Nafiseh Kaviany
Researcher, Gorgan Congenital Malformations Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
[ 1 ] - Prevalence and Patterns of Congenital Limb Defects in the North of Iran (2007-2011)
Background: Congenital limb defects (CLDs) are the leading cause of disability across the world.CLDsvary depending on the anatomical location, type, and cause of anomaly. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and patterns of CLDs in the North of Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical, hospital-based study was conducted in three hospitals in Gorgan, the capital of Golestan Prov...
[ 2 ] - Reduction in non syndromic oral clefts following mandatory flour fortification with folic acid in Northern Iran
Background: Several studies have examined the effects of folic acid fortification on the occurrence of orofacial clefts. This study was carried out to evaluate the impact of flour fortification with folic acid on oral clefts in Northern Iran. Methods : In this hospital based study from March 2006 to September 2009, we screened the total number of live births at all hospitals in Golestan pro...