Elnaz Faramarzi

[ 1 ] - The relationship of serum vitamin D level with the outcome in surgical intensive care unit patients

The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of serum vitamin D with ICU length of stay, mortality rate, length of mechanical ventilation, and incidence of sepsis. We conducted a descriptive analytic study on 793 patients admitted to surgical ICU wards in northwest of Iran from March 2015 to March 2016. Patients were assessed during the ICU stay and the following data were collect...

[ 2 ] - The relationship of serum vitamin D level with the outcome in surgical intensive care unit patients

The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of serum vitamin D with ICU length of stay, mortality rate, length of mechanical ventilation, and incidence of sepsis. We conducted a descriptive analytic study on 793 patients admitted to surgical ICU wards in northwest of Iran from March 2015 to March 2016. Patients were assessed during the ICU stay and the following data were collect...

[ 3 ] - Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Quality of Life of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic disorders in children. CF patients are susceptible to chronic lung infections and malabsorption. Although patient longevity is increased by multidisciplinary care, patients still suffer from respiratory failure and low quality of life. In this situation, CF patients tend to use comple...

[ 4 ] - Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia patients treated with antipsychotic medication

Background: The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (Mets) in schizophrenic patients in a 6-month period of treatment with antipsychotic medication. Methods: In this study, 60 volunteer schizophrenic patients were included. At the onset and 6 month after treated with antipsychotic medication, fasting blood sugar (FBS), serum triglyceride (TG), high de...