Mental health of Medical Students in Different Levels of Training.

Objectives: Medical education and training can directly contribute to the development of psychological distress in medical students. This can lead to catastrophic consequences such as impaired academic performance, impaired competency, medical errors and attrition from medical school. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological morbidity among Iranian medical students.

Urinary BK Virus Excretion in Children Newly Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Background: Determining the risk factors in developing or increasing the relapses of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may help health and preventive systems to launch new programs. Up to 90% of normal population changes to seropositive for BK virus by the age of 10 years. Whether this oncogenic virus is responsible for evolving ALL is unclear.

Body Mass Index or Microalbuminuria, Which One is More Important for the Prediction and Prevention of Diastolic Dysfunction in Non-diabetic Hypertensive Patients?

Background: Numerous studies have now demonstrated that heart failure with a normal ejection fraction (HFnlEF) is common. Hypertension is also the most commonly associated cardiac condition in patients with HFnlEF. Despite the observed link between microalbuminuria, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders, this question has remained - 'Which is more important for the prediction and prevention of diastolic dysfunction in non-diabetic hypertensive patients?'

Methods: The current study was a cross-section study conducted on a total of 126 non-diabetic hypertensive patients screened to identify those with hypertension.

The role of maternal thyroid stimulating hormone receptor blocking antibodies in the etiology of congenital hypothyroidism in isfahan, iran.

Background: Considering the role of maternal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor blocking antibody (TRAb) in the etiology of congenital hypothyroidism (CH), this study aimed to determine TRAb among patients with CH in Isfahan, Iran.

Methods: In this case-control study, patients with CH and their mothers were compared with a group of healthy neonates and their mothers. Venous blood samples were obtained for measurement of TRAb using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method among mothers and their neonates.

Management of corneal bee sting.

Corneal bee sting is an uncommon environmental eye injury that can result in various ocular complications with an etiology of penetrating, immunologic, and toxic effects of the stinger and its injected venom. In this study we present our experience in the management of a middle-aged male with a right-sided deep corneal bee sting. On arrival, the patient was complaining of severe pain, blurry vision with acuity of 160/200, and tearing, which he had experienced soon after the injury.

Assessment of clopidogrel on the left ventricular ejection fraction in acute myocardial infarction.

Objectives: Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction heart failure is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality following ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This study was done to determine the clopidogrel effect in preventing reduced LV function in patients with STEMI.

Methods: In this study, 144 patients with STEMI admitted to the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences hospitals were followed in two groups for one month.

Barriers to Physical Activity in a Population-based Sample of Children and Adolescents in Isfahan, Iran.

Objectives: This study was conducted to explore the barriers to physical activity in a representative sample of Iranian children and adolescents.

Methods: The study was conducted in 2007 in urban and rural areas of Isfahan district in Iran. In the qualitative part, we used the grounded theory approach, including semi-structured focus group discussions and indepth interviews.

Colon delivery of budesonide using solid dispersion in dextran for the treatment and secondary prevention of ulcerative colitis in rat.

Objectives: Ulcerative colitis is characterized by local inflammation. Targeting drugs directly to the site of injury has the benefit of lower adverse effects and more effective therapy. The aim of this study was colon targeted delivery of budesonide to deliver the major part of the drug to the colon.

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Community Dwelling Elderly in an Iranian Population.

Objectives: Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet, and their consumption could help prevent a wide range of diseases. In this study, fruit and vegetable consumption in elderly people were assessed.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly (≥65 year-old) people who came to pharmacies affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Science.

Outcome of congenitally hypothyroid screening program in isfahan: iran from prevention to treatment.

Objectives: Early and proper treatment is crucial to prevent neuropsychologic deficits in congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Considering the high prevalence of CH in Isfahan, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of treatment in CH patients.

Methods: In this study CH neonates diagnosed during screening program in Isfahan from May 2002 to September 2009 were studied.

Epidemiology of celiac disease in iran: a review.

Celiac disease (CD) was traditionally believed to be a chronic enteropathy, almost exclusively affecting people of European origin. Celiac disease is the permanent intolerance to dietary gluten, the major protein component of wheat. The availability of new, simple, very sensitive and specific serological tests has shown that CD is as common in Middle Eastern countries as in Europe, Australia and New Zealand where the major dietary staple is wheat.

Colonoscopic diagnosis of appendiceal intussusception in a patient with intermittent abdominal pain: a case report.

Intussusception of the appendix is a rare condition. Most cases are diagnosed during operation of the patients suspected to have appendicitis. In this report we present a seventy one year-old man with a history of periumbilical intermittent abdominal pain for several months.

Where does hypnotherapy stand in the management of irritable bowel syndrome? A systematic review.

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause. Despite its prevalence, there remains a significant lack of efficient medical treatment for IBS to date. However, according to some previous research studies, hypnosis has been shown to be effective in the treatment of IBS.

Evaluation of the efficacy of topical caffeine in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.

Background: Psoriasis is a common disease which often requires long-term maintenance therapy. In psoriatic epidermis, the level of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) decreases. It has been reported that beta-blockers exacerbate existing psoriatic plaque and decrease the concentration of intracellular cAMP.