Investigation of animal anthrax outbreaks in the human-animal interface at risky districts of Bangladesh during 2016-2017

The objective of the study was to explore the outbreak situation in terms of animal, place, and time towards minimizing the risk of animal infection at the source in future and subsequent spillover in human in the endemic rural settings.

Feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis concurrent with bacterial cystitis in a domestic shorthair cat

The main aim of this case report is to present a case of feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis that occurred concurrently with bacterial cystitis following the bite.

Psikoz Olgularina Tedavi Uyumuna Yonelik Bir Terapi Programi Uygulanmasi

Enhanced UWB Printed Monopole Antenna Based on Ground Plane Modifications

In this paper, a UWB antenna with an enhanced bandwidth is proposed. The enhanced ultra wide band (UWB) antenna consists of a rectangular patch fed by a 50 Ω microstrip feed line and partial ground plane. The bandwidth enhancement is achieved by making three modifications on the partial ground plane; adding two rectangular sleeves, adding one rectangular groove and adding two rectangular slots. The characteristics of this antenna are investigated using high frequency structure simulator (HFSS). The proposed design achieves large bandwidth at return loss RL ≥ 10 dB of (3.4 22.4) GHz (147.29%). Promising peak gain with good impedance matching and omni-directional radiation pattern are obtained.

Chondrocyte Intracellular Matrix Strain Fields of Articular Cartilage Surface in Hyperglycemia Model of Rat: Cellular Morphological Study

Chondrocyte is one cell in articular cartilage was products many proteins, molecules, and other factors. The external influence of cartilage, such as: hyperglycemia was entering joint capsule and impact to the chondrocytes and the cartilage. Hyperglycemia caused modification of heparan sulfate proteoglycan 2 (perlecan) proteins through glycation process.

Psychiatric aspects of 47, XYY (Jacobs) syndrome: A case report

Anti-adhesive effects of argan oil on postoperative peritoneal adhesions

Increased serum levels of Bisphenol A and Betatrophin in patients

Frequency of depression, anxiety, and fatigue in fmf patients and their association with disease parameters

The aim of our study was to assess the levels of depression, anxiety, and fatigue in patients diagnosed with FMF (Familial Mediterranean Fever) and to examine their associations with drug compliance, attack, and being employed or not. Patients presenting to our rheumatology outpatient clinic Tel-Hashomer Classification Criteria were included in the study. Fifty-two diagnosed patients followed up in our rheumatology outpatient clinic (35 female, 17 male), and 30 healthy control subjects whose ages and genders match consisting of the accompanists and visitors of the patients (25 female, 5 male) were included. Risk for depression and anxiety was assessed with HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Depression and anxiety were observed to be significantly more common in the patients with FMF compared to the healthy controls in this study. Also, the frequency of FMF attacks was found to be associated with depression, anxiety, and fatigue and that regular use of colchicine decreased fatigue. In the light of all these results, the mood should definitely be evaluated during the routine practice in case of a chronic disease such as FMF having a younger patient population compared to other rheumatic diseases, and, if needed, psychiatric support should be received. Also, it should be explained to the patients that the regular use of colchicine would be beneficial for both the disease and fatigue. There is a need for follow-up studies with large case series in order to support the results we obtained.

Evaluation of 62 bullous pemphigoid patients

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an acquired autoimmune disease often manifesting with subepidermal bullae. Autoantibodies against hemidesmosomes constitute the main cause of BP. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical and histopathological characteristics of BP patients and to discuss them in light of the studies conducted in Turkey and around the world. The retrospective study included 62 patients that were diagnosed with BP in our clinic between 2005 and 2017. Diagnosis of BP was established based on clinical, histopathological, and DIF microscopy findings. Age, gender, duration of disease, presence of pruritus, peripheral eosinophilia, significant histopathological findings, history of smoking, and family history were recorded for each patient. Patients under 18 years of age were excluded from the study. The 62 patients comprised 24 (38.7%) men and 38 (61.3%) women with a median age of 72.0 years. The male-to-female ratio was 1.5. The median age at disease onset was 67.0 (range, 50-75) years and the median duration of disease was 1.0 (0.5-3.0) years. Of the 62 patients, 35 (56.5%) had a history of smoking and mucosal involvement was found in 27 (43.5%) patients. BP is a disease of the elderly and more common in women than in men. Oral mucosa should be an integral part of the physical examination in BP patients. Pruritus is a significant clinical symptom and eosinophilia is an important laboratory marker in the diagnosis of BP, particularly in patients with difficult diagnosis.