilbaz B, Yildirim BA, Yildirim D, Turgal M, Cengiz H, Dilbaz S. Do contraceptive choices of Turkish married adolescents differ from those of older women? EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2007; 13:71-6. [PMID: 17886155 DOI: 10.1080/13625180701617589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare contraceptive choices of Turkish married adolescents to those of women of reproductive age and perimenopausal women. METHODS Demographic variables, fertility goals and contraceptive choices of adolescents (Group A, n = 95) were compared with those of women of reproductive age (Group B, n = 5224) and perimenopausal women (Group C, n = 2208). RESULTS All women in the study group were married and had delivered at least once. A past history of voluntary terminations of pregnancy (TOPs) was reported often, although significantly less so by adolescents (43.1%) than by women belonging to the other two groups (66.5 and 77.4%, respectively). The percentage of women who applied no contraception was significantly higher in Group A (p < 0.05). The rate of use of withdrawal, oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices did not differ significantly between the three groups. The percentage of women who were indecisive about future pregnancy or wanted to have more children was greatest in Group A (87.4, 46.9 and 25.7%, respectively; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The distribution of contraceptive methods used was similar among the three age groups, but the absence of contraception was most frequent in the adolescent group. The adolescents we assessed, being married and having delivered at least once, are a highly selected group and not representative of adolescents in general. Nevertheless, their contraceptive choices did not differ from those of older women. The incidence of TOPs among them was quite high. Minimization of the frequent neglect of application of contraceptive measures by adolescents requires improvement of family planning services for this age group.
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- Ministry of Health Ankara Etlik Maternity and Women's Health Research and Teaching Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Mihmanli I, Kantarci F, Ulus SO, Bozlar U, Kadioglu A, Yildirim D. Lower extremity venous pathology mimicking deep vein thrombosis: 2 case reports. Ultraschall Med 2007; 28:421-5. [PMID: 17680520 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-963048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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We report two cases of lower extremity venous pathology mimicking deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The first case was a 20-year-old male with swelling in the left leg. Colour Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) demonstrated a continuous flow pattern, and computed tomography (CT) revealed compression of the dilated left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery (May-Thurner syndrome). This dilatation of the vein was caused by overload due to the drainage of the gluteal arteriovenous malformations into this vein. The second case was a 55-year-old female with swelling and pain of the left leg persisting for a year following an operation of a herniated lumbar disk. She was diagnosed as DVT and treated accordingly. Control CDUS performed in our department demonstrated a left iliac arteriovenous fistula and a pulsatile flow pattern in the left femoral vein. CT also confirmed this arteriovenous fistula. We suggest that if not all criteria for the diagnosis of DVT are fullfilled by CDUS, another imaging modality such as multidetector CT should be used.
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- I Mihmanli
- Department of Radiology, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty.
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Dacryolith is a concretion within the nasolacrimal system. Dacryoliths may cause intermittent epiphora without inflammation, or recurrent dacryocystitis may develop. In this report, we present two patients with dacryoliths. The first patient had presented with a complaint of swelling and epiphora and had been told that she had lacrimal canal obstruction. This patient was unaware of the cause of obliteration and was asymptomatic. The second patient complained of headache, eye swelling and inflammation; dacryolith was diagnosed by clinical examination and dacryocystography. Dacryoliths were detected on the panoramic radiographs as small, rounded, radiopaque calcifications located in the inner aspect of the medial wall of the orbit. The image of dacryoliths must be differentiated from radiographic artefacts and foreign objects, and it is important to recognize dacryoliths on panoramic radiographs and to refer the patients for medical care, if necessary.
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- U Aydin
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Er A, Yildirim D, Kocaoglu M, Senyucel C, Kutlu O. Education and imaging. Gastrointestinal: Giant liposarcoma. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006; 21:328. [PMID: 16460496 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04240.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- A Er
- Department of Radiology and Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical School, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey
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In this study, 4500 consecutive panoramic radiographs were prospectively reviewed. The incidence of canine impaction was found to be 3.58% and the incidence of canine transmigration was 0.31%. There were six maxillary and eight mandibular transmigrant canines. The incidence of impacted canine teeth and transmigration of maxillary and mandibular canines may be more frequent than was previously thought, at least in some populations.
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- U Aydin
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
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Multiple impacted teeth may be related to syndromes and metabolic disorders. In some cases, however, impaction of multiple teeth is not accompanied by a fixed complex of symptoms. A 55-year-old woman attended our clinic, as she was not comfortable with her prosthetic appliances because of erupted teeth. Panoramic and occlusal radiographs revealed 13 impacted teeth (12 permanent and 1 deciduous) in the maxilla and 15 impacted teeth (11 permanent and 4 deciduous) in the mandible. In total the patient had 28 impacted teeth. In our case, medical and family history and extraoral examination were not suggestive of any syndrome or metabolic disorder. In conclusion, radiographic examination may reveal multiple impactions in clinical absence of teeth. Lack of eruptive force and rotation of tooth buds may cause multiple impactions and additional examinations may be necessary to exclude systemic and metabolic conditions.
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- D Yildirim
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
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