Assessment of Relation Between Subjectıve Memory Complaınts and Objective Cognitive Performance of Elderly Over 55 Years Old Age

ABSTRACT Introduction: This study investigated the frequency of forgetfulness in elderly individuals over 55 years of age and examined the association of subjective memory complaints (SMCs) with objective cognitive functions,, depression and other risk factors

Cardiac involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

An insidious progression of cardiovascular (CV) involvement is generally associated with rheumatologic diseases and finally regarded as a major source of morbidity and mortality in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients. JIA could involve all of the cardiac structures, including pericardium, myocardium, endocardium; coronary vessels; valves and conduction system. Development of pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis and ventricular dysfunction are not unexpected issues in the progress of JIA. It is essential to ensure a comprehensive follow-up with advanced and up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for prevention of CV complications in JIA patients. Since these are all associated with an unfavorable prognosis, it is necessary to detect subclinical cardiac involvement in CV asymptomatic patients, in order to start adequate management and treatment. Furthermore, controlling chronic inflammatory state of JIA by new treatment modalities will also significantly reduce the overall morbidity and mortality related to CV diseases. In this review, we aimed to investigate CV involvement patterns in patients with JIA

Two cases of primary intramuscular hydatid cyst in the same family

A 39 years old woman was admitted to the hospital due to swelling and pain on her left lumbar region. In family history we learned that; her 19 years old daughter was operated due to primary muscular hydatid cyst located on gastrocnemius muscle one year ago. A painful painful mass with a size of 6x5 cm was palpated on patients’ left lumbar region during physical examination. Her indirect hemaglutination (IHA) for Echinococcus granulosus was positive. The lesion was reported as muscular hydatid cyst during ultrasound and computed tomography examinations. Hydatid disease was not in the previous history of the patient. Partial cystectomy and drainage was performed under spinal anesthesia on prone position. Excised material was confirmed as a hydatid cyst in histopathological examination. Albendazol (15 mg/kg/day) was given to patient for three months following the operation. There were no postoperative complications. After 6 month follow up, the patient showed no evidence of recurrent hydatid disease. A hydatid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of muscular cystic lesions in regions where hydatid cysts are endemic. Positive family history may help us in suspicion to this disease. If total excision is impossible, partial cystectomy and drainage can be the choice as surgical treatment for a muscular hydatid cys

Living related donor liver transplantation with atrio caval anastomosis of inferior vena cava graft stored in deep freeze for budd Chiari syndrome

We have previously reported our experience in inferior vena cava resection and reconstruction techniques during liver transplantation for Budd-Chiari syndrome. Herein, we present on a case that demonstrates the importance of experience in complex vascular reconstruction techniques for living donor liver transplantation. A 15-year-old boy was scheduled for living donor liver transplantation for Budd-Chiari syndrome. Venous occlusion was extended up to the right atrial orifice of the supra-hepatic vena cava. Retro- and supra-hepatic segments of the vena cava was resected. Inferior vena cava graft stored in deep-freeze was available. Venous reconstruction was performed with end-to-end atrio-caval anastomosis. Surgical treatment was completed with the implantation of the right liver lobe donated by the patient’s mother. Post-surgical course was uneventful

Does intraabdominal use of Ankaferd Blood Stopper cause increased intraperitoneal adhesions?

Ankarali, Handan Camdeviren/0000-0002-3613-0523; Gultekin, Fatma Ayca/0000-0002-4148-5871; Cakmak, Guldeniz Karadeniz/0000-0001-5802-4441; Emre, Ali Ugur/0000-0002-1136-0517; Karakaya, Kemal/0000-0002-6742-9923WOS: 000281963300001PubMed: 21038113BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate whether intraabdominal Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) causes increased intraabdominal adhesion formation and to determine any side effects of ABS in vivo. METHODS The present experimental study was designed to examine the effects of Ankaferd solution on peritoneal adhesion formation in a rat model of cecal abrasion. Intraperitoneal adhesions were assessed macroscopically and histopathologically on the 10th postoperative day. The possible adverse affects of ABS on liver and lung tissues were analyzed histopathologically, and blood chemistry was also evaluated. RESULTS Our study revealed that ABS reduced intraperitoneal adhesion formation in an experimental rat model. The blood chemistry was not disturbed due to ABS administration. Intraperitoneal administration of ABS led to some minor changes in the lungs and serosal surfaces of the intestines, with minor architectural changes in the liver that were not considered as toxic. Further studies with various application doses and routes with more detailed cellular analysis are thus warranted to clarify the possible pleiotropic and adverse effects of this new agent away from hemostasis. CONCLUSION There was less intraperitoneal adhesion formation in the ABS group than in the control group and saline group. Intraperitoneal administration of ABS has no toxic effects on blood chemistry or the lungs, kidneys and the liver, but it has some minor adverse effects

Ankaferd Blood Stopper’in karın içi kullanımı periton içi yapışıklık oluşumunu arttırır mı?

AMAÇ Bu çalışmanın amacı, karın içi kullanılan Ankaferd Blood Stopper’in (ABS) periton içi yapışıklık oluşumunu arttırıp arttırmadığını ve in vivo kullanıma bağlı majör toksik etkilerini irdelemektir. GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM Bu deneysel çalışma, çekal abrazyon uygulanan sıçan modelinde Ankaferd solüsyonunun periton içi yapışıklık oluşumu üzerine etkisini değerlendirmek üzere dizayn edildi. Periton içi yapışıklıklar cerrahi uygulama sonrası 10. gün makroskopik ve histopatolojik inceleme ile belirlendi. Yan etki varlığını irdelemek için kan, akciğer ve karaciğer dokuları alındı. BULGULAR Ankaferd Blood Stopper’in kullanımı ile karın içi yapışıklık oluşumunun azaldığı görüldü. ABS uygulanmasının kan biyokimyasal incelemelerinde herhangi bir bozulmaya neden olmadığı saptandı. Ancak akciğerlerde ve bağırsakların serozal yüzeylerinde akut ve kronik enflamatuvar değişiklikler ve karaciğerde minör yapısal değişiklikler izlendi. Bu değişikliklerin hiçbiri toksik değişiklik olarak değerlendirilmedi. ABS’nin diğer etkilerinin belirlenmesi için farklı dozlarda ve farklı klinik senaryolarda ileri çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır. SONUÇ Periton içi yapışıklık oluşumu ABS uygulanan grupta kontrol grubu ve SF grubuna kıyasla daha az görüldü. İntraperitoneal ABS kullanıma bağlı olarak herhangi bir toksik etki saptanmamakla birlikte bazı minör değişiklikler gözlenmiştir.BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate whether intraabdominal Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) causes increased intraabdominal adhesion formation and to determine any side effects of ABS in vivo. METHODS The present experimental study was designed to examine the effects of Ankaferd solution on peritoneal adhesion formation in a rat model of cecal abrasion. Intraperitoneal adhesions were assessed macroscopically and histopathologically on the 10th postoperative day. The possible adverse affects of ABS on liver and lung tissues were analyzed histopathologically, and blood chemistry was also evaluated. RESULTS Our study revealed that ABS reduced intraperitoneal adhesion formation in an experimental rat model. The blood chemistry was not disturbed due to ABS administration. Intraperitoneal administration of ABS led to some minor changes in the lungs and serosal surfaces of the intestines, with minor architectural changes in the liver that were not considered as toxic. Further studies with various application doses and routes with more detailed cellular analysis are thus warranted to clarify the possible pleiotropic and adverse effects of this new agent away from hemostasis. CONCLUSION There was less intraperitoneal adhesion formation in the ABS group than in the control group and saline group. Intraperitoneal administration of ABS has no toxic effects on blood chemistry or the lungs, kidneys and the liver, but it has some minor adverse effects

Relationship of Cognitive Functions with Daily Living Activities, Depression, Anxiety and Clinical Variables in Hospitalized Elderly Patients

ABSTRACT Introduction: Cognitive impairment in elderly patients, which may be a sign of dementia, depression, anxiety or medical diseases, has been determined as a risk factor for functional loss. In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency of cognitive impairment and to investigate the relationship of cognitive status with sociodemographic variables, daily living activities, anxiety and depression in elderly inpatients