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Requests for tumor marker tests in Turkey without indications and frequency of elevation in benign conditions
(Asian Pacific Organization Cancer Prevention, 2012)
Aims: To investigate the incidence of ordering tests for tumor markers which are used in cancer diagnosis, follow-up treatment and detection of recurrence, the rate of elevation in benign diseases and which clinics order ...
Topiramate ameliorates abdominal aorta cross-clamping induced liver injury in rats
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014)
Background and Aim: Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in the liver occurs after a prolonged period of ischemia followed by restoration of hepatic blood perfusion. During the surgery of abdominal aorta, I/R injury causes ...
Epicardial adipose tissue thickness and NGAL levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
(Bmc, 2014)
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and early atherosclerosis. Epicardial adipose tissue thickness (EATT) is clinically related to subclinical ...
Mean platelet volume and vitamin D level
(Korean Soc Laboratory Medicine, 2014)
Background: Vitamin D deficiency and a high mean platelet volume (MPV) are related to cardiovascular disease. We investigated whether vitamin D deficiency is associated with high MPV. Methods: This study included 434 ...
Adalimumab ameliorates abdominal aorta cross clamping which induced liver injury in rats
(Hindawi Ltd, 2014)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective effects of adalimumab (ADA) on cell damage in rat liver tissue during ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury of infrarenal abdominal aorta. Thirty male Wistar-albino ...
The association between serum YKL-40 levels, mean platelet volume, and c-reactive protein in patients with cellulitis
(Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2015)
Background: Lower limb cellulitis is an infectious disease that has serious complications unless it is treated. Objectives: in this pilot study, we evaluated whether levels of YKL-40, an acute-phase reactant, and mean ...
Copeptin: a new predictor for severe obstructive sleep apnea
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2015)
Introduction: Copeptin which is the C-terminal fragment of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a biomarker that has been reported to be increased in various cardiovascular disorders, cerebrovascular diseases and associated with ...
Clinical significance of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever
(Hindawi Ltd, 2015)
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), which is an important prognostic marker for sepsis and inflammatory diseases, is mostly released from neutrophils. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) patients are ...
Novel myokine: irisin may be an independent predictor for subclinic atherosclerosis in Behcet's disease
(Bmj Publishing Group, 2016)
Behcet's disease (BD) is a vasculitic and inflammatory disease causing endothelial dysfunction. Irisin is a metabolic hormone related to insulin resistance and endothelial functions. in this study, we investigated the ...
Evaluation of the relationship between c-Kit expression and mean platelet volume in classic Kaposi's sarcoma
(Soc Brasileira Dermatologia, 2016)
BACKGROUND: c-Kit is a proto-oncogene that encodes tyrosine kinase receptor (CD117). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a useful marker, providing information on platelet function and diameter. Objective: To investigate c-Kit ...