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    0
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    28
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    167
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    28
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    167
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    28
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    167
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    0
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    28
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    167
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    6
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  • Year: 

    0
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    1-20
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    895
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    0
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Background and purpose: Lack of clear boundaries and standard reference about the diagnosis of stroke, necessary evaluations and interventions, effective treatments, and referral of stroke patients resulted in various inconsistent services. Therefore, this study aimed at developing practical national strategies for stroke in Iran. Materials and methods: Clinical guidelines about diagnosis and management of stroke were extracted from different guidelines. Three guidelines were selected according to AGREE scoring system after quality assessment and evaluation of clinical guidelines. In order to adapt the guidelines, recommendations of the three clinical guidelines were recorded in the form of clinical questions. Evidence supporting each recommendation was identified based on references and compared in terms of initial outcomes. Cost of interventions, the side effects, and clinical benefits were also studied. Finally, the national guideline for management of stroke was developed. Results: The results of this investigation were presented as clinical recommendations for diagnosis and management of stroke (2016). For example, strict control of blood glucose level and fever in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage was recommended in the guideline. Conclusion: The current indigenous stroke guide for the Iranian population is believed to be of great benefit in screening, referral, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of stroke.

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SADR HAGHIGHI AMIR HOOMAN | ARTA SEYED AHMAD | AHANGAR ATASHI MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN | ABDOLLAHZADEH BAGHAEI TANNAZ

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    21-28
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    712
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common type of facial neuralgia. The pain would easily affect the quality of life according to its acute and severe nature. Treatment modalities include pharmacotherapy, microvascular decompression, and lesioning peripheral procedures targeting the trigeminal ganglion. These methods either have side effects or are partially invasive; therefore a minimally invasive method without the common side effects of medical interventions is more desired. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of streptomycin/lidocaine injection on patients with carbamazepine-resistant trigeminal neuralgia. Materials and methods: In this retrospective case series, 40 subjects diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, who did not respond to carbamazepine, were investigated. The patients received five injections of streptomycin/lidocaine to the trigger zone with one-week intervals. Pain severity was recorded at one week, one month, and six months after the last injection. Results: The severity of pain significantly reduced in all follow-up appointments compared to the baseline (P< 0. 001). Pain reduction was significantly higher in patients with a history of the disease for less than five years. Conclusion: Streptomycin/lidocaine injection seems to be an easy, effective, and a safe method for pain relief in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. Nevertheless, further controlled studies are needed to approve this method as a routine procedure.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    29-41
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1449
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    0
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Background and purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep disorder which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death. Despite the importance of OSA and its cardiovascular complications, most of the people with this disorder remain undiagnosed and untreated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of at risk groups for OSA in cardiovascular patients. Materials and methods: This cross sectional study was performed in 400 patients with CVD (hypertension, heart failure, coronary arteries, valvular disease) admitted in critical care unit (CCU) in Sari Fatemeh Zahra Hospital, Iran 2016-2017. Data were collected by validated STOP-BANG, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and the patients’ medical profiles. SPSS V20 was applied for data analysis. Results: The patients included 54% males (n=216). The mean age of patients was 62. 99 ± 11. 53 years old. Among the patients 62. 5% had high STOP-BANG scores. Patients with coronary disease (67%) and heart failure (66%) were at higher risk for OSA. There were no significant differences between the four groups of diseases investigated in the risk of developing OSA (P= 0. 65). Compared with women, the majority of male patients were at high risk for OSA (86. 5% vs 34. 23%). Individuals with high risk of obstructive sleep apnea had the highest level of daytime sleepiness (P= 0. 002). Conclusion: The risk of obstructive sleep apnea is high in cardiovascular patients, so, they should be investigated to prevent further complications.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    42-50
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    520
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    0
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Background and purpose: Inappropriate pressure of the endotracheal cuff causes aspiration of oral secretions in airway resulting in atelectasis. This study aimed at comparing the effects of two methods of filling the endotracheal cuff on the frequency of atelectasis in patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Materials and methods: In this clinical trial, 206 candidates for coronary artery bypass graft surgery in Mazandaran Heart Center were selected and randomly divided into two groups. In the first group, air leakage was controlled by volume-time curve and in the second group it was controlled by stethoscope. Chest x-ray was obtained to look for atelectasis. A researcher-made checklist was used to record the information. Data analysis was done in SPSS V21. Results: Frequency of atelectasis was 67% in first group and 80. 6% in the second group (P=0. 027) which showed that in volume-time method less air leakage occurred, therefore, aspiration and frequency of atelectasis decreased too. Conclusion: According to current study, volume-time curve method decreased the frequency of atelectasis resulting in better oxygenation and gas exchanges. Therefore, this low-cost and low-risk method is suggested for post-heart surgery care to lower pulmonary side effects.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    51-57
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    701
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    0
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Background and purpose: Nowadays, overweight and abnormal blood pressure (BP) have increased among children. This paper aimed at investigating the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and BP in children younger than 7 years of age. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 400 children aged 18 months to 7 years old were selected through random cluster sampling from 20 urban and rural healthcare centers. Their personal and medical information was recorded. Then, the height, weight, and blood pressure were measured. Data were analyzed in SPSS V21. Results: The study was performed in 315 children whose parents agreed to complete the study. The participants included 187 (59. 4%) boys and 128 (40. 6%) girls. According to BMI, most of the male subjects had normal weight (n=162, 51. 4%) but 25 (7. 9%) were found with abnormal weight. Similar situation was also seen in girls (114 [36. 2%] vs. 14 [4. 4%]). Normal and abnormal systolic blood pressure in boys and girls were seen in 176 and 11, and in 123 and 5, respectively. In this study significant relationships were found between BMI and systolic blood pressure (P= 0. 032) and BMI and diastolic blood pressure in children (P= 0. 008). Conclusion: The increasing trend of overweight and consequently increased blood pressure among children call for life style modification to decrease the consequences caused by these health problems.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    58-70
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    674
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: The leishmaniases are a group of diseases that appear as cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis, transmitted by different species of sand flies. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is considered as a major public health problem in Iran. The current study was carried out to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of CL in Mazandaran Province, Iran according to Geographical Information System (GIS). Materials and methods: This retrospective descriptive study was carried out according to demographic and epidemiologic data collected from patients diagnosed with CL during 2009-2017 recorded in Health deputy of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. The spatial and temporal distribution of CL in different cities of Mazandaran Province was mapped using ArcGIS 10. 4 software. Results: The number of patients with CL was 378 during the years studied. The highest and lowest numbers of CL patients were seen in Sari and Abbas Abad, respectively (n=71, n=2, respectively). Most of the cases (n= 182) were reported in east of Mazandaran and the least number of cases (n= 73) were observed in the west of province. The incidence rate in the west of the province was lower than that of the center and east of the province. Conclusion: Distribution of CL in Iran, agricultural activities, livestock breeding, and migratory status in Mazandaran Province call for appropriate planning to control this disease.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    71-82
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    764
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    0
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Background and purpose: Rice (Oryzasativa L. ) is one the most important staple food in the world. There is an increasing interest for pigmented varieties, due to their antioxidant properties. In this research, the antioxidant activities in different parts of three varieties of rice were studied. Materials and methods: White rice, brown rice, husk, and bran of Fajr, Hashemi and KB13 were extracted by maceration method using methanol as a solvent. Antioxidant capacity was assessed by three different methods. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were also determined. Ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid were detected by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Results: KB13 rice bran showed the highest amount of total phenolics (319. 83 ± 15. 21 mgGAE) and flavonoid contents (77. 58 ± 3. 8 mgQE). The Hashemi crude bran extract was significantly different from other extracts in DPPH radical scavenging activity (P<0. 001). The barn of three rice varieties showed the highest activity in nitric oxide radical scavenging activity (P<0. 001). The bran of Hashemi and KB13 showed the highest amount of ferulic acid (26. 21 mg/g extract) and p-Coumaric acid (3. 66 mg. g extract), respectively. Conclusion: The Iranian Fajr, Hashemi and KB13 rice varieties were found to have significantly higher antioxidant activities and total phenolic and flavonoid contents compared with other foreign samples reviewed.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    83-93
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    943
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    0
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Background and purpose: High Resolution Melting curve analysis DNA (HRM) is one of the most sensitive and precise methods for detecting Staphylococcus aureus and resistance to Methicillin. The aim of this study was to analyze the HRM for detection of methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, standard strains of S. aureus ATCC25923 and ATCC 33592 were used. To identify S. aureus from ITS gene and methicillin resistance, the mecA gene was used. Analysis was performed using StepOne v2. 3 and HRM v3. 0. 1. Sequencing results were used as gold standard. Results: The analytical sensitivity of the PCR method by ITS primer was capable of detecting 104 CFU bacteria and detecting bacteria for the mecA gene up to 103 CFU. The analytical sensitivity of the HRM method was also valid for ITS gene primer to dilute 10-2 CFU and the mecA gene primer up to a dilution of 10-5 CFU to detect bacteria. In HRM analysis, the lowest error rate was observed in the melting curves of DNA. Thus, considering the closest temperature range for analysis, the melting temperature for the ITS gene was 86 ± 0. 5° C and for the mecA gene was 81± 0. 5° C. The results of temperature and sequence determination proved the specificity of the HRM. Conclusion: The HRM has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting low levels of bacteria.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    94-109
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    615
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: Nowadays, amoxicillin is one of the most important and most frequently used antibiotics that has received especial attention as it causes resistance in bacteria. This compound enters the aquatic environment through different routes including sewage and waste disposal of medical centers, veterinary centers and industries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of graphene-cobalt nano-catalyst for activation of peroxymonosulfate and amoxicillin removal from aqueous solutions. Materials and methods: In this experiment, graphene oxide was prepared by Hummers method from natural graphite. Then, magnetic graphene-cobalt nanocatalyst was made in several steps. The structural order and textural properties of the magnetic graphene-cobalt nanocatalyst were studied by EDS, SEM, TEM, and XRD. Several operational parameters were examined including the peroxymonosulfate (PMS) dosage, solution pH, reaction time, catalyst dosage, and initial concentration of amoxicillin. The amoxicillin concentration was quantified by High HPLC. Results: In this study, the graphene-based CoFe2O4 was successfully synthesized. Optimum condition for removal of pollutants was achieved in 3 mM peroxymonosulfate, 0. 5 g/L G/CoFe2O4, pH 6. 0, 60 m reaction time, and amoxicillin concentrations of 10 mg/L. In this condition, the amoxicillin, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency was 99. 27%, 83. 1%, and 61. 11%, respectively. Conclusion: In this study, the graphene-based CoFe2O4 with effective activation of peroxymonosulfate had high efficiency in removal of amoxicillin. According to current study, G/CoFe2O4/PMS process can be used as an effective and efficient process for treatment of aqueous solutions in related industries.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    110-120
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  • Citations: 

    1
  • Views: 

    1300
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: Consumption of bottled water is increasing in the world and there are many concerns about the migration of phthalate esters into bottled water. These compounds are risky for consumers. This study investigated the concentration of phthalate esters in bottled water in polyethylene terephthalate containers in different storage conditions. Materials and methods: Bottled water samples were stored in different conditions and then the phthalate esters were analyzed by gas extraction liquid-liquid-aqueous extraction (ALLME) method and gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Data analysis was done in SPSS V24. Results: Findings showed that the average concentrations of 5 phthalate esters (DEHP, DBP, DIBP, DEP, and DMP) in different conditions increased by an average of 392. 84% compared to the initial levels in control samples. Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) concentrations in bottles of drinking water incubated at 42° c for 15 days and 25° c for 75 days were 10. 33 and 9. 62 ppb, respectively, which were higher than the limits. Conclusion: Current research showed increased concentration of phthalate esters in water samples in different storage conditions. High temperatures and prolonged storage time were found to influence the migration of phthalate esters. Therefore, PET packaging is not suggested for drinking water to be kept in higher temperatures and longer storage times.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    121-132
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    2377
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: The Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) offers an alternative model of personality disorders (PD) in section III alongside the categorical model in section II. In the alternative model of PD the presence of impairment in personality functioning (criterion A) and maladaptive personality traits (criterion B) are essential for diagnosis. There are no official tools for evaluating personality functioning and some current tools developed in Western cultures are taking considerable time. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a Brief Semi-Structured Interview for DSM-5 Personality Functioning (BSSIDPF) according to Iranian culture and evaluating its psychometric propertis. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional research was conducted in preliminary and final stages in 34 and 346 individuals, respectively. Participants were selected by convenience sampling in Tehran, Iran 2015-2016. Data were collected using Semi-Structured Interview-Breif Form for DSM-5 Personality Functioning (BSSIDPF), SCID-II-PQ, and NEO-FFI. Data were then and analyzed applying t-test, Cronbach's alpha, and correlation. Results: The scores for inter-rater reliability in personality functioning, identity, self-direction, intimacy, and empathy were 0. 94, 0. 96, 0. 84, and 0. 81, respectively (P= 0. 01). The Cronbach alpha ranged from 0. 81 (intimacy) to 0. 89 (self-direction). Conclusion: Brief semi-structured interview for DSM-5 personality functioning was found to have good psychometric properties which could be used in clinical and research settings in Iranian population.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    133-144
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1204
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: There is paucity of information on the role of religion on fertility behavior. This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between religious beliefs and fertility behavior among women of reproductive age in Mashhad, Iran. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 844 women of reproductive age (15-49 years of age) who were selected via multi-stage and convenience sampling in Mashhad, 2016. The participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Attitudes toward Fertility and Childbearing Scale, and Khodayari Religious Attitudes questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS V16 using Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, independent t-test, ANOVA, and multivariate regression analysis. Results: Multivariate regression analysis showed that higher scores in religious beliefs were significantly associated with childbearing desires at the time of marriage, at present, and in ideal conditions in all age groups (P= 0. 001). Higher scores in religious beliefs were associated with older ages of mothers at the first childbirth, increased actual interval between marriage and first childbirth, and desired number of children and actual child (P= 0. 05). The average number of actual children in women with highest scores in religious ­ beliefs was just 0. 1 higher than that of women with lowest scores. Conclusion: Higher levels of religious beliefs were associated with greater tendency towards fertility and high fertility. But, the number of children in these women was negligible and they had delayed childbearing. These findings highlight the need to identify and resolve the barriers for fertility in woman with higher levels of religious beliefs.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    145-154
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    637
  • Downloads: 

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Background and purpose: Internal evaluation is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to determine the benefits and disadvantages of a program and the extent to which its objectives are achieved. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of internal evaluation in clinical departments of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in two consecutive academic years. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in all clinical departments of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences during 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Data from eight domains of internal evaluation were collected using a checklist and some researcher-made questionnaires. Then, we studied the status of departments in eight domains of internal evaluation in relation to the standards and the status of all departments in two consecutive academic years. The evaluations for the years were compared and the dynamic trend was assessed. Data analysis was done applying descriptive statistics in SPSS. Results: A good status of clinical departments was seen in most of the domains. Best performances within the two academic years studied were associated with courses, educational curriculum, and graduate affairs (74. 53%, 78. 66%, and 88. 61%, respectively). Total scores for all clinical departments were 64. 22% and 70. 69% in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, respectively. Conclusion: Continuous internal evaluation reveals the strengths and weak points of the clinical departments. Therefore, more appropriate planning would be done and the departments could apply for further residency programs.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    155-164
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    0
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    1320
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Background and purpose: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of teriparatide on the incidence of fractures and bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Materials and methods: A clinical trial was performed in all postmenopausal women aged 45-75 years old with osteoporosis attending a teaching hospital affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. The participants were divided into control and experimental groups (30 patients per group). The experimental group received daily subcutaneous injection of teriparatide (CinnoPar® pen 250 mg, eight units) for six months. Patients in the control group received alendronate 70 mg weekly for six months. Fractures and densitometry were measured at baseline and after six months in both groups. Results: Bone densitometry values in spine and femoral neck at baseline and after six months were significantly different between the experimental and control groups. Bone densitometry values increased dramatically in both groups. Alendronate significantly improved bone densitometry values of femoral neck after six months compared to baseline (p>0. 002). Teriparatide significantly improved bone densitometry values of the spine after six months compared to the baseline (p>0. 001), but did not have a significant effect on bone densitometry of femoral neck compared to baseline (p>0. 085). Conclusion: Alendronate, calcium and vitamin D supplements are the first choices in treatment of osteoporosis in menopausal women. As the second-line treatment for osteoporosis, teriparatide could be used alone to relieve pain and improve bone density (especially in the spine) in postmenopausal women.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    165-170
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    0
  • Views: 

    706
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    0
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Background and purpose: Headache is one of the most common medical complaints and migraine is one of its major causes. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of migraine in medical students in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive research was carried out in 400 medical students in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran 2016, who were selected by random sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered standard questionnaire according to International Headache Society (IHS). SPSS V16 was used to analyze the data. Results: The subjects included 58% females and 72. 5% of the participants were single, 75. 5% were in clinical education program and 51. 7% lived in university accommodation. The prevalence of migraine was 10. 3% (12. 34% in females and 7. 27% in males. Among the subjects 39% had migraine aura. Unilateral and pulsatile headache (P=0. 000), headache accompanied by nausea and vomiting (P=0. 000), photophobia (P=0. 000) and phonophobia (P=0. 035) were more prevalent in those with migraines; whereas vague headache was more common in students suffering from non-migraine headaches. Most of the migraine headaches were both moderate and severe (80. 5%) but non-migraine headaches were mostly mild (56. 3%) (P=0. 000). Positive family history (P=0. 028), referral to physicians (P=0. 000), and taking analgesics (P=0. 035) were more common in migraines. Conclusion: The incidence of migraine in this study was similar to that reported by other studies. Most of the migraine attacks were moderate and severe and required medical intervention. So, it is important to focus more on this condition and control the exacerbating factors, especially in medical students.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    171-176
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    0
  • Views: 

    513
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    0
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Background and purpose: Ghrelin, a natural ligand of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor plays a major role in regulation of appetite, body fat mass, and energy balance in the body. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of maternal diabetes on circulatory ghrelin levels in rat newborns. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, female Wistar rats were allocated into diabetic (n=20) and control (n=10) groups and mated with males. After parturition, 16 offspring (8 males) were collected at both postnatal days (P), P7 and P14. The body weight, blood glucose and plasma ghrelin levels were measured. Data were analyzed applying two-way ANOVA using sex and group as the factors in SPSS V22. Results: At both P7 and P14, the body weight of newborns of diabetic mothers (18. 49± 0. 42g, 22. 27± 0. 43g respectively) were significantly lower (P<0. 0001 each) than those of the control group (22. 34± 0. 402g, 30. 32± 1. 45g) while there were no significant differences in blood glucose levels between the two groups. At P7, plasma ghrelin levels showed no significant difference between experimental and control groups, but at P14, experimental group had markedly higher ghrelin levels than that of the control group (29. 25± 3. 59 pg/ml vs. 14. 81± 2. 75 pg/ml; P<0. 0001). Moreover, at P14, male offspring had significantly higher level of ghrelin than female (29. 87± 2. 58 pg/ml vs. 22. 62± 1. 68 pg/ml; P<0. 0001). Conclusion: Current results clearly demonstrate that diabetes during pregnancy can influence plasma ghrelin levels with male and female offspring responding differently.

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  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    177-181
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    496
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    0
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Tuberculoma is a common condition in developing countries that sometimes presents with CNS infection, but it is rare to be found as a big brain mass. This article reports a case of a 16-year-old boy with seizure and a large brain mass lesion. According to pathology evaluations, the diagnosis of brain tuberculoma was made.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    182-188
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  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    695
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    0
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Orbital apex syndrome (OPS) is determined by ophthalmoplegia, vision loss, and involvement of cranial nerves III, IV, VI, and the first branch of the trigeminal nerve. The disease is commonly caused by invasive fungal infections such as mucormycosis and aspergillosis in immunocompromised or immunocompetent patients. Rarely, herpes zoster virus may cause OPS. This report presents the case of a 48 year-old man with right-sided headache, tearing, and conjunctival hyperemia. The patient also gradually developed vision loss, proptosis, ptosis, and right ocular motility disorder within 2-3 days. At this time, there were no skin lesions. Physical examination showed that the visual acuity of the patient was limited to light perception. Also, it revealed decreased visual field of the right eye and fixed eye. In slit lamp examination diffused corneal opacity was seen and brief ocular hypertension was detected in tonometry. After four days, erythema and periorbital vesicular rash occurred around the right eyelid and forehead. Computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the orbits showed severe inflammation in the right intra orbital structures, including the lacrimal glands and extraocular muscles. Early diagnosis of the orbital apex syndrome due to the herpes zoster virus was made and treatment with intravenous acyclovir and corticosteroid and parenteral antibiotics was initiated. The visual acuity improved and uveitis recovered in 20 days. Treatment with oral acyclovir and prednisolone was continued. After four months, ocular movement was normal in all directions and ptosis recovered. Combination therapy with systemic corticosteroid and acyclovir in our immunocompetent patient had a good prognosis.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2018
  • Volume: 

    28
  • Issue: 

    167
  • Pages: 

    189-202
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1063
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Background and purpose: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Iranian women. Two main psychological complaints in cancer patients are depression and anxiety which have negative impacts on their quality of life. Acceptance and commitment therapy provides the involved patients with the skills to respond to these uncontrollable experiences and commitment to personal values. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical trials conducted on the effect of this method on depression, anxiety, and quality of life of these patients in Iran. Materials and methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated all clinical trials conducted between 2005 and 2017 in Iran. Electronic databases were searched, including Since Direct, Scopus, Pubmed, Google Scholrar, SID, Mag iran, Iran doc, Medex, and Cochrane. Results: In final investigation, 8 articles were reviewed (three on quality of life and five on depression and anxiety). The studies included people aged 20-60 years old, all followed pre-test and post-test designs and two studies had performed follow-up interventions. Conclusion: Acceptance and commitment therapy could empower breast cancer patients and enhance their ability in accepting the disease, reduce anxiety, and depression and improve their quality of life. Nevertheless, further research consisting of more population and interventions in different stages of the disease are needed. Studies on male cancer patients could be beneficial too. Using more appropriate tools can also provide more reliable results.

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