Central tegmental tract involvement in an infant with 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthetase deficiency.

Low Serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D levels: Predictive Value of Hematological and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Urinary Tract Infection

Background: Low vitamin D has been linked to enhance inflammatory markers in various pathological conditions. We aimed to evaluate the urinary tract infection (UTI)-associated hematological and inflammatory markers mediated by low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]. Methods: Vitamin D level, hematological indices (Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio [NLR], Monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio [M...

Evaluation of nicotinic receptor of pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus in central cardiovascular regulation in anesthetized rat

Objective(s): Cholinergic neurons are important neurons in the Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (PPT). In this study, nicotinic receptor of the PPT in central cardiovascular regulation in the anesthetized rat was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Saline, acetylcholine (Ach; doses: 90 and 150 nmol), hexamethonium (Hexa; doses: 100 and 300 nmol) and higher doses of Hexa (300 nmol) + Ach (150 nm...

Introducing an index to predict lung involvement deficiency in hypertensive patients with COVID-19

6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase deficiency two-case report.

6-Pyruvoyltetrahydropterin Synthase (PTPS) deficiency is the most common cause of hyperphenylalaninemia due to tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency. The presenting symptoms of PTPS deficiency are mental retardation, convulsions, disturbance of tone and posture, drowsiness, irritability, abnormal movements, hypersalivation, and swallowing difficulties(1-3). The authors reported the first two cases of ...

The Effect of the Educational Program on Iranian Fathers’ Involvement in Infant care: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

Introduction With the increase in women's employment and change in attitudes towards father’s role in family, father involvement in infant care can indirectly influence the physical health and well being of infant and mother. Materials and Methods This randomized clinical trial was performed on 150 qualified pregnant women and husbands. During the 35-37 weeks of pregnancy, fathers in fathers’ t...