Pak J Med Sci
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The purpose of our study was isolation of umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem (UCB-MSCs), their direct differentiation towards keratinocytes without using feeder layers, cAMP inducers and hormones known for morphological maintenance and proliferation of keratinocytes and characterization of UCB-MSCs through flowcytometry and keratinocytes through immunofluorescence. ⋯ Our study concludes possibility of direct differentiation of isolated and cultured UCB-MSCs into keratinocytes without using feeder layers and conventional keratinocyte culture media.
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To assess the impact of supervised exercise training (SET) on pulmonary function Parameters, exercise capacity and Irisin biomarker in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) patients. ⋯ Exercise capacity and Dyspneain patients with ILD were improved after 8-week of SET program. No major changes in Irisin levels among patients with ILD and controls were observed. Additional research requires to be carried out on large number of subjects to deter Minutese the advantages of exercise in ILD.
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To determine the effectiveness of macular hole index (MHI) as a predicting factor of visual outcome after full thickness macular hole surgery. ⋯ Macular hole index can be used to predict functional success in macular hole surgery.
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To analyze the clinical manifestation of patients with Behcet's disease, and performance of different classification criteria of Behcet's disease in our population. ⋯ Behcet's disease occurs commonly in middle age population with equal male to female ratio, with mucocutaneus aphthosis, ocular disease and joint pains being common manifestation. Gastrointestinal symptoms are more common in males while neurological symptoms in females.
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To determine the gender equality attitudes of nursing students studying at a private university, the sociodemographic factors affecting gender equality, and the difference in gender attitudes between Turkish and foreign students. ⋯ The results of the present study indicate that culture, gender, family education, and a history of violence in the family affected the gender equality scores of the nursing students.