The importance of C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in the diagnosis of chorioamnionitis in the cases with preterm premature rupture of membranes

Objective: Our aim is to compare the clinical biochemical markers of the cases who developed and did not develop clinical chorioamnionitis among those hospitalized in our clinic with the diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). For that purpose, we investigated the significance levels of mean values, sensitivity and specificity levels of the infection markers and also their correlations with each other in the diagnosis of clinical chorioamnionitis. Methods: Eighty-one cases with singleton pregnancy who were hospitalized with the pre-diagnosis of PPROM and followed up and treated in the Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the Faculty of Medicine at Mersin University were included in the study. The values of 48 cases who developed and did not develop clinical chorioamnionitis were compared. Results: The mean WBC, CRP and procalcitonin values at labor and mean procalcitonin values at hospitalization were significantly higher in the cases diagnosed with chorioamnionitis than the cases without chorioamnionitis diagnosis. Conclusion: We found out that the procalcitonin values at hospitalization and WBC, serum CRP and procalcitonin values at labor in the cases followed up with the diagnosis of PPROM were significant in clinical chorioamnionitis cases. We concluded in our study that these infection markers (procalcitonin in particular) can be used in the early diagnosis of chorioamnionitis by not checking at hospitalization only but also in the follow-ups of the patients regularly

Are serum delta neutrophil index and other inflammatory marker levels different in hyperemesis gravidarum

MakaleWOS:000911852000001PubMed ID : 36627732Hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG) is a condition characterized by nausea and vomiting, fluid electrolyte and acid–base imbalance, dehydration, weight loss, and ketonuria in early pregnancy. The relationship of HEG with inflammation has been studied in many studies. This study aimed to investigate the role of serum delta neutrophil index (DNI), a new inflammatory marker, and other inflammatory markers in demonstrating the disease’s presence and severity in HEG patients

Early penile metastasis from primary bladder cancer as the first systemic manifestation: a case report

Metastatic involement of penis is an exceptionally rare condition. 77% of the metastases are originated from the pelvic region; prostate and bladder are the most frequent primary locations. Retrograde venous route, retrograde lymphatic route, arterial spread, direct extension, implantation and secondary to instrumentation are the mechanisms of metastasis. Approximately two thirds of all penile metastasis are detected at a mean time of 18 months after the detection of the primary tumor and the remaining one third is presented at the same time with primary tumor. Diagnosis is usually made by biopsy and also non invasive methods as MRI or colour-coded duplex ultrasonography. Treatment options in these patients are local excision, partial or complete penectomy, external beam radiation therapy and chemotheraphy. Despite these alternatives prognosis is usually poor

Evaluation of genetic diversity of cultivated tea clones (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) in the eastern black sea coast by inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSRS)

SANDALLI, Cemal/0000-0002-1298-3687; PEHLIVAN, NECLA/0000-0002-2045-8380WOS: 000376744800008Tea is the most globally consumed drink after spring water and an important breeding plant with high economical value in Turkey. in half a century, various kinds of tea cultivars have been bred in Turkey to improve the quality and yield of tea plants. Since tea reproduces sexually, tea fields vary in quality. Thus, determining the genetic diversity and relationship of the plants to support breeding and cultivation is important. in this study we aimed to determine the genetic diversity of tea cultivars breeding in the Eastern Black Sea coast of Turkey and the genetic relationship between them, to verify whether the qualitative morphological designations of the clones are genetically true by the ISSR markers. Herein, the genetic diversity and relationships of 18 Turkish tea cultivars were determined using 15 ISSR markers with sizes ranging from 250 to 3000 base pairs. the similarity indices among these cultivars were between 0.456 and 0.743. Based on cluster analysis using UPGMA, some of tea cultivars originating from the same geographical position were found to be clustered closely. Our data provide valuable information and a useful basis to assist selection and cloning experiments of tea cultivars and also help farmers to find elite parental clones for tea breeding in the Eastern Black Sea coast of Turkey.Recep Tayyip Erdogan UniversityRecep Tayyip Erdogan University [BAP_2013.102.03.4]This work was supported by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Research Fund Grants BAP_2013.102.03.4

LIMPRINT study - the Turkish experience

Background: Lymphedema and chronic oedema is a major healthcare problem in both developed and non-developed countries The LIMPRINT study is an international health service based study to determine the prevalence and functional impact in adult populations of member countries of the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF). Methods: 1051 patients from 8 centers in Turkey were recruited using the LIMPRINT study protocol. Data were collected using the core and module tools which assess the demographic and clinical properties as well as disability and QoL. Results: Most of the Turkish patients were recruited from specialist lymphedema services and were found to be female, housewives and having secondary lymphedema due to cancer treatment. The duration of lymphedema was commonly less than 5 years and most of them had ISL Grade 2 lymphedema. Cellulitis, infection and wounds were uncommon. The majority of patients did not get any treatment or advice before. Most of the patients had impaired QoL and decreased functionality, but psychological support was neglected. Although most had social health security access to Lymphedema centres nevertheless access seemed difficult due to distance and cost. Conclusion: The study has shown the current status and characteristics of lymphedema patients, treatment conditions, the unmet need for the diagnosis and treatment as well as burden of the disease in both patients and families in Turkey. National health policies are needed for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment in Turkey that utilise this informative data

Çukurova Bölgesinde HBsAg taşıyıcı gebeleribn prevalans ve yeni doğanlarının proflakisi

TEZ855Tez (Uzmanlık) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 1990.Kaynakça (s. 42-48) var.48 s. : hrt. ; 30 cm.