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Publication Open Access Protective and therapeutic effects of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate in a rat tongue cancer model created experimentally using 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide.(2020-11-01T00:00:00Z) Doğan, R; Hafız, AM; Gucin, Z; Ozer, OF; Ozturan, O; Yenigun, Alper; DOĞAN, REMZI; GÜCİN, ZÜHAL; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; YENİGÜN, ALPER; ÖZTURAN, ORHANPublication Open Access The Effect of Serum Bone Sialoprotein Levels on Tympanosclerosis(2020-07-01T00:00:00Z) Baki, Ahmet; Yildiz, Muhammet; ÖZER, Ömer Faruk; ÇAĞLAR, Hifa Gülru; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; ÇAĞLAR, HİFA GÜLRUObjective: This study aimed to investigate serum bone sialoprotein (BSP) levels in patients with tympanosclerosis (TS). Methods: We included into this study 24 patients with TS and 24 asymptomatic healthy volunteers. Our study consisted of two groups: TS group (n=24), comprising of patients who underwent surgery for chronic otitis media and had tympanosclerotic plaques; and a control group (n=24), comprising of healthy individuals without ear problems. The serum BSP levels were measured and the results were compared between the two groups. Results: In the TS group, there were 15 female and nine male patients. The ages of the females ranged from 24 to 54 years, while those of the males ranged from 34 to 55 years; the average age was 40.46 +/- 9.75 and 43.11 +/- 6.77, respectively. In the control group, there were 14 females and ten males. The ages of the females ranged from 30 to 48 years, while those of the males ranged from 27 to 47 years; the average age was 40.25 +/- 5.28 and 38.4 +/- 27.08, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in BSP levels between the two groups (p=0.001). In addition, there was a moderate positive correlation between BSP and hearing levels. Conclusion: The serum BSP levels were higher in the TS group than in the control group and might have some effect on TS. Further studies on a large number of subjects using serum and tissue BSP levels should be designed to affirm the effects of BSP on TS.Publication Open Access Bezmialem COVID-19 PANDEMİSİNDE Hastalık / Hastane Yönetimi(2021-10-01T00:00:00Z) Selek, Şahabettin; Özer, Ömer Faruk; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUKPublication Open Access Assessment of serum endocan levels in patients with beta-thalassemia minor(2022-02-01T00:00:00Z) Zorlu, Mehmet; Ozer, Ömer Faruk; Karatoprak, Cumali; Kıskaç, Muharrem; Çakırca, Mustafa; ZORLU, MEHMET; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; KARATOPRAK, CUMALİObjective: Beta-thalassemia minor is a blood disease caused by a hereditary decrease in beta-globin synthesis, frequently leading to hypochromic microcytic anemia. Formerly called endothelial cell-specific molecule 1, endocan is a proteoglycan released by vascular endothelial cells in many organs. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between the beta-thalassemia minor patients and the healthy control group in terms of serum endocan level. Methods: The study was performed in a total of 80 subjects. They were divided into two groups, the beta-thalassemia minor group (n=40) and the healthy control group (n=40). Serum endocan levels, age, sex, body mass index value, and tobacco use data of these groups were compared. Results: No statistically significant difference was detected between the two groups in terms of age, sex, and body mass index values (p>0.05). Endocan levels were measured to be 206.85±88.1 pg/mL in the beta-thalassemia minor group and 236.1±162.8 pg/mL in the control group with no significant difference between the groups in terms of serum endocan levels (p>0.05). Conclusions: In our study, there was no change in endocan level in beta-thalassemia minor. This might be because serum endocan levels are affected by multi-factorial reasons. Serum endocan levels may be altered secondarily to decreased beta-globin chain, increased sympathetic activity due to anemia, or platelet dysfunction induced by oxidative stress in beta-thalassemia minor. Further multicenter studies involving more patients are necessary to demonstrate this.Publication Open Access Comparison of the biochemical and radiological criteria for lumbar disc degeneration(2018-09-01) Seyithanoglu, MEHMET HAKAN; Kitis, SERKAN; Ozer, Omer Faruk; Kocyigit, ABDÜRRAHİM; DÜNDAR, Tolga; Papaker, Meliha Gundeg; SEYİTHANOĞLU, MEHMET HAKAN; KİTİŞ, SERKAN; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİMBackground: The relationship between radiological degeneration criteria on lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and both the keratan sulfate (KS) and chondroitin sulfate (ChS) levels was examined in disc material taken from patients undergoing lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery. To examine whether the biochemical and radiological degeneration criteria testing the reliability of radiological degeneration findings agreed and to evaluate the contribution of the KS/ChS ratio to disc form (protruding or extruding).Publication Open Access Dry Eye and Dry Nose Caused by the Effect of Allergic Rhinitis on Tear and Nasal Secretion Osmolarity.(2020-03-17T00:00:00Z) Elbay, A; Yenigun, A; Ozturan, O; Bayraktar, H; Ozer, Ömer Faruk; Dogan, R; YENİGÜN, ALPER; ELBAY, AHMET; ÖZDEM, ABDULLAH; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; DOĞAN, REMZI; ÖZTURAN, ORHANObjective: Allergic rhinitis is a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction of immunoglobulin E in the rhino-ocular mucosa. This study was planned to demonstrate in patients with allergic rhinitis to evaluate changes in tear, nasal secretions, and blood osmolarity compared to healthy individuals. Method: Forty allergic rhinitis patients, 25 patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections, and 26 healthy participants were included in the study. Positive patients with allergic symptoms and skin prick test results were included in the allergic rhinitis group. Tear, nasal secretion, and blood osmolarity values were examined for the 3 groups. Result: In patients with allergic rhinitis, tear and nasal secretion osmolarity values were significantly higher in patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections and those of the healthy participants (P ¼ .001, P ¼ .038). In blood osmolarity measurements, there was no statistical difference between the groups (P ¼ .489). In patients with allergic rhinitis, Schirmer test results were significantly shorter than patients who had acute upper respiratory tract infection and those of the healthy participants (P ¼ .001, P ¼ .001). Patients with allergic rhinitis and acute upper respiratory tract infections had significantly shorter Schirmer test results than in healthy participants (P ¼ .001, P ¼ .001). Conclusion: Tear osmolarity was increased in allergic rhinitis patients, and this was thought to lead to dry eye findings. In the presence of allergic rhinitis, nasal secretions were found more hyperosmolar than tears. Nasal secretion osmolarity was higher in allergic rhinitis patients than in patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections and control group.Publication Open Access Oxidative/antioxidative status, lymphocyte DNA damage, and urotensin-2 receptor level in patients with migraine attacks(2018-01-01) YIGIT, Mehmet; SOGUT, Ozgur; TATAROGLU, Ozlem; YAMANOGLU, Adnan; YIGIT, Eda; Guler, ERAY METİN; Ozer, Omer Faruk; Kocyigit, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİMBackground: The present study investigated the potential roles of plasma lymphocyte DNA damage, the urotensin-2 receptor (UTS2R), and oxidative changes in patients with varying degrees of migraine-related disability who were in the ictal phase and presented to our emergency department. Methods: This study enrolled 40 consecutive adult patients with migraine attack and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The same health care professional determined the headache-related disability of each patient’s migraine attack using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS); patients were divided into three groups based on MIDAS score. Plasma lymphocyte DNA damage; UTS2R, malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase (CAT) levels; total oxidant status (TOS); total antioxidant status (TAS); and the oxidative stress index (OSI) were used as predictors of early oxidative changes. Results: Plasma lymphocyte DNA damage, TOS, MDA levels, and OSI values were significantly higher in patients with migraine compared to controls. Conversely, TAS and CAT and UTS2R levels were markedly lower in patients with migraine compared to controls. Comparisons of the patient groups by MIDAS score revealed significant differences in plasma lymphocyte DNA damage and CAT levels but no differences in TOS, MDA levels, OSI, TAS, or UTS2R levels. MIDAS scores were positively correlated with the degree of lymphocyte DNA damage, but neither of these factors was significantly related to CAT levels. Conclusion: The present data suggest that lymphocyte DNA damage and changes in oxidative/ antioxidative status may reflect an enhanced oxidative damage and an ineffective antioxidant defense system in migraineurs during headache attacks. In addition, lymphocyte DNA damage levels may be an indicator of the degree of migraine-related disability as assessed by MIDAS score.Publication Open Access Serum Melatonin Levels in Patients with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss(2020-07-01T00:00:00Z) Baki, Ahmet; ÖZER, Ömer Faruk; Yildiz, Muhammet; KÖKTAŞOĞLU, FATMANUR; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUK; KÖKTAŞOĞLU, FATMANURObjective: This study aimed to investigate the serum melatonin levels of patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL). Methods: This study enrolled 22 patients with ISSNHL and 22 asymptomatic healthy volunteers. The subjects underwent pure tone audiometry and serum melatonin levels were measured. Results: The patient group was composed of 12 women (mean age, 46.41 +/- 7.8) and 10 men (mean age, 48 +/- 6.46), and the control group was composed of 12 women (mean age, 40.25 +/- 5.28) and 10 men (mean age, 38.4 +/- 27.08). The serum melatonin levels were significantly lower in the patient group than in the control group (p=0.001). A statistically significant strong negative correlation was found between serum melatonin level and severity of hearing loss (r=-0.644; p=0.001). Conclusion: Serum melatonin levels of patients with ISSNHL were lower than controls. A statistically significant strong negative correlation was found between serum melatonin level and the severity of hearing loss.Publication Open Access Reduced antioxidant capacity and increased subclinical inflammation markers in prepubescent obese children and their relationship with nutritional markers and metabolic parameters(2016-01-01T00:00:00Z) Vehapoglu, AYSEL; TURKMEN, Serdar; GOKNAR, Nilufer; Ozer, Omer Faruk; VEHAPOĞLU TÜRKMEN, AYSEL; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUKObjective: There are associations between some inflammatory and oxidative markers and obesity in adults, but whether prepubescent children of different weights also have such markers has not been studied. We investigated multiple inflammatory markers and levels of erythrocyte oxidant/antioxidant enzymes in prepubescent children of different weights.Publication Open Access An Evaluation of the Protective Effects of Thymoquinone on Amikacin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats(2015-12-01) TUGRUL, Selahattin; Dogan, REMZİ; AKSOY, Fadlullah; VEYSELLER, Bayrann; Ozer, Omer Faruk; PEKTAS, Alev; AKSOY, FADLULLAH; DOĞAN, REMZI; ÖZTURAN, ORHAN; TUĞRUL, SELAHATTİN; ÖZER, ÖMER FARUKObjectives. In this study we investigated the probable protective effects of thymoquinone on amikacin-induced ototoxicity in rats. Methods. Thirty-two healthy rats were divided into four groups (amikacin, amikacin+thymoquinone, thymoquinone, and no treatment). Thymoquinone was fed to the rats via oral gavage in a dose of 40 mg/kg/day throughout the study period of 14 days. Amikacin was given by the intramuscular route in a dose of 600 mg/kg/day. Audiological assessment was conducted by the distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests, administered to all rats at the beginning of the study, and also on days 7 and 15. Biochemical parameters were calculated at the termination of the study to evaluate the oxidative status. Results. There were significant decreases in DPOAE values and significant increases in ABR thresholds of the amikacin group on days 7 and 15, as compared to the amikacin+thymoquinone group. While ABR thresholds of the amikacin group increased significantly on days 7 and 15 as compared to their initial values, there were no significant differences between the initial and the 7th and 15th day values of ABR thresholds in the amikacin+thymoquinone group. Total oxidant status and oxidative stress index values of the amikacin+thymoquinone group were significantly lower than those of the amikacin group. Total antioxidant status values of the amikacin+thymoquinone group were significantly higher than those of the amikacin group. Conclusion. Our study has demonstrated that the ototoxic effect brought forth by amikacin could be overcome with the concurrent use of thymoquinone.