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Do neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and interleukin-18 predict renal dysfunction in patients with familial Mediterranean fever and amyloidosis?
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2014)
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) predict renal disfunction in patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Methods: ...
The impact of radiotherapy on quality of life for cancer patients: a longitudinal study
(SPRINGER, 2014)
The aim of this study was to assess for changes in quality of life (QOL) among cancer patients who undergo radiotherapy (RT) and to identify factors that influence QOL in this group. Three hundred sixty-seven cancer patients ...
Effects of the Chemokine Receptor 5 (CCR5)-Delta32 Mutation on Hepatitis C Virus-Specific Immune Responses and Liver Tissue Pathology in HCV Infected Patients
(KOWSAR PUBL, 2014)
Background: The specific antiviral T cells provide CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) for the immune response during the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Heterogenous and/or homozygous 32 base pair deletion in CCR5 gene (CCR5 ...
Association between mean platelet volume levels and inflammation in SLE patients presented with arthritis
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED, 2014)
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be characterized by periods of remissions and chronic or acute relapses. The complexity of clinical presentation of the SLE patients leads to incorrect evaluation of disease ...
Genitourinary brucellosis: results of a multicentric study
(WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2014)
This study reviewed the clinical, laboratory, therapeutic and prognostic data on genitourinary involvement of brucellosis in this largest case series reported. This multicentre study pooled adult patients with genitourinary ...
The Association between Diabetic Retinopathy and Levels of Ischemia-Modified Albumin, Total Thiol, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Total Oxidative Stress in Serum and Aqueous Humor
(HINDAWI PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 2014)
Purpose. To investigate the oxidant and antioxidant status of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (DRP). Methods. Forty-four patients who had cataract surgery were enrolled in ...
Clinicopathologic Features and Prognosis of Osteosarcoma in Turkish Adults
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014)
Background: Osteosarcomas are the most common solid malignancies of bone. In the last two decades there have been no concrete developments in their systemic treatment. In this trial we aimed to present our osteosarcoma ...
Effects of Al2O3 Nanopowders on the Wear Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys
(SPRINGER, 2014)
TiNi shape memory alloy and its composite using delta-Al2O3 nanosize particles were prepared by the powder metallurgy method, and some mechanical properties like hardness, wear, and corrosion behavior were investigated. ...
Comparison of serum oxidant and antioxidant parameters in familial Mediterranean fever patients with attack free period
(PUBLISAUDE-EDICOES MEDICAS LDA, 2014)
Objective. Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory, autosomal recessive, inherited disease characterized by recurrent self-limiting attacks of serosal surfaces. The imbalance of oxidants/antioxidants may ...
Factors Related to Microalbuminuria in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(WROCLAW MEDICAL UNIV, 2014)
Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by inhaled particles and gases inducing chronic inflammation of the airways accompanied by a not fully reversible airflow limitation. Systemic ...