abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimating burden of disease, injuries and risk factors is crucial for health policy decision making. The Burden of Diseases (BoD) studies provide data about the magnitude and distribution of health problems among the population at national and sub-national levels. The BoD studies are designed to use seconda...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Niakan Kalhori SR,Tayefi B,Noori A,Mearaji M,Rahimzade S,Zandian E,Ravaghi H,Sepanlou SG,Sharifi F,Farzadfar F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic ulcers of the oral mucosa are the lesions which a physician comes across frequently. "Eosinophilic Ulcer" is a rare variety of that. Eosinophilic ulcer or traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE) is a chronic benign lesion of the oral mucosa and is a relatively recent delineated entity....

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Chandra S,Raju S,Sah K,Anand P

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:Postmenopausal bleeding is a clinically important complaint in general gynecologic practice. The incidence of spontaneous postmenopausal bleeding in the general population is approximately 10 % immediately after menopause, and 5 % in all menopausal women. OBJECTIVES:The study was aimed to reveal the histopa...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Cho HJ,Lee ES,Lee JY,Hong SN,Ji YI,Kim HY,Kim A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran, the trend of migration of physicians from the country continued. The total number of Iranian physicians migrated to the United States (US) increased from 1625 before revolution in 1974, to 5045 in 2010, thirty years post-revolution. The percentage of medical graduates ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Ronaghy HA,Shajari A

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：:Placental mesenchymal dysplasia is a rare condition of the placenta and its true incidence and underlying cause has remained unknown till now due to its rarity. Its accurate diagnosis is essential, because placental mesenchymal dysplasia is usually compatible with a good fetal and maternal outcome. A precise ultrasono...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Akbarzadeh-Jahromi M,Sari Aslani F,Parvari S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current WHO classification of hematologic malignancies defines distinct entities of myeloid disorders based on the presence of recurrent cytogenetic abnormalities. Diagnostic clonal chromosomal abnormalities provide important prognostic information and are among the most important factors in predicting i...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mir Mazloumi SH,Appaji L,Madhumathi DS,Prasannakumari

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a lack of data regarding the incidence rate, etiology, risk factors, and natural course of thyroid disorders and their relationship with cardiovascular disease and mortality in populations undergoing nutrition transition. Therefore, we aimed to assess the natural course of thyroid disease in Tehrani...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Azizi F,Amouzegar A,Delshad H,Tohidi M,Mehran L,Mehrabi Y

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective prevention and early diagnostic strategies are the most important public health interventions in gastric cancer, which remains a common malignancy worldwide. Preventive strategies require identification and understanding of environmental risk factors that lead to carcinogenesis. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylor...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Lee YY,Derakhshan MH

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estrogen is the major sex steroid affecting the growth, remodeling, and homeostasis of the female skeleton. Estrogen loss in postmenopausal women leads to osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the early and long- term effects of estrogen loss on bones, tendons, muscles, and menisci in ovariecto...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Aydin A,Kenar H,Atmaca H,Alici T,Gacar G,Müezzinoğlu ÜS,Karaöz E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between September 2010 and January 2012, four patients in our hospital were observed to have permanent dialysis catheters that adhered to either the SVC or right atrium. The first patient underwent intraoperative fluoroscopy and was scheduled for cardiac surgery. Unfortunately due to metabolic disturbances, the patien...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Beigi AA,Yaribakht M,Sehhat S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:  BACKGROUND:Potato, a high- glycemic index (GI) food, is one of the most widely used starchy foods worldwide. Previous studies on the association of dietary intakes with stroke have mostly focused on the dietary GI and there is no information regarding the association between potato consumption and risk of...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Khosravi-Boroujeni H,Saadatnia M,Shakeri F,Keshteli AH,Esmaillzadeh A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thalassemia major and its treatment by stem cell transplantation can have deleterious effects on bone integrity. This study assesses the adverse effects of transplantation on growing bones of pediatric thalassemic patients. METHODS:Bone mineral density (BMD) of 20 patients from three thalassemia classes who...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Hamidieh AA,Hamidi Z,Nedaeifard L,Heshmat R,Alimoghaddam K,Larijani B,Ghavamzadeh A,Mohajeri-Tehrani MR

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：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：: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：: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: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：: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study ascertained the effects of soy, in the forms of textured soy protein (TSP) and soy nuts, on lipid profiles, apolipoproteins, inflammatory and prothrombotic markers, and blood pressure in elderly women diagnosed with metabolic syndrome (MetS). METHODS:This was a 12-week parallel, randomized, contr...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Bakhtiary A,Yassin Z,Hanachi P,Rahmat A,Ahmad Z,Jalali F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the importance, definition, and types of confounders in epidemiology. Methods to identify and address confounding are discussed, as well as their strengths and limitations. The article also describes the difference among confounders, mediators, and effect modifiers. ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Kamangar F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because resistance to antifungal drugs is seen in patients, susceptibility testing of these drugs aids in choosing the appropriate drug and respective epidemiology. This study has investigated and compared susceptibility patterns of the Aspergillus species isolated from patients by the Clinical and Laborator...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Badiee P,Alborzi A,Moeini M,Haddadi P,Farshad S,Japoni A,Ziyaeyan M

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：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：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：BACKGROUND:Sleep disturbances are common among adult populations and can have a significant effect on daytime activities. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of sleep problems and subjective sleep quality in the adult population of Tehran, Iran. METHODS:From an urban community of Tehran, a random samp...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Asghari A,Farhadi M,Kamrava SK,Ghalehbaghi B,Nojomi M

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：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：:From ancient time leprosy has been regarded as a terrifying, stigmatized disease; nevertheless, its cause remained unidentified up to the late 19th century. For centuries numerous leprosy victims worldwide suffered from its morbidity and were socially isolated. The afflicted individuals were segregated because they we...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Azizi MH,Bahadori M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism refers to thrombotic events in the venous system that are most commonly manifested as deep vein thromboses in the upper or lower extremity and/or pulmonary embolism. Venous thromboembolism is a common disorder that is associated with significant mortality, morbidity and health care-related cost....

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Emadi A,Streiff M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study determined the importance of including tests for refractive errors in vision screening. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, we performed a random cluster sampling of schoolchildren in the city of Dezful, Iran. After sampling and obtaining informed written consents from their parents, children ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Fotouhi A,KhabazKhoob M,Hashemi H,Yekta AA,Mohammad K

更新日期：2011-07-01 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:The Fas/Fas ligand (FasL) system has been recognized as an important pathway for apoptosis induction in cells and tissues. It has recently been shown that skin lesions of pemphigus vulgaris are associated with Fas mediated apoptosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of serum soluble Fas of ten...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Moravvej H,Yousefi M,Farrokhi B,Mosaffa N

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wrong beliefs about risky actions such as sunbathing and tanning are common due to media advertisements or general lack of knowledge. This work has focused on the knowledge and attitude of a group of citizens in Tehran, Iran and the protective actions they take regarding undesirable effects of the sun.    M...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mousavi F,Golestan B,Vaseie M,Vaseie L,Khajeh-Kazemi R

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human rotavirus genotypes G1-G4, G9, P[4] and P[8] are major worldwide causes of acute gastroenteritis in children. Rotavirus genotype G1P[8] is predominant in many countries. In this study, the genotypic diversity of group A rotaviruses were detected in children <5 years of age who were treated for dehydrat...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Modaress S,Rahbarimanesh AA,Edalat R,Sohrabi A,Modarres S,Gomari H,Motamedirad M,Sayari AA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies on gastric mucosal histological findings among first degree relatives (FDR) of gastric cancer (GC) patients are scarce. The aim is to evaluate the topography and the severity of gastritis among FDR of GC patients. DESIGN:A total of 989 subjects who were FDR of GC patients, ages 40-65 years underwent...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Zendehdel N,Massarrat S,Sheykholeslami A,Rakhshani N,Saeidi S,Rafiee R,Nobakht H,Tabib SM,Saliminejhad M,Dooghaie Moghadam M,Nasiri J,Azimi K,Fakhar R,Babaei M,Didehvar R,Mohammadi N,Tavazoee M,Malekzadeh R

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of major chronic disease, which contributes substantially to the global burden of disease, death and disability. This study examined physical activity in a randomly selected sample of elderly people in Tehran, Iran. METHODS:A random sample of 400 elderly peop...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Salehi L,Eftekhar H,Mohammad K,Taghdisi MH,Shojaeizadeh D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to evaluate the hematological effects of umbilical cord clamp timing and delivery type in term infants 48 hours after birth in Imam Hossein Hospital, Tehran, Iran. METHOD:From Oct 2007 - March 2008, 100 mother-infant eligible pairs were selected and divided by cord clamp timing (< or...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Shirvani F,Radfar M,Hashemieh M,Soltanzadeh MH,Khaledi H,Mogadam MA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucocutaneous candidiasis (almost endogenous) is one of the most common manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The aim of this study was the investigation of colonization patterns of Candida species, particularly C. dubliniensis, among mucosal sites of HIV-positive patients and deter...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Badiee P,Alborzi A,Davarpanah MA,Shakiba E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00