Medical Science and Research in Iran.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Platelet concentrates (PC) are used in thrombocytopenia and inherited or acquired platelet dysfunction disorders. Thus, retaining the platelets quality and function during storage will lead to desirable outcomes in treatment of such patients.  METHODS: In this study, we evaluated 40 PC bags, ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Ghezelbash B,Amini Kafiabad S,Hojjati MT,Hamidpoor M,Vaeli S,Tabtabae MR,Gharehbaghian A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comorbidity of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse can intensify both conditions, and when advanced age is added to the combination, the patient will face a distinctive array of issues. This study evaluated the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in elderly substance users as well as certain related fa...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mortazavi SS,Shati M,Malakouti SK,Mohammad K

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical analysis of shortcomings of emergency medical management of earthquake casualties will provide an invaluable insight to improve outcomes for future events. Using a critical analysis methodology to evaluate the quality of emergency medical management after Bam earthquake, we suggest a practical strat...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Najafi I,Safari S,Sharifi A,Sanadgol H,Hosseini M,Rashid-Farokhi F,Seirafian S,Mooraki A,Samimagham H,Osare S,Pourfarziani V,Atabak S,Boroumand B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV infection affects all body organs including kidney. Since the frequency of HIV-related renal disorders is unknown in Iran and the number of HIV-infected patients is increasing, this study was conducted for the first time in Iran to assess the frequency of electrolyte imbalance, renal failure, and protein...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Afhami S,Rasoulinejad M,Razeghi E,Shahriari S,Esmailpour N

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia is a disabling syndrome, which generally affects aged population more than any other age groups. This syndrome has a growing prevalence and incidence worldwide. The prevalence and burden of this group of diseases in Iran have not been estimated in a community-based study yet. This paper aims to expl...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Sharifi F,Najafi B,Fakhrzadeh H,Noroozian M,Naderimagham S,Philp I,Arzaghi SM,Alizadeh M,Shoaee S,Hassannia T,Sheidaei A,Moradi-Lakeh M,Farzadfar F,Larijani B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem affecting 366 million people worldwide and its prevalence is growing rapidly. Diabetic eye disease is present in up to 25% of diabetic subjects. Diabetic retinopathy is a chronic complication of diabetes that can result in blindness. Generally, there are two stages of diabe...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Malek M,Khamseh ME,Aghili R,Emami Z,Najafi L,Baradaran HR

更新日期：2012-10-01 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 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：:This paper presents a systematic literature review of studies that shed light on the health of migrants in Iran from the perspective of social justice. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Iranian databases, including IranMedex, Magiran, and SID, in June 2012. All studies that were published until June 2012...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Shamsi Gooshki E,Rezaei R,Wild V

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced computed tomography (CT) scanners enable concurrent assessment of coronary artery anatomy and myocardial perfusion. The purpose of this study was to assess dual-energy CT images in a group of patients suspected for ischemic heart disease and to evaluate agreement of cardiac computed tomography perfu...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohammadzadeh A,Farzaneh M,Zahedmehr A,Kiani R,Shakiba M,Borhani A,Rouzitalab M,Ahmadi S,Mohammadzadeh M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is suggested that pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) levels below the fifth percentile or less than 0.4 multiples of the median (MoMs) during the first trimester are closely associated with higher risk for neonatal abnormalities. We assessed the value of PAPP-A within the first trimester for p...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohamad Jafari R,Masihi S,Barati M,Maraghi E,Sheibani S,Sheikhvatan M

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:Calculation of burden of diseases and risk factors is crucial to set priorities in the health care systems. Nevertheless, the reliable measurement of mortality rates is the main barrier to reach this goal. Unfortunately, in many developing countries the vital registration system (VRS) is either defective or ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohammadi Y,Parsaeian M,Farzadfar F,Kasaeian A,Mehdipour P,Sheidaei A,Mansouri A,Saeedi Moghaddam S,Djalalinia S,Mahmoudi M,Khosravi A,Yazdani K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The probiotic microorganisms are live normal flora that provide nutritional benefits. When probiotic administered in adequate amounts, they also confer a health benefit on the host. Different mechanisms of probiotic effects include the following: stimulating the immune system, modifying the composition of no...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Soltan Dallal MM,Mojarrad M,Baghbani F,Raoofian R,Mardaneh J,Salehipour Z

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is known that there is an association between elevated total plasma homocysteine level and restenosis after percutaneous coronary angioplasty. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of lowering plasma homocysteine levels on the rate of restenosis after stent-percutaneous coronary angioplasty. METHODS:Folic ac...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Namazi MH,Motamedi MR,Safi M,Vakili H,Saadat H,Nazari N

更新日期：2006-04-01 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:We aimed to examine cases of brucellosis that presented with severe thrombocytopenia and hemorrhagic diathesis. METHODS:A total of 10 brucellosis cases with severe thrombocytopenia were included in this case-series study. Patients' files were reviewed for their clinical and laboratory findings, as well as c...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Karsen H,Duygu F,Yapıcı K,Baran Aİ,Taskıran H,Binici İ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seizures are common in children and 5% of all medical attendances to accident and emergency departments are related to seizures. The role of emergent neuroimaging for those children with first afebrile seizure is, however, not well-defined. We reviewed medical charts of 125 children who were admitted with a new-onset ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Khodapanahandeh F,Hadizadeh H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of mortality due to cancer, globally. It has a poor prognosis and is usually diagnosed at later stages when tumor resection is not possible. Heritability for pancreatic cancer is relatively high and clinically significant. METHODS:A group of 24 pancreatic ca...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Alimirzaie S,Mohamadkhani A,Masoudi S,Sellars E,Boffetta P,Malekzadeh R,Akbari MR,Pourshams A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies on the association between legume intake and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are sparse. The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between legume intake, MetS, and its components. METHODS:This study was conducted on 80 subjects (48% female) with MetS as cases and 160 age and gender-matche...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Hosseinpour-Niazi S,Mirmiran P,Amiri Z,Hosseini-Esfahani F,Shakeri N,Azizi F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consumption of white rice has been proposed as a dietary risk factor for development of metabolic disorders and type 2 diabetes, especially in populations who consume white rice as a staple food. In this study, we investigated the association between consumption of white rice and the occurrence of metabolic ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Bahadoran Z,Mirmiran P,Delshad H,Azizi F

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal cancer (EC) is the 8th most common cancer and the 6th most frequent cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the most common type of EC. Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) has been suggested as a risk factor for developing ESCC. In this paper we will...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Roshandel G,Semnani S,Malekzadeh R,Dawsey SM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nationwide implementation of Family Physician (FP) program started in 2005 and targeted almost 25,000,000 citizens residing in rural areas and cities with less than 20,000 populations in Iran. Despite its blatant initiation that resulted in some modest achievements, the future of FP looks unclear in Iran. Thus far, no...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Khayatzadeh-Mahani A,Takian A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study reported a six-year follow up of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who were on imatinib therapy. METHODS:We performed a retrospective study on a total of 417 patients diagnosed with chronic-phase, Philadelphia-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia within six months before study entr...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Jalaeikhoo H,Ahmadzadeh A,Toogeh G,Haybar H,Valizadeh A,Charoosaei R,Yadollahzadeh M,Keyhani M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of early attempts of blood transfusion in Iran traces back to the 1940s; however, around three decades later in 1974, the Iranian National Blood Transfusion Service (Sazeman-e Melli-e Enteqal-e Khun-e Iran) was founded by the outstanding hematologist, Professor Fereydoun Ala. The main goals of this central...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Azizi MH,Nayernouri T,Bahadori M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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:Serotonin receptors such as 5-HT3 plays critical role in regulation of sleep, wake cycle and cognitive process. Thus, we investigated the role of CA1 5HT3 serotonin receptors in memory acquisition deficit induced by total sleep deprivation (TSD; for 24 hour) and REM sleep deprivation (RSD; for 24 hour). Pain...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Eydipour Z,Vaezi G,Nasehi M,Haeri-Rouhani SA,Zarrindast MR

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The threshold of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in current screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) from the heel prick test is 5 mU/l. This study uses cost-effective analysis to evaluate increasing the threshold to minimize false-positive results and recall rates. METHODS:Cost of screening, diagnosi...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Shamshiri AR,Yarahmadi S,Forouzanfar MH,Haghdoost AA,Hamzehloo G,Holakouie Naieni K

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Previous studies reported the association between dietary patterns and prevalence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic disease. However, there are no studies reporting major dietary patterns in patients awaiting coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). The aim of this study was to obtain...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Abbasalizad Farhangi M,Ataie-Jafari A,Najafi M,Sarami Foroushani G,Mohajeri Tehrani MR,Jahangiry L

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00