The Effect of Donor Age on Recipient Kidney Graft Function

Purpose: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a highly morbid and mortal condition. Renal transplantation is the most favorable and preferred solution of this disease. Age is an important factor that can effects the success of transplantation. In this study, we investigated the effect of donor age on the outcomes of kidney transplantation. Materials and Methods: 101 ESRD patients who underwent live or cadaveric kidney transplantation were included and analyzed retrospectively in this study. We reviewed age, sex and body mass index (BMI) of the donors and age, sex, BMI, length of stay, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and serum creatinine measurements of the recipients were recorded. Recipient serum creatinine levels were determined at intervals up to 18 months after transplantation. Results: Donors were divided into 3 groups according to age (50 years (n:34). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of donor's gender, BMI, living/cadaveric ratio, and recipient's gender, age, and BMI (p>0.05). Length of hospital stay of recipients whose donor <40 years old were statistically significantly lower compared to other age groups (p:0.001). From the 1st month to the 18th month, a statistically significant decrease in GFR and an increase in serum creatinine were observed as the donor age increased (p<0.05). Conclusion: Donor age is an important factor for the graft survival and for the allocation procedures it should be kept in mind

“The Lolelaplap (Marshall Islands) in Us: Sailing West to East (Ralik→Ratak) to These Our Atolls (Aelon Kein Ad) Ad Jolet Jen Anij (Our Blessed Inheritance from God)”

This paper discusses the expansion of Oceania through a Marshallese indigenous lens as a focal point. It explains that decolonizing methodologies allows reclaiming of space for mental liberation and reassurement of constitutional rights. It highlights similar occurrences of decolonization practices meeting resistance in the 21st century all while strengthening the human right argument that no human deserves any less than their fellow human brothers and sisters. It argues that an indigenous imagery can only be viewed through an indigenous lens where the researches’ level of purity is retained and unfiltered. It nevertheless argues that Marshallese ethnolinguistics reveal the same cultural practices in America, Judeo-Christianity, and Oceania thus dictating the reality that “we are the same not withstanding one stays here and one there (Bedbedjin Bedbedjen, Bedbedjinma wot Kwe)”. It further explains the importance in these similarities and how Marshallese spirituality predates introduced American Judeo-Christianity despite the latter attempting to marginalize the former. It concludes by stating that Marshallese contributions on the global stage are rooted in that culture of love (IaKwe) which is echoed by the custom(s) revealing the significance of Marshallese validation academically, spiritually, economically, & socially to prevent institutionalized discrimination. This paper ends stating that the agency to know one’s self and how one should fit in the world, is a human right in itself and Marshallese are entitled to this sense of self worth through knowing thy self by thy self where real thinking takes place in one’s own mind as we all live our own lives

Adaçayı (Salvia Officinalis) Bitkisinin Farklı Nem Düzeylerinde Fiziko-Mekanik Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi

Adaçayı (Salvia Officinalis) ülkemizde yaygın olarak üretilen tibbi aromatik bitkiler içerisinde yer almaktadır. Adaçayı (Salvia Officinalis) ile ilgili tarımsal mekanizasyon uygulamaları yeterli değildir. Bu uygulamaları arttırmak için bitkiye ait fiziko-mekanik özelliklerin bilinmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada, adaçayı (Salvia Officinalis) bitkisinin üç farklı nem düzeyinde (%8.4, %11.5% ve %16.2 (k.b)), boyutları, projeksiyon alanı yapraklarının saptan kopma kuvveti, yaprak/sap oranı, uçucu yağ miktarı gibi bazı fiziko-mekanik özellikleri belirlenmiştir. Bu özellikler adaçayı (Salvia Officinalis) bitkisi için harmanlama ve ayırma düzenlerinin geliştirilmesinde önemli özelliklerdir. Araştırılan özelliklerin çoğu nem artışına bağlı olarak artmaktadır. Uçucu yağ içeriği nem düzeyinin artmasına bağlı olarak azalmıştır. Nem içeriğinin adaçayının fiziko-mekanik özellikleri üzerine etkisi önemli bulunmuştur. Yaprak kopma kuvveti 4.3 N ve 6.5 N arasında değişmektedir

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties in Directionally Solidified Sn-10.2 Sb Peritectic Alloy at a Constant Temperature Gradient

WOS: 000374233300015The Sn-10.2 Sb (mass fraction) peritectic alloy was prepared using a vacuum melting furnace and a hot filling furnace. The samples were directionally solidified upwards at steady state conditions with a constant temperature gradient (G = 4.5 +/- 0.2 K. mm(-1)) under different growth velocities (V = 13.3-266.7 mu m. s(-1)) in a Bridgman-type directional solidification apparatus. The effects of the growth velocity (V) on the dendritic spacings were investigated. Primary dendrite arm spacing (PDAS) of a phase in directionally solidified Sn-10.2 Sb peritectic alloy was measured on the longitudinal and transverse sections of 4 mm diameter cylindrical samples. Secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) was measured on the longitudinal section. The experimental results show that the measured PDAS (lambda(IL),lambda(IT)) and SDAS (lambda(2)) decrease with increasing growth velocity. The dependence of PDAS, SDAS, microhardness (HV) and compressive strength (sigma(c)) on the growth velocity were determined by using a linear regression analysis. The experimental results were compared with the previous experimental results and the results of the experimental models.Erciyes University Scientific Research Project Unit [FBT-07-18]This project was financially supported by the Erciyes University Scientific Research Project Unit under contract No: FBT-07-18

Tongue Reduction in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome With CO2 Laser

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a congenital syndrome with some anomaly in overgrowth. Most common manifestations are exomphalos, macroglossia, gigantism, and visceromegaly. Overgrowth in tongue's size caused clinical symptoms such as dysphagia, speech disorder, strong in chewing, upper-airway obstruction, and psychological problems with appearance. Cold surgical techniques are commonly used in treating macroglossia. We presented tongue reduction with laser and its early result on a child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome for macroglossia

Characterization of phenolic components of black teas of different origins and the effect of brewing duration on quality properties

This research aims to identify the phytochemical constituents of 79 different samples of black tea, including varieties from India, Iran (IrT), Turkey (TT), and Sri Lanka. In addition, this study investigates the effect of varying brewing times on the quality characteristics of tea. Therefore, we analyzed the phytochemical content of tea using a novel LC–MS/MS method that we developed, which identifies 53 different phenolic compounds. Furthermore, objective evaluations were conducted on the total phenolic compound, total flavonoid compound, antioxidant activity, and color values at 15, 30, and 60-min brewing intervals. The prevailing phenolic compounds discovered in the corresponding tea classifications were quantitatively analyzed to be quinic acid, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, gallic acid, nicotiflorine, and isoquercitrin. The study found that the TT and IrT groups had the richest phytochemical content and the highest antioxidant activity. The Turkish tea group had the highest measurement for the desired red color, which is considered a sensory property. Infusion color, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic and flavonoid contents showed significant increases with prolonged brewing time. It was important to note that the chemical composition of tea varies according to its origin and brewing conditions. Extending the brewing time improved the quality of the tea. It should be noted, however, that longer brewing times result in a more intense release of flavonoids, and this increase may have a pro-oxidant effect