DENİZLİ, MANİSA VE UŞAK İLLERİNDE EURYDEMA ORNATUM (L.) (HETEROPTERA: PENTATOMİDAE)’UN YUMURTA VE ERGİN PARAZİTOİT TÜRLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ

Lahana böceği, Eurydema ornatum (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), Brassicaceae familyasına ait, lahana, tere, turp ve kanola başta olmak üzere bitkilerin özsuyunu emen önemli zararlılardan biridir. Doğal koşullarda ergin parazitoitleri olan Tachinidae (Diptera) ve yumurta parazitoitleri olanScelionidae (Hymenoptera) familyalarına ait doğal düşmanlar bu zararlının popülasyonu üzerindeki etki oranı konusunda yeterince çalışmalar bulunmamaktadır. Bu nedenle Denizli, Manisa ve Uşak illerinde 2019 ve 2021 yıllarında E. ornatum erginlerinin ve yumurtalarının parazitlenme oranlarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ergin bireyler her iki yılda mart-ekim ayları arasında veyumurtalar ise aynı yıllarda nisan-ekim ayları arasında konukçu bitkiler üzerinde elle toplanmıştır. Ergin bireyler cinsiyetlerine göre ayırdıktan sonra laboratuvar koşullarında erkek ve dişi bireyler ayrı ayrı olmak üzere farklı kaplarda kültüre alınmıştır. İlk yıl Denizli ilinde 327, Manisa ilinde 565, Uşak ilinde 530 adet ve ikinci yıl ise sırayla 497, 605 ve 570 adet E. ornatum bireyi denemelere dâhil edilmiştir. Bu örneklerden elde edilen tachinid pupalar ayrı tüplere alınarak 26 ± 1 oC, %60 ± %10 nem ve 16 saat aydınlatmalı ortamda bunlardan erginler çıkana kadar inkübatörde tutulmuştur. Sonuç olarak, ilk yıl toplanan ergin bireylerin Denizli ilinde %4,83 (n = 327), Manisa ilinde%8,30(n = 565), Uşak ilinde %5,01 (n = 530), ikinci yıl ise sırayla %6,77(n = 497), %6,70(n = 605)ve %5,13 (n = 570)oranında parazitlendiği anlaşılmıştır. Denemeler sonucunda dişi bireylerin daha yüksek oranda parazitlendiği belirlenmiştir. Zararlıya ait toplanan yumurta paketleri bitkiler üzerinde alınarak laboratuar koşullarında nimf çıkışları veya parazitoit çıkışları oluncaya kadar ayrı tüpler içerisinde tutulmuştur. İlk yıl toplanan yumurta paketlerinin %46,94 (n = 49) ve ikinci yıl ise %44,90 (n = 98) oranında yumurta parazitoitleri tarafından parazitlendiği belirlenmiştir. Ergin parazitoitleri olarak, Ectophasia oblonga (Robineau-Desvoidy), Ectophasia crassipennis (Fabricius) (Diptera: Tachinidae) türleri, yumurta parazitoitleri olarak ise Trissolcus semistriatus Nees, Trissolcus rufiventris (Mayr) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) ve Ooencyrtus sp. (Hymenoptera: Encyritidae) türleri tespit edilmiştir. Böylece tachinidlerin ve yumurta parazitoitlerinin doğal koşullarda E. ornatum popülasyonu üzerinde önemli bir etkiye sahip olduğu anlaşılmıştır

Plantar pain, balance and foot functions in individuals with diabetes mellitus

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between plantar pain, balance and foot function in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients with obese and non-obese. Material and Methods: Fifty-four patients were diagnosed as DM were included. Participants were seperated as non-obese (n=27) and obese (n=27). The balance abilities (dynamic and static balance) of participants were examined with the Portable Computerized Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (SportKAT-550). Pain, disability and function status of foot were assessed according to Foot Function Index (FFI) and Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI). Results: FFI-Disability and MFPDI scores of the Non-Obese.Group were significantly better than Obese Group. While there were no significant correlation between BMI and MFPDI, FFI-Activity.Limitation and FFI-Disability scores in both groups (p>0.05), there was medium and positive significant correlation just between BMI and FFI-Pain.in.Non-Obese Group (p0.05). FFI-Pain scores showed a positive and medium/high relationship with MFPDI, FFI-Activity Limitation and FFI-Disability scores in both groups (p0.05). Conclusion: The increased BMI in obese individuals with DM is possible reason of increased plantar pain, which seems to be the primary cause of dysfunction of the foot. BMI has a direct negative effect on sufficiency and disability and an indirect effect on activity limitation and reduced participation rate in individuals with DM

The quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's Disease: is it related to functionality and tremor severity? A cross-sectional study

Article; Early AccessBackground Symptoms seen in Parkinson's Disease (PD) affect the quality of life (QoL) of individuals.Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship of QoL with tremor severity and upper limb functionality in individuals with PD.Methods Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQ-39) was used to examine the QoL of the participants, electromyography was used to measure the tremor amplitude, Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT) was used to evaluate the upper limb functionality and dynamometer was used to evaluate grip and pinch strength. Resting and postural tremor amplitudes were recorded from both sides of the hand and forearm. The relationship between QoL and other parameters was tested with Spearman Correlation Analysis. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare individuals with and without tremor.Results It was obtained that tremor amplitude was significantly related to: activities of daily living (rho = 0.597); emotional well-being (rho = 0.694); stigma (rho = 0.524); social support (rho = 0.595 and 0.559), and communication [rho = 0.532 (right forearm), 0.564 (left forearm), and 0.527 (right hand)] sub-parameters of PDQ-39 (p .05). The relationship of the grip and pinch strength with the PDQ-39 sub-parameters was significant (p .05), except for social support and communication. The relationship between NHPT and almost all parameters of PDQ-39 (p .05), except bodily discomfort and social support, was significant.Conclusion It was concluded that future studies focusing on QoL could also consider tremor severity and grip strength as well as dexterity in individuals with PD.Pamukkale University Scientific Research Projects Coordination [2019SABE021]The work was supported by the~Pamukkale University Scientific Research Projects Coordination [2019SABE021]

A comparison of quantitative parameters of axial posture and spinal mobility between motor subtypes of Parkinson’s disease

Background and purpose – Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorder characterized by contradictory clinical outcomes among its several subtypes. The disease can manifest with a tremor-dominant (TD) or a non-tremordominant (NTD) phenotype. Although the TD subtype may show a better prognosis, there is limited information on the phenotypic differences regarding the level of axial symptoms. For this reason, in this study it was aimed to make a quantitative comparison of axial posture and spinal mobility between PD with TD and NTD. Methods – This case-control study was conducted on 94 patients with diagnosed PD. A group diagnosis approach was used in the study, such that the diagnosis of each patient was confirmed, and they were assigned to TD and NTD groups by a neurologist expert on movement disorders. Of the patients with PD, 61 were in the TD group, and 33 were in the NTD group. Spinal mouse was used to measure spinal posture and spinal mobility in both sagittal and frontal planes. Results – Two groups of 61 patients (25 male + 36 female) with TD-PD (mean age:\ud 64.49±10.37 years) and 33 patients (20 male +13 female) with NTD-PD (mean age: 63.45±9.11 years) were enrolled in the study. There were no significant differences between the patients with TD and NTD in terms of sagittal and frontal postures (p>0.05). In addition to this, anterior trunk tilt was found to significantly increase as the disease stage advanced in both groups. While the greatest anterior trunk tilt change in the TD-PD group was observed in the 3rd stage, NTD-PD group was in the 2.5th stage. Aside from this, the outcomes of the spinal mobility measurements in the frontal and sagittal planes were similar between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusion – It is widely acknowledged that many clinical aspects of the TD and NTD forms of PD differ; however, in our study, it was observed that there may be no difference in the axial symptoms of the patients with PD in terms of classification according to tremor dominance

Rehabilitation strategies and neurological consequences in patients with COVID-19: part II

Background: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered a devastating effect worldwide. In addition to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal deconditioning, reports of neurological consequences (e.g. stroke, critical illness polyneuropathy, myopathy, vertigo, headaches, facial palsy, and delirium) are growing increasingly common. Objectives: Part I of this review of rehabilitation strategies and neurological consequences in patients with COVID-19 sought to consider potential rehabilitation strategies for managing the emerging neurological consequences of COVID-19. Methods: An exploratory review was conducted that comprised a narrative synthesis in two parts. Part I focused on neurological consequences and physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches. Part II focused on the general principles of rehabilitation interventions and precautions that should be considered. Literature on the use of the neurorehabilitation approaches was also included in the review. Results: Rehabilitation services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. With respect to the recovery of mobility and function, an interdisciplinary approach was generally involved. Conclusions: A thorough assessment and the development of an individualized, progressive treatment and rehabilitation plan should be implemented by focusing on existing function, any disabilities, the desire to return to participation in society, and maximizing function and quality of life. It should be noted that neurorehabilitation should not be delayed and be completed for all patients with COVID-19 of all levels in need. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor ; Francis Group.We would like to thank CAMBRIDGE Proofreading ; Editing LLC and Taylor ; Francis Editing Services for English language and academic editing

Relationship between functional status and fatigue after COVID-19 infection: a multicenter study from Türkiye

Background/aim: Symptoms of COVID-19 may persist for months. One of the persistent symptoms of COVID-19 is fatigue, which reduces functional status. The relationship between fatigue, functional status, and various other factors has received little attention, which this study aims to address.. Materials and methods: Patients with COVID-19 infection were included in this multicenter cross-sectional study. Age, sex, body mass index (BMI), marital status, smoking status, presence and duration of chronic disease, comorbidity index, regular exercise habits, time since COVID-19 diagnosis, hospitalization status, length of hospital stay, intubation status, home oxygen therapy after discharge, participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program, presence of dyspnea, presence of cough, presence of sputum, and modified Medical Research Council, Post-COVID Functional Status (PCFS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire scores were recorded. Results: We enrolled 1095 patients, including 603 (55%) men and 492 (45%) women with a mean age of 50 ± 14 years. The most common chronic lung disease was COPD (11%) and 266 (29%) patients had nonpulmonary disease. The median time elapsed since COVID-19 diagnosis was 5 months; the hospitalization rate was 47%. The median PCFS grade was 1 (0–4) and the median FSS score was 4.4 (1–7). The PCFS and FSS were positively correlated (r = 0.49, p 4.78 showed moderate to severe functional limitations. It is important to address modifiable patient risk factors and reduce the severity of COVID-19 infection