Publications by authors named "Masoud Moghtaderi"
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus is a common complication in patients with end-stage renal disease. In this study, we have explored the outcome of omega-3 supplementary intake for the treatment of this symptom.
Methods: This double-blinded, randomized, crossover study was conducted in two dialysis centers in which 40 hemodialysis patients suffering from pruritus were randomly assigned into two groups (Group A and Group B).
Background: The outcome of preterm neonates has been varied in different hospitals and regions in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the mortality, morbidity and survival of neonates weighing 1500 g or less and with gestational age of 30 weeks or less who were admitted to referral neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) of two hospitals in Isfahan city, Iran and to investigate the effect of birth weight, gestational age and Apgar score on infant mortality.
Methods: We studied retrospectively the morbidity, mortality and survival of 194 newborns with a birth weight of View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Predisposing factors, incidence and mortality of pneumothorax in a neonatal intensive care unit in Isfahan, Iran.
Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi
June 2010
Objective: To assess the predisposing factors, frequency and mortality of pneumothorax (PTX) among the newborns hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Isfahan, Iran.
Methods: The data of 43 cases of PTX among the 738 neonates hospitalized in the NICU were analyzed retrospectively according to gestational age, birth weight, Apgar score, type of delivery, age of mother, parity, perinatal asphyxia, resuscitation at birth, side of PTX, mechanical ventilation, surfactant therapy, and underlying lung disorders.
Results: Mean gestational age was 31 weeks and birth weight was 1 596 g in the PTX cases.