Sprachkompetent durch den Lateinunterricht : Möglickeiten zur Förderung der Deutschkompetenz von Schülerinnen und Schülern nichtdeutscher, insbesondere türkischer Herkunftssprache im Lateinunterricht

eingereicht von Tanju CelikLiteraturverzeichnis: Blatt 108-116Abstract in deutscher und englischer SpracheParis-Lodron-Universität Salzburg, Diplomarbeit, 2019(VLID)507884

Iron deficiency parameters in autism spectrum disorder: clinical correlates and associated factors

Abstract Background High prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has been reported in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is a limited number of studies about the association between iron deficiency parameters and clinical symptoms of ASD. This study aims to compare hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron, ferritin, MCV, and RDW levels between ASD patients and healthy controls and to investigate the correlation between these values and clinical symptoms of ASD. Methods The sample consisted of 100 children in ASD patient group and 100 healthy controls, with an age range of 2–18 years. We used ferritin cutoff of  6 years) children to evaluate ID. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dL for preschoolers and < 12.0 g/dL for school-aged children. Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Autism Behavior Checklist (AuBC), and Aberrant Behavior Checklist (AbBC) were used to evaluate the severity of autistic symptoms and behavioral problems. Categorical variables were compared by using chi-square test. Normally distributed parametric variables were compared between groups by using Independent Samples t test. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used in order to examine the correlations. The p value < 0.05 was accepted to be statistically significant. Results Hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron, and MCV (p < 0.05) levels of children with ASD were lower than healthy controls. Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and MCV (p < 0.05) levels were found to be significantly lower in preschool ASD patients. Hemoglobin and hematocrit (p < 0.05) levels were significantly lower in ASD patients with intellectual disability. Hemoglobin (p < 0.05) levels were lower in patients with severe ASD. There was a significant negative correlation between hematocrit levels of children with ASD and CARS, AuBC, and AbBC total scores (p < 0.05). Conclusions Hemoglobin levels of children with ASD were lower than healthy children, but this was not sufficient to result in anemia. IDA in children with ASD might be associated with intellectual disability instead of ASD symptom severity

Evaluation of anti-biofouling potential of Viburnum opulus extracts

In this study the in vitro investigation of the inhibitory effect of ethanol extract of Viburnum opulus L. bark sample on Streptococcus mutans planctonic cells and biofilm has been intended. A Scanning electron microscopy analysis has been performed in order to investigate the inhibitory effect of the extract on Streptococcus mutans biofilms. Furthermore, the Exopolysaccharide and dextran production of this bacteria have been identified in the presence of the extract. It has been found out that the bark extract with the concentration of 2,5 mg/mL is able to inhibit more than 50% of the cells in the different times development phases. According to this, the exopolymeric matrix on the biofilm surface disperses and the Exopolysaccharide and dextran production get lowered in the presence of bark extract compared to the control group. It is considered that this extract can be used as an alternative approach for the new chemotherapeutic strategies against tooth decay

Mean Platelet Volume as a Negative Marker of Inflammation in Children with Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

Objective: Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a determinant of inflammation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the MPV levels in children with rotavirus gastroenteritis and to evaluate the possible relationship between MPV and severity of gastroenteritis

Assessment of biochemical bone markers of osteoporosis in children with thalassemia major

Background Beta thalassemia major (beta-TM) is a common cause of skeletal morbidity and is associated with increased bone fracture risk, particularly in inadequately transfused children. The aim of this study was to investigate some potential biochemical markers as possible early predictors of BMD variations in children with beta-TM. Methods The study included 38 children with beta-TM and 40 sex-age matched controls. All patients were subjected to BMD assessment by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Serum beta-crosslaps (beta-CTx), osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL), urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPD) and ferritin levels were compared between the groups. Results Serum OPG levels were significantly lower in thalassemic children than in controls. The mean ratio of RANKL/OPG was significantly higher in the thalassemic patients than in the control group. Osteoporosis was detected in 10 (3 female and 7 male) of 38 patients (26.3%) according to the femur Z score and in 6 of them (4 male and 2 female) (15.8%) according to the spine Z score. Conclusions Serum OPG concentrations can be used as a biochemical marker in screening patients with beta-thalassemia major for the development of osteoporosis

Primary progressive tuberculosis in an adolescent presented with clubbing

Tuberculosis is one of the most frequently encountered diseases in our country, and it should be taken into account in children presented with complaints of chronic respiratory airway diseases. We aimed to discuss the clinical, radiological, bronchoscopical and biopsy findings of primary progressive tuberculosis in a case presented with clubbing. A 15-year-old male adolescent admitted to our clinic with complaints of coughing, chest pain, weight loss, anorexia and weakness. When patients were physically examined, clubbing was seen on both hand fingers. On chest radiogram, densities compatible with lympadenopathy in paracardiac area and left lower lobe consolidation were seen. Acid-fast bacteria (AFB) were searched in the sputum. Bronchoscopical examination was done. In biopsy specimens and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples, growth of acid-fast bacteria were identified. Diagnosis was confirmed by bacterial culture. This case was presented to emphasize that the diagnosis of tuberculosis should be suggested as an etiologic factor for chronic lung disease when adolescents presented with weight loss, chronic coughing, night sweats, bloody sputum in addition to clubbing

Evaluation of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in pediatric patients with acute rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration.

Background: Dehydration caused by acute rotavirus gastroenteritis is a frequent finding in pediatric patients. The most important treatment modality in these patients is recognising and treating dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and acute kidney injury. Neutrophil gelatinase-asssociated lipocalin (NGAL) is used widely as a biomarker for the diagnosis of acute or chronic renal injury in numerous clinical studies. It is recognized as an early marker of acute renal failure before the elevation of routine biochemical tests such as creatinine. The aim of this study is to investigate the plasma and urine NGAL concentrations in mildly or moderately dehydrated patients with acute rotavirus gastroenteritis

The value of neurologic and cardiologic assessment in breath holding spells

Objective: To evaluate the value of neurologic and cardiologic assessment and also the frequency of iron deficiency anemia in children with Breath Holding Spells (BHS)

Efficacy and Safety of IV Levetiracetam in Children With Acute Repetitive Seizures

BACKGROUND: Levetiracetam has been proven to be effective in both partial and generalized seizures in children. However, few studies have reported its efficacy in the treatment of acute repetitive seizures. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of levetiracetam in children with acute repetitive seizures. METHODS: The medical records of children from the age of 1 month-18 years who received levetiracetam because of acute repetitive seizures in the pediatric intensive care unit between 2010 and 2013 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: Of the 133 patients, levetiracetam terminated seizures in 104 (78.2%). Side effects such as agitation and aggression were observed in three patients (2.2%). The likelihood of treatment failure was increased by four times by younger age at seizure onset; by six times in the individuals with neurological abnormalities; and by 22 times in the patients with West syndrome. The patients who used levetiracetam as the first treatment option for acute repetitive seizures had a longer duration of epilepsy, a higher rate of neurological abnormality, and a higher proportion of medically resistant epilepsy compared with the individuals who used levetiracetam as an add-on treatment to the other intravenous antiepileptic drugs. However, no differences were detected between these two groups in terms of treatment response. CONCLUSIONS: Intravenous levetiracetam appears to be effective and safe in the treatment of acute repetitive seizures. Randomized clinical trials are needed to determine whether intravenous levetiracetam may replace other antiepileptic drugs as the first-line therapy in the management of acute repetitive seizures