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Anthropometric Measurement and Analysis of the Lower Face in Turkish Rhinoplasty Patients
(2015) Abbas, Ozan Luay; Kurkcoglu, Ayla; Pelin, Can; Yazici, Ayse Canan; 0000-0003-0901-8883; 0000-0002-3132-242X; AEJ-3035-2022; AAS-6810-2021
Background Lower face dimensions have a great impact on the perception of nasal beauty. For this reason, evaluation of the lower face is important in patients applied for rhinoplasty. In this study, we aimed to describe the values of lower face anthropometric measurements in Turkish patients who applied for rhinoplasty and to compare these values with measurements of individuals who are pleased with their nasal appearance. Methods A Turkish population of 252 rhinoplasty-negative individuals and 171 rhinoplasty patients were included in this study as the control and rhinoplasty groups. Using the preoperative photographs of the facial profile, seven vertical measurements were taken and seven indices were used to determine the relationships between measurements of the lower face. Results In the rhinoplasty group, most vertical profile measurements were greater in males. The only variables with no gender differences were lower and upper vermilion heights. Only variables with a significant difference between two groups were upper lip vermilion height in females and upper lip height in males. Conclusions This study provides objective reference material for the evaluation of the lower face when planning for rhinoplasty. Besides, the differences found between two groups emphasize the importance of the nasolabial region when planning for rhinoplasty.
Association of Plasma GDF-9 or GDF-15 Levels with Bone Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(2015) Berberoglu, Zehra; Aktas, Aynur; Fidan, Yasemin; Yazici, Ayse Canan; Aral, Yalcin; 0000-0002-3132-242X; 24430093; AAS-6810-2021
We aimed to determine plasma levels of growth and differentiation factor (GDF)-9 and GDF-15, and their possible association with bone turnover parameters and bone mineral density (BMD), in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Forty-two obese PCOS women aged 25-35 years, 23 women with idiopathic hirsutism (IH) and 20 healthy controls matched for age and body mass index were enrolled. Anthropometric, metabolic and hormonal patterns, plasma GDF-9 and GDF-15 concentrations, bone turnover markers and BMD were measured. No significant differences were observed in bone turnover markers, BMD measurements, plasma GDF-9 and GDF-15 levels in subjects with PCOS compared with the other two groups. In the combined population of all three groups, GDF-15 concentrations were negatively correlated with osteocalcin (r = -0.317, p < 0.01). Analysis of PCOS patients showed a significant correlation of GDF-15 concentrations with age and homeostasis model assessment index (r = 0.319, p < 0.05, and r = 0.312, p < 0.05, respectively). In addition, GDF-15 concentrations were negatively correlated with osteocalcin (r = -0.395, p < 0.01) and positively correlated with urine deoxypyridinoline (r = 0.353, p < 0.05). GDF-9 did not correlate with bone markers and BMD measurements. In conclusion, plasma GDF-9 and GDF-15 levels as well as bone turnover markers and BMD measurements in subjects with PCOS (25-35 years of age) were comparable with those either in subjects with IH or in healthy controls with similar anthropometric and metabolic profiles. GDF-15 might be a marker of a crossregulation between bone and energy metabolism.
beta-3AR W64R Polymorphism and 30-Minute Post-Challenge Plasma Glucose Levels in Obese Children
(2015) Verdi, Hasibe; Kinik, Sibel Tulgar; Yalcin, Yaprak Yilmaz; Sahin, Nursel Muratoglu; Yazici, Ayse Canan; Atac, F.Belgin; 25800470
Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of W64R polymorphism of the beta 3-adrenergic receptor gene (beta-3AR) with childhood obesity and related pathologies. Methods: beta-3AR gene W64R genotyping was carried out in 251 children aged 6-18 years. Of these subjects, 130 were obese (62 boys) and 121 were normal-weight (53 boys). In the obese group, fasting lipids, glucose and insulin levels were measured. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed in 75 of the obese patients. Results: The frequency of W64R genotype was similar in obese and nonobese children. In obese children, relative body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, serum lipid, glucose and insulin levels, as well as homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) scores were not different between Arg allele carriers (W64R and R64R) and noncarriers (W64W). In 75 obese children, OGTT results showed that Arg allele carriers had significantly higher 30-minute glucose levels (p=0.027). Conclusion: W64R polymorphism of the beta-3AR gene is not associated with obesity and waist-to-hip ratio in Turkish children. Although there were no relationships between the genotypes and lipid, glucose/insulin levels or HOMA-IR, the presence of W64R variant seemed to have an unfavorable influence on early glucose excursion after glucose loading.
Comparison of intravitreal bevacizumab and triamcinolone acetonide theraphies for diffuse diabetic macular edema
(2015) Aksoy, Sibel; Yilmaz, Gursel; Akkoyun, Imren; Yazici, Ayse Canan; 26086006
AIM: To compare therapeutic effects of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) versus intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) injections for bilateral diffuse diabetic macular edema (DDME). METHODS: Forty eyes of 20 patients with bilateral DDME participated in this study. For each patient, 4 mg/0.1 mL IVTA was injected to one eye and 2.5 mg/0.1 mL IVB was injected to the other eye. The effects of injection for diabetic macular edema (DME) were evaluated using best -corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT) by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and intraocular pressure (IOP) by applanation tonometer. Patients underwent eye examinations, including BCVA, CMT, and IOP at pre-injection, 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24wk after injection. During the follow -up, second injections were performed to eyes which have CMT greater than 400 pm at 12wk for salvage therapy. RESULTS: BCVA (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution) at pre -injection, 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24wk after injection was 0.71 +/- 0.19, 0.62 +/- 0.23, 0.63 +/- 0.12, 0.63 +/- 0.13, 0.63 +/- 0.14 and 0.61 +/- 0.24 in the IVTA group and 0.68 +/- 0.25, 0.61 +/- 0.22, 0.60 +/- 0.24, 0.62 +/- 0.25, 0.65 +/- 0.26 and 0.59 +/- 0.25 in the IVB group, respectively. CMT (mu m) at pre-injection, 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24wk after injection was 544 +/- 125, 383 +/- 96, 335 +/- 87, 323 +/- 87, 333 +/- 92, 335 +/- 61 in the IVTA group and 514 +/- 100, 431 +/- 86, 428 +/- 107, 442 +/- 106, 478 +/- 112, 430 +/- 88 in the IVB group respectively. Reduction ratios of mean CMT were 29% at 1wk, 38% at 4wk, 40% at 8wk, 38% at 12wk, and 38% at 24wk in the IVTA group. Second IVTA injections were performed to the 6 eyes (30%) at 12wk. Reduction ratios of mean CMT were 16% at 1wk, 17% at 4wk, 14% at 8wk, 7% at 12wk, and 16% at 24wk in the IVB group. Second IVB injections were performed to the 15 eyes (75%) at 12wk. CONCLUSION: This study showed earlier and more frequent macular edema recurrences in the eyes treated with bevacizumab compared with the ones treated with triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide was found to provide more efficient and long-standing effect in terms of reducing CMT compared with the bevacizumab.
Comperation between Classic Annett Peg Moving Test with Computer Adopted Digital Annett Peg Moving Test
(2015) Gundogan, Nimet Unay; Yazici, Ayse Canan; 0000-0002-3132-242X; 0000-0001-7784-9641; AAS-6810-2021; AAK-4338-2021
Evaluation of Angiopoietin 1 and 2, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Levels in Asthmatic Children
(2014) Koksal, Burcu Tahire; Ozbek, Ozlem Yilmaz; Bayraktar, Nilufer; Yazici, Ayse Canan; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9580-7656; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2974-9579; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7886-3688; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3132-242X; 25584916; AAF-2109-2021; AAJ-2034-2021; Y-8758-2018; AAS-6810-2021
Asthma is characterized by chronic airway inflammation that is associated with structural changes termed airway remodeling. Recently, cytokines/mediators that augment inflammation have been attracting attention in this field. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum angiopoietin (Ang)-1, Ang-2, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and tumor necrosis. factor (TNF) alpha values, which have important roles in inflammation, angiogenesis, and remodeling in astlunatic children. We also documented correlations between demographic features, duration of asthma, and pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters. Randomly selected 40 children (20 male and 20 female children, aged 6-16 years) with mild or moderate persistent asthma and 32 healthy children (15 male and 17 female children, aged 6-16 years) enrolled in the study. All asthmatic children had been using inhaled corticosteroids at least for the last 3 months. Serum Ang-1 levels were significantly lower in asthmatic children than those in normal controls. The Ang-1/Ang-2 ratio was also significantly lower in asthmatic children compared with those in normal controls (p < 0.01). However, serum Ang-2, VEGF, and TNF-alpha levels were similar in the two groups. A significant positive correlation was found between VEGF and duration of asthma. No correlation between sewn Aug-I, Ang-2, VEGF values, and PFT parameters was obtained. On the other hand, significant negative correlation was detected between serum TNF-alpha and forced expiratory volume in 1 second. We have shown that serum Aug-1 levels and Ang-1/Ang-2 ratio were significantly reduced and balance was toward Ang-2 in asthmatics children. This process may lead to inflammation, destabilization of blood vessels, and trigger remodeling.
Evaluation of Serum Leptin and Adiponectin Levels in Obese and Lean Asthmatic Children
(2015) Koksal, Burcu Tahire; Ozbek, Ozlem Yilmaz; Bayraktar, Nilufer; Kinik, Sibel Tulgar; Yazici, Ayse Canan; 0000-0003-2974-9579; 0000-0002-7886-3688; 0000-0002-3132-242X; 0000-0001-9580-7656; AAJ-2034-2021; Y-8758-2018; AAS-6810-2021; HKW-0623-2023; AAF-2109-2021
Background: Adipokines have been claimed for the link between obesity and asthma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the roles of leptin and adiponectin in children with asthma and/or obesity and their effect on pulmonary functions. Methods: Obese (n=71) and lean asthmatics (n=72), obese non-asthmatics (n=46), and lean healthy children (n=49) were included in the study. Serum leptin and adiponectin levels were compared according to groups and sex. Results: Mean leptin levels of obese asthmatics were higher than those of lean asthmatics (13.19.1 vs. 3.7 +/- 4.4; p<0.001). Serum adiponectin levels of lean asthmatics (16 +/- 7.1) were significantly higher than those of obese asthmatics (12.1 +/- 6.9; p<0.001) and of their lean healthy (13.2 +/- 5.9; p<0.05) counterparts. In obese asthmatics, adiponectin levels were positively correlated with the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio, and serum leptin levels were inversely correlated with forced expiratory flow (FEF25-75). Leptin/adiponectin ratio was inversely correlated with FEV1/FVC ratio in lean and obese asthmatic patients. Conclusions: The present findings suggest that adiponectin may have protective disease modifying effect(s) in asthmatic children. Anti-inflammatory mechanisms regarding adiponectin may work better in girls than in boys.
Higher Levels of Circulating CXCL-9 and CXCL-11 in Euthyroid Women with Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions
(2014) Aktas, Aynur; Berberoglu, Zehra; Fidan, Yasemin; Yazici, Ayse Canan; Koc, Gonul; Aral, Yalcin; Ademoglu, Esranur; Bekdemir, Handan; Alphan, Ziynet; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3132-242X; 24351073; AAS-6810-2021
Background: We aimed to measure serum CXCL-9 and CXCL-11 levels in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA). Methods: Forty-one euthyroid, non-pregnant women with AIT and a history of unexplained first trimester RSA, 35 euthyroid women with AIT, and 29 healthy controls matched for age and body mass index were enrolled. Serum CXCL-9 and CXCL-11 were measured. Results: Serum CXCL-9 and -11 levels were significantly higher (p<0.001 for both) in the antibody-positive women with a history of abortions than in both control groups. Additionally, CXCL-9 levels were higher in patients with AIT without RSA than in healthy controls. No significant differences were found in CXCL-9 and -11 levels in subjects with a history of RSA in relation to the number of previous abortions. In multiple linear regression analyses, abortions were significantly related to CXCL-9 (beta-coefficient = 0.174, p<0.001), CXCL-11 (beta-coefficient = 0.490, p<0.001). Conclusion: Higher circulating levels of CXCL-9 and -11 have been shown in non-pregnant AIT patients with a history of RSA as compared to both control groups, suggesting that this subgroup produce a more dominant Th-1 cytokine profile.
The importance of craniovertebral and cervicomedullary angles in cervicogenic headache
(2014) Coban, Goken; Coven, Ilker; Cifci, Bilal Egemen; Yildirim, Erkan; Yazici, Ayse Canan; Horasanli, Bahriye
PURPOSE Many studies have indicated that cervicogenic headache may originate from the cervical structures innervated by the upper cervical spinal nerves. To date, no study has investigated whether narrowing of the craniovertebral angle (CVA) or cervicomedullary angle (CMA) affects the three upper cervical spinal nerves. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of CVA and/or CMA narrowing on the occurrence of cervicogenic headache. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two hundred and five patients diagnosed with cervicogenic headache were included in the study. The pain scores of patients were determined using a visual analog scale. The nonheadache control group consisted of 40 volunteers. CVA and CMA values were measured on sagittal T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), on two occasions by two radiologists. Angle values and categorized pain scores were compared statistically between the groups. RESULTS Intraobserver and interobserver agreement was over 97% for all measurements. Pain scores increased with decreasing CVA and CMA values. Mean angle values were significantly different among the pain categories (P < 0.001). The pain score was negatively correlated with CMA (Spearman correlation coefficient, r(s), -0.676; P < 0.001) and CVA values (r(s), -0.725; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION CVA or CMA narrowing affects the occurrence of cervicogenic headache. There is an inverse relationship between the angle values and pain scores.
Non-Contact and Contact Tonometry in Corneal Edema
(2016) Gungor, Sirel Gur; Akman, Ahmet; Kucukoduk, Ali; Asena, Leyla; Simsek, Cem; Yazici, Ayse Canan; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6178-8362; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8024-4758; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6848-203X; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8003-745X; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3132-242X; 26583789; AAD-5967-2021; E-5914-2016; N-8970-2018; AAS-6810-2021
Purpose To compare the intraocular pressure (IOP) values by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and Reichert 7 CR noncontact tonometry (R7CR-NCT) in patients with postsurgical corneal edema and to examine the impact of postoperative corneal edema on these values. Methods Forty-six patients with grade 4 and 5 cataracts were included in this study. Intraocular pressure was measured using GAT and R7CR-NCT before and 1 day after phacoemulsification. Central corneal thickness (CCT) was determined before and after surgery to quantify postsurgical corneal edema. The R7CR-NCT provided a Goldmann-correlated IOP (IOPg) and corneal-compensated IOP (IOPcc). Results The CCT increased significantly 1 day after surgery (the mean preoperative CCT, 543.5 25.4 m; the mean postoperative CCT, 681.5 +/- 19.8 m; p < 0.001), a mean increase of 26.7%. The preoperative R7CR-NCT measurements (the mean IOPcc, 18.8 +/- 5.6 mm Hg; the mean IOPg, 17.8 +/- 4.5 mm Hg) were significantly higher than GAT measurements (the mean GAT-IOP, 16.0 +/- 3.4 mm Hg) (p < 0.001). On postoperative day 1, the R7CR-NCT measurement (the mean IOPcc, 27.0 +/- 9.8 mm Hg; the mean IOPg, 25.1 +/- 8.9 mm Hg) were significantly higher than GAT measurements (the mean GAT-IOP, 18.3 +/- 7.9 mm Hg) (p < 0.001). The difference between postoperative R7CR-NCT and GAT-IOP values were significantly higher than the difference between preoperative R7CR-NCT and GAT-IOP values (p < 0.001 for both IOPcc to GAT-IOP and IOPg to GAT-IOP). The difference between postoperative IOPcc and GAT-IOP was significantly correlated to the change in CCT (r = 0.526, p < 0.001). Similarly, the difference between postoperative IOPg and GAT-IOP was significantly correlated to the change in CCT (r = 0.536, p < 0.001). Conclusions The R7CR-NCT IOP values were high in patients with postsurgical intensive corneal edema. Consequently, the difference between R7CR-NCT IOP and GAT-IOP increased in edematous corneas.
Sex Differences in Fingerprint Ridge Density in A Turkish Young Adult Population: A Sample of Baskent University
(2015) Oktem, Hale; Kurkcuoglu, Ayla; Pelin, Ismail Can; Yazici, Ayse Canan; Aktas, Gulnihal; Altunay, Fikret; 0000-0003-0901-8883; 0000-0002-3132-242X; 25882147; AEJ-3035-2022; AAS-6810-2021
Fingerprints are considered to be one of the most reliable methods of identification. Identification of an individual plays a vital part of any medico-legal investigations. Dermatoglyphics is a branch of science that studies epidermal ridges and ridge patterns. Epidermal ridges are polygenic characteristics that form intrauterine 10-18 weeks and considered fully developed by the sixth month of fetal growth. Fingerprints are permanent morphological characteristics and criminal detection based on fingerprints is based on the principle that no two people can have identical fingerprints. Sex determination from fingerprints has been examined in different population. In this study we aimed to study fingerprint ridge density in Turkish population sample of Baskent University students. Fingerprints were obtained from 118 women, 88 men a total of 206 students aged between 17 and 28 years old by means of simple inking method. Fingerprints from all right and left hands fingers were collected in three different area of each. The ridges on fingerprints were counted diagonally on squares measuring 5 mm x 5 mm on radial, ulnar and inferior areas. The fingerprint ridge density in radial, ulnar and inferior areas and between sexes was compared statistically Mann Whitney U test and Friedman test. The ridge density was significantly greater in women in every region studied and in all fingers when compared to men. The fingerprint ridge density in the ulnar and radial areas of the fingerprints was significantly greater than the lower area. Fingerprint ridge density can be used by medico-legal examination for sex identification. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd and Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. All rights reserved.