abstract：:Car accidents and gun-shot injuries are the most common causes of spinal cord injury. Five percent of those patients who have a complete spinal cord injury will experience improvement, to some extent. The lack of specific data in the literature regarding the outcome of earthquake related spinal cord injury justified u...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Karamouzian S,Saeed A,Ashraf-Ganjouei K,Ebrahiminejad A,Dehghani MR,Asadi AR

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asymptomatic hepatitis B infection is characterized as a type of hepatitis in which hepatitis B surface antigen is present in the patient's peripheral blood despite the absence of clinical symptoms. Previous studies have shown that a particular genotype may effect clinical manifestations of hepatitis B infection; henc...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Eftekhari Y,Kazemi Arababadi M,Hakimi H,Rezazadeh Zarandi E

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heck's disease or focal epithelial hyperplasia is a benign contagious disease caused by human papillomavirus types 13 or 32. It occurs with low frequency in the Iranian population. This condition is characterized by the occurrence of multiple, small papules or nodules in the oral cavity, especially on the labial and b...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Hashemipour MA,Shoryabi A,Adhami S,Mehrabizadeh Honarmand H

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoporosis has been frequently reported in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, especially Crohn's disease. METHODS:All consecutive Crohn's disease patients who attended the GI Clinics at Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from 2004 to 2007 were evaluated. A BMD-DEXA assessment was performed for all p...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Vahedi H,Momtahen S,Olfati G,Abtahi A,Hosseini S,Kazzazi AS,Khademi H,Rashtak S,Khaleghnejad R,Tabrizian T,Hamidi Z,Nouraie M,Malekzadeh F,Merat S,Nasseri-Moghaddam S,Sotoudehmanesh R,Larijani B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many families are directly involved in caring of their children with the lifelong autistic spectrum disorders. Sometimes, they are the victims of their children's behaviors. The family, including siblings, may have to explain the children's behaviors to others. Their mothers have poorer mental health with difficulties...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Ghanizadeh A,Alishahi MJ,Ashkani H

更新日期：2009-09-01 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: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：:Septic arthritis is a fearful condition because of its mortality and the potentially late sequels on immature skeleton including limb shortening, osteomyelitis, destruction of joint surface, severe limitation of motion, and dislocation.This study was performed to reveal the final outcome of our patients and find out t...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Kariminasab MH,Shayesteh Azar M,Sajjadi Saravi M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis delta virus is a unique human pathogen responsible for some 20 million infections globally. This virus is dependent on hepatitis B virus for transmission and propagation. Currently, at least three genotypes of hepatitis delta virus with different geographic distribution and clinical manifestations ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mirshafiee H,Mahmoodian-Shooshtari M,Sharifi Z,Hosseini SM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is involved in the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. METHODS:In the present study, 68 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 31 clinically healthy individuals were evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 included 29 patients without diabetic complications and g...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Srivatsan R,Das S,Gadde R,Manoj-Kumar K,Taduri S,Rao N,Ramesh B,Baharani A,Shah K,Kamireddy SC,Priyatham G,Balakumaran TA,Balakumaran SS,Kamath A,Rao A

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：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：:Synchronous development of gastrointestinal stromal tumors with other tumors in the digestive tract is relatively rare, and often occurs in the stomach. We report a 76-year-old woman, who suffered from the exceedingly rare synchronous development of small intestinal stromal tumor and cecal adenocarcinoma. The patient ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Vahidi S,Rakhshan A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human rotavirus has now been established as the most important cause of childhood gastroenteritis worldwide. The RNA genomic electrophoretic diversity of group A rotavirus strains in Tehran, Iran, during April 2002 through March 2005, was investigated in 1250 stool specimens. METHODS:Stool samples were obta...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Modarres S,Rahbarimanesh AA,Karimi M,Modarres S,Motamedi-Rad M,Sohrabi A,Nasiri-Oskoii N

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinomycotic infections are known to be associated with difficulties in making the diagnosis and treatment. Actinomycosis of the tongue is rare and of great importance, not only because it can mimic many other diseases, but also because the tongue itself has some histophysiologic features that make it resistant to in...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Habibi A,Salehinejad J,Saghafi S,Mellati E,Habibi M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paraquat is a bipyridil herbicide and in appropriate and careful usage, will not be health threatening. Most adult cases of intoxication are due to suicidal attempts rather than accidental exposure. Therapeutic response has been reported to be appropriate with high doses of cyclophosphamide and glucocorticoi...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Afzali S,Gholyaf M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that causes acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma; it is responsible for more than one million deaths annually worldwide despite hepatitis B vaccination. Until now, there are eight known genotypes (A-H).Clinical course of chronic hepatitis ...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Geramizadeh B,Kaboli R,Behzad-Behbahani A,Rahsaz M,Azarpira N,Aghdai M,Aytollahi M,Yaghoobi R,Baneehashemee M

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is uncommon among children and teenagers. Most commonly, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck presents during the fifth and sixth decades of life in patients with a long history of tobacco and alcohol use. The rarity of this lesion in young patients implies that clinicians...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Seyedmajidi M,Faizabadi M

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:Markers of bone turnover are becoming an important tool for practitioners in the management of osteoporosis. Therefore, it is essential to establish a reference database of the markers before using them in various clinical settings. A total of 785 individuals (37% males, 63% females) without apparent or suggested abno...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Nabipour I,Larijani B,Jafari SM,Amiri M,Amiri Z

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic craniopharyngiomas are the most frequent intracranial neoplasm of nonglial origin in children. Follow-up data were analyzed to assess the value of intracavitary irradiation with stereotactically applied 32P radioisotopes for the treatment of patients with craniopharyngioma cysts admitted to Shohada Ta...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Shahzadi S,Sharifi G,Andalibi R,Zali A,Ali-Asgari A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy is a distinctive, cutaneous small vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitis of young children with dramatic characteristic skin findings. It is characterized by low- grade fever, erythematous edema, and purpuric lesions mainly on the face and extremities. Visceral involvement is uncommon, a...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Javidi Z,Maleki M,Mashayekhi V,Tayebi-Maybodi N,Nahidi Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard treatment for decompensated liver cirrhosis is liver transplantation. However, it has several limitations. Recent animal studies suggest that bone marrow stem cell transplantation can lead to regression of liver fibrosis. The objective of this study was to determine the safety and feasibility of...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohamadnejad M,Alimoghaddam K,Mohyeddin-Bonab M,Bagheri M,Bashtar M,Ghanaati H,Baharvand H,Ghavamzadeh A,Malekzadeh R

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous drug abuse is an increasing social and health problem. Repeated injuries to the veins, injection of some types of insoluble substances, and needle sharing habits result in various complications. Increasing incidence of major vascular complications has been reported worldwide. The objective of this study wa...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohammadzadeh MA,Hossain-Akbar M,Ejtemaee-Mehr S

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：: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:Polycystic ovary syndrome is not uncommon in women of reproductive age. We conducted this study to determine the clinical, hormonal, and biochemical effects of metformin therapy on girls with polycystic ovary syndrome. METHODS:In a self-controlled clinical trial conducted at the Gynecology Center of Yahyane...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Nazari T,Bayat R,Hamedi M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that patients with acromegaly are at increased risk of developing colorectal polyps and cancer. The prevalence of polyp in colon of patients with acromegaly was variously reported between 23% and 53%. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of polyp and cancer of colon in patien...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Larijani B,Aliannejad R,Khaleghnejad-Tabari N,Baradar-Jalili R,Ansari R,Tavangar SM,Bandarian F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the leading cause of carcinoma death in women. Proper treatment depends on the consideration of molecular biology status of tumor cells, which may determine the patient's treatment and prognosis. To determine the prognostic models for this disease, we evaluated the role of cell proliferation...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Mohsenifar J,Almassi-Aghdam M,Mohammad-Taheri Z,Zare K,Jafari B,Atri M,Mortazavi SH,Azadeh P,Bagherzadeh M,Azargashb E,Rahimi F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare and disabling syndrome, which is characterized by heterotopic ossifications and skeletal deformities. So far, around 200 patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva have been reported in the world literature. Herein, we analyze the clinical records of 7 known cas...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Janati J,Aghighi Y,Tofighi A,Akhavan A,Behrouzan O

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early efforts for promotion of public health measures and prevention of fatal epidemic diseases in Iran date back to the second half of the 19th century. Based on historical records, the informal protosanitary councils had existed since the early 1850s, but a new formal health institution called "Sanitary Council"...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Azizi MH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori isolates from 84 adults and 51 children were assessed during the period of 2001 through 2004 to find out whether their susceptibilities to metronidazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, tetracycline, and furazolidone differ between the two groups or have changed compared with the results fro...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Siavoshi F,Safari F,Doratotaj D,Khatami GR,Fallahi GH,Mirnaseri MM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well known that inhalation of chemical warfare, mostly sulfur mustard, causes injury of the respiratory system. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common disease among these patients. Health-related quality of life is a common feature of studies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The obj...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Attaran D,Khajedaloui M,Jafarzadeh R,Mazloomi M

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:The use of endoscopic surgery for nasal and sinus pathologies has revolutionized our approaches towards the diseases of these areas. OBJECTIVE:To report our experience with endoscopic surgery of benign tumors and tumor-like conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses. METHODS:The medical records of 105 pa...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Baradaranfar MH,Dabirmoghaddam P

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome is a life-threatening condition characterized by prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and cytopenia-most commonly, thrombocytopenia and anemia. It is characterized by proliferation and activation of benign histiocytes, causing dysfunction of various organs. Herein, we repor...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Oloomi Z,Moayeri H

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：: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：:The primary goal of therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B is suppression and long-lasting maintenance of hepatitis B virus DNA to its lowest possible level. The threshold of hepatitis B virus DNA level for therapy is > or = 10(5) copies/mL for HBeAg-positive patients and > or = 10(4) for those with HBeAg-negati...

journal_title：Archives of Iranian medicine

authors： Montazeri G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00