Development and psychometric evaluation of the epilepsy lifestyle questionnaire.

Epilepsy, particularly in older people, is associated with significant changes in physical activities, social and occupational functions, and diet. It is associated with significant changes in physical activities, social and occupational functions, and diet. Valid and reliable instruments are needed to assess these changes.

Prevalence of cognitive frailty and its associated factors in a population of Iranian older adults.

Background: In recent years cognitive frailty has emerged as an important predictor of adverse health outcomes in older adults. Herein, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of cognitive frailty in a population of community-dwelling older adults in Iran.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the second cycle of the Amirkola Health and Aging Project (AHAP).

Evaluation of relationship between memory and temperament in 18-28 years old students.

Background: Mizaj (Temperament) is a concept to express individual differences in Persian medicine and according to this theory, there is a relationship between Mizaj type and the abilities of different body organs. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between the type of Mizaj and the memory score (Quotient).

Methods: The target population was the 18 to 38 years old students of Babol University of Medical Sciences.

Mediatory role of the serum mineral level and discharge disability of stroke survivors.

Background: Possible association between minerals contributing and mortality related to stroke were seen, but prospective data on the relation of vitamin D, magnesium and calcium serum levels with stroke were inconsistent. Consideration about the potential health effects of minerals and nutrients, the current study was conducted.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 216 stroke survivors who were referred to the Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital of Babol, Iran.

Evaluation of Olfactory Function by Iranian Smell Diagnostic Test in Patients with Parkinson's disease in North of Iran.

Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative and multisystem disorder affecting systems more than the motor system. The olfactory disorder is an early non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted on 110 patients aged 50-95 years with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease referred to the Neurology Clinic of Babol University of Medical Sciences between 2018-2019.

Analgesic effect of duloxetine compared to nortryptiline in patients with painful neuropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) is a common complication of diabetes and has a profound effect on patients' quality of life. Therefore. The purpose of the present study was to compare the analgesic effects of duloxetine and nortryptiline in the management of patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Different Stroke Scales; Which Scale or Scales Should Be Used?

Background: There has been a considerable development in the clinometric of stroke. But researchers are concerned that some scales are too generic, inherently and the insight may not be provided. The current study was conducted to determine which scale or scales should be used in stroke survivors.

Association of serum magnesium levels with risk factors, severity and prognosis in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients.

Background: Stroke is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. One of the factors that affect the occurrence of stroke can be attributed to changes in the levels of trace elements. Accumulating evidence has been shown that magnesium, as an important element, is a new predictor of stroke.

Comparison of the calcium-related factors in Parkinson's disease patients with healthy individuals.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Studies have demonstrated that biochemical markers have an association with PD. We aimed to investigate an association of biochemical markers including calcium, vitamin D, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), parathormone (PTH), and phosphorous with PD.

Informative combination of CLU rs11136000, serum HDL levels, diabetes, and age as a new piece of puzzle-picture of predictive medicine for cognitive disorders.

Clusterin (CLU) is the third most important associated risk gene in cognitive disorders. Regarding the controversy about the association of CLU rs11136000 with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the aim of this study was to investigate a putative association of CLU rs11136000 with MCI as well as the serum biological factors with a special attention to the age as a main dimension of a multifactorial elderly disease in an Iranian elderly cohort in which the mentioned association was not previously investigated. The study also checked the association between diabetes and MCI in this population.

Relationship of Serum Uric Acid Level with Demographic Features, Risk Factors, Severity, Prognosis, Serum Levels of Vitamin D, Calcium, and Magnesium in Stroke.

Introduction: Stroke is one of the most common neurological disorders with high mortality rates. A large financial burden is imposed on the families and health systems of countries in addition to the problems related to the disabilities caused by the disease for the patients. Extensive research is being conducted on the disease, including studies seeking possible relationships between some biomarkers such as uric acid and stroke.

Serum Homocysteine Level in Parkinson's Disease and Its Association with Duration, Cardinal Manifestation, and Severity of Disease.

Background And Purpose: Due to the high prevalence of Parkinson's disease (PD) in the elderly, a large financial burden is imposed on the families and health systems of countries in addition to the problems related to the mobility impairment caused by the disease for the patients. Studies on controversial issues in this disease are taken into consideration, and one of these cases is the role of serum homocysteine level in Parkinson's patients. In this study, the serum level of homocysteine and its association with various variables in relation to this disease was compared with healthy individuals.

Increased Zinc Serum Level: New Clues in Babol Stroke Patients, Northern Iran.

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The role of zinc as a new predictor of stroke was considered.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted in Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital within a year on 100 stroke and 100 control patients.

The Relation Between GABA and L-Arginine Levels With Some Stroke Risk Factors in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients.

Changes in extra and intracellular neurotransmitter amino acids concentration in the early stage of acute cerebral ischemia have been reported. In this the study, serum level of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-Arginine in acute ischemic stroke patients was assessed. 60 patients with acute ischemic stroke and sixthy healthy volunteers as a control group were assessed.

Associated factors of headache in an unstudied cohort of elderly subjects.

Background: Headache and depression are prevalent among general population. The aim of this study was to determine the associated factors of headache in elderly subjects with emphasis to depression.

Methods: All cohort of elderly individuals of the Amirkola Health Study Project were included.

Etiology of syncope in hospitalized patients.

Background: Syncope is a common clinical problem which can be remarkably debilitating and associated with high health care costs. Syncope is a clinical syndrome with many potential causes. The aim of the study was to determine the etiologies of patients with syncope in the emergency department (ED) of a referral and general university hospital.

Epidemiological evaluation of stroke in Babol, northern Iran (2001-2003).

This retrospective descriptive analytical study was performed on 250 patients (130 males and 120 females) diagnosed to have stroke in the Department of Neurology, Babol, Iran, from April 2001 to April 2003.The risk factors for stroke were recorded. The frequencies of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiac diseases and hyperlipidemia were 54, 24, 43.