Seyed Jaber Mousavi

Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Assessment of Maternal General Health and Feeding Pattern of their Infants: A Cross-sectional Study in Iranian Population

Background Various studies have been conducted so far regarding feeding infants exclusively with natural mother milk; various factors, which may influence feeding process, are occupation of mothers, sickness of infants or mother. This study aimed to assess the relationship between maternal general health and feeding pattern of infants. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was done i...

[ 2 ] - When does obesity begin in northern Iranian children?

Background: Identifying the onset of obesity in children can be helpful to design the prevention programs for obesity and its complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the onset of obesity in children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the first grade of primary school children in Sari (urban areas) (Mazandaran Province, Iran) in 2014. The names and contact inform...

[ 3 ] - Frequency and Pattern of Social Network Use in Medical Students, Sari, Iran

Background and purpose: Nowadays, social networks are considered as the major communication tools in communities and throughout the world. This study aimed at investigating the pattern of social network use in medical students who will have important occupations in healthcare system. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was carried out in 715 medical students in Mazandaran ...

[ 4 ] - Radiographic Evaluation of Periapical Radiolucencies

Background and purpose: Periapical inflammatory lesions are localized periapical bone reactions that result from pulp necrosis and inflammation or periodontal diseases. Inappropriate treatments are often considered as one of the main factors associated with apical periodontitis. This study was done to evaluate periapical radiolucencies in panoramic radiographs. Materials and methods: In this c...

[ 5 ] - One-month Clinical and Paraclinical Evaluation of Patients with Renal Colic

Background and purpose: Renal colic is one of the most common causes of referral to emergency departments. The aim of this study was to determine the outcome and predictive factors for invasive management and readmission in these patients. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional cohort study was performed in all patients with renal colic who were admitted in Emergency Department in Sari Imam ...

[ 6 ] - Causes and Symptoms of Acute Scrotal Pain in Patients Presenting to Emergency Departments in Mazandaran, Iran 2011-2016

Background and purpose: Acute scrotum syndrome is one of the complaints in emergency departments which has several causes. This study was performed to determine the causes and symptoms of acute scrotal pain in patients attending emergency departments in Mazandaran province, Iran. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was done in all patients with acute scrotum syndrome in emergency de...

[ 7 ] - A review of the requirements and hazards of toxic metals from orthodontic wires

Background: Orthodontics is a part of dentistry that includes preventive methods and correction of dental irregularities that need to be repositioned by functional and mechanical tools to provide an ideal occlusion and a beautiful face for patients. There are currently four metal arch wires used in orthodontic treatment: stainless steel alloy, cobalt-chromium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and b...

[ 8 ] - Relationship between Anterior Teeth Sizes and Facial Dimensions in Dentate Patients

 Background and purpose: Esthetics is a major purpose in prosthetic treatments. Choosing the right size of anterior teeth in prosthetic and edentulous patients is a major challenge for both the patient and the dentist. This study was designed to obtain approximately close ratios for selection of anterior teeth. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study, was performed in 121 pati...

[ 9 ] - Pediatric Catheters Infectivity and Identification of Candida Species Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in Mashhad Pediatric Hospital

Background and purpose: Invasive candidiasis in infants has high mortality rate and is often associated with colonization on medical devices such as catheters. Candida colonization is considered as a predisposing factor for Candida related infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of catheters infectivity by Candida species. Materials and methods: In this descriptive cross-sect...

[ 10 ] - Association between Coronary Artery Sclerosis and Dental Pulp Calcification in Patients Attending Sari Touba Clinic, 2019

Background and purpose: Coronary artery disease is a major cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability in society and patients incur high expenditure on treatment. Pulp stones are ectopic calcifications of the pulp vessel walls, so, they can have similar pathogenesis as those of other organs and coronary atherosclerosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between cor...

[ 11 ] - Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders and its Relationship with Demographic Variables, Previous Orthodontic Treatment, and Mandibular Mobility in Patients Attending Sari Dental School Clinic

Background and purpose: The present study assessed the incidence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and its relationship with demographic variables, previous orthodontic treatment, and mandibular mobility in patients attending Sari Dental School. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 68 individuals were randomly selected. Data were obtained by interviewing the patients and cl...

[ 12 ] - Evaluating the Distance between Parotid Papilla and Occlusal Plane in Dentate Patients

Background and purpose: Determining the occlusal plane is one of the essential clinical steps in prosthetic treatment. Intraoral landmark of parotid papilla is used as an adjunct in determining the occlusal plan. The aim of this study was to investigate the exact distance between the parotid papilla and the occlusal plane as an additional criterion for determining the occlusal plane. Materials...