Altered TH1, TH2, TH17 balance in assisted reproductive technology conceived mice.

Aim And Purpose: The higher prevalence rate of different diseases may accentuate the possible alteration of the immune system in individuals conceived through the assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The present study was conducted to evaluate the TH1, TH2, TH17 balance in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) - conceived mice in comparison to naturally conceived offspring.

Methods: Mice (6-8 weeks) were divided into three groups (IVF- conceived, ICSI- conceived and naturally conceived).

The effect of educational audiotape programme on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft.

Aims And Objectives: To investigate use of educational audiotape programme on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Background: Anxiety and depression after CABG are the most common complications, having a negative impact on the prognosis of heart disease, leading to special needs according to their new physical and mental conditions.

Design: Randomised clinical trial.