Objectives We aimed to investigate the importance of neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for identifying the severity of …

Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive progress tumor that results from mesotel
cells and pleura usually incurs. The two important causes, in MM etiologies are known as …

We aimed to investigate the correlation between red cell distribution width (RDW), neutrophil
to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and other inflammatory …

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare but highly lethal form of cancer that affects the serosal
membranes. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is the second most common form of …

Introduction Thrombocytopenia is associated with increased mortality in intensive care unit (
ICU ) patients. Mean platelet volume ( MPV ) reflects platelet function and activation. …

Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) has a poor prognosis. Objectives: Only
few studies in literature investigated the presence of pleural fluid and radiographic findings …

Severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation is associated with
increased level of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lipid peroxidation (malodialdehyde, MDA). The …

Background: Breast tuberculosis (TB) is a very rare form of TB. Case series on breast TB are
scarce. Patients and Methods: The patients with breast TB treated between 2004 and 2008 …

Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third cardiovascular cause of hospital admission,
following acute coronary syndrome and stroke. Despite high-tech diagnostic methods …

We undertook a cross-sectional survey of 116 patients at Dicle Hospital, Turkey, who had
with bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis (TB). Demographic and clinical features, …