• Aim: Although the the contribution of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) to hyperuricemia (hUA) has been previously shown in literature, there is not any study showing the contribution of GGT to hUA in a Turkish population. The aim of this study was to investigate both the association between GGT and uric acid (UA) and the contribution of GGT to hUA in the Turkish population.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Antalya, Turkey. A total of 14049 subjects (5521 males and 8528 females) aged > 40 years were recruited and divided into four subgroups according to serum GGT quartiles. Patient demographic data and laboratory results of biochemical parameters were obtained from electronic medical records. Linear regression analysis was applied to GGT quartiles with UA and binary logistic regression analysis was applied to GGT quartiles with hUA.Results: Firstly, serum UA levels were increased across GGT quartiles (p 0.001). Linear regression models showed GGT in the fourth quartile was strong associated with a 0.22 mmol/L (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.16- 0.29, p = 0.001) increase in UA after adjustment. Logistic regression analysis revealed that compared with subjects in the lowest GGT quartile, the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for hyperuricemia in the fourth quartile was 2.62 (95% CI 2.27- 3.01, p = 0.001) after adjustment for age, sex, creatinine, total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).Conclusions: Serum GGT is closely associated with serum UA and might contributes greatly to hUA. 

  Kara, Burcak; Yilanci, Hilal; Ramoglu, Sabri Ilhan (2021)

  Aim: The aim of this study was to determine changes in bone structure after laser and piezo incisions evaluated with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).Materials and Methods: Forty-eight adult male Sprague Dawley rats ...
• Association between serum gamma-glutamyltransferase levels and hyperuricemia 

  Tekeli, Seckin Ozgur; Tekeli, Feyza Yagmur; Eren, Esin; Yilmaz, Necat (2021)

  Aim: Although the the contribution of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) to hyperuricemia (hUA) has been previously shown in literature, there is not any study showing the contribution of GGT to hUA in a Turkish population. ...
• Effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of gall bladder stones and sludge in pregnant women 

  Okus, Ahmet; Tanrikulu, Yusuf; Gemici, Kazim; Alptekin, Husnu; Sevinc, Baris (2021)

  Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for the treatment of symptomatic pregnant women with gall bladder stones and/or sludge. Material and Methods: Gynecology and ...
• Does hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy influence the rate of infective complications and change the pattern of infectious agents in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis? 

  Mercan, Umit; Ersen, Ogun; Yuksel, Cemil; Unal, Ali (2021)

  Aim: When CRS, in which complex surgical procedures are applied combined with HIPEC in which high dose cytotoxic agents are applied, many serious postoperative complications, especially infection-related complications, may ...
• The relation of infectious and inflammatory markers with placental atherosclerosis in preeclampsia 

  Ozkaplan, Sukran Esra; Topdagi, Yunus Emre; Ustun, Yusuf (2021)

  Aim: The aim of this study was to compare CRP, TNF-α, CMV, Chlamydia pneumonia IgG and IgM levels between preeclamptic and uneventful pregnant womens, to explain the effects of infectious trigger on the placental pathology ...
• Evaluation of the relationship between corpus callosum and internal capsule and tuber load in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex by diffusion tensor imaging 

  Cesme, Dilek Hacer (2021)
• Importance of early debridement and sterilization in burn: Inspection of infections observed in our burn unit 

  Akelma, Hakan; Karahan, Zeki Ayhan; Arac, Songul (2021)

  Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate the infections that developed in our burn-unit between 2014-2018 and to retrospectively evaluate the patients who have developed in all wound cultures.Materials and Methods: The ...
• Evaluation of relationship among polycystic ovary syndrome, atherogenic index of plasma, and high sensitive C reactive protein 

  Bozkurt, Erhan; Beysel, Selvihan; Vurmaz, Ayhan; Atay, Emre; Gokaslan, Serkan; Ertekin, Ayse (2021)

  Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship among cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs), atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in polycystic ovary syndrome ...
• Clinical, pathological and endocrinological evaluation of patients with microscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery 

  Ozcelik, Serhat; Gokkaya, Naile; Tiryaki, Mehmet; Aydogdu, Evren; Celik, Mehmet; Yavuzer, Dilek; Aydin Tezcan, Kadriye (2021)

  Aim: Detailed evaluation of patients in preoperative stage is an important factor that reduces morbidity and mortality as well as the operation itself. In our study, we aimed to examine clinically, pathologically and ...
• Inherited metabolic disorders among Turkish children with intellectual disability: A single-center experience 

  Bektas, Gonca; Ersoy Olbak, Melike; Uyanik, Bulent; Kaya Ozcora, Gul Demet (2021)

  Aim: We aimed to determine the frequency of inherited metabolic disorders (IMD) among Turkish children with intellectual disability using laboratory tests for IMD.Materials and Methods: Children older than 5 years of age ...
• The effect of physical activity performed in the first trimester on the development of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes 

  Isikalan, Mehmet Murat; Yeniceri, Hacce; Acar, Ali (2021)

  Aim: We aimed to investigate the effects of physical activity performed in the first trimester on preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and other pregnancy outcomes.Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study ...
• Comparision of ultrasonography with direct radiography and aspiration for the confirmation of nasogastric tube placement among intubated patients in the emergency servise: A prospective,single-blind,cross-sectional study 

  Ucel Cayhan, Duygu; Ustuner, Mehmet Akif; Parlak, Ismet (2021)

  Ucel Cayhan, D., Akif Ustuner, M., & Parlak, I. (2021). Comparision of ultrasonography with direct radiography and aspiration for the confirmation of nasogastric tube placement among intubated patients in the emergency ...
• The role of monocyte to lymphocyt ratio in predicting metastasis in rectal cancer 

  Catal, Oguz; Ozer, Bahri; Sit, Mustafa; Aktas, Gulali; Erkol, Hayri (2021)

  Aim: A lot of studies are being carried out to predict recurrence and metastasis in rectal cancer, which is a common type of cancer in general surgery practice. It is thought that MLR (monocyte to lymphocyte ratio) , an ...
• The correlation between the increase rate of serum creatinine levels and long-term adverse clinical outcomes in patients with non st-segment elevation myocardial infarction 

  Dogan, Sait Mesut; Arslan, Sukru (2021)

  Aim: We purposed to evaluate the correlation between the rate of increase in SCrea levels and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events(MACCE) in non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(NSTEMI) patients who ...
• Antimicrobial activity of sapindus mukorossi and saponaria officinalis extracts on streptococcus mutans and enterococcus faecalis 

  Mert Eren, Meltem; Dikmen, Benin; Vatansever, Cansu; Servi, Huseyin; Yegin, Hulki Caner; Ozan, Gunce (2021)

  Aim: Studies on the antimicrobial effectiveness of saponins against oral pathogens are conflicting. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of saponins from three different extracts of Sapindus ...
• The efficacy of divalent iron preparations with and without zinc in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia 

  Ozdemir, Zeynep Canan; Duzenli Kar, Yeter; Ersozlu, Yasemin; Caglar, Hatice Burcu; Bor, Ozcan (2021)

  Aim: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most frequently detected cause of anemia in Turkey and worldwide. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of the iron preparations of ferrous sulfate (group FeS, Fe2+) and ferrous ...
• Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and severity of atherosclerotic disease in stable coronary artery patients with chronic total occlusion 

  Yilmaz, Yucel (2021)

  Aim: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of systemic inflammation that correlates with coronary artery disease. The Syntax score is an angiographic tool used in grading the complexity of coronary artery disease ...
• Are we on the side of over-diagnosis and treatment in BI-RADS 4A breast lesions? 

  Avci, Tevfik; Erkent, Murathan; Turnaoglu, Hale; Borcek, Pelin; Kaya, Pelin; Karakaya, Emre (2021)

  Aim: In BI-RADS 4A lesions, a malignancy rate of between 2% and 10% has been detected. Many patients avoid biopsy even though biopsy is recommended because of its low malignancy rates. The aim of this study is to investigate ...
• The rational drug use of dentists in a university hospital 

  Terzi, Ozlem; Yilmaz, Fikret (2021)

  Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the status of receiving education on rational drug use, the criteria in medical drug selection, and the level of knowledge of dentists working in a dentistry faculty in Turkey. Materials ...
• Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia among elementary school children in Turkey 

  Hocaoglu Emre, Fatma Sinem; Oguz, Osman (2021)

  Aim: The purpose of our study was to determine the rate of anemia and iron store status in Turkish elementary school children. Materials and Methods: We included 1296 children applied to pediatrics department of a large ...

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