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B. Hasan Pour Azghadi, Z. Abbasi,
Volume 13, Issue 2 (July 2006)
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Background and Aim: Menopause is not avoidable and will occur in every woman's life. Understanding its risk factors and their prevention is necessary for every woman. This important measure will be possible through health care education and the first step in every education is knowledge and analysis of subjects' awareness and attitude. The purpose of this research was to find out the effect of education on middle-aged women’s knowledge and attitude towards menopause.
Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 90 women aged between 40 and 60 years were randomly selected based on purposive sampling. Then, the effect of education on their knowledge and attitude was evaluated. Before implementing the education program, primary information about women’s Knowledge and attitude was collected through questionnaires. After study the obtained data and need- assessment of the subjects, an appropriate education program was planned. Then, in two one-hour sessions individual face to face education was offered to all subjects. Three months later, information was collected through the original questionnaires again. Student-t, one-way variance analysis, and paired t tests were used for data analysis.
Results: The results of this research showed that post-education mean knowledge was significantly different from that of pre-education (P=0.000). Before education, 43.3% of the subjects had poor knowledge, 42.3% had moderate and only 14.4% had good knowledge. However, after education none of the women had poor knowledge, 31.1% had moderate and 68.9% had good knowledge. Attitude also significantly varied after education (P=0.000). Before education, 10% of women had negative attitude, 66.7% had neutral attitude, and 23.3% had positive attitude towards menopause however, none of the women had negative attitude after the education, 53.3% of the subjects had a neutral, and 46.7% had a positive attitude.
Conclusions: The study showed that the reasonable way to increase people's knowledge is based on health education. Through such education, it is possible to equip individuals with enough knowledge to take care of their health.
M. Abbasi, Gh. Soltani, Ar. Karamrudi, A. Azari, Hr. Azizi Farsani,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (October 2008)
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Background and Aim:Nowadays coronary surgery is done by means of cardiopulmonary pump (on-pump) or without using it (off-pump). Patients who undergo off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (OPCAB) may be potentially hypercoagulable with an increased risk of graft thrombosis in their transplanted vessels. To counteract this complication and reduce ischemic events, antiplatelet drugs including ticlopedin is used in most therapeutic centres of the world. The purpose of this study was to determine the side effects of early ticlopedin administration after OPCAB. Materials and Methods: This clinical trial study was done on 300 patients admitted to cardiosurgical ward of Imam Reza hospital affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences between 2005 and 2007. Those clients whose postoperative drainage was less than 100cc/h were divided into two groups with 150 cases in each. The first group took ticlopedin for four weeks, but the second group (control) was not administered the drug. Aspirin was administered preoperatively and postoperatively to all patients. Telephone follow-up was made 6 to 12 months after being discharged. The obtained data was statistically analysed by means of 2 at the significant level P≤0.05. Results: None of the patients in the first group required re-operation for mediastinal hemorrhage. Mean chest tube drainage was 1005±423 in ticlopedin group and 950±400 mL in patients who had not received ticlopedin. The total number of blood units transfused and the number of patients receiving blood transfusions was almost similar in the two groups. In-hospital mortality was 1.2% in ticlopedin group and 3.2% in the control group (P=0.314). No group difference in mortality or adverse cardiac events were observed during 6 months. Gastrointestinal bleeding occurred in 2.5% of ticlopedin patients but in 0.9% of the controls. Conclusion: The study showed that ticlopedin administration does not increase postoperative mediastinal hemorrhage.
Behnood Abbasi, Masud Kimiagar, Khosro Sadeghniiat, Minoo Mohamad Shirazi, Mehdi Hedayati, Bahram Rashidkhani, Shahriar Shahidi, Moloud Payab, Nastaran Karimi,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (October 2012)
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Background and Aim: Nearly 50% of the elderly have insomnia, with difficulty in going to sleep, oversleeping, or feeling unrefreshed on waking up. With aging, several changes can occur that place one at risk of insomnia. The objective of the present study was to determine the efficacy of magnesium supplementation -the natural NMDA antagonist and GABA agonist- to improve insomnia in the elderly. Materials and Methods: A double blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 46 elderly subjects, randomly allocated into the magnesium and the placebo group and received 500 mg magnesium and placebos daily for 8 weeks, respectively. Questionnaires of insomnia severity index, physical activity, and sleep-log were completed at baseline and after the intervention period. Anthropometric and dietary confounding factors were obtained using 24h recall for 3 days. Blood samples were taken at baseline and after the intervention period for analysis of serum magnesium, renin, melatonin, and cortisol. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (V. 19) and N4 software P-value<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: No significant differences were observed in assessed variables between the two groups at the baseline. According to the present research magnesium supplementation significantly increased sleep time (P=0.002), sleep efficiency (P=0.03), concentration of serum renin (P<0.001) and melatonin (P=0.007) besides, it significantly decreased ISI score (P=0.006), sleep onset latency (P=0.02), and serum cortisol concentration increase (P=0.008) in the magnesium group. Although total sleep time (P=0.37) , waking up length of time (P=0.08), and serum magnesium concentration P=0.06) did not reveal any significant difference. Conclusion: Supplementation of magnesium appears to improve different measures effective in insomnia in the elderly.
Maneli Amin Shahidi, Mojtaba Anvarinejad, Amin Abbasian, Pejman Abbasi, Noroddin Rafaatpour, Mohammad Ali Dehyadegari, Bahman Pourabbas, Gholam Reza Pouladfar, Jalal Mardaneh,
Volume 22, Issue 3 (October 2015)
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Background and Aim: The emergence of nonfermenter bacteria that are resistant to multidrug resistant ESBL are nowadays a principal problem for hospitalized patients. The present study aimed at surveying the emergence of nonfermenter bacteria resistant to multi-drug ESBL producing isolated from patients blood samples using BACTEC 9240 automatic system in Shiraz.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 4825 blood specimens were collected from hospitalized patients in Shiraz (Iran), and positive samples were detected by means of BACTEC 9240 automatic system. The isolates containing nonfermenter bacteria were identified based on biochemical tests embedded in the API-20E system. Antibiotic sensitivity test was performed and identification of ESBL producing strains were done using phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing isolates(DDST) according to CLSI(2013) guidelines.
Results: Out of 4825 blood samples, 1145 (24%) specimen were gram-positive using BACTEC system. Among all isolated microorganisms, 206 isolates were non-fermenting gram- negative bacteria. The most common non-fermenter isolates were Pseudomonas spp. (48%), Acinetobacter spp. (41.7%) ,and Stenotrophomonas spp. (8.2%). Seventy of them (81.4%) were Acinetobacter spp. which were ESBL positive. Among &beta-lactam antibiotics, Pseudomonas spp. showed the best sensitivity to piperacillin-tazobactam (46.5%).
Conclusion: It was found that &beta-lactam antibiotics are not effective against more than 40% of Pseudomonas spp. infections and 78% Acinetobacter infections. Emergence of multi-drug resistant strains that are resistant to most antibiotic classes is a major public health problem in Iran. To resolve this problem using of practical guidelines is critical.
Mohadese Hashemzehi, Hadi Assadian, Kamyar Abbasi, Ehsan Morshedi, Mohammadhadi Teimoori, Ehsan Hamzelouei Moghadam,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (January 2015)
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Background and Aim: Selecting the appropriate form of anterior teeth in patients without teeth is important factor in restoring the missing beauty of the patient. For this purpose, the study of natural teeth in terms of investigating the relationship between dimensions and forms and its prevalence in the Iranian community is essential.
Materials and Methods: This analytic and descriptive study was done with participation of 300 eligible patients and students with different genders. Where a maxillary impression was taken and poured in yellow stone. They were measured for length and 3 horizontal distances on the upper incisor consisting of cervical width, middle width and incisal width, by digital caliper with 0.01mm accuracy, and the prevalence of tooth form determined. Normal distribution variables were analyzed with logistic regression.
Results: Analysis indicated that Average length and width of the maxillary central incisor in order is 9.12 ± 0.87 mm and is 8.44 ± 0.59 mm and average ratio of length and width is 0.92 ± 0.08 mm Horizontal and vertical dimensions of the clinical crown in the men slightly more than women, and the prevalence of tooth form thus obtained: oval incisior (53%), tapered-square (21.3%), tapered (16.7%), and square (9%). A significant correlation only could be shown between shape and width (p<0.05).
Conclusion: With increasing the width of the central maxillary tooth, oval shape was observed more frequently than square form. Meantime of choosing dental form, oval form considered more because of its high incidence.
Zhivar Shafei, Saeid Abbasi Maleki, Firouz Ghaderi-Pakdel,
Volume 25, Issue 4 (January 2018)
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Background and Aim: In traditional medicine Viola odorata (VO) has been used as anti-inflammatory, hypnotic, sedative, antioxidant, anti-anxiety, and therapist for neuropsychiatric disorders; Hence, in the present study, the antidepressant effect of VO hydroalcoholic extract in mice was investigated.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, one hundred-fourteen male albino mice were randomly divided into normal saline or control (10ml/kg, i.p), fluoxetine (20mg/kg, i.p), imipramine (30mg/kg, i.p) and, VO extract (50, 100, 200, 400 mg/kg, i.p), respectively. The antidepressant-like activity was performed by behavioral tests as forced swimming test (FST), tail suspension test (TST), and open field test.
Results: The VO extract (100 to 400 mg/kg) reduced immobility time in both FST and TST (P<0.01 and P<0.001, respectively). The extract increased swimming time (P<0.01 and P<0.001, respectively) without significant change of climbing time (P>0.05). In OFT, doses of 200mg / kg and 400mg / kg of VO caused the reduced the number of crossings from the square and on the two feet (P <0.05 and P <0.01 respectively).
Conclusion: Probably, the acute doses of the Viola odorata, similar to fluoxetine, are likely to cause anti-depressant effects.
Gholrokh Farokhmehr, Ghader Najafi, Saeid Abbasi Maleki,
Volume 29, Issue 4 (March 2022)
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Background and Aims: The opioid system plays a key role in opioid tolerance and dependence. Furthermore, studies have shown that the opioid system plays a role in the analgesic effects of Ferula gummosa extract. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of Ferula gummosa essential oil (FGEO) on morphine tolerance and dependence in mice.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 60 albino mice were divided into 10 groups of 6 as follows: carrier (10 ml/kg), diazepam (5 mg/kg), and FGEO (40, 20, and 10 mg/kg). To induce morphine tolerance or dependence, it was administrated 3 times for 3 days. In the tolerance phase, drugs were injected intraperitoneally for 30 minutes before morphine administration. In the dependence phase, the drugs were used only on the 4th day (test day). The withdrawal signs were recorded for 30-min. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20) through ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis statistical tests, followed by Tukey's and Ben Feroni's post hoc tests..
Results: In total, 20 and 40 mg/kg doses of FGEO in the tolerance phase and only the high dose of the essential oil (40 mg/kg) decreased the number of jumps in the dependence phase. Other behaviors (e.g., diarrhea, stomach cramps, standing on two feet, climbing, wet dog shakes, self-treatment, and teeth chattering) decreased by FGEO in both phases.
Conclusion: FGEO decreased morphine tolerance and dependence and possibly was useful for the treatment of opioid dependence after complimentary trials.
Sima Nasri, Fatemeh Shahi Sadrabadi, Mohsen Naseri, Sara Abbasi,
Volume 31, Issue 4 (February 2024)
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Background and Aims: Diazinon is an organophosphorus poison and insecticide that has negative effects on the environment and human health. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is one of the plants that is consumed and has antioxidant compounds. The aim of this study is to investigate the protective effect of lemon balm in diazinon treated rats.
Materials and Methods: The aerial parts extract of Melissa officinalis was prepared by maceration method. 56 male Wistar rats were divided to control, sham, diazinon-received(30mg/kg), lemon balm-received (50 and 100 mg/kg) and both diazinon and lemon balm-received groups. All injection was done intraperitoneally for 30 days. The level of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase was measured by ELISA. After killing the animals, liver tissue was also stained with hematoxylin-eosin and observed by light microscope.
Results: Diazinon caused a significant increase of alkaline phosphatase and alanine aminotransferase and the number of Kupffer cells compared to the control group (P<0.05). In diazinon and Melissa officinalis extract receiving group, the level of these enzymes and Kupffer cells decreased compared to diazinon group(P<0.05). Diazinon decreased the number of hepatocytes compared to the control group(P<0.05). In diazinon and Melissa officinalis extract receiving group, the number of hepatocytes increased compared to the diazinon group(P<0.05).
Conclusion: Lemon balm extract improved the effects of diazinon on the liver of mice receiving diazinon.
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