Examining third-person perception in advertisements within the context of optimistic bias: a comparison of Turkey and Canada

WOS:000502319600007The aim of this study is to examine the interaction between the concepts of third-person perception and optimistic bias - which are highly based on psychology - in the context of suggestive advertisements and purchase intention. For that purpose, data was used drawn via a survey from Canadian and Turkish university students using the convenience sampling method. A 2X4 MANOVA was used for analyzing the data. According to the results, individuals' cultural background and optimistic bias levels have no interaction effect on perceptual and behavioral gap when the product is hedonic. For functional products on the other hand, these two factors have a marginally significant interaction effect on the perceptual gap and a significant interaction effect on the behavioral gap. It is expected that the results obtained will contribute to the knowledge of researchers and practitioners who study the effects of media in the context of culture, advertisement, and consumer behavior

Mixed odontogenic tumor: Ameloblastoma and calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor

Odontogenic tumors constitute a group of heterogeneous disease derived from epithelial, mesenchymal and/or ectomesenchymal elements. Ameloblastoma is the best known and the most frequent form of odontogenic tumors. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), known as Pindborg tumor, is locally invasive lesion which has a characteristic amiloid deposition. Here a case of a peripheral ameloblastoma associated with CEOT is presented with clinical and morphological features

Computed tomography findings of an unusual maxillary sinus mass: Brown tumor due to tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

Brown tumor is a non-neoplastic bone lesion that develops secondary to hyperparathyroidism and it is very rare in the maxillofacial region. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who presented with pain and a swelling in the left cheek. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an expansile and radioluscent lesion in the left maxillary sinus. Incisional biopsy was performed, and the diagnosis was Brown tumor. Brown tumor must be considered in the differential diagnosis of expansile lesions of maxillary sinus

Magnetic Resonance Sialography Findings of Submandibular Ducts Imaging

Purpose. We aimed to assess the problem solving capability of magnetic resonance sialography (MR sialography), a noninvasive method for imaging submandibular gland ducts and determining duct-related pathologies, by comparing diseased and healthy cases. Materials and Methods. We conducted radiological assessment on a total of 60 submandibular glands (mean age 44.7) in 20 cases and 10 volunteers. MR sialography examinations were conducted with single-shot fast spin-echo sequence by using a surface coil placed on the submandibular gland. Each gland was evaluated in terms of the length, width and stricture of the main duct, as well as the difference between the intraparenchymal duct width, and the main duct width. Statistical analysis was performed. Results. In the MR sialography the primary duct mean length was determined as 51 mm (40-57 mm) in all submandibular glands. On the MR sialography imaging, the visualization ratio of the ductal system of submandibular gland was evaluated in the cases and volunteers. Conclusion. MR sialography is an effective and a noninvasive method in imaging submandibular gland ducts, demonstrating the presence, location and degree of stricture/dilatation, and elucidating the disease etiology

THE ROLE OF THE POPLITEAL LYMPH NODES IMAGING FOR DIFFERENTIATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS FROM OSTEOARTHRITIS

WOS: 000265293000005Objective: We wanted to assess the role of the popliteal lymph nodes for differentiating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from osteoarthritis (OA) by using three dimensional-fast spoiled gradient echo (3D-FSPGR) MR imaging and colour doppler ultrasonography (CDU). Material and Method: MR examination of the knee of 38 casks, 18 with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 20 with ostecarthritis (OA) were analyzed retrospectively. MR images were acquired with a 1.5-Tesla magnet. The MR imaging protocol consisted of 3D-FSPGR sequences in three planes. Images were reviewed to describe the number, size and centrally fatty changes of the popliteal lymph nodes. Additionally, these nodes were examined by CDU. Statistical Package for Social Sciences 11.0 program for Windows was performed for statistical analysis. Results: The popliteal nodes were observed in 88.8% of RA cases and 30% of OA cases. The number of the nodes in the RA and OA group was 53, and 8, respectively. The mean size of the lymph nodes in the RA and OA group was 7.4mm, and 3.6mm, respectively. Central fatty was observed in 100% of OA cases and in 60.4% of RA cases. The hiler vascularization was observed in the only 13% of RA cases. Mean value of the RI was determined as 0.62+/-0.005. Conclusion: Differentiating RA from OA, the criteria of the number sizes and central fatty changes of the popliteal lymph nodes showed statistical significance. Performing 3D-FSPGR sequence in knee MR imaging might useful to describe these nodes. The hiler vascularization with low RIs in CDU is also helpful criteria to differentiating RA from OA

Isolated Tympanic Plate Fracture Frequency and Its Relationship to Mandibular Trauma

Purpose: This study evaluated the prevalence of isolated tympanic fractures and their correlation with mandibular fractures by using maxillofacial computed tomography (CT)

Simpler modified fried frailty scale as a practical tool to evaluate physical frailty : methodological report for its cross-cultural adaptation and validation

Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome that indicates homeostenosis and increased risk of disability and mor-tality. It is amenable to intervention when detected. Hence, screening frailty is of utmost importance to preserve quality-of-life and function in older age. Simpler Modified Fried Frailty Scale is a very practical frailty screening tool that has recently been introduced and has rooted from the original Fried Scale. It is developed in Turkish and has been shown to predict mortality in nursing home residents. Considering the variety of languages in Europe, it seems valid to adapt and validate this tool in different European languages. Thereby, it is expected that clinicians will have the possibility to screen for frailty more quickly and easily in their practice across many countries. This report is written to explain the details of the final consensus methodology suggested for Simpler Modified Fried Frailty Scale validation in order to guide and help the research teams in their studies

Potential pitfalls of computed tomography in advanced laryngeal cancer

Objective: In laryngeal cancer the most suspected regions of invasion are preepiglottic space (PES), anterior commissure (AC), thyroid cartilage (TC), subglottic region (SR) and extralaryngeal spread (ELS). The objective of this study is to compare the results of preoperative computed tomography (CT) with postoperative histopathologic analysis in these critical regions for the total or partial laryngectomy

Potential pitfalls of computed tomography in advanced laryngeal cancer

Objective: In laryngeal cancer the most suspected regions of invasion are preepiglottic space (PES), anterior commissure (AC), thyroid cartilage (TC), subglottic region (SR) and extralaryngeal spread (ELS). The objective of this study is to compare the results of preoperative computed tomography (CT) with postoperative histopathologic analysis in these critical regions for the total or partial laryngectomy