Turk J Med Sci
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The retinol level and retinol delivery to the placenta may vary depending on various factors involving the mother and baby. The present study evaluates the factors affecting retinol levels in babies and the transplacental retinol passage in preterm babies. ⋯ Placental adaptation and contributing factors may vary in populations with severe retinol deficiency. The finding of significantly increased cord retinol levels when compared to maternal retinol levels in the present study suggests that some compensatory mechanisms, such as increased placental RBP levels, support the presentation of retinol to the fetus, even if the mother has a retinol deficiency.
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Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is an important health problem especially in developing countries with additional socio-economic loss. Humic acids (HA) usually have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, blood-circulating and antiviral effects. We aimed to show effect of HA on neuroprotection in TSCI model. ⋯ In this study, we showed the effects of HA in the early stages of TSCI on oxidative stress, histopathological changes and neurological improvement. It is thought to be a potential therapeutic agent in acute TSCI but needs to be further evaluated by showing proper effect on other neuroprotective pathways in larger series.
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The purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic accuracy and interobserver reliability of the T2-weighted 3D-SPACE (three-dimensional sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts by using different flip angle evolutions) sequence in comparison with T2-weighted 3D-CISS (three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state) sequences for diagnosis of schwannomas. ⋯ Our results demonstrate that 3D-SPACE is superior to 3D-CISS in the imaging process of the schwannoma in terms of image quality, description of the relationship between the lesion and cranial nerve, signal differentiation between lesion and cistern, and signal differentiation between the lesion and adjacent brain.
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Circumcision with plastic Alisclamp technique in 4733 boys: Our experiences to reduce complications.
We aim to report the outcomes of circumcisions performed with Alisclamp and our experiences to reduce the complications. ⋯ Technique-specific complications of Alisclamp can reduce with technique-specific modifications.
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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, numerous therapies to counteract this severe disease have emerged. The benefits of Tocilizumab for severely infected COVID-19 patients and the methodologies of ongoing clinical trials are explored. ⋯ This review meta-analyzed the therapeutic benefits of tocilizumab in COVID-19 patients with severe disease for mortality, mechanical ventilation, and the characteristics of COVID-19 registered trials.