The effect of radio theater on listening comprehension

Dinleme, kişinin fiziksel olarak işitme becerisinin anlamlandırıldığı bilişsel bir beceridir. Dil becerileri içinde ilk olarak geliştiği, edinildiği savunulan bu beceride önemli olan nokta anlama ve anlamlandırma kısmının bilişsel anlamda gerçekleşebilmesidir. Bu araştırmada, teknolojinin yeterince gelişmediği, medya araçlarının sınırlı olduğu dönemde çokça ön planda olan radyo tiyatrolarının dinlediğini anlama becerisini geliştirmeye etkisi ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma son-test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel bir araştırmadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 75 Türkçe öğretmeni adayı 4. Sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmadan elde edilen veriler Google Forms aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Veriler, yenilenmiş Bloom taksonomisinin basamaklarına göre kodlanarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda düzenli olarak radyo tiyatrosu dinlemenin dinlediğini anlama becerisine katkısı olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.Listening is a cognitive skill that makes sense of one's physical ability to hear. The important point in this skill, which is claimed to be developed and acquired first among language skills, is that the part of understanding and meaning can be realized in a cognitive sense. In this research, the effect of radio theaters, which was at the forefront in the period when technology was not developed enough and media tools were limited, on improving listening comprehension skills was tried to be revealed. The study is a quasi-experimental research with a posttest control group. The study group of the research consists of 75 Turkish teacher candidates, 4th grade students. Data from the study were collected through Google Forms. The data were analyzed by coding according to the steps of the revised Bloom taxonomy. Research results were regularly reached the conclusion that the contribution to the listening comprehension skills of listening to radio theater

Effect of Ultrasound Time on Macular Thickness and Visual Acuity in Cataract Surgery

Pur po se: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ultrasound time on macular thickness and the influence of macular thickness on visual acuity after uneventful phacoemulsification surgery. Ma te ri al and Met hod: In this study, 42 eyes of 30 cataract patients who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery were evaluated. The phacoemulsification was performed using 20% “pulse mode” ultrasound energy. The ultrasound time of each case was noted. Visual acuity (logMAR) and macular thickness were measured pre- and postoperatively. Macular thickness was measured by “spectraldomain” optical coherence tomography using “macular map 6” (MM6) programme. Re sults: All patients who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery showed a statistically significant improvement in bestcorrected visual acuity in postoperative first and third months (p=0.001). When minimum central macular, mean central zone, mean parafoveal and mean perifoveal macular thicknesses in the postoperative first week, first month and third month were compared with the preoperative values, a statistically significant increase in all zones was detected (p=0.001). The mean ultrasound time applied was 128 sec. ±11 SD: 70.17. No statistically significant correlation was found between ultrasound time and increase in macular thickness in the postoperative first week, first month and third month. There was no significant correlation between best-corrected visual acuity and minimum central macular/central zone macular thickness. Dis cus si on: This study shows that in patients who underwent uneventful phacoemulsification surgery, there is an increase in macular thickness independent of ultrasound time. We also found no correlation between macular thickness and visual acuity. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2011; 41: 286-90

Anterior orbital leiomyoma originating from the supraorbital neurovascular bundle

Purpose: To present a young female patient with left anterior orbital leiomyoma that originates from the supraorbital neurovascular bundle. Case presentation: A 41-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with a complaint of swelling of the left upper eyelid. Based on the ophthalmological and imaging assessments, the excisional biopsy with the preliminary diagnosis of dermoid cyst was planned. The histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations of excised sample revealed surprisingly that the tumour was a leiomyoma. No recurrence was detected in the patient’s follow-up. Conclusion: Although it is rare, orbital leiomyoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with orbital tumour

Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements by Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Orbscan II Corneal Topography and Evaluation of Ultrasonic Pachymetry Repeatability

Objectives: Comparison of central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements by ultrasonic pachymetry and Orbscan II corneal topography and evaluation of ultrasonic pachymetry repeatability for same observer. Materials and Methods: The study included 132, 82, and 80 eyes of 66 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), 41 patients with ocular hypertension (OHT), and 40 controls, respectively. All subjects were subjected to routine ophthalmic examination. Orbscan II (Bausch&Lomb) corneal topography and ultrasonic pachymetry (Nidek Ultrasonic Pachymetry UP-1000) were used for measurement of CCT. ANOVA (Turkey test) was used for variable distribution, paired sample t-test was used for repeated measurements, and the analyses were done by SPSS 20.0. Results: Mean CCT was 558.9±37.2 µm by ultrasonic pachymetry and 553.4±37 µm by corneal topography. There was a significant difference between the two measurements (p<0.0001). CCT was mean 5.55±8.28 µm thicker by ultrasonic pachymetry compared to corneal topography. There was no significant difference between the two genders (p>0.05). CCT was 555±39.2 µm, 564.3±28.4 µm, and 559.7±41.5 µm by ultrasonic pachymetry in POAG, OHT, and control subjects, respectively; CCT was 550.3±38.3 µm, 558.5±28 µm, and 553.2±42.5 µm by Orbscan II corneal topography in POAG, OHT, and control subjects, respectively. There was a significant linear correlation between Orbscan II corneal topography and ultrasonic pachymetry in CCT measurements (r=0.975, p<0.0001). Repeatability of ultrasonic pachymetry for same observer was (ICC value) 0.990. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between Orbscan II corneal topography and ultrasonic pachymetry in CCT measurements. These two methods of measurements should not be substituted for each other, since ultrasonic pachymetry measures CCT greater than Orbscan II corneal topography. Repeatability of ultrasonic pachymetry for same observer is very high. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 263-7

Neuromotor Development Evaluation of Preterm Babies Less than 34 Weeks of Gestation with Bayley III at 18-24 Months

Objectives. To assess and evaluate the risk factors affecting the neuromotor development of preterm babies at corrected age 18 to 24 months. Methods. Preterm babies≤34 weeks of gestational age (GA) who were born in our hospital between 2011 and 2014 were prospectively included in the study. Prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal features of the babies were recorded. Bayley Scales of Infants and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III), was applied at corrected age 18 to 24 months. Results. All data of 96 babies were obtained during the study, mean birth weight was 1542±518 g, and mean corrected age was 20.9±4.7 months. Cerebral palsy was found in 11 babies (11.5%). According to Bayley III scores, 13.5% cognitive delay, 19.8% language delay, and 33.3% motor delay rations were detected. A positive correlation was found between GA and motor composite scores (p=0.011). The mean motor composite score was lower in babies with the Apgar score less than 7 at 1st and 5th minutes (p=0.007 and p=0.003) and applied resuscitation in the delivery room (p=0.033). The mean language composite score was found to be higher in babies with antenatal steroid administration (p=0.003). A negative correlation was found between the motor composite score and the oxygen treatment time and mechanical ventilation support time (p=0.001 and p=0.007). Conclusion. In preterm babies less than 34 weeks, the birth weight, GA, Apgar score, oxygen treatment time, mechanical ventilation support time, and resuscitation in a delivery room were determined to affect the Bayley III motor score. Language development was found better in babies with antenatal steroid administration

Comparison of Modifications in Flap Anastomosis Patterns and Skin Incision Types for External Dacryocystorhinostomy: Anterior-Only Flap Anastomosis with W Skin Incision versus Anterior and Posterior Flap Anastomosis with Linear Skin Incision

Purpose. To compare the outcomes of external dacryocystorhinostomy (E-DCR) by using two different flap anastomosis patterns and skin incision types. Methods. This study included 79 patients (88 eyes) with lacrimal drainage system disorders who underwent E-DCR surgery. Fifty eyes of 44 patients (group A) underwent E-DCR by suturing anterior and posterior flaps (H-flap) of the lacrimal sac with curvilinear skin incision whereas in 38 eyes of 35 patients (group B) DCR was performed by suturing only anterior flaps (U-flap) with W skin incision. Results. The success rate was evaluated according to lacrimal patency and scar assessment scores. Patency was achieved in 78 patients (88.6%). In terms of groups, patency was 44 eyes (88.0%) in group A and 34 eyes (89.5%) in group B. There was no statistically significant difference in the success rates of lacrimal patency between the two groups. Further, there was no statistically significant difference concerning cutaneous scar scores. Conclusion. Our study suggests that anastomoses of only anterior flaps or both anterior and posterior flaps have similar success rates; suturing only anterior flaps is easier to perform and shortens the operative time. In addition, W skin incision is a reasonable alternative to curvilinear incision for reducing scar formation