Zohreh Kavehmanesh

Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, pediatric department, Baqiyatallah University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Calcium Level in Full Term Neonates

Background: Jaundice is one of the most common problems occurring in the neonatal period. It is commonly managed by phototherapy with its inherent complications. However, this treatment modality may itself result in the development of hypocalcaemia and create serious complications including convulsion and related conditions. Objective: To determine the effect of phototherapy on serum calcium le...

[ 2 ] - Fava Bean Ingestion: the Most Important Risk Factor of Hemolysis in G6PD Deficiency in Iran

Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is one of the most known enzyme defects in Iran with various genetic mutations. We aimed to study the predisposing factors of hemolysis in children with G6PD deficiency. Methods: This study was done during 2007-2012 in two referral centers of Mofid Children’s Hospital and Baqiyatallah Hospital, Tehran, Iran. The hospital rec...