Mehrdad Shakiba

Department of Pediatrics, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

[ 1 ] - Comparison of the Effectiveness of Bath and Massage in Bilirubin Levels in Neonates

Background: Jaundice is one of the most common health problems among neonates, involving almost 60% of full-term newborns, therefore requiring consequent phototherapy. Since phototherapy has several complications, considering alternative treatments has long been of pivotal importance. Therefore, the present study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of bath and massage...

[ 2 ] - Assessment of sleep status in 6 to 18-month-old infants consuming cerealc

Introduction: Sleep is particularly important in children because it affects their physical and mental evolution. Sleep disorders are seen in 20% to 30% of children. Cereal is being distributed as one of the complementary foods at the pharmacies in Iran. This study is designed to study the sleep status of cereal-consuming infants in order to take a step forward in improving cereal prescribing. ...