The Effect of Iranian Propolis on Glucose Metabolism, Lipid Profile, Insulin Resistance, Renal Function and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Propolis is a natural product with many biological properties including hypoglycemic activity and modulating lipid profile. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of Iranian propolis extract on glucose metabolism, Lipid profile, Insulin resistance, renal and liver function as well as inflammatory biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted.

Evaluation of physiology knowledge loss in medical students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences.

Purpose: The knowledge loss or longevity of taught lessons is a major concern in medical students and all medical practitioners. This study evaluated the physiology knowledge loss in medical students in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Methods: A total of 265 volunteers from medical students who had previously passed the "general exam of medical basic sciences" at the end of fifth semester took a retention test (RT) to evaluate their knowledge loss of physiology.

Comparing the efficacy of four different protocols for eradicating of Helicobacter pylori infection in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the common cause of many gastrointestinal diseases, especially peptic ulcer. Therefore, a successful treatment of this infection decreases the financial burden on health systems.

Protective Effect of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) on Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosisin Rat.

Treatment with amiodarone, a commonly prescribed antidysrhythmic agent, is associated with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) which is a commonly progressive and untreatable disease. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a phenolic antioxidant and an active anti-inflammatory , anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant component of propolis (bee glue; a resinous hive product collected by honey bees). In the current study, the effects of CAPE on amiodarone-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rat were investigated.