Leila Kazemi

Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran

[ 1 ] - Oral herbal supplement containing magnesium sulfate improve metabolic control and insulin resistance in non-diabetic overweight patients: A randomized double blind clinical trial

Background: Magnesium deficiency plays a key role in obesity and decreases insulin sensitivity. In our previous study, significant evidence was provided for the contribution of oral Mg supplement that could improve insulin sensitivity and body weight in animal trials. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of an herbal supplement containing 300 mg magnesium sulfate on l...

[ 2 ] - P-178: Female Genital Mutilation: The Jewish, Christian and Islamic Views

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice involving the removal of all or parts of the female external genitalia.It has been documented in 28 African countries and in some countries in Asia and the Middle East,but due to increasing immigration from these countries to the western world,FGM has become a worldwide human rights and health issue. Materials and Methods: This paper is ...

[ 3 ] - Pnm-31: Nurses and Midwives: Do They Have a Role in Promoting The Well-Being of Infertile Couples? A Review of The Literature

Background: People seeking fertility treatment are exposed to numerous stressors and many professionals are involved in their care. Most patients undergoing health interventions feel stress at some point in the process, but for infertile patients, this is pronounced. Patients who feel stressed are not experiencing wellbeing, so the role of the fertility nurse/midwife in alleviating stress and p...