Browsing by Author "Durak F."

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    Chemical characteristics of kavurma with selected condiments
    (2005) Kayaardi S.; Durak F.; Kayacier A.; Kayaardi M.
    A traditional meat product, kavurma, was prepared with the addition of various condiments (sage, thyme, ginger). The effects of condiments and storage time on thiobarbutiric acid (TBA) value, color attributes, pH, moisture, protein and fat contents of kavurma samples were investigated. Also, the effect of condiments on the sensory properties of samples was determined. The TBA values of condiments added samples were significantly lower than that of control. Ginger had a highest antioxidative activity and sensory scores compared to others samples. Color attributes generally decreased during storage and the additives differently affected the color of sample. The moisture content of samples was significantly affected from the condiments and storage period. Although sensory scores of the sample with condiments were higher than control, the difference was not statistically significant. It could be concluded that natural condiments could be used in kavurma production to improve quality characteristics of the product.
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    Mortality risk factors among critically ill children with MIS-C in PICUs: a multicenter study
    (Springer Nature, 2023) Sık G.; Inamlık A.; Akçay N.; Kesici S.; Aygun F.; Kendırlı T.; Atay G.; Sandal O.; Varol F.; Ozkaya P.Y.; Duyu M.; Bırbılen A.Z.; Ozcan S.; Arslan G.; Kangın M.; Bayraktar S.; Altug U.; Anıl A.B.; Havan M.; Yetımakman A.F.; Dalkıran T.; Zengın N.; Oto A.; Kıhtır H.S.; Gırgın F.İ.; Telhan L.; Yıldızdas D.; Yener N.; Yukselmıs U.; Alakaya M.; Kılınc M.A.; Celegen M.; Dursun A.; Battal F.; Sarı F.; Ozkale M.; Topal S.; Kocaoglu C.; Yazar A.; Alacakır N.; Odek C.; Yaman A.; Cıtak A.; Bıngol I.; Annayev A.; Sevketoglu E.; Katlan B.; Durak C.; Gun E.; Erdogan S.; Seven P.; Sahın E.; Arı H.F.; Boyraz M.; Durak F.; Emeksız S.; Ozdemır G.; Duman M.; Talay M.N.; Yener G.O.; Luleyap D.; Harmanogulları S.; Başar E.Z.; Mercan M.; Bal A.; Kılıc N.; Ongun E.A.; Ozturk M.N.; Ekıncı F.; Udurgucu M.; Arslankoylu A.E.; Kutlu N.O.; Bukulmez A.; Özsoylu S.; Celık T.; Ozkale Y.; Kılıc A.O.
    Background: This study evaluated of clinical characteristics, outcomes, and mortality risk factors of a severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children admitted to a the pediatric intensive care unit. Methods: A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted between March 2020 and April 2021 at 41 PICUs in Turkey. The study population comprised 322 children diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome. Results: The organ systems most commonly involved were the cardiovascular and hematological systems. Intravenous immunoglobulin was used in 294 (91.3%) patients and corticosteroids in 266 (82.6%). Seventy-five (23.3%) children received therapeutic plasma exchange treatment. Patients with a longer duration of the PICU stay had more frequent respiratory, hematological, or renal involvement, and also had higher D-dimer, CK-MB, and procalcitonin levels. A total of 16 patients died, with mortality higher in patients with renal, respiratory, or neurological involvement, with severe cardiac impairment or shock. The non-surviving group also had higher leukocyte counts, lactate and ferritin levels, and a need for mechanical ventilation. Conclusions: In cases of MIS-C, high levels of D-dimer and CK-MB are associated with a longer duration of PICU stay. Non-survival correlates with elevated leukocyte counts and lactate and ferritin levels. We were unable to show any positive effect of therapeutic plasma exchange therapy on mortality. Impact: MIS-C is a life-threatening condition.Patients need to be followed up in the intensive care unit.Early detection of factors associated with mortality can improve outcomes.Determining the factors associated with mortality and length of stay will help clinicians in patient management.High D-dimer and CK-MB levels were associated with longer PICU stay, and higher leukocyte counts, ferritin and lactate levels, and mechanical ventilation were associated with mortality in MIS-C patients.We were unable to show any positive effect of therapeutic plasma exchange therapy on mortality. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to the International Pediatric Research Foundation, Inc.