Akefeh Ahmadiafshar
Professor of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Social Determinants of Health Research Center and Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Comparison of Paraffin versus Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) in Children with Chronic Functional Constipation
Background Constipation is one of the most common disorders in children. The purpose of this study was to compare paraffin and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in the treatment of children with chronic constipation. Materials and Methods This study is a double-blind randomized trial. Total 160 children aged 2-12 years old with chronic constipation attending the pediatric clinic of Mousavi Hospital in ...
[ 2 ] - Age at Menarche and its Related Factors among School Girls, in Zanjan, Iran
BackgroundThere are differences in the age at menarche in different countries and it seems that in recent decades gradually the age of puberty is declining. The aim of the present study was to determine the age at menarche and its related factors in school girls in Zanjan city, Iran.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,500 healthy school girls between 6-17 years ol...
[ 3 ] - Asthma awareness among primary school teachers in Zanjan in 2014
Background: Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease and a leading cause of school absenteeism. Awareness, attitude, and knowledge of asthma can play an effective role in controlling this disease and its consequences. Accordingly, this study aimed to determine the level of asthma awareness among primary school teachers in Zanjan. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was...
[ 4 ] - An Epidemiological Survey of Food Reactions Among Kindergarten Children in Zanjan, Iran
Background & Objective: Food allergy is an important and increasing problem in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the type and prevalence of food reactions in child care centers of Zanjan city (northwest, Iran). Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 40 kindergartens from Zanjan city. A questionnaire containing information about the occurrence of fo...
[ 5 ] - The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, and Eczema in Primary School Children, Zanjan, Iran
Background & Objective: Allergies are manifested with a variety of signs and symptoms. In this study, the frequencies of asthma symptoms, allergic rhinitis, eczema, and related factors among 6- to 7-year-old schoolchildren were investigated. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among schoolchildren of 35 elementary schools of Zanjan by using the International Study o...
[ 6 ] - Predictive Value of Niacin Skin Sensitivity Test for the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Objective: To investigate niacin sensitivity in schizophrenia patients, meeting DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia, as well as to healthy controls (HC) in order to examine the accuracy of niacin skin test in these patients. Methods: this was a diagnostic test accuracy study that conducted in 2018, Zanjan, Iran. We applied niacin patches of three concentrations (0.001 M, 0.01 M, and 0.1 M) to the...
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