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Denim production and silicosis by Akgün, Metin

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWSilicosis because of denim sandblasting emerged as a new cause of silicosis in Turkey in the mid-2000s, and the following years have brought…”
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Evaluation of alpha defensin, IL‐1 receptor antagonist, and IL‐18 levels in COVID‐19 patients with macrophage activation syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome by Kerget, Buğra, Kerget, Ferhan, Aksakal, Alperen, Aşkın, Seda, Sağlam, Leyla, Akgün, Metin

“…Background Many laboratory parameters have been associated with morbidity and mortality in SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19), which emerged in an animal market in Wuhan,…”
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Reporting an Index Case: "Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow" by Akgun, Metin

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The role of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in the evaluation of lung parenchymal involvement in COVID-19 patients by Kerget, Buğra, Araz, Ömer, Akgün, Metin

“…The inflammatory balance is an important factor in the clinical course of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, which has affected over 300 million people globally…”
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STING-dependent sensing of self-DNA drives silica-induced lung inflammation by Benmerzoug, Sulayman, Rose, Stéphanie, Bounab, Badreddine, Gosset, David, Duneau, Laure, Chenuet, Pauline, Mollet, Lucile, Le Bert, Marc, Lambers, Christopher, Geleff, Silvana, Roth, Michael, Fauconnier, Louis, Sedda, Delphine, Carvalho, Clarisse, Perche, Olivier, Laurenceau, David, Ryffel, Bernhard, Apetoh, Lionel, Kiziltunc, Ahmet, Uslu, Hakan, Albez, Fadime Sultan, Akgun, Metin, Togbe, Dieudonnée, Quesniaux, Valerie F. J.

“…Silica particles induce lung inflammation and fibrosis. Here we show that stimulator of interferon genes (STING) is essential for silica-induced lung…”
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Effects of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on pharyngeal airway and respiratory function at sleep in patients with class III skeletal relationship by Tepecik, Tahsin, Ertaş, Ümit, Akgün, Metin

“…The aim of this study was to examine the effects of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on pharyngeal airway space (PAS) and respiratory function during sleep…”
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Comparison of two antifibrotic treatments for lung fibrosis in post-COVID-19 syndrome: A randomized, prospective study by Kerget, Buğra, Çil, Gizem, Araz, Ömer, Alper, Fatih, Akgün, Metin

“…Although pulmonary fibrosis secondary to COVID-19 infection is uncommon, it can lead to problems if not treated effectively in the early period. This study…”
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Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation a Panacea? by Karaoglanoglu, Selen, Akgun, Metin

“…Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a vital life-support technique in critical care medicine, providing temporary circulatory and/or…”
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Evaluation of 3‐month follow‐up of patients with postacute COVID‐19 syndrome by Kerget, Buğra, Çelik, Eda, Kerget, Ferhan, Aksakal, Alperen, Uçar, Elif Yılmazel, Araz, Ömer, Akgün, Metin

“…In addition to the highly variable clinical presentation of acute COVID‐19 infection, it can also cause various postacute signs and symptoms. This study aimed…”
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Hemorrhagic lesions associated with anticoagulant therapy: a pictorial review by Çankaya, Bahar Yılmaz, Alper, Fatih, Karaman, Adem, Akgün, Metin

“…Anticoagulant therapy is a treatment that can cause bleeding complications in many anatomical structures. Intracranial, intramuscular and intraabdominal…”
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Coal Mine Accidents by Akgun, Metin

“…The underground coal mining, in terms of fatal and injury accidents, has the first place among all businesses due to "spontaneous combustion of coal" and…”
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Silicosis in Turkey: Is it an Endless Nightmare or is There Still Hope? by Akgün, Metin, Ergan, Begüm

“…Silicosis is an ancient but still life-threatening occupational lung disease because of its incurable nature. Although its risks are known in many occupational…”
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Is Metrnl an Adipokine İnvolved in the Anti-inflammatory Response to Acute Exacerbations of COPD? by Kerget, Buğra, Afşin, Dursun Erol, Kerget, Ferhan, Aşkın, Seda, Akgün, Metin

“…Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by airflow limitation and systemic inflammation. Recently, there…”
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Pitfalls of using the ILO classification for silicosis compensation claims by Akgün, Metin, Ozmen, Ipek, Ozari Yildirim, Elif, Tuzun, Bahar, Nur Toreyin, Zehra, Kayinova, Atinc, Arbak, Peri, Akkurt, Ibrahim

“…The International Labour Organization (ILO) Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses is used as the primary tool to determine compensation for…”
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When and how important is anti-fibrotic therapy in the post-COVID-19 period? by Kerget, Bugra, Cil, Gizem, Araz, Omer, Alper, Fatih, Akgun, Metin

“…PURPOSEIn addition to the highly variable clinical presentation of acute COVID-19 infection, it can also cause various post-acute signs and symptoms. In our…”
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The Frequency of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 Gene Polymorphism in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome by Kerget, Buğra, Araz, Omer, Erdem, Haktan Bağış, Akgün, Metin

“…Purpose In obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) many proinflammatory cytokines are released from activated endothelial cells due to repeated decreases in…”
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Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Turkey Still Has a Long Way to Go by Akgun, Metin

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Evaluation of the value of exhaled carbon monoxide in the differentiation of viral and bacterial pneumonia by Kerget, Buğra, Özkan, Hatice B, Alper, Fatih, Akgün, Metin

“…This study compared exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels in patients hospitalized for bacterial and COVID-19-related viral community-acquired pneumonia. The…”
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Occupational Risks and Safety Precautions for COVID-19 in Workers With Rheumatic Diseases by Sandal, Abdulsamet, Karadogan, Dilek, Töreyin, Zehra Nur, Cüre, Osman, Akgün, Metin

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Should I stay or should I go? COPD and air travel by Ergan, Begum, Akgun, Metin, Pacilli, Angela Maria Grazia, Nava, Stefano

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a challenging respiratory problem throughout the world. Although survival is prolonged with new therapies and…”
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