Evaluation of HBsAg, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV and Syphilis Test Results among the Blood Donors Admitted to the Near East University Hospital in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huseyin Kaya Suer ◽  
Meryem Guvenir ◽  
Emrah Guler ◽  
Husrev Diktas
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Near East ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Anti Hiv

scholarly journals Evaluation of HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV and VDRL test results in blood donors

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Türkan Toka Özer ◽  
Özcan Deveci ◽  
Alicem Tekin ◽  
Seda Sibel Günbay ◽  
Dilek Kılıç ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Anti Hiv

scholarly journals Techno-Economic Feasibility of Grid-Connected Solar PV System at Near East University Hospital, Northern Cyprus

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 7627
Author(s):  
Youssef Kassem ◽  
Hüseyin Gökçekuş ◽  
Ali Güvensoy
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Near East ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Pv Modules

The growth of populations and economy in Northern Cyprus has led to continuing utilization of fossil fuels as the primary source of electricity, which will raise environmental pollution. Thus, utilizing renewable energy, particularly solar energy, might be a solution to minimize this issue. This paper presents the potential of grid-connected solar PV power generation at Near East University Hospital (NEU Hospital), one of the largest and leading medical facilities in Northern Cyprus, to meet the energy demand during the daytime to reduce energy bills. For this purpose, the first objective of the study is to evaluate the solar energy potential as a power source for the NEU Hospital based on four datasets (actual measurement, Satellite Application Facility on Climate Monitoring (CMSAF), Surface Radiation Data Set-Heliosat (SARAH), and ERA-5, produced by the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecast). The results showed that the solar resource of the selected location is categorized as excellent (class 5), that is, the global solar radiation is within the range of 1843.8–2035.9 kWH/m2. The second objective is to investigate the impact of orientation angles on PV output, capacity factor, economic feasibility indicators, and CO2 emissions by using different PV modules. The results are compared with optimum orientation angles found by Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) simulation software. This objective was achieved by using RETScreen Expert software. The results demonstrated that the highest performance of the proposed system was achieved for orientation angles of 180° (azimuth angle) and −35° (tilt angle). Consequently, it is recommended that orientation angles, PV modules, and market prices are considered to maximize energy production and reduce electricity production costs.

scholarly journals HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV 1/2 and syphilis seroprevalence in healthy volunteer blood donors in southeastern Anatolia

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (09) ◽  
pp. 665-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saim Dayan ◽  
Alicem Tekin ◽  
Recep Tekin ◽  
Tuba Dal ◽  
Salih Hoşoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Volunteer ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Virus Surface ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Syphilis Screening ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Hiv 1

Introduction: This study investigated the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody against hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV), antibody against human immunodeficiency virus type 1/2 (anti-HIV 1/2), and antibody against Treponema pallidum (anti-Treponemal or syphilis antibody) in healthy volunteer blood donors, and assessed their distribution according to the years and genders. Methodology: HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV ½, and syphilis screening results of a total of 266,035 healthy volunteer blood donors who had been admitted for blood donation to the Regional Blood Center of Dicle University Hospital between January 2000 and December 2010 were evaluated, retrospectively. HBsAg, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV 1/2 screening were performed using a fully automated device with the microparticle enzyme immunoassay method (MEIA). Syphilis screening was performed by Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) carbon test between January 2000 and December 2009, and by using a fully automated device with the MEIA method between January 2010 and December 2010. Results: Of 266,035 healthy volunteer blood donors, 259,384 (97.5%) were male and 6,651 (2.5%) were female. Statistically, there was not any significant difference between male and female genders for HBsAg, anti-HCV and syphilis seropositivities (P = 0.729, P = 0.748, and P = 0.861, respectively). HBsAg was found to be positive in 8,422 (3.17%), anti-HCV in 1,703 (0.64%), anti-HIV 1/2 in one (0.0004%) of 266,035 healthy volunteer blood donors, and syphilis antibody with RPR in 166 (0.07%) of 246,341 healthy volunteer blood donors. Conclusion: Blood donor forms should be carefully tailored to improve the identification of possible risks of transfusion-transmitted infections.

scholarly journals Perception and Attitude of Healthcare Providers towards Clinical Pharmacists at Near East University Hospital in Northern Cyprus

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Sami Shabbir Malik ◽  
Nevzat Birand ◽  
Bilgen Başgut
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Pharmacist ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Near East ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Clinical Pharmacists ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus

Aims: The aim of study is to assess the perception and attitude of healthcare professionals towards clinical pharmacists in a university hospital North Cyprus. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Near East University Hospital in Northern Cyprus setting from May 2017 to July 2017 for 3 months. Methodology: A total of 256 healthcare providers (45 physicians, 80 nurses, and 131 intern medical students) from a tertiary hospital in North Cyprus participated in this study. A questionnaire was distributed to assess the perception and attitude of healthcare professionals towards clinical pharmacists. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 18. A p-value of less than 0.05 (p<0.05) was considered as statistically significant. Results: Eighty-seven (66.4%) of intern medical students have recognized the role of clinical pharmacists in minimising adverse drug reaction and improving therapeutic outcome of the patients through pharmaceutical care. Twenty-five (55.6%) of physicians were comfortable with the clinical pharmacist participating in the ward rounds and providing consultation to physicians regarding individual patients. Fifty-seven (71.3%) of the nurses have confirmed the clinical pharmacist as playing a role in the identification of the drug interactions. A significant difference exists between responses of the healthcare providers (physicians and nurses) and the intern medical  students regarding the perception towards improvement in the field of the clinical pharmacist (p<0.0001). Conclusion: This study has been shown that physicians have a positive attitude towards clinical pharmacy services. Healthcare providers are aware of the role of clinical pharmacists in the healthcare system. A multidisciplinary workspace could be created between clinical pharmacists and healthcare providers to deliver better healthcare service to patients.

Clinical Analysis of Patch Test Results Using the Japanese Standard Allergen Series (2008) at Kyushu University Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 583-587
Author(s):  
Eriko ITOH ◽  
Takeshi NAKAHARA ◽  
Makiko KIDO-NAKAHARA ◽  
Futoshi KOHDA ◽  
Masakgazu TAKAHARA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patch Test ◽  
Clinical Analysis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Test Results

scholarly journals COT-13 Current situation and problems of cancer genomic profiling test in Kyoto University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. ii22-ii22
Author(s):  
Yoshiki Arakawa ◽  
Junko Suga ◽  
Yukinori Terada ◽  
Kohei Nakajima ◽  
Masahiro Tanji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Germline Mutations ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Genomic Profiling ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Final Test ◽  
First Time ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Secondary Finding

Abstract Objective: Kyoto University Hospital has introduced the cancer genomic profiling tests, Oncoprime in 2015, Guardant360 in 2018, which are not under insurance coverage, FoundationOne CDx(F1CDx) and OncoGuide NCC Oncopanel system(NCC OP) in 2019, which received approval for insurance coverage for the first time in Japan. We investigated the results of cancer genomic profiling test under insurance coverage in our hospital. Methods: A special facility for the cancer genomic profiling tests was produced. To perform the cancer genomic profiling test, an outpatient must visit the facility three times (learning, ordering of the test, and getting the results). The expert panels decide the final test results and treatment options with the all information of the patients. Results: From November 2019 to March 2020, 51 and 9 patients were tested with F1CDx and NCC OP, respectively. 16 patients (31%) of F1CDX and 2 patients (22%) of NCC OP got treatment recommendations from the expert panels. However, only 5 patients (9.8%) of F1CDX and 1 patient (11%) of NCC OP received the treatments. The secondary finding suspecting germline mutations was found in 8 patients of F1CDX. Conclusion: After the approval the cancer genomic profiling tests with insurance coverage in Japan, it becomes easy for the patients to perform the test and get the genetic information of the tumor. However, it remains not easy to receive the recommended drugs because of several limitations of their usages.

“Fraternal” Other: Negotiating Ethnic and Religious Identities at a Muslim Sacred Site in Northern Cyprus

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Rabia Harmanşah
Keyword(s):  
Social Identification ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Sacred Sites ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Cultural Domination ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Role Of Religion

Abstract This article shows how everyday religious practices inform the processes of social identification, complicate presumed ethno-religious categories, and mediate local cultural differences in face of political and cultural hegemonic practices. In the context of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a de facto state recognized only by Turkey, Turkish Cypriots and Turks are considered to share an ethnicity and religion. This “overlap” has been employed to justify Turkey’s military intervention and its political, economic, and cultural domination over the island. Yet the cultural diversities and “perceived” differences between and among these groups are exacerbated by power dynamics, nationalist agendas, and mutual biases. The article explains subtle discussions around “genuine” Turkish and Muslim identities, as well as the enforced coexistence and constructed brotherhood of Cypriots and Turks on the island. The competing accounts of the “correct” interpretation of Islam at a Muslim tekke reflect intragroup power asymmetries and the conflict between institutionalized Sunni-Orthodox and “heterodox” local Islam. The article focuses on two overlooked issues in the scholarship on Northern Cyprus—the relations between Turkish Cypriots and settlers from Turkey, and the role of religion in the political processes—as well as on literature on shared sacred sites and an analysis of competitive intracommunal interactions.

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