Treatment of Scabies: Comparison of Lindane 1% vs Permethrin 5.

Scabies, whose etiologic agent is Sarcoptes scabiei, is a neglected parasitic disease that is a major public health problem in many resourcepoor regions. Its current therapies include benzyl benzoate, lindane, permethrin, sulfur, crotamiton, monosulfiram, and oral ivermectin. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of lindane 1% lotion vs permethrin 5% in the treatment of scabies.

The association between blood pressure components and cognitive functions and cognitive reserve.

Objective: Hypertension exerts a subtle impact on the brain that is revealed by diminished cognitive function. This study aimed at evaluating the association between blood pressure components and cognitive functions and cognitive reserve.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 500 subjects from general population were evaluated.