Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences
Year:2005 | Volume:13 | Issue:1|Papers Count:10

Introduction: Echinococus granulosus is a causdtive agent of cystic echinococcosis (CE) in some herbivorous animals and human beings. Different life cycle strains or poesies have been indicated by gentic evaluation all over the world. However, littile information is available on the antigenic differences between these strains. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the protoscolex to hydatid cyst fluid antiges of sheep, buffalo, bovin, camel and human by (SDS-PA GE) electrophoresis and Immunobloting. In addition, the presence of antibodies against different evaluated antigens was investigated using confirmed CE sera in western blotting.Methods: In the present study, 131 hydatid cyst fluid and 45 protoscolex samples of sheep, bovin, buffalo, camel and human were evaluated. Hydatid cyst fluid and protoscolex from the above mentioned samples indicated bands with the ranges of 8 to 162 kDa.Results: The results indicated some differences between cyst fluid samples taken from different animal sources or even within samples from the same animals by electrophoresis. Immunobloting techniques confirmed differences between different animal sources, but there were no significant differences among animals from the same species. There was no significant difference in protoscoleces samples from all sources by electrophoresis, but Immunobloting have shown different antigenic bands in camel samples.Conclusion. Existence of similar protoscolex patern in sheep, bovin, buffalo and human sources may be result of sheep-dog strain infection. Meanwhile, existence of some extra band in camel sources in both hydatid cyst fluid and protoscolex and absence of these bands in other examined sources from different mammals and human begins, could confirm possibility of antigenic variations in camel strain.

Introduction: Suicide is a phenomenon of individual, cultural, social and familial factors. and religion, social integrity, being skilled against life problems, family supports, proper interactions between man and psychosocial health seems to be preventive factors. So because of high incidence of suicide in Ardal (a district of chaharmahal and bakhtiary province). this study was conducted to determine the effects of life- skills training on decreasing suicidal attempts in women of this area. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study on women of ardal district. 360 subjects were selected using a simple random selection method. A total number of 750 women received life- skill trainings by experts (at high schools and health care centers). Then educational evaluation was performed by self-made questionnaires (pre and post test). The data was analyzed by spss11 software with paired test and analysis of variance and correlation test.Results: There was significant difference (P. V= 0.001) between various jobs and educational status. Tukey test showed a significant difference between various jobs and others, also, between teaching staff (cultural jobs) and other jobs. Correlation test showed positive association between pre test, post test and age. Conclusion: Life skills training is effective on promoting knowledge and psychosocial health it is also a main factor in primary prevention of suicide commitments. It seems that continuous training aimed to promote knowledge, attitude and practice is effective. However this study did not deal with practice, so we suggest a following study later on to evaluate the outcomes of life-skill trainings in this district.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and some other related factors in personal computer users in Hamadan city.Methods: 385 computer users were studied with questionnaires including signs and symptoms of CVS. Results: Duration of operating is significant to frequency of CVS and daily working time is significantly associated to frequency of CVS (P=0.0001). Monitor resolution was found to be of little value in the presence of CVS. Presence of ametropia (diplopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism) has a significant relation to frequency of CVS (P=0.001).Continuous use of glasses reduce frequency of CVS. to decrease the frequency of CVS, the level of monitor should be lower than that of the operator's eyes (P=0.0001).The most proper distance between the monitor and operator's eyes is 50-70 cm, that reduces frequency of CVS significantly (P=0.0001).Conclusion: In this investigation, the frequency of CVS in computer users In Hamadan was 72.5%. Ametropia, duration of operating, resolution of monitor height and distance of monitor from the operator's eyes and using glasses are factors related to frequency of CVS.

Introduction: The normal rate of lumbosacral angles is important in studying to law back pain.Methods: In this study, 789 normal lateral lumbosacral radiographs containing 410 male and 379 female specimens between 10-60 years old were selected. Then, Their lumbosacral curvature and the intervertebral discs angles were measured. We defined the range of the lumbar curvature angles variations according to age groups.Results: The results showed that, the lordosis or sacral inclination and lumbar curvature were larger than male. But, their lumbosacral angle were smaller in females than the male. The height of the anterior and posterior body of the lumbar vertebral and their intervertebral discs was different depending on ages a significant relation was implied between the body weight and lumbar curvature angles to a possibility of99% and sacral inclinations up to a possible 95% among the pemale. Conclusion: It is on concluded that, considering the angle created between lumbar vertebrates in L5/S1 and L4/L5, any disc hernia or vertebral slip can be accounted for the maximum slope firstly at L5 and secondly at L4 areas.

Introduction: Head lice infection caused by pediculus and its treatment is a world wide and historical concern. Methods: This study has been carried out in different towns of Hamadan province in 2000-2001.Screening was done in 120 girls elementary schools during which 729 students were examined for head lice infection. Finally about 13.5% (975) of the girls were detected with head lice. The infected girls were assigned into three treatment groups with three kinds of shampoos against head lice. The participants assigned to the group used the shampoos on manufacture's instruction and the results were considered in three weeks after the treatment. Statistical analyses were performed by X2 test and line logarithmic procedure.Results: The results showed that the effect (no live adult and nymph of lice were seen on physical reexamination of sclap), at the end of the first week were 29,36,34 and 15 percentage for dphenothrin 0.2%, lindane 1%, permethrin and 1% placebo respectively. These cure rates for treatment shampoos show the effectiveness of them compared to placebo (0.001 < pvalue<0.01). Also at this time, the efficacy of dphenothrin 0.2% (29%) compared to lindane 1% (36%) is less (pvalue<0.05). In the 2nd week, these results effectively were 72%, 72% and 71% for d-phenothrin 0.2%, lindane and 1% permethrin respectively, Which show no difference with each other (pvalue>0.05). However, at the end of third week, the cure rates for the three mentioned shampoos were 88, 88 and 87 percentage and also there is a shampoo just for the first week after usage. Line logarithmic analysis of results shows that efficacy of different pediculicide shampoo(pvalue=0.58) in different times (pvalue=0.25) makes no difference. But the cure rate of cases varied in three weeks after treatment (pvalue<9.0001). This Variety proves the residual effect of pediculicides on new hatched nymphs. Conclusion: According to the results obtained as well as considering economic viewpoints, and popular conclusion, shampoo lindane 1% is advocated as the first choice treatment of head lice infestation, if is applied under the manufacturer's instruction and with caution combined with physical removal of nits with fine-toothed comb. Finally, educative campaign of the parents and the school staff is recommended.

Introduction: Wheat- bread is a common and considerable nutritional substance for man. In many countries such as iran, it is the most common food. Therefore, it is of great importance to health as well as national economy. Methods: A descriptive- analytic study on the process of providing bread in Ilam was fulfilled from late 2002 to sep. 2004. In this study, 200 urban baker's shops were selected randomly in which variables such as the baker's workplace and its environmental health, the staff status and individual health, the materials used to process the past and the burnt rate of bread were analyzed using questionnaires, check lists and special tests.Results: The finds show that about 54% of the bakers were illiterate or of little literacy. Around 48% of workers lacked valuable health certificate and only 58% used individual hygienic disciplines. Environmentally about 90% of the shops had hand-washers, 46% sound WCS, 49% bathrooms, and 71% had washable walls and floors. About 58% of the bakers used yeast, 15% soured paste, and 27% soda (NaHCO3) for fermentation. In 20% of the baker's, the burnt average of bred was more than 38 Cm2. No significant statistical relation was seen between the burnt rate and the baker's precedence (P>0.47). However, a significant relation was discovered between the burnt rate and the amount of salt and yeast used to make the bread (P<0.024 & P<0.019).Conclusion: Considering the finds it is found out that to reach at an accepted hygienic level to back of favorite quality, comprehensive continuous efforts must be exerted through related organization.

Introduction: phosphohydrolase Phosphatidate enzyme (PAP) is of two pap 1 and pap2 forms, pap 1 has a role in three acil glyserol as well as other compound phospholypidates while pap2 with two pap2a and PAP2b takes its role in message transmission phenomenon. There is little information about pap2 activity regulation in hand. so, this study has investigated the role played by lysine amino acid in PAP2b enzyme catalytic activity.Methods: In this study, carried out in 2003, PAP2b was extracted from rat liver using a multi-stage chromatography, then it was electrophorized under enzyme unit, to determine the number and weight. the enzyme inactivation and spectophotometric studies of PAP2b was done using pyridoxal 5 phosphate, then, the results were analysed under linear regression and lineweaver- burk diagram.Conclusion: The finds prove the essential lysine presence in the enzyme activity area. It was also concluded that the balanced number of lysine mole was 6 accound for each enzyme mole.  

Introduction: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an idiopathic childhood acute febrile multi-organ vasculitis that has become one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease in children. Regarding the increasing cases of the disease and susceptibility of the Asian race, this was conducted retrospectively on patients hospitalized in Mofid and Loghman hospitals in 1375-1380.Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study carried out on 30 patients diagnosed as KD. Epidemiological and clinical patterns, laboratory manifestations and treatment methods were described. Results: The age's of the patients at the time of diagnosis ranged from 4 months to 9 years (Mean=40 months), with a male to female ration of 2. The maximum number of cases was in the age group of 12-24 months and most the cases occurred in the winter. 36.6% of patients had less than 5 diagnostic criteria. Cardiac complications were seen in 6.6% and elevated ESR (>60) was seen in 80% of them. The incidence of atypical KD was 36.6%.Conclusion: It seems that elevated ESR can be a useful laboratory supportive evidence. The seasonal variation of the incidence seems to be different in our country. Further studies with large samples are recommended to identify the incidence of atypical cases and cardiac complications.