Association Between Serum Levels of Anti-heat Shock Protein 27 Antibody and Liver Cell Injury in Chronic Hepatitis B.

Heat Shock Protein 27 (HSP27), an anti-HBV factor, exists in the intracellular and extracellular spaces. As an inflammatory modulator, serum HSP27 (sHSP27) is associated with elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines and a higher likelihood of hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic hepatitis. SHSP27 results in natural antibody production (anti-HSP27-Ab) that is more stable and easily detectable compared to sHSP27.

Short Term Complications and Functional Results of Sarcoma Limb Salvage Surgeries.

Background: Limb salvaging surgeries are current surgical treatment of extremity bone sarcomas. Resected bone replacement consists of two main methods; tumor prosthesis versus structural allograft. Biological reconstruction with an allograft is an economic cheap method in young sarcoma patients, however, the surgeons are more convinced with tumor prosthesis replacement.

Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors in Gonabad, Iran.

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important health problem in Iran, with an increasing prevalence rate. Knowledge about the prevalence and risk factors of this disease in different health jurisdictions can help in planning to control this condition.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1285 individuals aged between 20 and 60 years old were recruited.

Comparison of the knowledge, attitude and practice of Iranian college students about tobacco use in comparison to their American and Chinese counterparts.

Objectives: The purpose of this survey was to compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of Iranian, American and Chinese college students about tobacco use.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire that was designed for the first time in comparative studies for the purpose of gathering information from American and Chinese college students was used. The students were selected by convenience sampling.