Effect of Multi-sensory Stimulation on Neuromuscular Development of Premature Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: Preterm birth is considered as a risk factor for developmental disabilities, which can lead to long-term effects on the nervous system of children. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of multi-sensory stimulation on neurodevelopment of premature infants.

Materials And Methods: In this two-group double-blind clinical trial in Jahrom Hospital, Jahrom, Iran from Jun to Aug 2016, 80 preterm infants were randomly divided.

Effects of iron supplementation twice a week on attention score and haematologic measures in female high school students.

Introduction: Iron deficiency, associated with a decline in cognitive function, is the most common nutritional deficiency globally. The present study aimed to identify the impact of weekly iron supplements on the attention function of female students from a high school in North Khorasan Province, Iran.

Methods: This was a blind, controlled, clinical trial study, involving 200 female students who were chosen using the stratified randomised sampling method.