Investigating the impact of microcalcification size and volume on collagenous matrix and tissue mechanics using a tissue-engineered atherosclerotic cap model.

Atherosclerotic plaque rupture can lead to thrombotic cardiovascular events such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Computational models have shown that microcalcifications (calcified particles with a diameter < 50 μm) in the atherosclerotic plaque cap can increase cap tissue stresses and consequently contribute to plaque rupture. Microcalcification characteristics, such as particle size and volume fraction, have been implicated to affect cap stresses.

Routine antenatal toxoplasmosis screening, is it necessary?

Objective: Toxoplasmosis is an intracellular parasite and one of the most common congenital infections. Currently, there is no clear consensus on routine screening for toxoplasma infection during pregnancy. This study aimed to discuss the results of antenatal toxoplasma screening in a tertiary center.

Novel preoperative computed tomography (CT)-derived parameters to enhance self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) outcomes in obstructive colorectal cancer.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate whether preoperative computed tomography (CT)-based morphological parameters predict the clinical success of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) in malignant colorectal obstruction.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-six patients with acute malignant colonic obstruction who underwent SEMS placement between 2016 and 2021 were retrospectively analysed. Tumour length, wall thickness, and lumen diameter were measured on preoperative CT, and ratios with SEMS dimensions were calculated.

Utilizing the Laparoscopic Ovum Pick-Up Method for In Vitro Embryo Production in Prepubertal Anatolian Native Black Calves: A Promising Approach for Gene Banks and Endangered Species.

Recent advancements in genomic technology have increased interest in using calves as oocyte sources through the laparoscopic ovum pick-up (LOPU) method, which shortens generation intervals and enhances genetic gain. This study aimed to produce embryos in vitro using oocytes from endangered Anatolian Native Black calves and to increase the number of embryos in the gene bank through LOPU, a method not previously studied in Turkey. Four Anatolian Native Black calves, approximately 3 months old, were used.

Effects of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on fetal cardiac functions: A cross-sectional study from a tertiary center.

Aim: This study aimed to assess fetal cardiac function in response to epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.

Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study included 31 pregnant women with epilepsy (22 on monotherapy, 9 unmedicated) and 45 randomly selected, gestational age-matched low-risk pregnant women. The mean gestational ages were comparable across groups: 30.