Iman Ansari

Medical Students Research Committee, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Pattern of antibiotic resistance in nosocomial infections with Gram-negative bacilli in ICU patients (Tehran, Iran) during the years 2012-2014

Background and Objective: Owing to the new patterns of antibiotic resistance, selection of the appropriate antibiotics for the treatment of nosocomial infections, especially gram-negative bacilli, has become a big challenge. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic resistance of nosocomial infections with Gram-negative bacilli in Iran during the years 2012-2014. Material...

[ 2 ] - Methadone and valproate combination effect on acquisition and expression of morphine dependence and tolerance in male mice

Abstract Background and Objective: According to the issue of dependence and tolerance in addicted patients, the inefficiency of existing treatments and the new recommendation for drug combination therapy for diseases in modern pharmacology, the present study examined the effect of methadone and valproate combination on morphine dependence and tolerance. Materials and Methods: Ninety-eight male ...

[ 3 ] - Methadone and haloperidol combination effect on the acquisition and expression of morphine tolerance and dependence in male mice

Background and Objective: Today, opioids are used to control and relieve acute and chronic pain. However, the incidence of both tolerance and dependence phenomena for these drugs is a major problem. So, in this study, the combination effect of haloperidol and methadone on the acquisition and expression of morphine dependence and tolerance was examined.    Materials and Methods: Ninety-eight mic...

[ 4 ] - Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Level of Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D in Infants with Hyperbilirubinemia

Background and Objective: Phototherapy is one of the therapy methods for jaundice caused by hyperbilirubinemia. Vitamin D and bilirubin have two distinct routes of metabolism yet part of their syntheses is common in the liver and thus they may influence each other’s synthesis. One of the consequences of phototherapy not previously studied in detail is hypocalcaemia and hypomagn...

[ 5 ] - The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Cydonia oblonga Miller leaf on doxorubicin-induced cardiac injury in rat

Background and Objective: Doxorubicin is one of the most common drugs for chemotherapy. The complications of doxorubicin are cardiac toxicity due to oxidative stress. Cydonia oblonga Miller leaf (COL) contains flavonoids and phenolic antioxidants. Due to the presence of antioxidant compounds in COL, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of COL on doxorubicin...

[ 6 ] - The Relation between Depression and Ischemic Heart Disease among Middle Aged People: a Case Control Study

Background and Objective: Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, which can elevate the risks of cardiovascular complications. This study was performed with the aim of retrospectively reviewing the relationship between these two illnesses in middle-aged people. Materials and Methods: In this case control study, 200 patients were randomly chosen as the case group from among...

[ 7 ] - Effect of Bakri Balloon on Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Series

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is among the most significant causes of maternal death worldwide. The time of diagnosing and the proper management of hemorrhage are essential in preventing maternal mortality. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of Bakri balloon on the management of PPH. Bakri balloon was effective in controlling PPH of 92.3% of patients. The most frequent indications for...

[ 8 ] - The Relationship between Thyroid Hormones and Procalcitonin with Neonatal Sepsis: A Case Control Study in Iran, 2017

Background and Objective: Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates. Correct and early diagnosis of NS can prevent its complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the levels of thyroid hormones and procalcitonin (PCT) with NS. Materials and Methods: In this case control study, 40 term neonates with proven NS diagnosis and ...