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Biallelic form of a known CD3E mutation in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency
(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2020)To the Editor: T cell receptor (TCR) complex consists of αβ or γδ TCR chains in combination with four CD3 subunits, CD3ε, CD3γ, CD3δ, and CDζ [1]. This complex is required for thymocyte development and the initiation of T ... -
CMV-specific T-Cells for treatment of CMV infection after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a pediatric case: first application in Turkey
(2020)Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is still a major complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) [1,2]. Unfortunately, prolonged antiviral treatment of CMV infection causes a delayed CMV-specific ... -
COVID-19 infection in children with cancer and stem cell transplant recipients in Turkey: A nationwide study
(Wiley, 2021)Adults with cancer are reported to have a higher risk for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection and more severe disease and mortality than the general population.1,2 Although children seem to be at a lower risk for ... -
High prevalence of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
(Elsevier France-Editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier, 2018)Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic disease that often results in inflammation of natal cleft in the sacrococcygeal region between the sacrococcygeal joint and coccyx [1]. PSD shares some common clinical and ... -
Incomplete circle of willis: A possible triggering factor for migraine
(2022)The Circle of Willis (CoW) is an anastomotic arterial heptagon which is located at the inferior surface of the brain, within the interpedincular cistern. It is formed by the anteriorly located internal carotid arterial ... -
LMCA disease and T-wave positivity in lead aVR
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014)Dear Editor, I read the article entitled “Prognostic Significance of T-Wave Amplitude in Lead aVR on the Admission Electrocardiography in Patients with Anterior Wall ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated by Primary ... -
Long-term effects of allergen-specific subcutaneous immunotherapy for house dust mite induced allergic rhinitis reply
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2018)Background: Allergic rhinitis is strongly associated with the presence of house dust mites. This study investigated the long-term effects of allergen-specific immunotherapy. Allergen-specific immunotherapy was applied over ... -
Molecular mimicry between SARS-CoV-2 and human proteins
(Elsevier, 2021)To the Editor, COVID-19 resemble immune dysregulation conditions, with hyperactivated immune system and cytokine storm [1,2]. In relation, molecular mimicry is drawing attention among possible mechanisms of autoimmune ... -
MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia: An incidental finding
(Fsg Communications Ltd, 2020)COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first cases was reported in Wuhan, China on December 31st, 2019 and has rapidly spread ... -
New instruments for submembranous dissection in rhinoplasty
(Oxford Univ Press Inc, 2017)The soft tissue of the nose covers the osseocartilaginous framework, which is composed of 5 layers: (1) the skin; (2) the superficial areolar layer; (3) the superficial musculoaponeurotic (SMAS) layer, separating the deep ... -
An open letter in support of transformative biotechnology and social innovation: SANKO University innovation summit in medicine and integrative biology, Gaziantep, Turkey, May 5-7, 2016
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2016)This letter to the editor has three objectives. First the letter is an announcement for an innovation summit in a real-life global health setting at the Turkish-Syrian border where the themes of migration and health ... -
Practical tumescent solution ınfiltration method using semi-reusable pressure ınfusion bag
(Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2022)The tumescent technique which greatly reduces potential complications of liposuction has become essential for many plastic surgery operations. Infiltration fluid which is injected in large area contains vasoconstrictors ... -
Pulmonary fibrosis due to COVID-19 pneumonia
(Korean Radiological Soc, 2020)Dear Editor, We read the recent article published in KJR titled “Prediction of the Development of Pulmonary Fibrosis Using Serial Thin-Section CT and Clinical Features in Patients Discharged after Treatment for COVID-19 ... -
QT prolongation risk with antiemetics during COVID 19 treatment
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2021)Antiemetics gained an active position in the COVID-19 pandemic as a medical approach to suppressing SARS-CoV-2-induced nausea and vomiting as well as balance side effects from medications in use. Proposed treatments for ... -
Response comment on "assessment of ambient air pollution in Istanbul during 2003-2013"
(Iranian Scientific Society Medical Entomology, 2018)Dear Editor-in-Chief Here we mention our responses to these valuable comments of M. Mahmoudimanesh. 1) We are sorry for the intendent use of Turkish syntax in paper. The maximum value of CO in 2003 is 3693 and its correct ... -
Response comment on “assessment of ambient air pollution in istanbul during 2003-2013”
(Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2018)Dear Editor-in-Chief Here we mention our responses to these valuable comments of M. Mahmoudimanesh. 1) We are sorry for the intendent use of Turkish syntax in paper. The maximum value of CO in 2003 is 3693 and its ... -
Response to comment: An objective assessment of halitosis in children with adenoid vegetation during the pre- and postoperative periods
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2017)We greatly appreciate the reader's valuable comment. We completely agree with the reviewer that the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR) is based on history, physical examination, and allergy tests. However, in many cases, ... -
Response to: Problems with the clinical application of the vestibulo-introital tightening technique
(Oxford University Press, 2022)The aims of hymenoplasty operations are reconstruction of the perforated hymenal caruncles to their original virgin position and to ensure bleeding during sexual penetration.
