Farshid Farhan
Radiotherapy Oncology Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in 2012
Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Iran. However little is known about the economic burden associated with this cancer in Iran. The aim of this study was to estimate the economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in the year 2012. Methods: We used the prevalence-based approach and estimated direct and indirect costs of all color...
[ 2 ] - In vitro radioprotective effects of histamine H2 receptor antagonist against gamma-rays induced chromosomal aberrations in human lymphocytes.
Background: Radioprotective capability of histamine H2 receptor antagonists have been shown in several in vivo studies mainly using animal models. However, to verify the effectiveness of these agents in clinical applications, studies should be performed on human cells. In the present study radioprotective properties of these agents was examined in vitro on human lymphocytes using metaphase anal...
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