Performance of European Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System in Stratifying Malignancy Risk of Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Study.

Background: There is a limited number of studies reporting the performance of European Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (EU-TIRADS) guideline in identifying thyroid nodule malignancy. We aimed to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of EU-TIRADS regardless of thyroid nodule size.

Methods: During August 2019-November 2021, subjects with thyroid nodules were prospectively included.

The efficacy of melatonin against radiotoxicity of iodine-131 and its response to treatment in hyperthyroid patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Since melatonin is a non-toxic compound with proven radioprotective effects, we aimed to investigate its efficacy in an in-vivo setting in hyperthyroid patients who are treated with iodine-131. This double-blind placebo-controlled study was conducted on hyperthyroid patients referred to nuclear medicine centers in Babol, Iran. We excluded patients suffering from hypertension treated with warfarin, autoimmune diseases, genetic diseases, cancers, smokers, chemical wounded, radiology and radiotherapy workers, and those who were treated with chemotherapy agents.

Different sonographic features of peripheral thyroid nodule calcification and risk of malignancy: a prospective observational study.

Purpose: To investigate the association of peripheral calcification, as well as its sonographic features, with thyroid nodule malignancy.

Material And Methods: This study was prospectively conducted during 2015-2020 on patients diagnosed with thyroid nodule undergoing ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in Shahid Beheshti teaching hospital or private offices in Babol, northern Iran. The ultrasonographic characteristics of the nodules, as well as the cytological findings, were recorded.

Investigating the Relationship between Magnesium levels and Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as one of the three main types of diabetes mellitus (DM). It is established that GDM is associated with exceeding nutrient losses owing to glycosuria. Magnesium (Mg), as one of the essential micronutrients for fetus development, acts as the main cofactor in most enzymatic processes.

The comparison of accuracy of ultrasonographic features versus ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis of malignant thyroid nodules.

Purpose: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic features with ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology in the detection of malignant thyroid nodules.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with the diagnosis of thyroid nodule, who underwent ultrasound-guided FNA in Shahid Beheshti teaching hospital, Babol, northern Iran, between 2015 and 2017. The characteristics of the nodules obtained from ultrasonography were recorded.

Assessing the Levels of L-Carnitine and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Adults With Newly Diagnosed and Long-Standing Type 2 Diabetes.

Objectives: This study is essentially a correlative study that examines the potential of reduced levels of L-carnitine (LC) when combined with the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. The aim of the study was to assess the levels of LC, total antioxidant capacity (TAOC), fasting blood sugar (FBS), triglycerides and cholesterol in people with newly diagnosed and long-standing type 2 diabetes and in healthy controls.

Methods: The study was done in 90 adult subjects, including 30 with newly diagnosed diabetes, 30 with long-standing type 2 diabetes and 30 healthy controls.

Prevalence and severity of ocular involvement in Graves' disease according to sex and age: A clinical study from Babol, Iran.

Background: Thyroid-associated eye disease (TED), previously known as Graves' ophthalmopathy is a cosmetically and functionally debilitating disease that is seen worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical severity of ocular manifestations of Graves' disease according to sex, age and duration in northern Iran.

Methods: Between April 2011 and March 2012, 105 patients with Graves' disease, underwent ophthalmic examination, including ocular motility, exophthalmometry, intraocular pressure (IOP), slit lamp and fundoscopy.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome according to the Iranian Committee of Obesity and ATP III criteria in Babol, North of Iran.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is highly significant due to its association to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of MS according to the report of the Iranian National Committee of Obesity criteria (INCO) versus Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII) in Babol, North of Iran.

Methods: Data obtained based on criteria ATP III from the Babol Lipid and Glucose Study (from July 2004 to September 2005) and were compared with the new INCO criteria 2010.

Efficacy of levothyroxine on benign thyroid nodule.

Background: Suppressive therapy with levothyroxine for reducing the size of thyroid nodules has not been really accepted. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of levothyroxine on the size of benign thyroid nodules.

Methods: Forty patients with confirmed benign nodule were randomly divided into two groups.

Epidemiological characteristics of diabetic foot ulcer in Babol, north of Iran: a study on 450 cases.

Background: Epidemiological characteristics of diabetic foot infection in our region are not clear. The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiological features of diabetic foot infection in Babol, north of Iran.

Methods: From March, 2005 to April, 2010, the epidemiological features of 450 cases of diabetic foot infection treated in two main teaching hospitals of Babol Medical University were evaluated.

A successful management of aluminum phosphide intoxication.

Background: Aluminum Phosphide or rice tablet is one of the most common pesticides which leads to accidental or intentional acute intoxication and finally death. In this paper, we describe a successful management of intoxication with rice tablet in a young girl.

Case Presentation: A 14-year-old girl was admitted due to consumption of rice tablet.

Risk factors of thyroid cancer in Babol, Northern Iran.

Unlabelled: Background : Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy. Several risk factors were found to play a role in thyroid cancer. The purpose of the study was to determine the risk factors for thyroid cancer, in Babol, north of Iran.