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ارمغان دانش

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  • Year: 

    0
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (پی در پی 54)
  • Pages: 

    -
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    0
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    1258
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ارمغان دانش

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  • Year: 

    0
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (پی در پی 54)
  • Pages: 

    -
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    963
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Journal: 

ارمغان دانش

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  • Year: 

    0
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (پی در پی 54)
  • Pages: 

    -
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    14147
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Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    0-0
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    727
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infection leads to development of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatoma. Both the liver damage and extrahepatic manifestation of HCV are immune-mediated. Since HCV is an RNA virus, a role for toll like receptor 7 (TLR7) in the immune response against HCV is likely. The aim of the present study was to determine the frequency of C.32T allele of TLR-7 in general and chronic HCV hepatitis, and its effect on treatment of HCV.Materials and Methods: This case –control study was carried out on 154 patients of chronic hepatitis C in 2008-2009. The patients were selected from referrals to Hepatitis clinic at Shahid Motahari Polyclinic affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran which had indication of treatment. The patients were randomly selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Control group consisted of 225 healthy subjects. The frequency of c.32T allele of TLR-7 was determined in154 patients with chronic HCV-infection, and in 225 healthy controls. Treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin was performed after genotype determination. Sustained virologic response (SVR) and end treatment response (ETR) were determined and effect of c.32T allele of TLR-7 on outcomes of treatment was evaluated.Results: The frequency of c.32T allele of TLR-7 in patients with chronic hepatitis C was 15.33% in male, 14.67% in female and totally 15.2%. The frequency of c.32T allele of TLR-7 in healthy control group was 16.24% in male, 10.3% in female and totally 14.67%.The rate of Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) was 75%, but in patients that had c.32T allele of TLR-7, SVR was 55% (p=0.046).Conclusion: c.32A>T single nucleotide polymorphism of TLR-7, by impairment of TLR-7 function, can be considered among host factors that had unfavorable effect on response rate to treatment of patients with chronic HCV hepatitis.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    1-8
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    14442
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease which affects a large number of adolescents and adults at some time in their life. Several drugs have been used for the treatment of acne vulgaris and recently systemic azithromycin has been tried for its treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of azithromycin vs. tetracycline in acne vulgaris.Materials and Methods: The present study was a randomized investigator-blind clinical trial, carried out at the outpatient department of Besat Hospital of Sanandaj in 2008. 82 patients were allocated randomly into two groups. Azithromycin 500 mg for 3 consecutive days per week for the first month, then 250 mg/ every other day was prescribed for the first group .The second group received tetracycline 250 mg/6h .The treatments continued for 12 weeks. The therapeutic efficacy of these drugs was assessed on the basis of lesion counting. Data were introduced into SPSS 11.5 software and analyzed by means of independent t- test, Mann-Whitney and chi-square test.Results: The mean number of lesions was not statistically different before treatment in the two groups. There was statistically a significant difference in the mean number of inflammatory papular lesions on the face and back after treatment (p<0.05). However no significant difference was found in comedons lesions in both groups. The percentages of improvement of inflammatory papular lesions on the face and back were 82.3, 63.6 and 80.14 and 58.56 respectively (p<0.05).Conclusion: This study suggested that azithromycin was more effective than tetracycline in treating inflammatory papular lesions of acne vulgaris on the face and back. Azithromycin can be used as an alternative in the treatment of resistant inflammatory papular lesions to tetracycline.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    9-16
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1020
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Different nociceptive and inflammatory responses to noxious stimuli in male and female animals imply that sex hormones may affect on inflammatory factors, induction and intensity of the inflammation. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of testosterone administration on carrageenone induced inflammation in gonadectomized male rats.Materials and methods: Forty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups (n=8). 1-The control rats without receiving any drug or surgical operation. 2-The sham – operated animals with surgical stress. 3-The gonadectomized rats, receiving 0.5 ml vehicle (olive oil) i.p. 4-The gonadectomized rats, receiving testosterone enantate (6 mg/100 gr body weight in 0.5 ml vehicle i.p.). At the sixth day of gonadectomy operation, inflammation was induced by injection of 1% carrageenone in the right hind paw of rats. Edematous paw volume as an index of inflammation was determined by immersing it into the mercury container. Weight of paw in the mercury was measured and then the paw volume was calculated in relation to specific gravity of mercury (13.6gm/ml). Data were statistically analyzed by SPSS software using ANOVA.Results: The results showed that edematous paw volume significantly was reduced in testosterone enantate administrated gonadectomized rats compared to the control group (P<0.01).Conclusion: It can be concluded that high dose of testosterone causes attenuation of inflammatory response. The testosterone anti-inflammatory effect is probably due to inhibition of inflammatory factors (Interleukins) production or decrease in receptors of inflammatory factors.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    17-29
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    975
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Preeclampsia, one of the most significant health problems in human pregnancy, is a leading cause of fetal mortality and maternal death. Alteration in vascular response to vasopressors and vasodilators is proposed as a major change in the context of preeclampsia. The aim of the present study was to investigate the responsiveness of preeclamptic rat aorta to some vasopressors and vasodilators.Materials and methods: This experimental study was carried out in the pharmacology department of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2008. Thirty pregnant rats were randomly divided into two groups (15 rats in each group): case group received L-NAME at a dose of 50 mg/kg through drinking water from day 11 of pregnancy. Control group received only tap water.  On the 22nd gestational day, all rats were anesthetized and killed; thoracic aorta was isolated, cut into 2-3 mm rings and mounted in organ bath. The isolated aortic rings were then exposed to cumulative concentrations of phenylepherine (Ph) and calcium, separately and contractions were measured by isometric transducers. To study the relaxing responses of aortic segments to vasodilators, the effects of cumulative concentrations of acetylcholine (Ach) and diazoxide on aortic rings precontracted with Ph and potassium were recorded, respectively. SPSS software and unpaired T-Test were used for data analysis.Results: Potency of phenyepherine to contract rat aorta was significantly higher in preeclamptic rats compared to normal pregnant group (P=0.014) but there was no significant difference in Ph-induced maximum contraction between two groups. Potency of Ach and its maximum relaxation effect was significantly lower in preeclamptic rats compared to controls. (p values were  0.026 and 0.004, respectively). There were no statistically significant differences in the contractile responses of calcium and relaxing effects of diazoxide between two groups.Conclusion: Experimental preeclampsia increases the sensitivity of rat aorta to alpha- adrenergic receptor agonists and decreases the endothelium-dependent relaxation of it. It seems that the functions of voltage-operated calcium channels and ATP-dependent potassium channels do not change in experimental preeclampsia.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    31-42
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1205
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) caused by Leishmania Infantum is endemic in most Mediterranean basin and its seroprevalence ranges from 10 to 37%. Diagnosis of Infection is very important especially in asymptomatic dogs for control of human leishmaniasis for control of human visceral leishmaniasis. This study was aimed to compare three methods for detection of canine visceral leishmaniosis.Materials and Methods: In this research process study, 71 dogs were selected from 4 endemic villages in Meshkin-Shahr district. Peripheral blood samples were tested by serologic (DAT and Dipstick rK39) and molecular (PCR) methods. Skin samples were tested by molecular (PCR) methods. Twelve samples of PCR products were sequenced that all of them were identified as Leishmania infantum and 2 nucleotide sequence data submitted to the GenBank database.Results: From 71 dogs that were studied, 21.1% were symptomatic and others were asymptomatic (78.9%). 17 dogs (23.9%) had³1:320 titer of antibody by direct agglutination test (DAT). Twenty two dogs (31%) were positive by Dipstick rK39 test, 21 dogs (29.6%) were positive by PCR on skin samples, 31 dogs (43.7%) were positive in blood PCR and 38 dogs (53.5%) were positive by skin/blood PCR. The highest correlation was between DAT and Dipstick test (76%).Conclusion: According to the results of this study, we can diagnose infection in symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs by DAT as a suitable method and PCR is suitable to follow parasite DNA in skin and other tissues of dogs.

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Author(s): 

MOGHASEMI S. | ZIAEI SAEIDEH

Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    43-52
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    895
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Introduction and Objective: Menopause is related to many symptoms that have an effect on women’s life quality. HRT and its alternatives such as Tibolone are some of the routes for enhancement of different aspects of QoL in menopause. The aim of this study was the comparison of the effects of Tibolone and placebo on climacteric symptoms of healthy menopausal women.Materials and Methods: This is a randomized, prospective clinical study. A total of 96 women with no absolute contraindication for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that reffered to selected clinics (gynecologic clinics in Fajr and Avesina Hospitals, Aboraihan and Shahid Haidari Polyclinic and an individual clinic) during 2007-2008 were divided into two groups: 41 women in the Tibolone group received Tibolone 2.5 mg/day + Ca-D (500 mg + 200 IU) and 45 women in the placebo group received only Ca-D (500 mg + 200 IU) for six months. At baseline and after six months, climacteric symptoms were assessed by Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS). Data was analyzed by SPSS version 15. Paired and independent t-test, Chi-Square test and Mann-Whitney were used for analyzing the collected data.Results: Thirty two women in the Tibolone group and 43 women in the placebo completed the study. Comparing the baseline and placebo values, the Tibolone group significantly improved on all of GCS subscales which include: depression, anxiety, somatic, vasomotor symptoms and libido (P<0.05).Conclusion: In postmenopausal women, Tibolone significantly improved all aspects of climacteric symptoms and increased their quality of life.

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Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    53-64
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1274
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    0
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Introduction and objective: The possible risks of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields for human body are a growing concern for our society. In the modern world, the increase of using cell phones is remarkable in all generation’s especially young people. In addition many users hold phone close to their head. Therefore, we have studied the effect of cell phone radiation (940 MHz) on memory and learning of Balb/C mice which were exposed after delivery.Materials and Methods: A purpose-designed exposure at a specific absorption for 3h/day from day 1 to 20 after delivery was used. Any stress response in the brain was detected in hippocampus. Behavioral performance began 2.5 month after delivery and testing was conducted in the water maze and the radial maze distinguished working and reference memory performance.After behavioral studies, fetal heads were collected, fixed in 10% paraformaldehyde and paraffine embedded.Results: Microwave-exposed mice were slower than sham-exposed, and cage control in swim speed (WM). Error Analyses rates reveal significant exposure effect in RAM and MWM. However, in this study the exposed group had not significantly lost their hippocampal CA3 neurons comparing to controls or sham exposed group.Conclusion: Increased time to locate a submerged in water maze, reference memory (entries into unbaited arms), working memory (repeated entries into baited arms), show that acute exposure to pulsed microwaves caused a deficit in spatial reference memory in the mouse.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    65-74
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    1
  • Views: 

    3377
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Introduction and Objective: The efficacy of hepatitis B vaccine and duration of protection after vaccination of infants reported to be different in various studies. The necessity of booster dose after primary vaccination is controversial. The Iranian Immunization Committee has approved 0, 1 and 6 months hepatitis vaccination schedule for children. Considering the high prevalence and serious outcome of hepatitis B infection, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunity level of school age children against HBV in order to determine the necessity of single booster dose in these ages.Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial study, the population was all of the children at 5-7 years of age in Kohgiloyeh and Boyerahmad province who had been vaccinated starting at birth with hepatitis B vaccine. Among them 800 children were selected by multiple stage sampling method. Data gathering tool was questionnaire. After obtaining informed consent from parents of each subject, 3ml blood sample was taken from each individual and hepatitis B surface antibody (HBS-Ab) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBS-Ag) were determined by ELISA method. Subjects with non protective titers (<10mIU/ml) received a booster does of DNA recombinant vaccine. Four weeks after the administration of booster dose, the anti- HBS titers were measured. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS software and x2 and T tests.Results: In all subjects the HBS- Ag were negative. 84.4% of subjects were immune against HBV (had protective anti body titer). The mean antibody titer was 230.5 ±308.9 IU/ml with range 10.6–1175 IU/ml. 15.6% of subjects had non protective antibody titer and mean antibody titer was 4.97±3.5 IU/ml. Following booster dose 78.1% of them had protective titer and significantly increased titers from 4.97±3.5 to 332.1±402 IU/ml (p<0.001). No statistically significant differences were found between sexes in term of antibody level. The level of immunity against HBV was found to decrease with age.Conclusion: According to our results, the proper response of the immune system to booster dose shows that the immunological memory is good after primary vaccination. Administration of booster dose would not be necessary in these ages despite the possibility of more exposure of children in school age. Further study about using booster in older ages and children who does adequately respond to primary vaccination is necessary.

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Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    75-86
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1811
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: Results of different studies show that a relatively large number of healthcare services offered are inappropriate or unnecessary. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Clinical features of this disease are one of the most common problems encountered by elderly males. The aim of this study was to assess the appropriateness of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery.Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study which was conducted in 2008-9, in Tehran University of Medical Sciences, the RAN/UCLA method was used, which was designed in 1980 by the RAND institute and the University of California in Los Angeles. Regarding the stages of our method, scenarios and indications for benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery were chosen from the latest approved scientific resources and subsequently sent to urology specialists, who were chosen as members of the specialized panel. Panel members gave scores ranging from 1 to 9 to each indication and scenario based on scientific resources, clinical experiences and patient’s condition in two separate panel sessions. After compilation, the indications were finally grouped as appropriate, equivocal, and inappropriate so that they could be used to determine appropriateness of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery in hospitals. In this study, the most suitable and most approved clinical guidelines related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, the Guidelines Evaluation and Research Appraisal (AGREE) were used.The selected guidelines were used as scientific resources for choosing the indications of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery. SPSS version 16 and kappa weighted value were used in analysis process of the study.Results: Out of 282 scenarios grouped as 9 conditions related to benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery, which were extracted from scientific sources, 73 cases (25.9%) were considered as appropriate, 14 cases (5%) as equivocal and 7 cases (2.5%) were considered as inappropriate. Also 22 cases (7.8%) were considered as appropriate indications for drug therapy and none were found to be suitable for waiting and watching. There were 94 scenarios related to surgery that 75 scenarios (80%) were grouped in appropriate and 8 scenarios (8.5%) identified inappropriate.Conclusion: At the present time, due to the lack of scientific evidence for suitable decision-making in providing health services, methods based upon agreement, including the one used in the present study, and the use of treatment standards derived from similar studies, are amongst the most important measures taken to improve the standard of health, provide suitable health services, and to reduce unnecessary costs. In addition, RAM appropriateness method could be an ideal method in determining the appropriateness of health care and in reducing the rate of inappropriate services provided. The similarity of results derived from other studies performed by the RAND method in determining the appropriateness of benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment with the current study shows the validity and reliability of this method.

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Armaghane Danesh

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  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    87-96
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    12908
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    0
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Introduction and Objective: It has been estimated that up to 75% of women in their child-bearing age have been affected by vulvovaginal candidiasis at least once in their life time. Almost 45% of women experience this infection two or more times. The antifungal azole group, in topical and oral forms, is the common way of therapy. Herbal products are often used for vulvovaginal therapy. Nowadays, Toucrium polium (TP) products are being used as traditional medicine to reduce signs of Candida vaginitis. There is no study regarding to antifungal activity of TP smoke product in Iran. The aim of this study was to evaluate the In vitro activity of TP smoke product against Candida, isolated from women with Candida vaginitis, compared with antifungal drugs which are ordinary used to cure Candida vaginitis.Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted at the University of Medical Sciences of Shiraz in 1387 (2008). During seven months, samples were taken from 450 patients suffering from urogenital infections and 105 Candida vaginitis were detected. Germ tube test was used for identification of fungal species. TP smoke product was prepared in suitable potency. Antifungal activity of fluconazole, clotrimazole and TP product were evaluated by disk diffusion method. Sterile blank disks were loaded by TP smoke product in potency of 10-240 microliter/disk. Inhibition zone around the disks were measured and compared with each other.Results: 105 Candida species were isolated from the patients. Candida species were identified by germ tube test as Candida albicans 74 (70.5%) and Candida non-albicans 31(29.5%).The mean of inhibition zone around the clotrimazole disks was 22±5.39 along with one case of resistance. Forty seven species had resistance to fluconazole while 94% and 55.2% of all samples were sensitive to clotrimazole and fluconazole respectively. All of the clinical isolates and standard Candida species were sensitive to  TP smoke product.Conclusion: Considering the resistance of Candida species to antifungal drugs and good antifungal activity of TP smoke product, it is necessary to analyze the main compounds and chemical contents of TP extract for better evaluation of its antifungal activity.

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Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    97-104
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    1
  • Views: 

    1460
  • Downloads: 

    0
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Introduction and Objective: Investigations have shown that the emotional stress during the pregnancy period could have sustainable effects on the embryo. Different factors such as family members, spouse, supporting friends could relive these effects, but coping skills especially relaxation could be more effective on stress. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of relaxation training to pregnant mothers on health index such as Apgar index, weight, height, and cowlick grade in infants.Materials and Methods: This is a clinical trail in which 100 pregnant women who referred to health center of Yasuj (2006-2008) were selected using simple sampling method and assigned randomly to case and control groups. The relaxation was taught to the case group whereas nothing was taught to control groups. At the time of delivery the above mentioned indices were assessed. The gathered data was analyzed using SPSS software.Results: The results showed a significant difference between two groups in weight, height, cephalic index, and colic grade (with better situation in case group). There was no significant difference between two groups in Apgar scores.Conclusion: Considering the results of this study, it seems that teaching of relaxation to pregnant women could be effective in health index of children especially in the time of delivery. Therefore attention should be paid to different methods for reducing the stress in this group of mothers.

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Armaghane Danesh

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  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    117-125
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    1
  • Views: 

    1561
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Introduction and Objective: Osteoporosis is one of the most prevalent diseases which leave noticeable effects on the health. Life style plays an important role in determining the level of the disease. According to the statistics, two women out of three over 50 years of age and one man out of two of the same age suffer from osteoporosis or have low bone compression. The present study was conducted on female students of Health School of Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in 1386 (2007) and aimed to view the effects of education on preventive behaviors from osteoporosis based (BIM).Materials and Methods: This is a semi- experimental study and the population were all of the female students of the health school who attended in Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in 1384 (2005). Eighty two respondents randomly placed in two groups of case & control (42 in case group and 40 in control group). Questionnaires were designed based on BIM. The samples were studied by educating program according to BIM and implemented in the form of lecture and group discussion over 3 months and 4 meetings in each month. Each meeting took an hour and half. The questionnaires were completed by both groups and analyzed by the SPSS software.Results: Based on the results, according to behavior intention model the average score of students above osteoporosis was 65.48 prior to intervention and it reached 90.24 after intervention which showed significant improvements.Conclusion: With regard to the results of the current study, special education based on behavior intention model is effective in improving the attitude and behavior intention of female students. Therefore it is highly recommended that BIM education be used for familiarizing osteoporosis to female students.

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Author(s): 

EMAD M.R. | GHEYSI A.R.

Journal: 

Armaghane Danesh

Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2009
  • Volume: 

    14
  • Issue: 

    2 (54)
  • Pages: 

    127-136
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    812
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Introduction and Objective: Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent endocrine disease and one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. Neither conventional electrodiagnostic nor imaging studies (even MRI of lumbosacral vertebrae) can precisely differentiate concomitant radiculopathy (e.g. S1-root irritation) and diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy. This usually leads to unnecessary surgical interventions and its complications. In this study, S1-roots of diabetic neuropathic patients with impaired conventional H-reflexes were evaluated by the central loop of gastrocnemius-soleus H-reflexes.Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was performed in the clinics of Shiraz medical school in 1387 (2008). Forty two diabetic patients (14 males and 28 females with a mean age of 48.2 years) with unobtainable or abnormal conventional gastrocnemius-soleus H-reflexes and peripheral neuropathy were enrolled. The central loop of H-reflex was performed bilaterally by stimulating S1-root with a monopolar needle and recorded in the half way of the line from popliteal crease to the medial malleolus. Collected data were analyzed by McNemar test, using SPSS software.Results: Of 84 limbs with impaired conventional H-reflexes, 82 limbs (97.6%) had the central loop of H-reflexes with latencies less than 8 ms. All the limbs with abnormally prolonged conventional H-reflexes' latencies had the central loop of H-reflexes' latencies in the range of 5.5-7.85 ms. The latency of central loop of H-reflex in this study was 6.34 ± 0.96 ms with the range of 4.3-7.85 ms.Conclusion: In case the conventional H-reflex is impaired, the central loop of H-reflex in diabetic neuropathic patients offers a valuable approach for investigating S1-root. It seems that this approach leads to a better diagnosis of the absence of radiculopathy and a decrease in the rate of unnecessary surgical interventions and its complications in diabetics.

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