BACKGROUND
Systemic aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include oxidative stress and altered circulating levels of inflammatory mediators and acute-phase proteins. C-reactive… (More)
The role of Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae) (NS) and Urtica dioica L. was investigated (UD) in the prevention of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Fifty… (More)
Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory…
2009
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Adiponectin is an adipose tissue-derived specific protein that has a role in energy homeostasis, that has a protective role against the development of insulin resistance and… (More)
Cancer cachexia is a devastating condition leading to loss of function and independence, decreased performance status, decreased quality of life, and poor prognosis. Adipokines play a role in a wide… (More)
Previous reports have indicated a relatively high incidence of distant metastases in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), one of the most common sites being the skeleton. Although bone… (More)
The Journal of asthma : official journal of the…
2006
This study was carried out with 127 asthmatic patients and 127 controls, which aimed to compare and evaluate the environmental conditions in the homes of asthmatic patients and the control group. Air… (More)
OBJECTIVES
To determine the predominant pulmonary function abnormality in overweight and moderately obese subjects and to evaluate the correlation between the severity of lung function impairment and… (More)
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disorder mostly could involve intrathoracic structures. The gastric involvement is rare and the symptoms may be non-specific. We herein report a case of a 56-year-old… (More)
PURPOSE
We determined sexual status and erectile dysfunction (ED) in outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Between October 2002 and June 2003 a total… (More)
OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has important negative effects on male quality of life and self-esteem. The aim of this study was to acquire an insight into the sexual status of… (More)