Effect of atmospheric pressure cold plasma on aflatoxins in mixed nuts: A comparative study using natural and spiked samples.

In the present study, the effectiveness of atmospheric pressure cold plasma (APCP) in reducing aflatoxins (AFB, AFB, AFG, and AFG) and total aflatoxin in naturally contaminated and spiked mixed nuts as well as in standard toxin solutions was investigated. According to the results, after 16 min of APCP treatment, AFB levels decreased by 24.6 % in naturally contaminated nuts and by 88.

Fungal contaminants in Turkish bottled water and their mycotoxin-producing potential.

Introduction: The chemical composition and microbial contaminants of commercially bottled water are managed according to public health regulations, but there are gaps in these criteria for fungal agents. For this reason, commercial bottled water brands filled in 19-L polycarbonate bottles from various water sources in western Anatolia and sold in Izmir and neighboring provinces were randomly selected and analyzed.

Materials And Methods: Fungal screening was carried out in water samples using the membrane filtration technique.

Protective effect of N-acetylcysteine in doxorubicin-induced primary ovarian failure in female rats.

Objective: N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an aminothiol compound, eliminates free radicals and enhances glutathione (GSH) synthesis, thereby strengthening intracellular antioxidant defenses. Although its protective effects against ovarian injury have been reported, its efficacy in doxorubicin (DOX)-induced ovarian failure has not been demonstrated. This study aimed to investigate whether NAC exerts a protective role against DOX-induced ovarian toxicity in female rats.

A brief international screening tool for traumatic birth and childbirth-related PTSD: the city BiTS-short form.

Introduction: Screening to identify traumatic births and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) is critical for reducing the global burden of maternal mental health challenges. Despite this, no brief, validated tools exist for international use. This study therefore developed and validated a short version of the City Birth Trauma Scale (City BiTS) to provide a brief, globally relevant screening tool.

Neuroprotective Effects of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors on Sestrin-2 (SESN2) Expression and Autophagy in Alzheimer's Disease Model.

Objective: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides. The neuroprotective protein sestrin-2 (SESN2) has been implicated in the cellular response to oxidative stress and autophagy, processes that are disrupted in AD. This study explores the effects of phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDEIs) roflumilast (RF), rolipram (ROL), and tadalafil (TAD) on SESN2 expression and autophagy in Aβ25-35-treated hippocampal neuron (HT-22) cell cultures.

Exploring the Modulatory Effects of Vitamin B12 on Morphine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Rats.

Background: This study aims to investigate the effects of vitamin B12 on morphine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP), a model commonly used to assess the rewarding effects of drugs. Morphine is a potent analgesic widely used for moderate to severe pain, but it also poses a significant risk of addiction. Previous studies suggest that cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) may enhance the analgesic effects of morphine and reduce tolerance, but its impact on morphine addiction remains unclear.

The development and evaluation of a microbiota education programme intended for women.

Objective: Findings in the literature indicate that women often have incorrect or incomplete knowledge about the concepts of microbiota, microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, and their relationship with women's health, pregnancy, childbirth methods, and breast milk. In this regard, designing educational programs that contribute to preventing reproductive system infections, achieving positive fertility outcomes, and supporting the health processes of women and newborns through the microbiota of the female body can contribute to the current situation. In line with this aim, in this study, the development and evaluation of a microbiota education program for women were conducted.

Evaluation of Sphingolipid Metabolism in Silicosis Patients.

Objective: Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica. This study investigates sphingolipid metabolism in silicosis patients using plasma samples.

Methods: GC-MS-based untargeted metabolomics identified alterations in the sphingolipid pathway, while LC-MS targeted specific ceramide and sphingomyelin species.

Changes in pelvic measurements and lumbar lordosis with age in children and adolescents.

Purpose: To investigate the changes in pelvic measurements and lumbar lordosis with age in children and adolescents and to find a relationship between pelvic parameters and lumbar lordosis to estimate appropriate lordosis in the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 382 abdominal-pelvic CT scans was conducted, with pelvic incidence, sacral slope, pelvic tilt, supine lumbar lordosis, and a derived parameter L1 slope measurements performed. Participants were divided into three age groups: 3-10, 11-15, and 16-18 years.

Gelation Kinetics, Melting and Foaming Characteristics of Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Skin Gelatin: Influence of Conventional Oven/Spray/Freeze-Drying Methods.

This study was carried out to determine the influence of conventional oven drying (CDG), spray drying (SDG), and freeze drying (FDG) on the physicochemical, powder, functional, and gelling properties of turkey skin gelatin. SDG (12%) and FDG (13%) have lower yields than CDG (15%). SDG and FDG also had lower bulk density but higher Hausner ratio and Carr index values compared to CDG.

Novel dendrimer-functionalized SPIONs as adsorbent agents for effective removal of Cr(VI) ions.

Due to its toxic effects, hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has mutagenic and carcinogenic impacts on living systems. Thus, developing effective adsorbents that can quickly adsorb heavy metals is crucial for the removal process. Thanks to their outstanding and novel characteristics, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are novel structures used in various applications.

Syndromic Testing in the Pandemic Era and Beyond: Rapid Detection for Respiratory Infections in Istanbul.

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence rates of respiratory pathogens using syndromic tests and also to show which respiratory viruses were detected in suspected cases, especially during and after the pandemic period. A total of 1984 different respiratory tract samples from various departments were included and studied with the QIAstat-Dx device in 2021-2023. The samples were studied with the QIAstat-Dx1 Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of education given to midwifery students with The Pecha Kucha Method on climate change awareness: A randomized controlled experimental study.

Aim: This study was conducted using Pecha-Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods to raise midwifery students' awareness of climate change and to integrate it into midwifery education.

Background: Education is a social tipping intervention needed to stabilize the world's climate by 2050. Integrating sustainable health services into health professions curricula is an important action to raise awareness.

A Novel Exploration Stage Approach to Improve Crayfish Optimization Algorithm: Solution to Real-World Engineering Design Problems.

The Crayfish Optimization Algorithm (COA) has limitations that affect its optimization performance seriously. The competition stage of the COA uses a simplified mathematical model that concentrates on relations of distance between crayfish only. It is deprived of a stochastic variable and is not able to generate an applicable balance between exploration and exploitation.

The effect of fistula education given to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment on their self-care behaviors.

Introduction: Arteriovenous fistula is of vital importance for hemodialysis patients. Patients should provide fistula self-care to maintain fistula patency.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of education given to hemodialysis patients regarding arteriovenous fistula on their self-care behaviors.

Optimization of Sustainable Single-Cell Oil Production by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (BT59) from Grape Pomace and Its Functional Characterization.

The current study reports the optimization of single-cell oil (SCO) production from Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, a promising yeast for industrial applications, with grape pomace as a cost-effective carbon source. Fermentation duration, carbon amount, and pH parameters were used to determine optimum conditions for the production of SCO with the highest yield (5.81 days fermentation, 6.

Evaluation of postmortem histopathological changes in dental pulp of rats after drowning in water.

The aim of our study was to demonstrate the histopathological changes in the dental pulp of rats drowned in water. In our study, 48 rats (eight rats per group) were used. Death of the rats in the control group was induced with high-dose anesthesia.

Analysis of Isolated Patella Fractures: Do they Affect Walking?

The patella is an important part of the extensor mechanism of the knee. Due to its subcutaneous location, it can be easily exposed to trauma. In this study, we aimed to clarify the effect of patella fractures on walking by examining the results of gait analysis of patients with patella fractures.

Lercanidipine Enhances Cisplatin Activity: Dual Anticancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects via Caspase Activation and MAPK Inhibition.

: Lercanidipine is a third-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. In addition to their well-established cardiovascular effects, calcium channel blockers are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic potential in various cancers. This study aimed to investigate the potential anticancer effects of lercanidipine on cancer cell lines-particularly in combination with cisplatin-by assessing parameters such as cell viability (MTT assay), proliferation, MAPK pathway activity, caspase enzyme levels, and TNF-α expression.

Does MYO and ALA Supplementation Improve PCOS Outcomes?

: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of myoinositol (MYO) and α-lipoic acid (ALA) supplementation on hormonal and metabolic markers in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). : A retrospective case-control study was conducted with 58 women aged between 18-40 years who met the Rotterdam criteria for PCOS. The case group ( = 29) received MYO (2000 mg/day) and ALA (400 mg/day) supplements, while the control group ( = 29) did not receive any treatment.

Neurophysiological Approaches to Lie Detection: A Systematic Review.

Lie detection is crucial in domains such as security, law enforcement, and clinical assessments. Traditional methods suffer from reliability issues and susceptibility to countermeasures. In recent years, electroencephalography (EEG) and particularly the Event-Related Potential (ERP) P300 component have gained prominence for identifying concealed information.

The effect of health literacy, psychological resilience, and internet addiction levels on the fear of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals.

BackgroundHealthcare professionals are known to make intensive use of the internet to improve their health literacy, preserve their psychological resilience, resolve uncertainties, and lessen their fear of COVID-19. Although several studies have addressed these concepts, we encountered none examining their relationships with one another.ObjectiveThis research set out to determine the effects of health literacy, psychological resilience, and internet addiction levels on the fear of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals.

The relationship between bacterial changes and dietary intervention in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Background And Aim: This study aimed to investigate the levels of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prausnitzii) and Eubacterium rectale (E. rectale) in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and evaluate the impact of dietary intervention on these bacterial populations.