Behaviour, not mobility, is a risk factor for HIV

prothrombin g20210a mutation is not a risk factor for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia in western iran

background : we conducted the present study to investigate the frequency of prothrombin g20210a mutation among acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients and healthy individuals from western iran and to detect the possible association between this mutation and the risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in our population. methods : the studied groups consisted of 92 children with acute lymphoblastic le...

Tackling HIV in MENA: Talk Is Not Enough–It Is Time for Bold Actions: A Response to Recent Commentaries

Is Cholesteatoma a Risk Factor for Graft Success Rate in Chronic Otitis Media Surgery?

Introduction: In developing countries, chronic otitis media (COM) and cholesteatoma are relatively prevalent.  Within the field of otology, COM surgery remains one of the most common surgical treatments. Most recent studies evaluating the potential prognostic factors in COM surgery have addressed graft success rate and types of middle ear and mastoid pathology. There has been much controversy a...

Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) is a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease

Inm-2: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a Potent Risk Factor for GDM in Infertile Patient

Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a common medical complication of pregnancy, is defined as “any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy.Risk factors for GDM: a previous GDM or Pre diabetes , a family history revealing a first degree relative with type 2 diabetes , maternal age (>35yr), ethnic background , being overweight , a previous pregna...