Effects of the weed density on grass yield of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in different row spacing applications

This study, in which the effects of different row spacing applications on weed density and on grass yield of Medicago sativa L. were investigated, was carried out in Van-Turkey from 2006 - 2008. Randomized blocks design was adopted with three replications. Row spacing applications of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 cm were tested. The alfalfa plant height, yield of green herbage yield, dry matter yield, crude protein rate and crude protein yield were investigated. In addition, the weed densities at different row spacing distances were determined. The highest plant heights were obtained in 40 cm row spacing application in the first year and in 20 cm row spacing application in the second year. The highest dry matter and crude protein yields were obtained in 20, 30 and 40 cm row spacings in the first year and in 20 cm row spacing applications in the second year. The most intense weed was Alopecurus myosuroides Huds in 2007 and Amaranthus retroflexus L. in 2008. The least weed density was found in 20 cm row spacing during all three before cutting periods in the first year of study and this was found in 30 cm row spacing application in first before cutting period and in 20 cm row spacing application in the second and third before cutting periods in the second year.Key words: Alfalfa, weed, row distance, yield

Experiences of the Mothers to Cope with the Problem Behaviors of the Children with Special Needs during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Process

Babies are born into different families, cultures, environments; their first interaction environment is the family. This study investigates the opinions of the mothers who have children with special needs based on the experiences to cope with the children's problem behaviors in the Coronavirus pandemic process. This study was designed in the qualitative research method. Eleven mothers whose children continue to special education rehabilitation centers in a provincial center in the Southeastern Anatolia Region constitute the participant group of the study.The data obtained using the semi-structured interviews were analyzed with the content analysis method; the findings were described under eight main themes. While observing that the mothers were responsible for in-house communication during the staying home process, their feelings were loneliness, not usually receiving support from partners and relatives. Mothers stated that their children showed self-harm, aggressiveness, and nonrestraint; suggested that the special education institutions' managers and teachers' professional competiencies should be strengthened regarding distance education process; family-based effective intervention programs should be developed

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20

WOS: 000306431100023PubMed ID: 22456806The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20). One hundred and twenty-eight women with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and anal incontinence were enrolled in the study. The Turkish version was developed using forward back translation. Construct validity was examined by correlation of clinical methods. Interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) compared the PFDI-20 and subscale scores. Cronbach's alpha assessed the internal consistency of the Turkish version. The PFDI-20 has three subscales. The test-retest reliability of the PFDI-20 and subscale was excellent (ICC 0.96 to 0.98, p < 0.001). Cronbach's alpha value (0.79) was moderate for the PFDI-20. Construct validity demonstrated that the PFDI-20 and each subscale displayed significant correlation with other clinical methods used (p < 0.05). The PFDI-20 is a valid and reliable condition-specific questionnaire for Turkish women with pelvic floor disorders

Noninfectious causes of diffuse pulmonary infiltrations in chronic renal failure: metastatic pulmonary calsification

Metastatic pulmonary calsification (MPC) is a metabolic lung disease characterized by the deposition of calcium in pulmonaryparenchyma. It may occur due to many bening or malign pathologies. Especially it is most commonly seen in patients with endstage chronic renal failure received renal replacement treatment. The case we report here involved a history of renal transplantationabout 22 months ago. His thorax computed tomography had demonstrated bilateral disseminated infiltrations with ground-glass densities predominantly in the upper lobes and it was seen partially preserved subpleural areas and basal zones. Thehistopathological results in transbronchial lung biopsy indicated metastatic pulmonary calsification. We wanted to discuss patientwith the accompaniment of literature

Postural stability, spinal alignment, mobility, and postural competency in women with unilateral lower extremity lymphedema after radical hysterectomy following gynecologic cancer: A case-control study

Purpose: To compare postural stability, spinal alignment, mobility, and postural competency in women with unilateral lower extremity lymphedema after radical hysterectomy following gynecologic cancer with a matched control group. Methods: Twenty-seven women with unilateral lower extremity lymphedema (lymphedema group, age: 54.14 ± 5.80 years) and 30 healthy women (control group, age: 51.90 ± 6.54 years) were included. The lymphedema severity was evaluated with circumferential measurements. Postural stability with the Biodex Balance System SD and the spinal alignment, mobility, and postural competency with the Spinal Mouse device were assessed. Results: In the lymphedema group, it was found that 3.7% of the women had mild lymphedema, 7.4% had moderate lymphedema, and 88.9% had severe lymphedema. Static eyes open (EO) (overall, medio-lateral and antero-posterior) and eyes closed (EC) (antero-posterior) stability scores and dynamic EO and EC stability scores (overall and antero-posterior) were detected to be higher in the lymphedema group than in the controls (p 0.05). Conclusion: Decreased postural stability, spinal mobility, and postural competency were detected in women with unilateral lower extremity lymphedema; however, no difference was seen in spinal alignment. These changes should be taken into account in the assessment and the treatment of unilateral lower extremity lymphedema. © 2023 Elsevier Lt

Exploring strategies to prevent post-lobectomy space: transient diaphragmatic paralysis using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A)

OBJECTIVE: Various techniques to reduce air space after pulmonary lobectomy especially for lung cancer have been an important concern in thoracic surgical practice. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection into the diaphragm to reduce air space after right lower pulmonary lobectomy in an animal model. METHODS: Twelve male New Zealand rabbits were randomly allocated into two groups. All animals underwent right lower lobectomy. Then, normal saline of 0,1 ml and 10 units of 0,1 ml Botulinum toxin type A were injected into the muscular part of the right hemidiaphragm in control (n = 6) and BTX-A groups (n = 6) respectively. Residual air space and diaphragmatic elevation were evaluated with chest X-ray pre- and postoperatively. Diaphragmatic elevation was measured as a distance in millimetre from the line connecting the 10th ribs to the midpoint of the right hemidiaphragm. RESULTS: The mean diaphragmatic elevation in BTX-A and control groups were 7.0 ± 2.5 and 1.3 ± 1.2 millimetres respectively. Diaphragmatic elevations were significantly higher in BTX-A group (p = 0.0035). CONCLUSION: Intraoperative Botulinum toxin type A injection may reduce postlobectomy spaces effectively via hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in rabbits. Further studies are needed to validate the safe use of Botulinum toxin type A in human beings

The Effects of a 'Transient Ischemic Attack Unit' on the Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Stroke and Other Vascular Events

Objective: Identifying the etiology and early treatment following a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke may prevent patients from having a disabling ischemic stroke. The primary aim of this study was to increase awareness of the symptoms of TIA and minor ischemic stroke and provide early intervention via a TIA unit. In addition, the benefits provided by the TIA unit were analyzed in terms of prognosis and length of hospital stay. Materials and Methods: Before beginning the study, brochures and posters containing information about the symptoms of a TIA and minor ischemic stroke, along with the mobile phone number of a research fellow, were distributed in the clinics and hung on the main boards of the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals. A presentation on the TIA unit was also given to the healthcare professionals of the hospitals. Afterward, 69 patients consecutively admitted with symptoms of a TIA or minor ischemic stroke [with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of ≤5] between September 16, 2019, and September 15, 2020, were prospectively included in the study group. The hospital charts of 90 consecutive patients admitted with a TIA or minor ischemic stroke (with an NIHSS score of ≤5) were retrospectively evaluated as the control group from September 16, 2018, to September 15, 2019. The timing of the etiological diagnoses and treatments, the length of the hospital stay, and the prognoses of these two groups of patients, one comprising patients admitted before and the other comprising patients admitted after the TIA unit was established, were compared. Results: The two groups had no significant difference in vascular events and mortality. However, in the logistic regression analysis, the length of the hospital stay was significantly shorter in the study group (P = 0.015). Conclusion: A TIA and a minor stroke should be recognized quickly, and diagnostic tests should be performed as soon as possible to shorten the period of the hospital stay and reduce the costs and complications related to longer hospitalization

The effects of yakson or gentle human touch training given to mothers with preterm babies on attachment levels and the responses of the baby: a randomized controlled trial

This study was carried out to determine the effects of the yakson or gentle human touch methods applied by mothers on their preterm new-borns on the mother's attachment levels and the baby's response. The yakson and gentle human touch methods are touch-based methods where stimuli with stress-reducing effects are given to preterm new-borns. This study was conducted with 90 women and their new-borns (Yakson = 30, gentle human touch = 30, control = 30) who were hospitalized at the neonatal intensive care unit of a state hospital in Turkey between August 2016 and August 2017. As a result, it was determined that the yakson and gentle human touch methods practiced on the new-borns by their mothers increased mother-baby attachment, contributed to sleep-calmness states, vital signs and weight gain of the baby and reduced their durations of hospital stay. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2021.1958817

Benign intrapericardial lipoma

Intrapericardial extracavitary lipomas are very rare. We would like to share our experience with a case of intrapericardial lipoma in a male aged 54 years. His mode of presentation and radiographic investigations are reported. He was successfully managed via a right anterior thoracotomy