Ghasem Zarei

Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effects of amitriptyline and fluoxetine on synaptic plasticity and TNF-α level at hippocampus of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Introduction: Studies have indicated that diabetes mellitus impairs hippocampus. Diabetes increases the risk of depression and treatment with antidepressants may affect learning and memory. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of amitriptyline and fluoxetine on synaptic plasticity and TNF-α level in the hippocampus of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Experimenta...

[ 2 ] - The Effect of Isoflurane Concentration on Awareness and Postoperative Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section with General Anesthesia

 Aims and background: In recent years and recent studies have observed specific viewpoint about awareness and recall and complications of them e.g. postoperative psychological reactions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between different isoflurane MAC (1/2- 0/8) awareness and postoperative depression, anxiety and stress in patients undergoing cesarean section wi...