An Update of Weed Flora of Vıneyards ın Northwestern Turkey

The weed flora of vineyards in northwestern Turkey was determined in a survey carried out in 93 vineyards. Total of 68 species 53 dicotyledonous and 11 monocotyledonous belonging to 32 families were identified in grape growing areas. The majority of weed species were annual species with different vegetation periods. The dominant weed species in the region were Capsella bursa pastoris, Convolvulus arvensis, Senecio vulgaris, Stellaria media, Sorghum halepense, Euphorbia helioscopia. Meanwhile frequent families were Poaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Geraniaceae, Lamiaceae, Polygonaceae and Euphorbiaceae

The Effect of Lower and Higher Calorie Meal on the Parameters of Ventricular Repolarization in Healthy Subjects

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular modulation following meal consumption has been known. Little and conflicting data is present regarding electrocardiographic QT and QTc intervals after a meal, and status of ventricular repolarization following meal is not known comprehensively. AIM: To inquire the electrocardiographic status of ventricular repolarisation thoroughly after lower and higher calorie meal consumption in a comparative manner. METHODS: A group of 61 healthy individuals were studied before and after lunch. They were divided into two groups according to the calorie consumed (higher calorie and lower calorie; median 1580 and 900 kcals, respectively). Calorie consumed was estimated using dietary guidelines. Data was collected from 12-lead ECG both in a fasted state and 2nd postprandial hour for each participant. Parameters of ventricular repolarization, namely, JTp, Tp-e, QT, QTc intervals and their ratios, as well as RR intervals, were compared between fasted and postprandial states for every participant. RESULTS: Tp-e and QTc intervals, and Tp-e/QTc ratio do not significantly change after both higher- and lower-calorie meals. JTp and QT intervals significantly shorten in both groups, regardless of the calorie consumed. While JTp shows a positive correlation with RR interval both before and after a meal in lower calorie intake group, no correlation was found with RR interval after a meal in higher calorie group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that higher calorie intake during a meal is a predictor for greater shortening in JTp and QT, compared to lower calorie meal. CONCLUSION: Our study may guide future studies on ventricular repolarisation, particularly those conducted on various disease conditions or drug effect of cardiac electrophysiology

Assessment of intellectual impairment, health-related quality of life, and behavioral phenotype in patients with neurotransmitter related disorders: data from the iNTD registry

Inherited disorders of neurotransmitter metabolism are a group of rare diseases, which are caused by impaired synthesis, transport or degradation of neurotransmitters or co-factors and result in various degrees of delayed or impaired psychomotor development. To assess the effect of neurotransmitter deficiencies on intelligence, quality of life, and behavior, the data of 148 patients in the registry of the International Working Group on Neurotransmitter Related Disorders (iNTD) was evaluated using results from standardized age-adjusted tests and questionnaires. Patients with a primary disorder of monoamine metabolism had lower IQ scores (mean IQ 58, range 40-100) within the range of cognitive impairment (<70) compared to patients with a BH4 deficiency (mean IQ 84, range 40-129). Short attention span and distractibility were most frequently mentioned by parents, while patients reported most frequently anxiety and distractibility when asked for behavioral traits. In individuals with succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, self-stimulatory behaviors were commonly reported by parents, whereas in patients with dopamine transporter (DAT) deficiency, DNAJC12 deficiency, and monoamine oxidase A deficiency, self-injurious or mutilating behaviors have commonly been observed. Phobic fears were increased in patients with 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase deficiency while individuals with sepiapterin reductase deficiency frequently experienced communication and sleep difficulties. Patients with BH4 deficiencies achieved significantly higher quality of life as compared to other groups. This analysis of the iNTD registry data highlights: a) difference in IQ and subdomains of quality of life between BH4 deficiencies and primary neurotransmitter-related disorders, and b) previously underreported behavioral traits

Erratum to: 36th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1208-6.]

Modelling the effects of industrial discharged waters to Degirmendere River (South Eastern Black Sea)

632-638In this study, modeling the effect of discharge waters from various industrial establishments located along the Degirmendere basin in Trabzon was investigated. Discharges from industrial establishments directly influence the water quality of the Degirmendere River, which is also influenced by inputs resulting from sewage, industrial processes, and agricultural run-off water discharge. Wastewaters are often discharged continuously into this river. The organic compounds found in the water are utilized by aquatic micro organisms and consequently reduce th<span style="color:#1D1D1D;mso-bidi-language: HI">e dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in the river. Models of DO profiles are useful in predicting possible consequences of additional river discharges or aeration strategies on the river. Input data for the model was the average of data collected between 1996 and 2004. The resulting four different scenarios were indicative of the effects of industrial dis<span style="color:black; mso-bidi-language:HI">charge water<span style="color:#393939;mso-bidi-language: HI">, especially the dynamics of DO, BOD<span style="color: #393939;mso-bidi-language:HI">5<span style="color:#393939; mso-bidi-language:HI">, temperature, <span style="color:black; mso-bidi-language:HI">and fecal coliform in the Degirmendere River. </span

Modelling the effects of industrial discharged waters to Degirmendere River (South Eastern Black Sea)

In this study, modeling the effect of discharge waters from various industrial establishments located along the Degirmendere basin in Trabzon was investigated. Discharges from industrial establishments directly influence the water quality of the Degirmendere River, which is also influenced by inputs resulting from sewage, industrial processes, and agricultural run-off water discharge. Wastewaters are often discharaed continuously into this river. The organic compounds found in the water are utilized by aquatic microorganisms and consequently reduce the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in the river. Models of DO profiles are useful in predicting possible consequences of additional river discharges or aeration strategies on the river. Input data for the model was the average of data collected between 1996 and 2004. The resulting four different scenarios were indicative of the effects of industrial discharge water, especially the dynamics of DO, BOD5, temperature, and fecal coliform in the Degirmendere River