Studies on the fauna of family Linyphiidae (Araneae) of Black Sea region

Bu çalışmada 2007- 2010 yılları arasında Karadeniz Bölgesi'nden toplanan 17linyphiid türü incelenmiştir. Örneklerin morfolojileri ayrıntılı olarak tanımlanmış,sinonimleri, dünya ve Türkiye yayılışları verilmiştir. Fenoloji ve habitatları ile ilgilikısa bilgiler sunulmuş ve yayılış haritası hazırlanmıştır. Ayrıca erkek kopulasyon organıve dişi genital organ yapısındaki sistematik önem taşıyan karakterler ayrıntılı bir şekildetanımlanmış ve çizimleri yapılmıştır. Plesiophantes Heimer, 1981 ve Bolyphantes C. L.Koch, 1837 Türkiye için yeni cins kaydı iken, Araeoncus clavatus Tanasevitch, 1987,Bathyphantes similis Kulczyn'ski, 1894, Bolyphantes alticeps (Sundevall, 1833),Centromerus sylvaticus (Blackwall, 1841), Mansuphantes fragilis (Thorell, 1875),Micrargus subaequalis (Westring, 1851), Tenuiphantes cristatus (Menge, 1866), T.jacksoni (Schenkel, 1925), Neriene peltata (Wider, 1834), N. radiata (Walckenaer,1841), Plesiophantes joosti Heimer, 1981 ise Türkiye için yeni tür kaydıdır. Araeoncusclavatus Tanasevitch, 1987 ve Plesiophantes joosti Heimer, 1981 türlerinin erkekbireyleri yeniden tanımlanırken, dişileri ilk kez tanımlanmıştır.In this study, 17 linyphiid species which collected from Black Sea Region between2007-2010 were investigated. Morphology of sample broadly were identified, synonymsdistribution of world and Turkey were given. Short knowledges about phenology andhabitats were given and distrubution map was also made for studied species. Importantsystematic characters of male copulatory organ and female genitalia werecomprehensively examined and drawings of this structure were made. PlesiophantesHeimer, 1981, Bolyphantes C. L. Koch, 1837 are new genus record for Turkey.Araeoncus clavatus Tanasevitch, 1987, Bathyphantes similis Kulczyn'ski, 1894,Bolyphantes alticeps (Sundevall, 1833), Centromerus sylvaticus (Blackwall, 1841),Mansuphantes fragilis (Thorell, 1875), Micrargus subaequalis (Westring, 1851),Tenuiphantes cristatus (Menge, 1866), T. jacksoni (Schenkel, 1925), Neriene peltata(Wider, 1834), N. radiata (Walckenaer, 1841), Plesiophantes joosti Heimer, 1981 arenew species record for Turkey. In addition to while the male of Araeoncus clavatus andPlesiophantes joosti are new identified, females? first time identified

TİP II DİABETES MELLİTUS HASTALARINDA UYARILMIŞ OTOAKUSTİK EMİSYONLAR VE KONTRALATERAL SUPRESYON TESTİ İLE İŞİTME SİSTEMİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Tip II DM&#8217;de olivokoklear eferentlerin fonksiyonları hakkında bilgi olmaması ve literatürde Tip I DM&#8217;de MOK fonksiyonlarında azalma bildilmesi üzerine bu çalışma planlanmıştır. Tip II DM tanısı almış, otoskopik muayeneleri normal, odyogramlarında SSO&#8217;ları 30 dB&#8217;den daha iyi olan 40- 60 yaş arası 50 hasta ile benzer yaş ve cins dağılımına sahip 51 sağlıklı kontrol çalışmaya alındı. Gruplar odyogram, TUOAE, DPOAE ve TUOAE testi ile KLS ölçümü değerleri karşılaştırıldı. OAE test ölçümleri KLS testi yapabilen ILO 292 Versiyon 6 modeli OAE cihazı ile binaural olarak yapılmıştır. Tip II DM hastalarının odyogram eşikleri tüm frekanslarda kontrole göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulunmuştur(p<0,05). TUOAE testinde 1000 Hz amplitüdleri, DPOAE testinde 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 Hz SGO amplitüdleri kontrollere göre anlamlı derecede düşük bulunmuştur(p<0,05). TUOAE ve DPOAE testleri yaş ve cinsiyetten etkilenmektedir. KLS testinde Tip II DM ile kontrol grubu arasında anlamlı fark saptanmamıştır. Tip II DM&#8217;nin işitme sistemi üzerindeki patolojik etkileri ağırlıklı olarak koklea seviyesinde olup dış tüy hücresi fonksiyonlarını etkilemektedir. Bu durum odyogram eşiklerinde yükselme ve emisyon kaybıyla sonuçlanmaktadır. DPOAE testi koklear hasara TUOAE testinden daha hassas olup Tip II DM&#8217;de DPOAE testleri erken dönemde etkilenmektedir. Bu çalışmadaTip II DM&#8217;de MOK sistemin etkilendiğine dair veri bulunamamıştır.This study was designed to investigate the auditory system functions of the olivocochlear efferents in the Type II DM. 50 patients who had type II DM, normal otoscopic findings and a PTA better than 30 dB on audiometry, and 51 age and sex matched healthy controls were included in the study. Both groups were compared in terms of TUOAE, DPOAE and TUOAE with contralateral suppression, using ILO292 version 6 model device. Audiogram thresholds of the Type II DM patients were found statistically significantly high according to the control (p<0.05). 1000 Hz amplitudes of the TUOAE test , 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 Hz SGO amplitudes of the DPOAE test were found statistically significantly low according to the control cases (p<0.05). TUOAE, DPOAE tests are affected from age and gender. Audiometry, TUOAE and DPOAE results of the female diabetics were better than male diabetics. There was no statistically significant difference between Type II DM and control group regarding contralateral suppression test results. Type II DM seems to impact on the auditory system at the cochlear level by affecting the functions of OHCs, and results in elevation of the thresholds on audiometry and loss of the emissions. DPOAE testing is more sensitive to the cochlear damage than TUOAE testing as the DPOAEs are affected early in the course of Type II DM. No data was found to present that medial olivocochlear system is affected in Type II DM

Description of the females of the spiders Plesiophantes joosti Heimer, 1981 and Araeoncus clavatus Tanasevitch, 1987 from Turkey (Araneae: Linyphiidae)

WOS: 000300756000012Plesiophantes joosti Heimer, 1981 and Araeoncus clavatus Tanasevitch, 1987 were originally described on the basis of single male specimens from Georgia and Armenia, respectively. The females of both species have not yet been described. We redescribe P. joosti based on a series of new specimens including 2 adult males and 6 adult females collected from two localities in the Artvin province of Turkey. A. clavants is redescribed based on 3 adult males and 1 adult female collected from two localities in the Artvin and Ardahan provinces of Turkey. Both species are new records for the spider fauna of Turkey. Drawings of characteristic features, the female genitalia and the male palpal organs arc presented.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) [TBAK: 107T017, 210T033]We are very grateful to the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) for financial support of this work (Project No. TBAK: 107T017) and for providing a digital camera (Project No. 210T033)

The Analysis of Hematological Parameters in Patients Presented with Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

The aim of this study was to perform the analysis of hematological parameters in patients with allergic rhinitis symptoms. 181 patients underwent the skin prick test and completed the symptoms inquiry form were included in the study. We measured RBC (Red blood cells), Hb (hemoglobin), Htc (hemotocrit), WBC (white blood cells), PLT (platelet) and MPV (mean platelet volume) of the subjects. The relationship of the skin prick test positivity, allergic symptoms, severity and duration of symptoms, with the hematological parameters are analysed. Hematologic parameters were in normal ranges in patients who presented with symptoms of chronic rhinitis. There was no correlation between skin prick test positivity and hematological parameters. In the Alergic rhinitis group, RBC and Hb were seen to be affected by duration of illness and not to be affected by allergen distribution. WBC was seen to decrease as the duration of illness prolonged in both allergic and non-allergic groups. The presence of nasal symptoms was found to be associated with high RBC, Hb, Htc values. In the AR group, the RBC and Hb were found to have been affected by the duration of illness, and unaffected by the allergen distribution.WoSScopu

Contributions to the Linyphiidae fauna of Turkey (Arachnida: Araneae)

WOS: 000357587200003Abacoproeces topcui sp. nov. (Araneae: Linyphiidae) is described based on male specimens from Mersin Province in Turkey. Four species, namely Araeoncus tauricus Gnelitsa, 2005; Erigonoplus globipes (L. Koch, 1872); Megalepthyphantes pseudocollinus Saaristo, 1997; and Styloctetor romanus (O.P.-Cambridge, 1872), belonging to this family are new records for the spider fauna of Turkey. Styloctetor Simon, 1884 has been recorded as a new genus for Turkey. Data on collected localities, distribution throughout the world, and genitalia figures of each species are presented.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) [TBAK: 106T133]We are very grateful to the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) for its financial support of this work (Project No. TBAK: 106T133)

Skin prick test results and prevalence of allergic symptoms in workers exposed to toluene

Karabulut, Ismail/0000-0002-1339-5385WOS: 000300203500009Aim: To determine the distribution of allergens and allergic symptoms according to occupation groups in those who were exposed to toluene and presented with allergic rhinitis symptoms. Materials and methods: Of the 2005 patients who were administered an allergy test with the prediagnosis of allergic rhinitis, the files of 138 patients who were exposed to toluene were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The mean age of the patients was 35 10 years. Distributions of symptoms and allergens of 57 patients (41.3%) with negative skin prick test and 81 patients (58.7%) with positive skin prick test were analyzed according to occupation groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of symptoms at baseline except for the symptom of runny nose (P > 0.05). The groups were compared in terms of complaints that started at the age of 16 or later, which was found as 76.5% in the positive group and 91.2% in the negative group. Conclusion: The occupation of the patient must be considered in patients who present with allergic symptoms; in particular, patients with negative skin prick test should be investigated in terms of occupational exposure

Bilinen en eski çelişki

Psoriatik artrit (PsA) aksiyal ve periferik eklemleri etkileyen, cilt, tırnak, entezis yerlerini tutabilen, psoriasis hastalarında görülebilen, klinik olarak heterojen bir hastalıktır. Bu nedenle de PsA birçok hastalık ile karışabilmektedir. Cilt tutulumu PsA hastalarının %15’inde eklem tutuluşundan sonra saptanabilmektedir. Bu da tanıda ve takipte zorluk yaratmaktadır. Periferik artrit ile başvuran ve anti siklik sitrüline peptit (anti-ccp) antikoru pozitif bir olgu ile PsA tanısının konulmasındaki zorluklara ve PsA’nın ayrıcı tanısını yapabilmek için de dikkatli ve detaylı bir anamnez ile iyi bir fizik muayene gerektiğine dikkat çekmeye çalıştık.Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a clinically heterogeneous disease which can be seen in patients with psoriasis, affects the axial and peripheral joints and can involve skin, nail and enthesis. Therefore, PsA can be confused with many diseases. Skin involvement can be established after joint involvement in 15% of PsA patients. This creates difficulties in diagnosis and follow-up. We attempted to draw attention to the difficulties in the diagnosis of PsA in patients who present with polyarthritis and positive anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-ccp) antibody and also, we underline necessity of cautious and detailed history taking and good physical examination

Incudostapedial Rebridging Ossiculoplasty with Bonecement after Temporal Bone Trauma

Though it is not very frequent, hearing loss can be experienced after head traumas. Surgicalintervention is occasionally required in persistant conductive hearing loss, and incudostapedialjoint injury often occurs during these interventions. In incudostapedial joint repair, ossicularprothesis, shaped bone and cartilage autogrefts are usually used. However; these methods havevarious disadvantages. In this case we report a case of incudostapedial joint repair with hydroxyapatite bone cement which is easily applicable, cheap and has favored audiological results in achild who experienced conductive hearing loss after temporal trauma