Anomalous right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ARCAPA), and aberrant right subclavian artery in a 2-month infant with heart failure.

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ARCAPA) is a very rare congenital heart anomaly. Most of the cases are asymptomatic during infancy and childhood. We report ARCAPA associated with aberrant right subclavian artery in a 2-month male infant presenting with heart failure.

Obesity and related factors in 7-12 year-old elementary school students during 2009-2010 in Sari, Iran.

Aim: To define the prevalence of obesity and its related factors in 2-7 year-old elementary school students in Sari city (Mazandaran, Iran).

Methods: In this descriptive cross sectional study, which was conducted in the 2009-2010 period, the study population included 7-12 year-old first to fifth grade elementary school students in Sari. Sampling was multi-stage and stratified randomization at level of the target students.

Humoral immune system state in ß thalassemia major.

Aim: To investigate the humeral immune markers in patients with β-thalassemia major (TM).

Methods: In this historical - cohort study (August to December 2007), the case group consisted of 34 TM patients and the control group included the same number of their gender and age matched healthy siblings. Serum levels of CH50, C3, C4, IgE, IgG,IgA,IgM and also ASO and Isohemaglutinin titers were determined and compared between the case and control groups (P<0.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of reproductive behavior in Iranian minor thalassemia couples.

Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of reproductive behavior in Iranian minor thalassemia couples in Ghaemshahr City, Mazandaran, Iran.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in 2006. Birth rates from 1997-2005 and the number of newly registered patients from at risk couples was recorded.

Results of the national program for prevention of beta-thalassemia major in the Iranian Province of Mazandaran.

Prevention programs are considered to be a top priority in Iran because beta-thalassemia (beta-thal) major (TM) is the most common autosomal disorder in Iran, and in the Mazandaran Province in particular. The main strategies comprise providing appropriate information for the public and professionals, screening and counseling of families at-risk and screening of general population prior to marriage. Providing laboratories for prenatal diagnosis was the most recent step in the program.

Survival of thalassemic patients referred to the Boo Ali Sina Teaching Hospital, Sari, Iran.

Beta-thalassemia major (TM) is the most prevalent genetic disease in Mazandaran Province. Currently, about 2,700 TM patients have been registered and are under treatment in the province. This study was undertaken to evaluate the survival of patients attending a dedicated clinic at the Boo Ali Sina Teaching Hospital, Sari, Iran, which was established in 1986.