A Case Report of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (G1) in a Domestic Cat in Turkey

ΔΕΝ ΔΙΑΤΙΘΕΤΑΙ ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗEchinococcus granulosus sensu lato is a zoonotic helminth with a life cycle that include of definitive hosts (dogs and wild carnivores) and intermediate hosts (usually the even-toed ungulates, Artiodactyla). Intermediate hosts become infected by ingesting the parasite eggs in contaminated food and water. Accidental intermediate hosts acquire infection in a similar way as other intermediate hosts. A two-year-old female cat was presented to the Van (Turkey) Animal Care and Rehabilitation Center with abdominal tension. Multiple intraperitoneal vesicles, which were found to be E. granulosus (s.1.) metacestodes, were observed during the ultrasound imaging. Then, the animal was laparotomized. Phylogenetic analysis based the partial cytochrome c oxidase 1 (pcox1) mitochondrial gene region was performed on metacestode samples (hydatid cysts). The isolate was identified as sensu stricto genotype G1, which is most commonly found in Turkey

Chemistry of Protein-Phenolic Interactions Toward the Microbiota and Microbial Infections

Along with health concerns, interest in plants as food and bioactive phytochemical sources has been increased in the last few decades. Phytochemicals as secondary plant metabolites have been the subject of many studies in different fields. Breakthrough for research interest on this topic is re-juvenilized with rising relevance in this global pandemics\u27 era. The recent COVID-19 pandemic attracted the attention of people to viral infections and molecular mechanisms behind these infections. Thus, the core of the present review is the interaction of plant phytochemicals with proteins as these interactions can affect the functions of co-existing proteins, especially focusing on microbial proteins. To the best of our knowledge, there is no work covering the protein-phenolic interactions based on their effects on microbiota and microbial infections. The present review collects and defines the recent data, representing the interactions of phenolic compounds -primarily flavonoids and phenolic acids- with various proteins and explores how these molecular-level interactions account for the human health directly and/or indirectly, such as increased antioxidant properties and antimicrobial capabilities. Furthermore, it provides an insight about the further biological activities of interacted protein-phenolic structure from an antiviral activity perspective. The research on the protein-phenolic interaction mechanisms is of great value for guiding how to take advantage of synergistic effects of proteins and polyphenolics for future medical and nutritive approaches and related technologies

Burden of childhood-onset arthritis

Juvenile arthritis comprises a variety of chronic inflammatory diseases causing erosive arthritis in children, often progressing to disability. These children experience functional impairment due to joint and back pain, heel pain, swelling of joints and morning stiffness, contractures, pain, and anterior uveitis leading to blindness. As children who have juvenile arthritis reach adulthood, they face possible continuing disease activity, medication-associated morbidity, and life-long disability and risk for emotional and social dysfunction. In this article we will review the burden of juvenile arthritis for the patient and society and focus on the following areas: patient disability; visual outcome; other medical complications; physical activity; impact on HRQOL; emotional impact; pain and coping; ambulatory visits, hospitalizations and mortality; economic impact; burden on caregivers; transition issues; educational occupational outcomes, and sexuality

Impaired 'gastroesophageal flap valve': is it a correct diagnosis for gastroesophageal reflux disease?

NeuroGASTRO Conference -- JUN 04-06, 2015 -- Istanbul, TURKEYWOS: 000364743300158

Acute response of handgrip strength, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and tactile discrimination after rock and ice climbing

Methods: HS, SpO(2), HR, and TPD measurements were implemented before and after climbing. HS was measured with a dynanzometet; SpO(2) and HR were measured with a pulse oximeter, and the TPD measurement was performed with a two-point discriminator. The two groups of climbers had different branches, and they aimed to climb to the highest point (15-20 m). In order to define statistical significance, a 2x2 mixed factor, an ANOVA test, and LSD correction tool were used.Background: The current study aims to determine the acute effects of rock and ice climbing on a particular strength, circulation, and tactile feeling features that could affect climbing performance when considered together, such as handgrip strength (HS), oxygen saturation (SpO(2)), heart rate (HR), and tactile discrimination using two-point discrimination (TPD). To this end, 13 rock climbers and 16 ice climbers, who had at least ten years of experience, participated in the study.Results: According to obtained data, right and left HS significantly decreased after rock and ice climbing (p0.05). After rock climbing, SpO(2) reduced, which was different from ice climbing (p0.05). HR parameters showed that after both rock and ice climbing, there was a similar significant increment (p0.05). TPD value decreased after rock climbing but increased after ice climbing (p0.05). The HS difference between pre and post-climbing did not show any significant difference between ice and rock climbers (p>0.05). With regards to SpO(2), HR, and TPD measurements between pre and post-climbing, there are significant differences between rock and ice climbing in favor of the rock climbers (p0.05).Conclusion: It can be said that climbing can affect handgrip strength, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and two-point discrimination tactile feel. For handgrip strength both rock and ice climbing show the same effects, but oxygen saturation, and heart rate parameters negatively affect rock climbing, compared to ice climbing. Tactile resolution ability via two-point discrimination can clearly decrease after ice climbing

ACUTE RESPONSE OF HANDGRIP STRENGTH, OXYGEN SATURATION, HEART RATE, AND

Background: The current study aims to determine the acute effects of rock and ice climbing on a particular strength, circulation, and tactile feeling features that could affect climbing performance when considered together, such as handgrip strength (HS), oxygen saturation (SpO(2)), heart rate (HR), and tactile discrimination using two-point discrimination (TPD). To this end, 13 rock climbers and 16 ice climbers, who had at least ten years of experience, participated in the study.Methods: HS, SpO(2), HR, and TPD measurements were implemented before and after climbing. HS was measured with a dynanzometet; SpO(2) and HR were measured with a pulse oximeter, and the TPD measurement was performed with a two-point discriminator. The two groups of climbers had different branches, and they aimed to climb to the highest point (15-20 m). In order to define statistical significance, a 2x2 mixed factor, an ANOVA test, and LSD correction tool were used.Results: According to obtained data, right and left HS significantly decreased after rock and ice climbing (p0.05). With regards to SpO(2), HR, and TPD measurements between pre and post-climbing, there are significant differences between rock and ice climbing in favor of the rock climbers (p<0.05).Conclusion: It can be said that climbing can affect handgrip strength, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and two-point discrimination tactile feel. For handgrip strength both rock and ice climbing show the same effects, but oxygen saturation, and heart rate parameters negatively affect rock climbing, compared to ice climbing. Tactile resolution ability via two-point discrimination can clearly decrease after ice climbing.C1 [Gurer, Burak; Bicer, Mursel; Ozdal, Mustafa] Gaziantep Univ, Sport Sci Fac, TR-27350 Gaziantep, Turkey.[Aksoy, Yener] Ondokuz Mayis Univ, Yasar Dogu Fac Sport Sci, Samsun, Turkey.[Gonulates, Suleyman] Pamukkale Univ, Fac Sport Sci, Denizli, Turkey