Epidemiology of Skin Diseases among Displaced People in Diyala Province

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THALASSEMIA IN DIYALA PROVINCE, IRAQ.odt

Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. This disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, and there is no effective treatment. Patients require lifelong blood transfusion, usually started within 6 to 12months of birth of patient, which on other hand has its own complications. It is a chroni...

Geographical Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases in Zanjan Province: Analysis of Groups from the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision

Background and Objective: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common chronic diseases and the leading cause of death in the world and in Iran. The aim of this study was to explore the geographical epidemiology of CVDs in the province of Zanjan, Iran.  Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. Patients with adischarge dia...

Epidemiology of Malassezia-Related Skin Diseases

Skin diseases in athletes

Sports and the development of nations are very much intertwined. Sports dermatology is a growing discipline. Athletes’ skin diseases are a distinct group of diseases, and that repetitive physical activity combined with environmental stressors puts the athlete at the highest level of risk.The purpose of this study is to equip physicians with basic knowledge of skin diseases in athletes. Lack of ...

Epidemiology and Trends of Skin Cancers in Guilan Province, Iran During 2010-2014

Background: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world. Pattern of skin cancer is different in various geographical regions, depending on the genetic and environmental factors.  Objective: This study aims to investigate the incidence rate of skin cancer and its trends in Guilan province of Iran during 2010-2014. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study,...