International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Background and aims: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness cause... more Background and aims: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. After the primary onset of MERS in Saudi Arabia, in September 2015 cases began to increase. The number of laboratory-affirmed cases by MERS-CoV in the Middle East has been being increased recently. Methods: In this current review article, by using the terms “MERS” and “coronavirus” we first searched for English language articles in the PubMed database, published in last five years. Then by a detailed review of related articles, we provided a comprehensive information about epidemiology, genetic, host and coronavirus treatment. Results: More importantly, evidences of human-to-human transmission in Europe and America indicate that the viral adaptations in humans may precede a large-scale epidemic. The genome of Coronaviruses is a linear positive-sense single stranded large RNA and they are enveloped viruses that have a helical symmetric nucleocapsid. Some new insights h...
Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, 2016
Background and aims: Anxiety is the most prevalent feeling before surgery which could affect post... more Background and aims: Anxiety is the most prevalent feeling before surgery which could affect postoperative outcomes. Anti-anxiety properties of Passiflora incarnate have been reported in previous studies and this study was designed and conducted to determine properties of medicinal plant Passiflora incarnate on anxiety before orthopedic surgery in patients hospitalized in Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord. Methods: In this experimental study, 60 patients aged 25-50 years candidate for orthopedic surgery referring Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord were randomly assigned into two 30-individual groups of case and control. At the night before surgery, case group received oral Passiflora caerulea drop (500 mg, Passipy) and control group received placebo. On the day of surgery, by Spielberger Anxiety Inventory, the level of trait anxiety (individual anxious property) and state anxiety (individual anxious state) was recorded, and the patients' demographic characteristics were...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2016
Background and aims: Cardiac surgery patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers. In the present... more Background and aims: Cardiac surgery patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers. In the present study, we determined the incidence of pressure ulcer in patients who were admitted to open heart cardiac surgery intensive care unit and related risk factors. Methods: With using convenience sampling all the eligible patients who were admitted to Boali cardiac surgery during June to August 2015 were invited to participate in this study. Patients’ skins were assessed using pressure ulcer staging system developed by National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and Braden scale before operation, after operation (in time of cardiac intensive care unit admission) and one times per day to patients discharge for sign of pressure ulcer development. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test and independent t-test in SPSS 20.0 statistical software. Results: During 3 months, 70 patients who were eligible were admitted to cardiac intensive care unit. From all, in 3...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world, are going to participate in the pilgrima... more Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world, are going to participate in the pilgrimage Hajj, located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. There are two types of Hajj: Great Hajj and Umrah Hajj. Great pilgrimage or Hajj is obligatory for each Muslim once in entire his/her life and will occur only once a year; i.e. in the 11th month of Arabic calendar. Due to the nature of Arabic calendar (11 days less than 365 days of Persian/Christian calendar), this month is variable each year and will be in different seasons over the years. Another type of Hajj is Umrah which is possible to be participating in the rest of the year (11 months) and it is not obligatory. The accumulation of many people from all parts of the world, in terms of health management, is of great importance. In fact, every person could be a carrier of various chronic or acute diseases. This huge population may lead to occurrence of several epidemics, especially respiratory infections. Iran, as one of the biggest Muslim co...
Corresponding Author: Elham Goodarzi, MD; e-mail: Elhamgoodarzi.1370@yahoo.com Abstract – Objecti... more Corresponding Author: Elham Goodarzi, MD; e-mail: Elhamgoodarzi.1370@yahoo.com Abstract – Objective: Endometrial cancer is the most common malignancy in women in many countries. Body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and mortality of endometrial cancer and its correlation with BMI and human development index (HDI) in Asia in 2012. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted based on the world data of cancer and the World Bank including the HDI and its components. In this population-based study, we derived population attributable fractions (PAFs) using BMI estimates in adults by age, gender, and country. The incidence and mortality rate due to endometrial cancer in Asian countries were drawn. For data analysis, correlation test was used to investigate the relationship between incidence and death rate and two parameters BMI and HDI using the Stata software version 14. Significance lev...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Background and aims: Finding the safe location of spinal cord for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) durin... more Background and aims: Finding the safe location of spinal cord for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during surgical procedures is very important due to its various nature for each patient as well as its potential peripheral nervous system hazards. The aim of this study was to find the relationship between the location of conus medullaris (CM) and gender, age and body mass index (BMI) in order to minimize the potential diagnostic errors. Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with T1-weighted sagittal spin echo sequences of the lumbar spine was studied in 350 patients older than 20 years old, whom had been referred for imaging in order to assess the potential causes of low back pain of the lumbar spine, and were referred to Shahid Chamran MRI center in Sanandaj, located in the west of Iran, this study was done in 2014. The results were compared with international standards to reveal the potential errors. Results: In different age groups, the mean position was varied ranging from T12-L1 in...
Aim: The presence of family members at the time of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essenti... more Aim: The presence of family members at the time of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential in family-centered care. Since nurses have an important role in facilitating the attendance of patients' family members in this regard, the present study was conducted to examine nurse attitudes towards the family's presence during CPR. Methods: This study was conducted across three teaching hospitals in Kerman province located in South East of Iran. Using convenience sampling, all registered nurses were invited to participate in the study. Data were collected between January and March 2014 using the attitude questionnaire on family presence during resuscitation. Results: Of 303 nurses, 92.5% were women. The mean attitude score of nurses was 50.99 ±7.12. The main perceived barriers to family presence during resuscitation by Iranian nurses were increased stress and anxiety among CPR team members, traumatic experience for the family members, difficulty around stopping CPR in fut...
Introduction: Human health is affected by heredity and environment. The issue of inheritance is o... more Introduction: Human health is affected by heredity and environment. The issue of inheritance is of paramount importance, but the impacts of environmental factors and nutritional conditions sometimes go beyond the hereditary factors. Investigation of the status of child development is the most important criterion for identifying the health status. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of underweight children in Lordegan City during 2015-2016. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was carried out on 900 children under 6 years of age in Lordegan in 2015-2016. Sampling was performed using two-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using observation and interview by filling out a questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS.V 22 software, independent T-test, and Chi-Square tests at a significant level of 0.05. Results: In this study, 900 children were studied; 49% (441 persons) were female and 51% (459) were male. Of this numbe...
Background: Prior studies have reported inconsistent results or less well-explored associations b... more Background: Prior studies have reported inconsistent results or less well-explored associations between sex hormones and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here, we aimed to investigate the associations of NAFLD with sex steroids and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in the population-based study and conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of all published observational studies. Methods: Analyses included 755 men and 1109 women with available data on sex steroids, SHBG, and ultrasound-based NAFLD from the Rotterdam Study. Multivariable regression models were used to examine the associations. Additionally, we searched five databases from inception to 1 April 2022 and performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. Random-effects (DerSimonian-Laird) method was used for meta-analysis, odds ratios (ORs) were calculated for the effect estimate, subgroup and leave-one-out sensitivity analyses were conducted, and meta-regression was performed to explore the p...
Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal, 2020
Statins are commonly prescribed to prevent or treat of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) worldwide, p... more Statins are commonly prescribed to prevent or treat of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) worldwide, preventing about 80,000 stroke and heart attack cases annually. Various statins have been initiated with different biologic properties, chemical structure, safety, efficacy and side effects, with no similar prescription pattern in different countries. One of the most common reasons of the changes among different countries, might be due to the behavior of physicians in various continents.
Background: In the recent years, one of the most important issues of the demographic day that has... more Background: In the recent years, one of the most important issues of the demographic day that has attracted a lot of attention and will intensify is the aging population and the consequences of trend population growth. This study was aimed to estimate the Ageing Index (AI) of Iran from 1966 to 2016 and prediction of these indices in 2026. Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study included Ageing Index of Iran from 1966 to 2016 was investigated and then, using Minitab16 software and time series models, the prediction of these indicators for the next 10 years (2026) was studied. The library and documentary methods have been used to collect information and raw data from the General Population and Housing Census in 2016. The statistical population includes the total population of the elderly (65 years and above) of urban and rural areas of Iran.Results: According to our findings, the index of aging will reach 6.36% in 1966 to 37.36% in 2016, and is expected to increase to 10.2% i...
Core tip Obesity-related renal disease may even extend into end-stage kidney disease unless weigh... more Core tip Obesity-related renal disease may even extend into end-stage kidney disease unless weight management modalities are used. Citation : Nasri H, Amiri M. World kidney day 2017 with the theme of kidney disease and obesity. Ann Res Dial. 2017;2(1):e01.
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a constant magnetic field and radio waves, a non-invasive m... more Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a constant magnetic field and radio waves, a non-invasive method for examining tissues, organs and the skeletal system. Advantages and disadvantages of MRI are not fully understood; however, it has been commonly used in the diagnosis of skeleton and bone diseases (such as disk and spinal disorders, joint disorders (arthritis), bone tumours and tissues), cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart wall thickness and motion, inflammation and blockage in the blood vessels, injuries occurred due to heart attack and heart disease) as well as tumours of the uterus, ovary, prostate, spleen and so on. In the computerized tumour (CT) scan, as an invasive method, the x-rays of the body are used for tomography; different x-ray attenuation coefficient in tissues as well as reconstruction of images could have an effect on the scanning of the patient and the received amount of radiation by the patient. CT imaging is capable of identifying vascular problems/diseases...
Journal of Clinical and Translational Research, 2021
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS), as the most common neurologic disorder of the central nervou... more Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS), as the most common neurologic disorder of the central nervous system, with growing incidence and prevalence worldwide and in the Middle East. This article aimed to find out the potential relationship between MS and air pollution in Iran. Methods: By assessing the published articles on MS and air pollution in Iran, the situation of MS as well as air/soil pollution in Iran was clarified. Then, studies on air pollution and its potential effect on Iranian MS patients were checked until 2020. Results: The MS prevalence is distributed across Iran Provinces with highest rates in Isfahan, located in the center of Iran. The higher rates of MS in Isfahan and Tehran (the Metropolitan) might be due to industrial pollution of these cities, but this hypothesis is not true for non-industrial provinces. Based on the published atlas of MS in Iran, it seems that there is a high-risk “belt” from northwest to southeast. Conclusion: There are many risk factors of MS ...
Background and aim: Klebsiella is an opportunistic organism that is the cause of many nosocomial... more Background and aim: Klebsiella is an opportunistic organism that is the cause of many nosocomial infections. The present study was designed to investigate the molecular epidemiology of Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase (VIM) and Imipenemase (IMP)-producing Klebsiella isolates in patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) in an educational hospitalin Shahrekord, in the center of Iran. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, from 234 urine samples, 80 isolates of Klebsiella were identified with biochemical tests. In order to determine the production of Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs), Modified Hodge Test (MHT), EDTA Disc Synergy (EDS) test and AmpC disc test were performed. The frequency of VIM and IMP genes was determined after DNA-amplification with PCR by electrophoresis technique. Thereby, 16SrRNA was considered as an internal control in PCR. Results: Phenotypic tests showed that out of the 80 isolates, 18 (22. 5%), 18 (22. 5%) and ...
Background and Objective: Pregnancy is a major event in a woman's life that can bring a lot o... more Background and Objective: Pregnancy is a major event in a woman's life that can bring a lot of stress for her. Fear of childbirth is a common problem for pregnant women. This fear can be a predictor of caesarean section in them. This study aimed to investigate the causes of fear of childbirth in pregnant women in Shahrekord. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was performed on 130 pregnant women referred to health centers in Shahrekord city. Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire was used to collect the data. For data analysis, it was used descriptive and analytical statistics (Pearson's correlation coefficient and t-test). Results: The results showed that, the main cause of fear of childbirth in pregnant women was fear of painful injections during labor. The mean score for fear of delivery in multiparous women was significantly greater than the nulliparous women (p less-than 0.001). Conclusions: Concerningthe increase of caesarean rates, it is important...
Core tip: Breast in women is considered as a symbol of prettiness, potency and femininity . Stati... more Core tip: Breast in women is considered as a symbol of prettiness, potency and femininity . Statistically speaking, breast cancer is the second most prevailing cancer in the world and the leading cause of death among women. Please cite this paper as: Salami A, Amiri M. On the occasion of world cancer day 2017; breast cancer. Journal of Ischemia and Tissue Repair. 2017;1(1):e02.
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Background and aims: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness cause... more Background and aims: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. After the primary onset of MERS in Saudi Arabia, in September 2015 cases began to increase. The number of laboratory-affirmed cases by MERS-CoV in the Middle East has been being increased recently. Methods: In this current review article, by using the terms “MERS” and “coronavirus” we first searched for English language articles in the PubMed database, published in last five years. Then by a detailed review of related articles, we provided a comprehensive information about epidemiology, genetic, host and coronavirus treatment. Results: More importantly, evidences of human-to-human transmission in Europe and America indicate that the viral adaptations in humans may precede a large-scale epidemic. The genome of Coronaviruses is a linear positive-sense single stranded large RNA and they are enveloped viruses that have a helical symmetric nucleocapsid. Some new insights h...
Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, 2016
Background and aims: Anxiety is the most prevalent feeling before surgery which could affect post... more Background and aims: Anxiety is the most prevalent feeling before surgery which could affect postoperative outcomes. Anti-anxiety properties of Passiflora incarnate have been reported in previous studies and this study was designed and conducted to determine properties of medicinal plant Passiflora incarnate on anxiety before orthopedic surgery in patients hospitalized in Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord. Methods: In this experimental study, 60 patients aged 25-50 years candidate for orthopedic surgery referring Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord were randomly assigned into two 30-individual groups of case and control. At the night before surgery, case group received oral Passiflora caerulea drop (500 mg, Passipy) and control group received placebo. On the day of surgery, by Spielberger Anxiety Inventory, the level of trait anxiety (individual anxious property) and state anxiety (individual anxious state) was recorded, and the patients' demographic characteristics were...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2016
Background and aims: Cardiac surgery patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers. In the present... more Background and aims: Cardiac surgery patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers. In the present study, we determined the incidence of pressure ulcer in patients who were admitted to open heart cardiac surgery intensive care unit and related risk factors. Methods: With using convenience sampling all the eligible patients who were admitted to Boali cardiac surgery during June to August 2015 were invited to participate in this study. Patients’ skins were assessed using pressure ulcer staging system developed by National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and Braden scale before operation, after operation (in time of cardiac intensive care unit admission) and one times per day to patients discharge for sign of pressure ulcer development. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test and independent t-test in SPSS 20.0 statistical software. Results: During 3 months, 70 patients who were eligible were admitted to cardiac intensive care unit. From all, in 3...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world, are going to participate in the pilgrima... more Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world, are going to participate in the pilgrimage Hajj, located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. There are two types of Hajj: Great Hajj and Umrah Hajj. Great pilgrimage or Hajj is obligatory for each Muslim once in entire his/her life and will occur only once a year; i.e. in the 11th month of Arabic calendar. Due to the nature of Arabic calendar (11 days less than 365 days of Persian/Christian calendar), this month is variable each year and will be in different seasons over the years. Another type of Hajj is Umrah which is possible to be participating in the rest of the year (11 months) and it is not obligatory. The accumulation of many people from all parts of the world, in terms of health management, is of great importance. In fact, every person could be a carrier of various chronic or acute diseases. This huge population may lead to occurrence of several epidemics, especially respiratory infections. Iran, as one of the biggest Muslim co...
Corresponding Author: Elham Goodarzi, MD; e-mail: Elhamgoodarzi.1370@yahoo.com Abstract – Objecti... more Corresponding Author: Elham Goodarzi, MD; e-mail: Elhamgoodarzi.1370@yahoo.com Abstract – Objective: Endometrial cancer is the most common malignancy in women in many countries. Body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and mortality of endometrial cancer and its correlation with BMI and human development index (HDI) in Asia in 2012. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted based on the world data of cancer and the World Bank including the HDI and its components. In this population-based study, we derived population attributable fractions (PAFs) using BMI estimates in adults by age, gender, and country. The incidence and mortality rate due to endometrial cancer in Asian countries were drawn. For data analysis, correlation test was used to investigate the relationship between incidence and death rate and two parameters BMI and HDI using the Stata software version 14. Significance lev...
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Background and aims: Finding the safe location of spinal cord for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) durin... more Background and aims: Finding the safe location of spinal cord for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during surgical procedures is very important due to its various nature for each patient as well as its potential peripheral nervous system hazards. The aim of this study was to find the relationship between the location of conus medullaris (CM) and gender, age and body mass index (BMI) in order to minimize the potential diagnostic errors. Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with T1-weighted sagittal spin echo sequences of the lumbar spine was studied in 350 patients older than 20 years old, whom had been referred for imaging in order to assess the potential causes of low back pain of the lumbar spine, and were referred to Shahid Chamran MRI center in Sanandaj, located in the west of Iran, this study was done in 2014. The results were compared with international standards to reveal the potential errors. Results: In different age groups, the mean position was varied ranging from T12-L1 in...
Aim: The presence of family members at the time of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essenti... more Aim: The presence of family members at the time of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential in family-centered care. Since nurses have an important role in facilitating the attendance of patients' family members in this regard, the present study was conducted to examine nurse attitudes towards the family's presence during CPR. Methods: This study was conducted across three teaching hospitals in Kerman province located in South East of Iran. Using convenience sampling, all registered nurses were invited to participate in the study. Data were collected between January and March 2014 using the attitude questionnaire on family presence during resuscitation. Results: Of 303 nurses, 92.5% were women. The mean attitude score of nurses was 50.99 ±7.12. The main perceived barriers to family presence during resuscitation by Iranian nurses were increased stress and anxiety among CPR team members, traumatic experience for the family members, difficulty around stopping CPR in fut...
Introduction: Human health is affected by heredity and environment. The issue of inheritance is o... more Introduction: Human health is affected by heredity and environment. The issue of inheritance is of paramount importance, but the impacts of environmental factors and nutritional conditions sometimes go beyond the hereditary factors. Investigation of the status of child development is the most important criterion for identifying the health status. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of underweight children in Lordegan City during 2015-2016. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was carried out on 900 children under 6 years of age in Lordegan in 2015-2016. Sampling was performed using two-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using observation and interview by filling out a questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS.V 22 software, independent T-test, and Chi-Square tests at a significant level of 0.05. Results: In this study, 900 children were studied; 49% (441 persons) were female and 51% (459) were male. Of this numbe...
Background: Prior studies have reported inconsistent results or less well-explored associations b... more Background: Prior studies have reported inconsistent results or less well-explored associations between sex hormones and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here, we aimed to investigate the associations of NAFLD with sex steroids and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in the population-based study and conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of all published observational studies. Methods: Analyses included 755 men and 1109 women with available data on sex steroids, SHBG, and ultrasound-based NAFLD from the Rotterdam Study. Multivariable regression models were used to examine the associations. Additionally, we searched five databases from inception to 1 April 2022 and performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. Random-effects (DerSimonian-Laird) method was used for meta-analysis, odds ratios (ORs) were calculated for the effect estimate, subgroup and leave-one-out sensitivity analyses were conducted, and meta-regression was performed to explore the p...
Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal, 2020
Statins are commonly prescribed to prevent or treat of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) worldwide, p... more Statins are commonly prescribed to prevent or treat of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) worldwide, preventing about 80,000 stroke and heart attack cases annually. Various statins have been initiated with different biologic properties, chemical structure, safety, efficacy and side effects, with no similar prescription pattern in different countries. One of the most common reasons of the changes among different countries, might be due to the behavior of physicians in various continents.
Background: In the recent years, one of the most important issues of the demographic day that has... more Background: In the recent years, one of the most important issues of the demographic day that has attracted a lot of attention and will intensify is the aging population and the consequences of trend population growth. This study was aimed to estimate the Ageing Index (AI) of Iran from 1966 to 2016 and prediction of these indices in 2026. Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study included Ageing Index of Iran from 1966 to 2016 was investigated and then, using Minitab16 software and time series models, the prediction of these indicators for the next 10 years (2026) was studied. The library and documentary methods have been used to collect information and raw data from the General Population and Housing Census in 2016. The statistical population includes the total population of the elderly (65 years and above) of urban and rural areas of Iran.Results: According to our findings, the index of aging will reach 6.36% in 1966 to 37.36% in 2016, and is expected to increase to 10.2% i...
Core tip Obesity-related renal disease may even extend into end-stage kidney disease unless weigh... more Core tip Obesity-related renal disease may even extend into end-stage kidney disease unless weight management modalities are used. Citation : Nasri H, Amiri M. World kidney day 2017 with the theme of kidney disease and obesity. Ann Res Dial. 2017;2(1):e01.
International journal of epidemiologic research, 2015
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a constant magnetic field and radio waves, a non-invasive m... more Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a constant magnetic field and radio waves, a non-invasive method for examining tissues, organs and the skeletal system. Advantages and disadvantages of MRI are not fully understood; however, it has been commonly used in the diagnosis of skeleton and bone diseases (such as disk and spinal disorders, joint disorders (arthritis), bone tumours and tissues), cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart wall thickness and motion, inflammation and blockage in the blood vessels, injuries occurred due to heart attack and heart disease) as well as tumours of the uterus, ovary, prostate, spleen and so on. In the computerized tumour (CT) scan, as an invasive method, the x-rays of the body are used for tomography; different x-ray attenuation coefficient in tissues as well as reconstruction of images could have an effect on the scanning of the patient and the received amount of radiation by the patient. CT imaging is capable of identifying vascular problems/diseases...
Journal of Clinical and Translational Research, 2021
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS), as the most common neurologic disorder of the central nervou... more Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS), as the most common neurologic disorder of the central nervous system, with growing incidence and prevalence worldwide and in the Middle East. This article aimed to find out the potential relationship between MS and air pollution in Iran. Methods: By assessing the published articles on MS and air pollution in Iran, the situation of MS as well as air/soil pollution in Iran was clarified. Then, studies on air pollution and its potential effect on Iranian MS patients were checked until 2020. Results: The MS prevalence is distributed across Iran Provinces with highest rates in Isfahan, located in the center of Iran. The higher rates of MS in Isfahan and Tehran (the Metropolitan) might be due to industrial pollution of these cities, but this hypothesis is not true for non-industrial provinces. Based on the published atlas of MS in Iran, it seems that there is a high-risk “belt” from northwest to southeast. Conclusion: There are many risk factors of MS ...
Background and aim: Klebsiella is an opportunistic organism that is the cause of many nosocomial... more Background and aim: Klebsiella is an opportunistic organism that is the cause of many nosocomial infections. The present study was designed to investigate the molecular epidemiology of Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase (VIM) and Imipenemase (IMP)-producing Klebsiella isolates in patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) in an educational hospitalin Shahrekord, in the center of Iran. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, from 234 urine samples, 80 isolates of Klebsiella were identified with biochemical tests. In order to determine the production of Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs), Modified Hodge Test (MHT), EDTA Disc Synergy (EDS) test and AmpC disc test were performed. The frequency of VIM and IMP genes was determined after DNA-amplification with PCR by electrophoresis technique. Thereby, 16SrRNA was considered as an internal control in PCR. Results: Phenotypic tests showed that out of the 80 isolates, 18 (22. 5%), 18 (22. 5%) and ...
Background and Objective: Pregnancy is a major event in a woman's life that can bring a lot o... more Background and Objective: Pregnancy is a major event in a woman's life that can bring a lot of stress for her. Fear of childbirth is a common problem for pregnant women. This fear can be a predictor of caesarean section in them. This study aimed to investigate the causes of fear of childbirth in pregnant women in Shahrekord. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was performed on 130 pregnant women referred to health centers in Shahrekord city. Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire was used to collect the data. For data analysis, it was used descriptive and analytical statistics (Pearson's correlation coefficient and t-test). Results: The results showed that, the main cause of fear of childbirth in pregnant women was fear of painful injections during labor. The mean score for fear of delivery in multiparous women was significantly greater than the nulliparous women (p less-than 0.001). Conclusions: Concerningthe increase of caesarean rates, it is important...
Core tip: Breast in women is considered as a symbol of prettiness, potency and femininity . Stati... more Core tip: Breast in women is considered as a symbol of prettiness, potency and femininity . Statistically speaking, breast cancer is the second most prevailing cancer in the world and the leading cause of death among women. Please cite this paper as: Salami A, Amiri M. On the occasion of world cancer day 2017; breast cancer. Journal of Ischemia and Tissue Repair. 2017;1(1):e02.
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