Incidence of metabolic syndrome and determinants of its progression in Southern Iran: A 5-year longitudinal follow-up study.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions increasing the risk of serious diseases. This study aimed to define the predictors of MetS incident in a community-based cohort in Southern Iran, during a mean follow-up period of 5.1 years.

Assessment of Otolaryngology Residency Training Program in Iran: Perspectives of Faculty Members and Recently Graduated Medical Students.

Introduction: There is limited evidence regarding the quality of otolaryngology residency programs in Iran. Regarding this, the present study aimed to assess some aspects of otolaryngology residency program in the field of otology in Iran based on the perspectives of faculty members and graduates.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 105 recent graduates and 30 faculty members and/or program directors in otolaryngology using two self-administered questionnaires.

A Population-Based Study on the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Adult Population of Shiraz, Southern Iran.

Background: Currently, we are facing a significant increase in the new cases of the end-stage renal disease in developing countries. Hence, it seems vital to work on strategies aimed at reducing its development and progression. Determining the related risk factors can provide an insight into achieving these policymaking goals.

Common carotid intima-media thickness in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a population-based case-control study.

Background/aims: Metabolic syndrome is a well-known risk factor for atherosclerosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has features of metabolic syndromes. This study aimed to investigate the association between NAFLD and atherosclerosis.

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease in southern Iran: a population based study.

Background: Population based studies on prevalence and risk factors of NAFLD in Iranian population are few. The prevalence of NAFLD and non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in Iranians varies from 2.9% to 7.

Reducing Social Disparity in Liver Transplantation Utilization through Governmental Financial Support.

Background: A high proportion of patients suffering from end stage liver disease are from low socioeconomic classes , which limits their access to liver transplantation as the most effctive treatment of this condition because of cost barrier.

Objectives: one of the most challenging aspects of liver transplantation is its affordability and utilization by those who need it the most.

Patients And Methods: Since November 2005, Iran Ministry of Health had covered 100% of the costs of in-patient liver transplantation care.