Publications by authors named "M Mansourian"
Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is the third most common endocrine system disorder. Parathyroidectomy (PTx) is the gold standard of care in symptomatic patients. Patients who are not surgical candidates may benefit from percutaneous ethanol ablation, which is a minimally invasive procedure.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of SMS-based teaching versus face-to-face teaching in enhancing self-care behaviors among type 2 diabetes patients in Khorramabad, as self-care can help reduce disease complications.
- In a pre- and post-test design, 135 diabetic patients were randomly assigned to three groups: face-to-face training, SMS-based training, and a control group with no intervention; assessments were made using various questionnaires.
- Results showed significant improvements in self-efficacy, self-care behaviors, and blood sugar levels in both the face-to-face and SMS-based groups compared to the control group, suggesting that educational interventions can effectively empower diabetes patients in managing their health.
Background: This study aims to evaluate the association of beverage consumption with cardiometabolic risk factors and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels in children and adolescents.
Materials And Methods: This nationwide study is a part of the fifth survey of a national surveillance program in Iran. Overall, 4200 students, aged 7-18 years, were selected from 30 provinces by multi-stage cluster sampling.
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- The study analyzes the stability and compatibility of active pharmaceutical ingredients in Cleoderm™, a cream aimed at treating various skin conditions like acne and dermatitis.
- Advanced methods like high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were used to ensure that the ingredients maintain their efficacy under stress.
- Results showed that key ingredients remained stable over a designated shelf life of 180 days, confirming Cleoderm™ as a reliable option for customized dermatological therapies.
Background: World Health Organization suggests that different societies should investigate the causes of abuse in their culture.
Aims: This study was conducted to investigate the risk factors of elder abuse in Iran using an ecological approach.
Materials And Methods: This is a qualitative study, and the participants were older adults and caregivers.