Membrane fouling mechanisms by BSA in aqueous-organic solvent mixtures

Melike Begum Tanis-Kanbur,Navin Raj Tamilselvam,Jia Wei Chew 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.108 No.-

To exploit the benefits of membrane-based separation for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries,the understanding of membrane fouling in organic solvents is crucial. Specifically for the separation ofbiocatalysts in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, this study investigated membrane fouling by bovineserum albumin (BSA) in 10% v/v isopropanol (IPA), 10% v/v dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 30% v/v IPA, and30% v/v DMSO, benchmarked against that in water. The presence of either IPA or DMSO worsened fouling,with the latter comparatively worse. To understand the fouling mechanisms, Field Emission ScanningElectron Microscopy (FESEM) images were taken to assess external fouling, Evapoporometry (EP) wasused to measure the pore-size distributions of the fouled membranes to examine internal fouling, a foulingmodel was applied to extract the fouling parameters, and the interfacial interaction energies werederived. Results indicate that the worst fouling in 30% v/v DMSO was due to both significant externalfouling and internal fouling, whereas the second-worst fouling by 30% v/v IPA was caused predominantlyby internal fouling. The magnitudes of the total DLVO- and XDLVO-based interaction energies were foundto be poorly related to the relative flux declines. This study provides valuable insights into membranefouling in different solvent environments.

Scalp Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Relations with Disease Severity

( Melike Kibar ),( ?ebnem Aktan ),( Muzaffer Bilgin ) 대한피부과학회 2014 Annals of Dermatology Vol.26 No.4

Background: Clinicians are searching for new methods to diagnose and predict the course of androgenetic alopecia noninvasively. Objective: Our aim is to evaluate trichoscopic findings and their relations with disease severity in androgenetic alopecia. Methods: The videodermatoscopic findings of 143 female and 63 male patients with androgenetic alopecia were compared with each other, with those of healthy subjects (n=100), and with those of patients with other nonscarring alopecias (n=208). Mann-Whitney U-test, x2 analyses, and logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results: No statistically significant relation was found between trichoscopic findings and severity in male androgenetic alopecia (MAGA) on the basis of the modified Hamilton Norwood scale (among 7 degrees); however, multihair follicular unit and perifollicular pigmentation were related to low severity whereas white dots, honeycomb pattern pigmentation, and brown dots were related to high severity. On the other hand, according to the Ludwig classification, arborizing red lines were related to low severity and brown dots were related to high severity, whereas there was no difference in stages between the Ebling and Olsen classifications in female androgenetic alopecia (FAGA). In the characteristic trichoscopic findings in this study, perifollicular pigmentation was found as a normal feature of the scalp, whereas multihair follicular unit and honeycomb pigment pattern, which were previously considered as normal features, were observed to be related to androgenetic alopecia. Conclusion: No relation was found between MAGA severity and trichoscopic findings, as well as between FAGA severity according to different disease severity classifications and trichoscopic findings. (Ann Dermatol 26(4) 478~484, 2014)

Applicability of Industrial Sisal Fiber Waste Derived Activated Carbon for the Adsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Melike Dizbay-Onat,Evan Floyd,Uday K. Vaidya,Claudiu T. Lungu 한국섬유공학회 2018 Fibers and polymers Vol.19 No.4

Agricultural waste produced by the industry is a huge threat for the global environment. Utilization of agricultural waste is necessary and there is an urgent need to develop new techniques to solve this important problem. The main objective of this research was to evaluate the applicability of the activated carbon (AC) derived from industrial sisal fiber waste as passive samplers in monitoring toluene by comparing them to industry standard wafer and granular activated carbon (GAC). Carbonization time and ball milling effect on sisal fiber derived AC sample adsorption properties were investigated. Toluene adsorption isotherms were used to predict toluene adsorption capacities. Surface characteristics including surface area and pore volume were used to determine the relationships between them and adsorption capacity. Even though prepared AC samples have mesoporous structure, commercial samples have microporous structure. Surface area from 1245 m2/g to 1297 m2/g and toluene adsorption capacity from 21.4 % to 26.6 % was improved by increasing carbonization time from 1 h to 3 h at 650 oC carbonization temperature and 94.4 ml/min flow rate. Conversely, ball milling technique had negative effect by decreasing the surface area (674 m2/g) and the adsorption capacity of toluene (12.27 %). It is concluded that industrial sisal fiber waste have great potential as a precursor of AC for application in passive monitoring against toluene, particularly the produced mesoporous AC with 3 h carbonization time performs higher adsorption capacity (26.6 %) than commercially available microporous passive sampler (24.1 %) and GAC (22.8 %).

Practice of Acute and Maintenance Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Psychiatric Clinic of a University Hospital from Turkey: between 2007 and 2013

Melike Ceyhan Balci Sengul,Ays¸e Nur I·nci Kenar,Ezgi Hanci,İbrahim Sendur,Cem Sengul,Hasan Herken 대한정신약물학회 2016 CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE Vol.14 No.1

Objective: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be given as the form of acute, continuation or maintenance ECT according to the process of administration. We report our 7 years’ observation with acute and maintenance ECT in a university hospital in Turkey. Methods: The medical records of the hospitalized patients treated with acute or maintenance ECT between the years 2007 and 2013 was retrospectively analyzed. The sociodemographic characteristics, diagnosis, data of ECT and the co-administered psychotropic drugs were recorded. The frequency of ECT was calculated by identifying the total number of the hospitalized patients during the study period from the hospital records. Results: A total number of 1,432 female and 1,141 male patients hospitalized in a period of 7 years, with a total number of 111 patients treated with ECT. The ratio of ECT was 4%, maintenance/acute ECT 11%. For acute ECT, affective disorders (65.3%) and psychotic disorders (21.6%) were among the leading diagnoses. Maintenance ECT, the diagnosis was; 6 affective disorders, 4 psychotic disorders and 1 obsessive compulsive disorder. There was a significant difference between the patients receiving acute and maintenance ECT in terms of age, duration of illness, and number of previous hospitalizations and ECTs. Conclusion: The percentage of patients treated with acute ECT is lower in our institution than that in many other institutions from our country. Acute and maintenance ECT should be considered as an important treatment option particularly for patients with long disease duration, a high number of hospitalizations and a history of benefiting from previous ECTs.

Correlating Carrier Dynamics and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation in Pt Decorated CdSe Tetrapods as a Function of Cocatalyst Size

Karakus, Melike,Sung, Younghun,Wang, Hai I.,Mics, Zoltá,n,Char, Kookheon,Bonn, Mischa,Cá,novas, Enrique American Chemical Society 2017 JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C - Vol.121 No.24

<P>We investigate photoinduced carrier dynamics by time resolved terahertz spectroscopy (TRTS) in Pt nanoparticle decorated CdSe tetrapods as a function of Pt nanoparticles size (and identical areal density). We find that the collection efficiency of electrons photo generated in the tetrapods by the Pt particle increases as a function of Pt nanoparticle size. However, the photocatalytic H-2 generation efficiency is reduced for tetrapods decorated with larger Pt particles. Our results demonstrate a competition between electron capture efficiency at the semiconducting/metal interface, increasing with nanoparticles size, and electron release efficiency at the metal/water interface, decreasing with nanoparticles size. This trade-off defines an optimum for photocatalytic H-2 generation in Pt cocatalyst decorated CdSe tetrapods as a function of Pt size.</P>

Effect of Reiki on Symptom Management in Oncology

Demir, Melike,Can, Gulbeyaz,Celek, Enis Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.8

Reiki is a form of energy therapy in which the therapist, with or without light touch, is believed to access universal energy sources that can strengthen the body's ability to heal itself, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain and stress. There is currently no licensing for Reiki nor, given its apparent low risk, is there likely to be. Reiki appears to be generally safe, and serious adverse effects have not been reported. So in this article provides coverage of how to use Reiki in oncology services.

Effect of Acupressure at PC6 on Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Yılmaz Melike Pündük,Yazıcı Saadet,Yılmaz İsmail 사단법인약침학회 2023 Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies Vol.16 No.3

Background: Nausea and vomiting are among the most common medical problems during pregnancy, affecting 80% of mothers. Objectives: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of acupressure applied by a wristband to the pericardium 6 (PC6) point on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Methods: The study population consisted of 74 pregnant women between 6-14 weeks of gestation who were experiencing nausea and vomiting. The study data was collected with personal information from the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis Scale (PUQE). Experimental and control groups were selected by a simple random method. The experimental group wore acupressure wristbands for one week, while the control group did not use any method to alleviate nausea and vomiting. One week later, the PUQE scale was applied to both groups. Results: The acupressure wristbands decreased the nausea and vomiting scores of the pregnant women in the experimental group without statistical significance but did not change the nausea and vomiting scores of the pregnant women in the control group. Conclusion: Acupressure wristbands can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Effects of Distant Reiki On Pain, Anxiety and Fatigue in Oncology Patients in Turkey: A Pilot Study

Demir, Melike,Can, Gulbeyaz,Kelam, Ayhan,Aydiner, Aydin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.12

Background: Fatigue, stress and pain are common symptoms among cancer patients, affecting the quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of distant Reiki on pain, anxiety and fatigue in oncology patients. Materials and Methods: Participants in the control group received usual medical and nursing care during their stay. The intervention group received usual care plus five distant Reiki sessions, one each night for 30 min. A face to face interview was performed and patient personal and illness related characteristics were evaluated using the Patient Characteristics form. Pain, stress and fatigue were evaluated according to a numeric rating scale. Results: The experimental group was predominantly composed of women (71.4%), married individuals (40%), and primary school graduates (40%). The control group was predominantly male (72.7%), married (60%), and primary school graduates (60%). The control group demonstrated greater levels of pain (p=0.002), stress (p=0.001) and fatigue (p=0.001). The Reiki group pain score (p <0.0001), stress score (p <0.001) and fatigue score were also significantly lower. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that Reiki may d ecreasepain, anxiety and fatigue in oncology patients.

Evaluation of Aqueductal Patency in Patients with Hydrocephalus: Three-Dimensional High-Sampling-Efficiency Technique (SPACE) versus Two-Dimensional Turbo Spin Echo at 3 Tesla

Murat Ucar,Melike Guryildirim,Nil Tokgoz,Koray Kilic,Alp Borcek,Yusuf Oner,Koray Akkan,Turgut Tali 대한영상의학회 2014 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.15 No.6

Objective: To compare the accuracy of diagnosing aqueductal patency and image quality between high spatial resolution three-dimensional (3D) high-sampling-efficiency technique (sampling perfection with application optimized contrast using different flip angle evolutions [SPACE]) and T2-weighted (T2W) two-dimensional (2D) turbo spin echo (TSE) at 3-T in patients with hydrocephalus. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 99 patients diagnosed with hydrocephalus. T2W 3D-SPACE was added to the routine sequences which consisted of T2W 2D-TSE, 3D-constructive interference steady state (CISS), and cine phase-contrast MRI (PC-MRI). Two radiologists evaluated independently the patency of cerebral aqueduct and image quality on the T2W 2D-TSE and T2W 3D-SPACE. PC-MRI and 3D-CISS were used as the reference for aqueductal patency and image quality, respectively. Inter-observer agreement was calculated using kappa statistics. Results: The evaluation of the aqueductal patency by T2W 3D-SPACE and T2W 2D-TSE were in agreement with PC-MRI in 100% (99/99; sensitivity, 100% [83/83]; specificity, 100% [16/16]) and 83.8% (83/99; sensitivity, 100% [67/83]; specificity, 100% [16/16]), respectively (p < 0.001). No significant difference in image quality between T2W 2D-TSE and T2W 3D-SPACE (p = 0.056) occurred. The kappa values for inter-observer agreement were 0.714 for T2W 2D-TSE and 0.899 for T2W 3D-SPACE. Conclusion: Three-dimensional-SPACE is superior to 2D-TSE for the evaluation of aqueductal patency in hydrocephalus. T2W 3D-SPACE may hold promise as a highly accurate alternative treatment to PC-MRI for the physiological and morphological evaluation of aqueductal patency.

Four flap suspension technique for prevention of bottoming out after breast reduction

Yuksel Kankaya,Melike Oruc,Nezih Sungur,Ozlem Colak Aslan,Koray Gursoy,Kadri Ozer,U?ur Kocer 대한외과학회 2015 Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research(ASRT) Vol.90 No.1

Purpose: Bottoming-out deformity is accepted as the most important disadvantage of inferior pedicle breast reduction. For prevention of this deformity, different techniques are used in combination with inferior pedicle. In this study, we aimed to prevent bottoming-out deformity by producing an internal bra effect through combination of inferior pedicle technique with 2 superior and 2 inferior dermal flaps that were raised from each side of the pedicle. Methods: Thirteen patients whose medical records became available during the follow-up period at Ankara Training and Research Hospital from January 2010 to January 2015 were included in this study. We retrospectively obtained patient medical records including demographic characteristics and clinical data. Superior dermal flaps were planned on both sides of the pedicle 2 cm inferior to the lower border of areola and inferior dermal flaps were planned 6 cm inferior to the superior dermal flaps. The superior and inferior dermal flaps were secured to the periosteum of the 2nd and 4th ribs respectively with permanent sutures. Results: Preoperatively, the average distance between the inframammary fold and areola was 13.9 cm (range, 11–18 cm). The average amount of breast parenchymal resection was 745 g (range, 612–1,496 g). The average distance between the inframammary fold and the lower border of the areola was 7.9 cm (range, 7.5–9 cm) on the postoperative first-year measurements. Conclusion: In conclusion, according to our study, suspension technique to prevent bottoming-out deformity is associated with an easier technique without the need for alloplastic or allogenic materials. Since fixation is performed to the ribs instead of soft tissues like the pectoral fascia or muscle, we believe that this fixation is more long lasting and can be an effective alternative to other suspension techniques.