Epidemiological Features and the Incidence Trend of Brain Cancers in Iran (2004-2008).

Background: The objective of this research is to consider the incidence of brain cancers in Iran during the years 2004-2008 to improve reporting, distribution of the disease.

Methods: In this cross-section study, the study population was all brain cancer cases diagnosed in Iran between 2004 and 2008. Age-standardized rate (ASR) per 100,000 persons and crude rate were calculated using direct standardization.

Ultrasonic evaluation of thelarche grading in 2-8-year-old obese girls suspected of precocious pubert.

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing. In obese children, clinical examination alone is not sufficient to differentiate lipomastia from thelarche. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of true thelarche in obese girls suspected of precocious puberty.

The Comparison of Levofloxacin- and Clarithromycin-Based Bismuth Quadruple Therapy Regimens in Eradication.

Objective: The aim of the current study was to compare the efficacy of quadruple therapy including levofloxacin and clarithromycin for eradication.

Methods: This clinical trial study was conducted on 189 patients with infection who underwent gastroscopy and stomach biopsy in Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan, Iran. After classification of patients, one group was treated with bismuth subcitrate (120 mg, 2 tablet/12 h), omeprazole (20 mg/12 h), amoxicillin (1 g/12 h), and clarithromycin (500 mg/12 h) and other group with bismuth subcitrate (120 mg, 2 tablet/12 h), omeprazole (20 mg/12h), amoxicillin (1 g/12 h), and levofloxacin (500 mg/12 h) for 2 weeks.

The Duration of Breastfeeding and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in School-Aged Children.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorders. In some recent studies breastfeeding had positive effects on physical health and mental development of children and these studies have recommended further studies in this issue. This study evaluated the relationship between duration of breastfeeding and ADHD.

Epidemiology of Urban Traffic Accident Victims Hospitalized More Than 24 Hours in a Level III Trauma Center, Kashan County, Iran, During 2012-2013.

Background: Urban traffic accidents are an extensively significant problem in small and busy towns in Iran. This study tried to explore the epidemiological pattern of urban traffic accidents in Kashan and Aran-Bidgol cities, Iran.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess various epidemiological factors affecting victims of trauma admitted to a main trauma center in Iran.

Genotype-phenotype relationship in Iranian patients with cystic fibrosis.

Background/aims: Cystic fibrosis (CF), the most common hereditary, life-threatening disease, is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. Because different mutations can affect clinical manifestations of patients, this study was conducted to investigate the possible genotype-phenotype relationship in a group of Iranian patients with CF.

Materials And Methods: This case-series study was conducted in 30 patients with CF who were referred to a tertiary pediatric hospital in Tehran.

Comorbidity and pattern of substance use in hospitalized psychiatric patients.

Background: Substance use in patients with psychiatric disorder is an every-day seen. Detection of this comorbidity can significantly affect the treatment of these disorders, as well as substance use.

Objectives: This study has been conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of substance use in hospitalized psychiatric patients.

The effect of pioglitazone and metformin on liver function tests, insulin resistance, and liver fat content in nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease: a randomized double blinded clinical trial.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as the hepatic manifestation of insulin resistance (IR) syndrome. The effect of insulin sensitizers on liver function tests and metabolic indices in NAFLD patients is a matter of debate.

Objectives: The aim of study was to compare the effects of two different insulin sensitizers, pioglitazone, and metformin, on liver function tests (LFT), lipid profile, homeostasis model assessment-IR (HOMA-IR) index, and liver fat content (LFC) in NAFLD patients.