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Publication Metadata only A heart on fire: Primary mediastinal T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma involving the whole mediastinum in adult patient(ELSEVIER ESPANA SLU, 2021) ÖZGÜVEN, SALİH; Filizoglu, N.; Ozguven, S.Publication Metadata only Association Between Severe Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Function and Asthma Control(ELSEVIER ESPANA SLU, 2017) CEYHAN, BERRİN; Beyhan-Sagmen, Seda; Baykan, Ozgur; Balcan, Baran; Ceyhan, BerrinIntroduction: To examine the relationship between severe vitamin D deficiency, asthma control, and pulmonary function in Turkish adults with asthma. Methods: One hundred six asthmatic patients underwent pulmonary function tests skin prick test, peripheral blood eosinophil counts, IgE, body mass index and vitamin D levels were determined. Patients were divided into 2 subgroups according to vitamin D levels (vitamin D level < 10 ng/ml and vitamin D level >= 10 ng/ml). Asthma control tests were performed. Results: The mean age of subgroup I (vitamin D level < 10) was 37 +/- 10 and the mean age of subgroup II (vitamin D level >= 10 ng/ml) was 34 +/- 8. Sixty-six percent of patients had severe vitamin D deficiency (vitamin D level < 10 ng/m1). There was a significant trend towards lower absolute FEV1 (L) values in patients with lower vitamin D levels (P=.001). Asthma control test scores were significantly low in the severe deficiency group than the other group (P=.02). There were a greater number of patients with uncontrolled asthma (asthma control test scores < 20) in the severe vitamin D deficiency group (P=.040). Patients with severe vitamin D deficiency had a higher usage of inhaled corticosteroids than the group without severe vitamin D deficiency (P=.015). There was a significant trend towards lower absolute FEV1 (L) (P=.005, r =.272) values in patients with lower vitamin D levels. Vitamin D levels were inversely related with body mass index (P=.046). Conclusion: The incidence of severe vitamin D deficiency was high in adult Turkish asthmatics. In addition,lower vitamin D levels were associated with poor asthma control and decreased pulmonary function.(C) 2016 SEPAR. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Comparación entre pacientes considerados candidates para prostatectomía radical en instituciones académicas de distintos países(1998) Angulo J.C., Akdas A., Eberle J.M., Haggman M., Malmstroöm P.-U., Pontes E.J., Sánchez-Chapado M., Turkeri L., Wood Jr. D.P.[No abstract available]Publication Open Access CULTURAL REPRESENTATION OF SPEED IN TURKEY'S 4.5G ADVERTISEMENTS(ISTANBUL UNIV, 2017-07-20) NAS, ALPARSLAN; Nas, AlparslanThe notion of speed has been considered as a defining characteristic of the modern era. With the advent of technological developments in the 21st century, particularly with regard to the internet, speed has gained an even more prominent role in economic and social relations. The latest advances in mobile internet technology, for example the invention of 4G LTE, have now diffused across many countries in the world. Turkey was one of the countries to invest in this technology and 4G was introduced on April 1, 2016 under the name of 4.5G with GSM operators offering high connection speeds to attract consumers. Based on the 4.5G commercials broadcast by Turkey's three main GSM companies, Turkcell, Turk Telekom and Vodafone Turkey, this article analyzes the cultural representation of speed in these advertisements. In these advertisements, speed is conceptualized as not merely a technological phenomenon; rather it serves as a means of cultural representation attached with national narratives. Through a hermeneutical approach, this article aims to analyze the ways in which advertisements construct speed as a discourse with certain cultural representations and interpretations. This analysis suggests that the representation of speed in advertisements reproduces the subjectivities of individuals that are defined in relation to their national coexistences. Positioning the articulations of speed in these advertisements based on Paul Virilio's theory of speed, this article argues that representations of speed constitute a narrative of the nation, as theorized by Benedict Anderson's theory of imagined communities,whose members are better and faster connected to each other by means of speed.Publication Metadata only Docetaxel based chemotherapy in the treatment of patients with castration resistant prostate cancer [Quimioterapia basada en docetaxel en el tratamiento de pacientes con cáncer de prostata resistente a la castración](Elsevier Ltd, 2014) Mangir N., Türkeri L.Introduction: Docetaxel administered every 3- weeks is the standart treatment of castrationresistant prostate cancer (CRPC) but it is associated with dose limiting toxicities. We analyzedthe efficacy and tolerability of 3- weekly and weekly docetaxel in a Turkish cohort of CRPCpatients with a special emphasis on the elderly patients.Materials and methods: A retrospective analyses of 45 patients who received either 3- weeklyor weekly docetaxel in a single urologic oncology clinic was performed. Response to therapy,toxicity and overall survival rates were evaluated.Results: The mean age of patients was 70.0 (± 8.8) years. Complete or partial PSA response wasobtained in 45% of patients. The median overall survival was 20,0 months (SE 6.46; 95% CI 7,3-32,6). Absence of metastasis, time to CRPC > 10 months, DP 75 mg/m2 once every three weeksand PSA < 50% at the end of the third cycle were associated with better overall survival. Therewas no significant survival difference between the patients aged 75 or older versus youngerones. The most common hematological toxicity was leukopenia which was dose limiting in onlyone patient.Conclusion: Administration of standart 3-weekly docetaxel is well tolerated in this relativelyold cohort of Turkish CRPC patients and weekly administration can be a reasonable alternativein frail patients not only to prolong survival but also to palliate disease symptoms. © 2013 AEU. Published by Elsevier Espaa, S.L.U. All rights reserved.Publication Open Access Evaluation of Complex Mesiobuccal Root Anatomy in Maxillary First Molar Teeth(SOC CHILENA ANATOMIA, 2018-06) Buyukbayram, Isil Kaya; Kartal, NevinThe objective of this study was to investigate the complex anatomy of mesiobuccal roots, supporting and complementing commonly applied clearing technique, using access cavity modification and the pulpal groove deepening method. Three hundred and ninety eight extracted intact human maxillary first molars were included in this study. firstly, modified rhomboidal shape access cavities were prepared then, the developmental groove between the mesiobuccal and the palatal canals was deepened 1 mm with a round slow speed bur. Indian ink was injected into both the canal orifices of mesiobuccal roots and into the groove between mesiobuccal and palatal canals, using a 22 gauge syringe. Then the clearing technique was applied. The incidence of one canal was 30.90 %. two canals was 62.07 %, three canals was 7.03 %. In twenty five (6.28 %) of the mesiobuccal roots, 8 root canal types, which are not included in Vertucci's classification, were seen. All these root canal types had three root canals. The establishment of adequate access and deepening of the pulp chamber floor increased the probability of locating the third canal in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars.Publication Open Access Exploring the Potential of CLIL in Kazakhstan: A Qualitative Study(UNIV COMPLUTENSE MADRID, SERVICIO PUBLICACIONES, 2021-04-07) Huertas-Abril, Cristina A.; Shashken, AigerimIn the process of implementing multilingual policies, especially the so-called Trinity of Languages Program, the Republic of Kazakhstan is making efforts to use multilingual education as a key tool for achieving linguistic proficiency in three languages: Kazakh, Russian, and English. Being a transitional situation, where hot debates are taking place, the use of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) can be an interesting approach due to its dynamism, flexibility, and adoptability to the Kazakh context. The introduction of CLIL in the Kazakh educational system, however, has not been studied sufficiently, and it is seen as a new approach in the country. After presenting the state of the art in this Central Asia country, this qualitative research examines the perceptions, concerns and uncertainties of Kazakh teachers regarding the potential implementation of the CLIL approach in Kazakhstan. In order to analyse the data collected, we followed the grounded-theory scheme to establish the different categories and topics, we applied content analysis, and finally we create a manual SWOT analysis. Despite the challenges that teachers face regarding CLIL (mainly related to low language proficiency and lack of materials), the respondents point out that CLIL increases interest among students, students understand better the language component of the lessons, and CLIL meets the current system of modern requirements of educational standards of Kazakhstan.Publication Metadata only F-18-FDG PET/CT findings of a rare case of diffuse hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma with bone metastases at diagnosis(ELSEVIER ESPANA SLU, 2020) ÖZGÜVEN, SALİH; Ozguyen, S.; Kesim, S.; Oksuzoglu, K.; Dane, F.; Ones, T.; Erdil, T. Y.Publication Metadata only Lexical features of christian tatar subdialects(UNIV AMAZONIA, 2018) Guler, Okan; Kirillova, Zoya N.; Sahin, LiaisanThis article is devoted to lexical peculiarity study of baptized Tatar (Kryashens) dialects, an ethnoconfessional group of Tatars in the Volga and Ural regions living in the Republic of Tatarstan and neighboring republics and regions. Within the framework of lexical features, they analyzed the Turkic words that were outdated for the modern Tatar language, as well as the borrowings that took place in the dialects. The vocabulary of Kryashen dialects basically coincides with the common Tatar vocabulary, however there are specific features that distinguish these dialects from the Tatar literary language and its dialects. The presence of these features is conditioned by the relatively isolated development of the Kryashens from other ethnographic groups of the Tatar people. A rather large place in the dialects is occupied by words that occur in ancient Turkic language and in a number of modern Turkic and Finno-Ugric languages, for example: ariw / aru 'saint; good; clean', ardaqli - 'esteemed', kuz 'burning coal, fire', picu/pecu - 'to cut', etc. The work also examines the borrowings, most of which are Russian words, and Arab-Persian, Chuvash and Udmurt borrowings are used less. Examples are given for each group and the features of their application are determined.Publication Metadata only Melanoniquia longitudinal(ELSEVIER ESPANA S I, 2017) SALMAN, ANDAÇ; Salman, A.; Eser, A.; Atagunduz, I. Kaygusuz; Ergun, T.Publication Metadata only NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER RESISTANT TO BCG(INIESTARES, S.A., 2013) Turker, Polat; Turkeri, LeventTreatment options for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NM/BC) refractory to intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) therapy is reviewed in this article based on the recent published literature. Although intravesical BCG is the best bladder sparing treatment option for NM/BC to prevent recurrence and progression, about 1/3 of cases are refractory to this treatment. At this point radical cystectomy is the standard treatment of choice. If this option is not feasible, intravesical chemotherapy with docetaxel or gemcitabine, the combination of BCG and interferon (INF)-alpha or device-assisted intravesical strategies, such as mitomycin-EMDA or chemohyperthermia are some of the candidates for further treatment.Publication Metadata only Validation of the spanish version of the pediatric lower urinary tract symptoms scale (PLUTSS)(INIESTARES, S.A., 2017) Somoza-Argibay, Ivan; Mendez-Gallart, Roberto; Rodriguez-Ruiz, Maria; Vergara, Ines; Pertega, Sonia; Akbal, CemOBJECTIVES: Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD) is the most common clinical problem in pediatric urology. To our knowledge non-validated instruments properly designed to screen lower urinary tract symptoms in the pediatric population has been translated and adapted to Spanish population. Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score (PLUTSS) has proven to be a valid questionnaire for screening and evaluation of the response of children with LUTD to therapy. The aim of this study was to validate the PLUTSS questionnaire into Spanish, and put it to clinical use in pediatric patients, with cross-cultural equivalence to the original version. METHODS: The PLUTSS questionnaire was validated between February 2015 and February 2016. The Spanish version was obtained by using the forward/back-translation method with expert, bilingual translator, complying with the ISPOR principles. The questionnaire was administered to 80 patients with either lower urinary tract symptoms (40) or without any urological complaints (40). A descriptive statistical analysis of interscale correlation was performed. To confirm reliability, test-retest reliability was assessed by intro-class correlation coefficient, and the internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. ROC curve was used to define cutpoint and its validity in discrimination between groups. RESULTS: The median of the two groups was significantly different: 20.53 (patients with LUTD) vs 3.27 (controls). Internal consistence of the 13-item scale (without quality of life item) was high: Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.827. The test-retest analysis of reproducibility showed an intro-class correlation coefficient of 0.997 (95% IC: 0.994-0.999) (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of the PLUTSS questionnaire has proven to be acceptable and culturally equivalent to the original version. It has a good degree of consistency, validity and reliability PLUTSS showed a high power to discriminate patients with LUTD.Publication Metadata only Validation of the spanish version of the pediatric lower urinary tract symptoms scale (PLUTSS) [Validación de la versión española de la escala de síntomas de malfunción del tracto urinario inferior en población pediátrica (PLUTSS)](2017) Somoza-Argibay I., Méndez-Gallart R., Rodríguez-Ruíz M., Vergara I., Pértega S., Akbal C.OBJECTIVES: Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD) is the most common clinical problem in pediatric urology. To our knowledge non-validated instruments properly designed to screen lower urinary tract symptoms in the pediatric population has been translated and adapted to Spanish population. Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score (PLUTSS) has proven to be a valid questionnaire for screening and evaluation of the response of children with LUTD to therapy. The aim of this study was to validate the PLUTSS questionnaire into Spanish, and put it to clinical use in pediatric patients, with cross-cultural equivalence to the original version.METHODS: The PLUTSS questionnaire was validated between February 2015 and February 2016. The Spanish version was obtained by using the forward/ back-translation method with expert, bilingual translator, complying with the ISPOR principles. The questionnaire was administered to 80 patients with either lower urinary tract symptoms (40) or without any urological complaints (40). A descriptive statistical analysis of interscale correlation was performed. To confirm reliability, testretest reliability was assessed by intra-class correlation coefficient, and the internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. ROC curve was used to define cutpoint and its validity in discrimination between groups.RESULTS: The median of the two groups was significantly different: 20.53 (patients with LUTD) vs 3.27 (controls). Internal consistence of the 13-item scale (without quality of life item) was high: Cronbach alpha coefficient 0.827. The test-retest analysis of reproducibility showed an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.997 (95%IC: 0.994-0.999) (p<0.0001).CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of the PLUTSS questionnaire has proven to be acceptable and culturally equivalent to the original version. It has a good degree of consistency, validity and reliability. PLUTSS showed a high power to discriminate patients with LUTD.Publication Metadata only Validation of the spanish version of the pediatric lower urinary tract symptoms scale (PLUTSS).(2017) Somoza-Argibay, Iván; Méndez-Gallart, Roberto; Rodríguez-Ruíz, María; Vergara, Inés; Pértega, Sonia; Akbal, CemOBJECTIVES: Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD) is the most common clinical problem in pediatric urology. To our knowledge non-validated instruments properly designed to screen lower urinary tract symptoms in the pediatric population has been translated and adapted to Spanish population. Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score (PLUTSS) has proven to be a valid questionnaire for screening and evaluation of the response of children with LUTD to therapy. The aim of this study was to validate the PLUTSS questionnaire into Spanish, and put it to clinical use in pediatric patients, with cross-cultural equivalence to the original version. METHODS: The PLUTSS questionnaire was validated between February 2015 and February 2016. The Spanish version was obtained by using the forward/ back-translation method with expert, bilingual translator, complying with the ISPOR principles. The questionnaire was administered to 80 patients with either lower urinary tract symptoms (40) or without any urological complaints (40). A descriptive statistical analysis of interscale correlation was performed. To confirm reliability, testretest reliability was assessed by intra-class correlation coefficient, and the internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. ROC curve was used to define cutpoint and its validity in discrimination between groups. RESULTS: The median of the two groups was significantly different: 20.53 (patients with LUTD) vs 3.27 (controls). Internal consistence of the 13-item scale (without quality of life item) was high: Cronbach alpha coefficient 0.827. The test-retest analysis of reproducibility showed an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.997 (95%IC: 0.994-0.999) (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of the PLUTSS questionnaire has proven to be acceptable and culturally equivalent to the original version. It has a good degree of consistency, validity and reliability. PLUTSS showed a high power to discriminate patients with LUTD.