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.

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.