• Improvement In The Outcome Of Invasive Fusariosis In The Last Decade 

      Nucci, M.; Marr, K. A.; Vehreschild, M. J. G. T.; de Souza, C. A.; Velasco, E.; Cappellano, P.; Carlesse, F.; Queiroz-Telles, F.; Sheppard, D. C.; Kindo, A.; Cesaro, S.; Hamerschlak, N.; Solza, C.; Heinz, W. J.; Schaller, M.; Atalla, A.; Arikan-Akdagli, S.; Bertz, H.; Castro, C. Galvao, Jr.; Herbrecht, R.; Hoenigl, M.; Haerter, G.; Hermansen, N. E. U.; Josting, A.; Pagano, L.; Salles, M. J. C.; Mossad, S. B.; Ogunc, D.; Pasqualotto, A. C.; Araujo, V.; Troke, P. F.; Lortholary, O.; Cornely, O. A.; Anaissie, E. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2014)
      Invasive fusariosis (IF) has been associated with a poor prognosis. Although recent series have reported improved outcomes, the definition of optimal treatments remains controversial. The objective of this study was to ...
    • Improving Pancreatic Islet In Vitro Functionality And Transplantation Efficiency By Using Heparin Mimetic Peptide Nanofiber Gels 

      Uzunalli, Gozde; Tumtas, Yasin; Delibasi, Tuncay; Yasa, Oncay; Mercan, Sercan; Guler, Mustafa O.; Tekinay, Ayse B. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2015)
      Pancreatic islet transplantation is a promising treatment for type I diabetes. However, viability and functionality of the islets after transplantation are limited due to loss of integrity and destruction of blood vessel ...
    • In Vitro Activities Of Antibiotics Alone And In Combination Against Brucella Melitensis At Neutral And Acidic Phs 

      Akova, M; Gur, D; Livermore, DM; Kocagoz, T; Akalin, HE (Amer Soc Microbiology, 1999)
      Brucellae survive acidic pHs in phagolysosomes. Azithromycin, streptomycin, and quinolones were active against Brucella melitensis at pH 7.0 but not at pH 5.0; rifampin and doxycycline retained activity at pH 5.0. Regardless ...
    • In Vitro Activities Of New Quinolones Against Brucella Melitensis Isolated In A Tertiary-Care Hospital In Turkey 

      Kocagoz, S; Akova, M; Altun, B; Gur, D; Hascelik, G (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2002)
      We have evaluated the in vitro activities of seven fluoroquinolones against 69 strains of Brucella melitensis . According to their minimum inhibitory concentration for 90% growth (MIC90 ) values, the most active agent was ...
    • In Vitro Activity Of Tigecycline Against Brucella Spp. 

      Altun, Belgin; Hascelik, Guelsen; Gur, Deniz (Ekin Tibbi Yayincilik Ltd Sti-Ekin Medical Publ, 2009)
      Objectives: There are no published data regarding efficacy of tigecycline in brucellosis and in vitro data are scarce. We compared the in vitro activity of tigecycline to that of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, rifampicin, ...
    • In Vitro Assessment Of Bioactive Glass Coatings On Alumina/Zirconia Composite Implants For Potential Use In Prosthetic Applications 

      Baino, Francesco; Minguella-Canela, Joaquim; Korkusuz, Feza; Korkusuz, Petek; Kankılıç, Berna; Montealegre, María Ángeles; De los Santos-López, M. Antonia; Vitale-Brovarone, Chiara (2019)
      Achieving the stable osteointegration of prosthetic implants is one of the great challenges of modern orthopedic surgery. The fixation of ceramic acetabular cups of hip joint prostheses is usually achieved using a metal ...
    • In Vivo Application Of Poly-3-Hydroxyoctanoate As Peripheral Nerve Graft 

      Hazer, D. Burcu; Bal, Ercan; Nurlu, Gulay; Benli, Kemal; Balci, Serdar; Ozturk, Feral; Hazer, Baki (Zhejiang Univ, 2013)
      Objective: This study aims to investigate the degree of biocompatibility and neuroregeneration of a polymer tube, poly-3-hydroxyoctanoate (PHO) in nerve gap repair. Methods: Forty Wistar Albino male rats were randomized ...
    • In Vivo Healing Effects Of Ankaferd Blood Stopper On The Residual Pancreatic Tissue In A Swine Model Of Distal Pancreatectomy 

      Karaman, Kerem; Bostanci, Erdal Birol; Celep, Bahadir; Dincer, Nazmiye; Kurt, Mevlut; Teke, Zafer; Akoglu, Musa; Bilgili, Hasan; Ulusan, Sinan; Haznedaroglu, Ibrahim C. (Springer India, 2015)
      The aim of this study was to determine whether intraoperative Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS) application into the pancreatic channel and to the pancreatic remnant surface following distal pancreatectomy can or cannot prevent ...
    • In Vivo Hemostatic Effect Of The Medicinal Plant Extract Ankaferd Blood Stopper In Rats Pretreated With Warfarin 

      Cipil, Handan S.; Kosar, Ali; Kaya, Arif; Uz, Burak; Haznedaroglu, Ibrahim C.; Goker, Hakan; Ozdemir, Oktay; Koroglu, Mustafa; Kirazli, Serafettin; Firat, Huseyin Cahit (Sage Publications Inc, 2009)
      Aim: Ankaferd comprises a mixture of Thymus vulgaris, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Vitis vinifera, Alphinia officinarum and Urtica dioica. Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) has been approved in the management of bleedings. This study ...
    • In Vivo Platelet And T-Lymphocyte Activities During Pulmonary Tuberculosis 

      Buyukasik, Y; Soylu, B; Soylu, AR; Ozcebe, OI; Canbakan, S; Haznedaroglu, IC; Kirazli, S; Baser, Y; Dundar, SV (Munksgaard Int Publ Ltd, 1998)
      Platelets have been suggested to play a role in the inflammatory response, including defence against bacteria. The aims of this study were to determine in vivo platelet activity during the clinical course of pulmonary ...
    • Inappropriate Antimicrobial Use In Turkish Pediatric Hospitals: A Multicenter Point Prevalence Survey 

      Ceyhan, M.; Yildirim, I.; Ecevit, C.; Aydogan, A.; Ornek, A.; Salman, N.; Somer, A.; Hatipoglu, N.; Camcioglu, Y.; Alhan, E.; Celik, U.; Hacimustafaoglu, M.; Celebi, S.; Inan, D.; Kurt, N.; Oner, A. F.; Gulumser, O.; Gunes, A.; Coskun, Y. (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2010)
      Objectives: Although well-defined principles of rational antimicrobial use are available, inappropriate prescribing patterns are reported worldwide. Accurate information on the usage of antimicrobials, including factors ...
    • Incidence And Economic Burden Of Acute Otitis Media In Children Aged Up To 5 Years In Three Middle Eastern Countries And Pakistan: A Multinational, Retrospective, Observational Study 

      Mustafa, G; Al Aidaroos, A.Y; Al Abaidani, I.S; Meszaros, K; Gopala, K; Ceyhan, M; Al-Tannir, M; DeAntonio, R; Bawikar, S; Schmidt, J.E. (2017)
    • Incidence, Risk Factors And Severity Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity In Turkey (Tr-Rop Study): A Prospective, Multicentre Study In 69 Neonatal Intensive Care Units 

      Bas, Ahmet Yagmur; Demirel, Nihal; Koc, Esin; Isik, Dilek Ulubas; Hirfanoglu, Ibrahim Murat; Tunc, Turan; Sari, Fatma Nur; Karatekin, Guner; Koklu, Esad; Altunhan, Huseyin; Turgut, Hatice; Narter, Fatma; Tarakci, Nuriye; Tekgunduz, Kadir Serafettin; Ozkiraz, Servet; Aydemir, Cumhur; Ozdemir, Ahmet; Cetinkaya, Bilin; Kazanci, Ebru; Tastekin, Ayhan; Calkavur, Sebnem; Ozyurt, Banu Mutlu; Demirelli, Yasar; Asker, Huseyin Selim; Mutlu, Birgul; Uygur, Ozgun; Ozkan, Hilal; Armangil, Didem; Ozlu, Ferda; Mert, Mustafa Kurthan; Ergin, Hacer; Ozcan, Beyza; Bas, Evrim Kiray; Okulu, Emel; Acunas, Betul; Celik, Ulker; Uslu, Sait Ilker; Mutlu, Mehmet; Demir, Nihat; Eroglu, Funda; Gokmen, Zeynel; Beken, Serdar; Bayraktar, Bilge Tanyeri; Hakan, Nilay; Kucuktasci, Kazim; Orman, Aysen; Comert, Serdar; Ertugrul, Sabahattin; Ustun, Nuran; Sahin, Ozlem; Terek, Demet; Kale, Yusuf; Konak, Murat; Yurttutan, Sadik; Aydemir, Ozge; Zenciroglu, Aysegul; Sarici, Dilek; Guzoglu, Nilufer; Hamilcikan, Sahin; Gursoy, Tugba; Tuzun, Funda; Ors, Rahmi; Arslan, Selda; Akdag, Arzu; Memisoglu, Asli; Yasa, Beril; Hekimoglu, Berna; Turan, Ozden; Aylanc, Hakan; Takci, Sahin; Celik, Tolga; Sahin, Suzan; Kilic, Ilknur; Kara, Caner; Tunay, Zuhal Ozen; Celik, Gokhan; Gozen, Ibrahim; Satirtav, Gunhal; Polat, Nihat; Oral, Ayse Yesim; Tokgoz, Mine; Keles, Sadullah; Bilgin, Burak; Ugurbas, Silay Canturk; Karaca, Cagatay; Keskek, Nedime Sahinoglu; Ekinci, Dilbade Yildiz; Balci, Ozlem; Altan, Emir Volkan; Bakbak, Sevda; Ceylan, Nihan Aksu; Kimyon, Sabit; Alyamac, Gunay; Ture, Gamze; Yildiz, Meral; Calis, Feyza; Sizmaz, Selcuk; Sukgen, Emine; Cetin, Ebru Nevin; Ozcimen, Muammer; Demir, Semra Tiryaki; Atila, Huban; Ozal, Altan; Tufaner, Gokhan; Yucel, Ozlem Eski; Kola, Mehmet; Seven, Erbil; Ozdek, Sengul; Durukan, Ali Hakan; Kal, Ali; Celebi, Ali Riza Cenk; Koytak, Ibrahim Arif; Alacamli, Goksu; Esme, Arif; Catak, Onur; Perente, Irfan; Sahin, Alparslan; Akcakaya, Aylin Ardagil; Kiray, Gulunay; Nalcaci, Serhat; Aksoy, Umit; Bakbak, Berker; Comez, Aysegul; Gursoy, Huseyin; Kabatas, Emrah Utku; Petricli, Ikbal Seza; Yumusak, Mehmet Erhan; Kirgiz, Ahmet; Uludag, Gunay; Yaman, Aylin; Dadaci, Zeynep; Karatas, Ali; Celiker, Hande; Cebeci, Zafer; Esenulku, Mahmut Cenap; Akkoyun, Imren; Ersan, Ismail; Demir, Selim; Kadayifcilar, Sibel; Unsal, Ayse Ipek Akyuz; Hocaoglu, Mumin (Bmj Publishing Group, 2018)
      Background To evaluate the prevalence, risk factors and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in Turkey and to establish screening criteria for this condition. Methods A prospective cohort study (TR-ROP) was performed ...
    • Incidental Findings Diagnosed During Preprocedural Evaluation Of Tavr 

      Sahiner, Levent; Coteli, Cem; Kivrak, Ahmet; Sener, Yusuf Ziya; Asil, Serkan; Hazirolan, Tuncay; Kaya, Ergun Baris; Ozer, Necla; Aytemir, Kudret (2019)
      Introduction Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is an important therapeutic option for aortic stenosis (AS) patients who have high surgical risk. TAVR is a complex procedure. Proper preparation of the patient is of ...
    • Incomplete Endochondral Ossification Of The Otic Capsule, A Variation In Children: Evaluation Of Its Prevalence And Extent In Children With And Without Sensorineural Hearing Loss 

      Sanverdi, S. E.; Ozgen, B.; Dolgun, A.; Sarac, S. (Amer Soc Neuroradiology, 2015)
      BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Endochondral ossification of the otic capsule is a process that continues postnatally; hence, incomplete endochondral ossification is seen as pericochlear hypoattenuation on temporal bone CT scans ...
    • Increased Erythrocyte Aggregation As An Indicator For An Aggressive Clinical Course In Behcet'S Disease: A Prospective Study 

      Demiroglu, H; Yalcin, S; Buyukasik, Y; Ozcebe, OI; Dundar, S (British Med Journal Publ Group, 1998)
      Objective-Changes in blood rheology, especially increased erythrocyte aggregation (EA) might play an important part in the development of arterial and venous thrombotic lesions. A prospective study was designed to evaluate ...
    • Increased Frequency Of Extremely Skewed X Chromosome Inactivation In Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 

      Uz, Elif; Mustafa, Chigdem; Topaloglu, Rezan; Bilginer, Yelda; Dursun, Ali; Kasapcopur, Ozgur; Ozen, Seza; Bakkaloglu, Aysin; Ozcelik, Tayfun (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009)
      Objective. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a childhood rheumatic disease of unknown etiology. Two subgroups of JIA, i.e., oligoarticular and polyarticular, are thought to have an autoimmune component, and show a ...
    • Increased Gray Matter Density In The Parietal Cortex Of Mathematicians: A Voxel-Based Morphometry Study 

      Aydin, K.; Ucar, A.; Oguz, K. K.; Okur, K. K.; Agayev, A.; Una, Z.; Yilmaz, S.; Ozturk, C. (Amer Soc Neuroradiology, 2007)
      BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The training to acquire or practicing to perform a skill, which may lead to structural changes in the brain, is called experience-dependent structural plasticity. The main purpose of this cross-sectional ...