Turk J Med Sci
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Comparative Study
Simvastatin's effects on survival and outcome in traumatic braininjury patients: a comparative study.
Mortality and morbidity still remain high in patients with traumatic brain injuries. Understanding the role of new treatments in these patients is critical. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of simvastatin on survival and outcome in traumatic brain injury patients. ⋯ Simvastatin could be suggested as an adjunctive therapy in traumatic brain injury patients.
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequent health problem representing a diagnostic challenge with high mortality and morbidity rates. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) and alveolar dead space fraction (ADSF) in the diagnosis of PE. ⋯ The diagnostic value of calculated ADSF and noninvasive bedside ETCO2 for PE was found to be low.
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In order to determine the synergistic effects of human placental mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) on hematopoiesis in vivo, we compared the intrabone marrow injection (IBMI) with the conventional intravenous injection (IVI). ⋯ Our results not only elucidated the role of PMSCs in promoting hematopoiesis, but also revealed the therapeutic potential of the combination of PMSCs and IBMI in transplantation.