The role of endothelial progenitor cells in transient ischemic attack patients for future cerebrovascular events.

Background: The role of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in the maintenance of vascularization following ischemic brain after experimental stroke has been established. Accordingly, in this study, we evaluated the role of circulating EPCs in transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients for future cerebrovascular (CV) events.

Materials And Methods: The level of circulating EPCs (staining markers: CD34, CD309) were determined using flow cytometry at 24 h after TIA in thirty consecutive patients.

Assessing of plasma levels of iron, zinc and copper in Iranian Parkinson's disease.

Background: Trace elements have long been suspected to be involved in Parkinson's disease (PD) pathogenesis, but their exact roles have been remained controversial. In this study, we assessed the levels of copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in different stage of PD patients.

Materials And Methods: Serum concentrations of iron, copper and zinc were measured in 109 patients with PD by colorimetric methods.

A new acupuncture method for management of irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized double blind clinical trial.

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is gastrointestinal functional disorder which is multifactorial with unknown etiology. There are several modalities for treatment of it. Acupuncture is increasingly used in numerous diseases, also in gastrointestinal disorders like IBS.