Turk J Med Sci
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) in the treatment of postinjection sciatic neuropathy (PISN) resistant to conservative treatments. ⋯ The outcome of this research proved the effectiveness of PSNB with methylprednisolone in the management of PISN, especially in patients whose pain was located below the knee. EPSs findings and loss of muscle strength indicated the severity of the nerve damage affect the success of PSNB in pain management, but the length of time that elapsed after the nerve injury did not.
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is a major cause of death in the intensive care unit. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced lung injury is the most widely used experimental ALI model and provides opportunities for new targeting therapy. In this study, we investigated the effects of tocilizumab, adalimumab, and methylprednisolone in LPS-induced acute lung injury. ⋯ Adalimumab and/or tocilizumab significantly reduce the release of proinflammatory cytokines and improve the tissue inflammation in the experimental model of ALI. Our results suggest that adalimumab and/or tocilizumab have a more potent antiinflammatory effect on lung injury than the steroid.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the administration of cinnamon extract that is known to be effective in decreasing the high blood glucose and the distribution of NGF and Trk-A receptor in pancreas with immunohistochemistry way. ⋯ As a result, it was determined that the cinnamon, which is effective on blood glucose levels, has a positive effect on the NGF production in pancreas.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a commonly seen life-threatening condition in newborns characterized by ischemic necrosis. This study aimed to investigate anakinra's effects, an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, on oxidative stress, inflammation, and tissue necrosis in an NEC rat model. ⋯ In this experimental study, we found that anakinra had antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects and was protective against intestinal injury and apoptosis.
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Multicenter Study
WARFARIN IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF VASCULAR CALCIFICATION IN ABDOMINAL AORTA IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A MULTICENTER CASE-CONTROL STUDY.
Vascular calcifications (VCs), recognized risk factor for increased mortality, are highly prevalent in hemodialysis (HD) patients. We aimed to investigate the relation between VC and warfarin use with plain radiography. ⋯ In this study, we found that warfarin is associated to vascular calcifications, especially in aorta of HD patients.