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Facial width-to-height ratio in a Turkish population is not sexually dimorphic and is unrelated to aggressive behavior
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2012)
Recently, Weston et al. (2004; Wide faces or large canines? The attractive versus the aggressive primate. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B, 271, 416-419) found that facial width-to-height ratio (WHR) ...
Multidetector CT findings of an extraordinary fenestration of the internal jugular vein
(AVES, 2012)
Fenestration of the internal jugular vein is a rare malformation. Herein, the authors describe an extreme fenestration of the left internal jugular vein. This anomaly was found incidentally in a 47-year-old male patient ...
The effect of radiofrequency ablation treatment on quality of life and anxiety in patients with supraventricular tachycardia
(VERDUCI PUBLISHER, 2012)
AIM: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) has been shown to be associated with poor outcome in psychological status and quality of life. This study aimed to assess the quality-of-life and anxiety in patients with ...
Click-chemistry for surface modification of monodisperse-macroporous particles
(ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2012)
In this study, click chemistry was proposed as a tool for tuning the surface hydrophilicity of monodisperse-macroporous particles in micron-size range. The monodisperse-porous particles carrying hydrophobic or hydrophilic ...
Maternal smoking during pregnancy and effects on neonatal anthropometry: a prospective study
(TUBITAK SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY, 2012)
Aim: To identify risk factors associated with cigarette smoking during pregnancy and to evaluate the effect of smoking on anthropometric measurements. Materials and methods: This study was carried out prospectively in ...
Management of Brucella endocarditis: results of the Gulhane study
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2012)
Brucella endocarditis (BE) is a rare but life-threatening complication of human brucellosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the course of BE along with the therapeutic interrelations. A total of 53 patients with ...
Effect of sequential coronary artery bypass venous grafting on right ventricular functions assessed by tissue Doppler echocardiography
(CLINICS CARDIVE PUBL PTY LTD, 2012)
Background: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is a well-known and proven method of treatment for coronary artery disease. A modification of this method is complete revascularisation of the right ventricle by sequential ...
Fatty acid composition of the seeds of some species of Peucedanum (kral otu) from Turkey
(TUBITAK SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY, 2012)
The fatty acid compositions of the seeds of Peucedanum ruthenicum, Peucedanum chryseum, Peucedanum palimbioides, Peucedanum obtusifolium, and Peucedanum zedelmeierianum were investigated by gas chromatography (GC). The ...
Increased gamma-glutamyl transferase levels predict early mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism
(W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, 2012)
Background: Increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) level is associated with increased oxidative stress, all-cause mortality, the development of cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. However, its role in acute ...
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in restless legs syndrome patients
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2012)
Objective: Restless legs syndrome is characterised by discomfort during rest and an urge to move the limbs that is accompanied by abnormal sensations. Studies on disease pathophysiology have focused on dopaminergic ...