A nested PCR method for the identification of hepatitis B virus genotype in paraffin blocks of formalin-fixed liver biopsies.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally in all age groups and it is still a significant social and public health problem. METHODS:Data on suicide deaths in 1987-2011 were extracted from the Turkish Statistical Institute mortality dataset based on ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. The temporal tre...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Dogan N,Toprak D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Consolidated Standards for Reporting of Trials (CONSORT) statement is a device to standardize reporting and improve the quality of controlled trials. The aim of this study is to determine the quality of controlled clinical trial reports by national peer-reviewed journals in Iran. METHODS:In a cross-sect...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Nojomi M,Ramezani M,Ghafari-Anvar A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary glomus tumors are extremely rare in the liver. To this date, only two cases of primary glomus tumors of the liver have been reported in the literature. This report is the third case of this specified tumor. The patient was a 50 year-old Iranian woman who presented with a history of epigastric pain and nausea. ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Amoueian S,Meibodi NT,Tavoosi H,Ekramifard VR,Attaranzadeh A,Montazer M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence has indicated that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), such as omega-3 PUFA, have protective effects on a range of chronic inflammatory conditions, including obesity, and may play a role in the reversal of steatohepatitis. However, the effects of omega-3 PUFA on adipokine expression and hepat...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Ding WJ,Wang Y,Fan JG

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital anomalies play a significant role in perinatal and infantile morbidity and mortality. There is a variation in the frequency of congenital anomalies in different populations. Determination of the prevalence of different types of congenital anomalies may help plan primary prevention measures for the...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Abdi-Rad I,Khoshkalam M,Farrokh-Islamlou HR

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present study, the effect of dextromethorphan on antinociception and tolerance induced by water swim-stress in the formalin test was investigated. METHODS:Swim-stress at 8 masculineC induces antinociception in both phases of the formalin test. Intraperitoneal administration of dextromethorphan (60 mg...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Fazli-Tabaei S,Maghsoudi A,Bazaz N,Modirzadeh A,Zarrindast MR

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glutaric Aciduria type 1 (GA1) is a metabolic inborn error and is characterized by increasing excursion of glutaric acid and its derivates, presented in microcephaly and dystonia. The disease is resulted from mutational inactivation in the GCDH gene encoding the glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase. The defective enzy...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Baradaran M,Galehdari H,Aminzadeh M,Azizi Malmiri R,Tangestani R,Karimi Z

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years the increasing use of nanoparticles has led researchers to study their effects on biological systems. The most important effects of nanoparticles on cells are their ability to induce or suppress production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Changes in reactive oxygen species play an important ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Rostami AA,Mohseni Kouchesfahani H,Kiani S,Fakheri R

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal cysts are rare lesions which are usually nonfunctional and asymptomatic. Adrenal pseudocysts do not have epithelial linings and account for about 40% of adrenal cysts. We report a case of giant adrenal pseudocyst in a 32 year old woman presenting with flank pain who had undergone surgical excision. ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Soroush A,Anbara T,Lashkari M,Mir A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-antifungal drugs appear promising in treatment of opportunistic infections of Candida spp. that are often resistant to current antifungals. METHODS:The broth macrodilution method (NCCLS M27-P document) was used to compare the antifungal activity of trifluoperazine, propranolol, and lansoprazole with tha...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Siavoshi F,Tavakolian A,Foroumadi A,Hosseini NM,Massarrat S,Pedramnia S,Saniee P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the establishment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Programs in 1987, significant developments in research and health care delivery have been achieved. The number of published articles has increased significantly and now more than 10 approved research centers are involved in several longitudinal ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Saberifiroozi M,Mir-Madjlessi SH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on quality of life (QoL) of transobturator tape (TOT) treatment in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS:The patients who underwent TOT surgery between January 2008 and June 2013 were screened retrospectively....

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Sahin MO,Sen V,Irer B,Yildiz G

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This research aims to determine the mental health status of population aged 15 and over in the province of Kermanshah in 2015. METHODS:The statistical population of this cross-sectional field survey consisted of residents of urban and rural areas of Kermanshah in Iran. An estimated sample size of 1200 peo...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Noorbala AA,Bagheri Yazdi SA,Faghihzadeh S,Kamali K,Faghihzadeh E,Hajebi A,Akhondzadeh S,Nejatisafa AA,Haghighian RM

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preventing violence is important especially in the Middle East, where many countries are struggling with violence. Knowing the affecting factors could help public policy makers to decrease violence level. Thus, this study is aimed to analyze health and other socio-economic factors that could affect interpers...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Bayati M,Lotfi F,Keshavarz K,Delavari S,Delavari S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have specific dietary needs due to recommended dietary restrictions. However, there is no specific index for evaluating the quality of diet in patients with CKD.   OBJECTIVE: To define and compare three specific diet quality indices in patients with CKD. METHODS:Tw...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Rouhani MH,Mortazavi Najafabadi M,Moeinzadeh F,Esmaillzadeh A,Feizi A,Azadbakht L

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:(125)I is one of the important sources frequently used in brachytherapy. Up to now, several different commercial models of this source type have been introduced to the clinical radiation oncology applications. Recently, a new source model, IrSeed-125, has been added to this list. The aim of the present study...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Baghani HR,Lohrabian V,Aghamiri MR,Robatjazi M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases (AD and PD) are the two most important neurodegenerative disorders. This paper aims to determine the possible molecular linkage between these two common neurodegenerative diseases by a combination of computational investigations. METHODS:According to our aim, common sets of ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Rezaei-Tavirani M,Zamanian-Azodi M,Rajabi S,Masoudi-Nejad A,Rostami-Nejad M,Rahmatirad S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unprotected sexual activity is an important reason for the currently growing incidence of HIV infection in Iran. Recognizing barriers to safe sexual practice and affordance of behavioral changes can improve planning for condom promotion. The main objective of our study is to evaluate the opinions of HIV-posi...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Fallahi H,Tavafian SS,Yaghmaie F,Hajizadeh E,Rastegarpour A,Fouroghi M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the degree of utilization of information resources on diabetes by general practitioners (GPs) and its impact on their clinical behavior in developing countries. Such information is vital if GPs' diabetes knowledge is to be improved. METHODS:This cross-sectional study recruited 319 GPs ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Tabatabaei-Malazy O,Nedjat S,Majdzadeh R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On January 23, 2020, the Chinese government announced the city lockdown of Wuhan. Since then, there have been controversial debates among experts about the efficacy of mass quarantine, the oldest and probably one of the most effective methods for controlling infectious disease outbreaks. The impact of health policymak...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Taghrir MH,Akbarialiabad H,Ahmadi Marzaleh M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed changes in global and regional systolic left ventricular function after successful percutaneous recanalization of coronary artery occlusions. A consecutive series of 110 patients with mean+/-SD age of 53.6+/-9.1 years, in whom a complete angiographic evaluation was available before angioplasty, und...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Momtahen M,Abdi S,Ojaghi Z,Javady-nejad Z,Momtahen S,Sadreddin-Kazzazi A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As there is a significant number of Iranian immigrant and illegal refugees living in marginal areas of large cities that might induce immunization gap in these areas.  The aim of this study was to provide reliable information on vaccination status of these people. A cross sectional study was conducted on children 24-4...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Zahraei SM,Eshrati B,Gouya MM,Mohammadbeigi A,Kamran A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aimed to evaluate the correlation of P53 and granzyme B (GB) expression, and also the relationship between P53 expression and GB+ cell density with lymph node metastasis, histologic grade, and inflammation intensity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).  METHODS:Immunohistochemical techn...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Taghavi N,Khaleghjou A,Mahdavi N

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic neuroglial tissue, composed of differentiated neuroectodermal tissue, represents developmental heterotopia of neuroglial tissue rather than true neoplasm. Herein, we present a patient with nasopharyngeal heterotopic neuroglial tissue who presented with respiratory distress and feeding difficulty in early d...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Azarpira N,Ashraf MJ,Khademi B

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D is a pro-hormone that plays an important role in body calcium regulation. Vitamin D toxicity occurs rarely due to its wide therapeutic index. A 38-year-old Iranian man was admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of vitamin D toxicity. Laboratory test revealed hypercalcemia and elevated 25-hydroxyvitamin D ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Ziaie H,Razmjou S,Jomhouri R,Jenabi A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the outcome of laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS-A) through one transumbilical port vs. 3-port laparoscopic (3TA) appendectomy in children. METHODS:We reviewed the records of 309 children (65 LESS-A, 244 3TA) operated on between 2008 and 2012. One hundered forty-nine patients had acute catarrhalis...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Vahdad MR,Nissen M,Semaan A,Klein T,Palade E,Boemers T,Foroutan HR,Troebs RB,Cernaianu G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychological manifestations are present in 60% of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) among which cognitive dysfunction is the most common. This study aims to determine the prevalence of cognitive disorders in SLE patients, and the relationship between cognitive disorder domains and depres...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mahdavi Adeli A,Haghighi A,Malakouti SK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study was conducted to determine the health-related quality of life in patients living with human immunodeficiency virus or suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), referred to Behavioral Diseases Consultation Center in west of Tehran, Iran. METHODS:This cross-sectional stu...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Nojomi M,Anbary K,Ranjbar M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tendon entrapment of the first dorsal compartment of the wrist, the de Quervain disease, is a common cause of wrist and hand pain and disability. A group of 50 consecutive patients operated for the treatment of de Quervain disease from 2003 through 2006 were prospectively studied to determine the variation i...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Gousheh J,Yavari M,Arasteh E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head injury is a common occurrence in motor vehicle accidents. There are numerous causes for cranial nerve injury that include head trauma or other lesions. Few studies regarding cranial nerve injury following mild head trauma (GCS: 14 - 15) exist in the literature. The oculomotor nerve is a somatic and visceral motor...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Najafi MR,Mehrbod N

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00