matin, somaieh

Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

[ 1 ] - Hydatid Cyst with Multiple Organ Involvement in Northwest of Iran, Ardabil Province

  Background & objectives:  Hydatid cyst is a major hygiene problem in Iran. In 80% of cases, only one organ is involved. However, multiorgan involvement has also been rarely reported. But it seems, the prevalence of hydatid cyst with the involvement of more than one organ in Iran is more than other world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the patients with hydatid cyst multi organ involvem...

[ 2 ] - Effects of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on serum levels of interleukin-6 and sirtuin 1 in COPD patients

Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by systemic inflammation and accelerated inflammaging of the lungs. Some studies showed that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of CLA supplementationon serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and sirtuin1 (SIRT1) in patients wit...

[ 3 ] - Comparison of the Sedative Effect of Ketofol and The Combination of Midazolam-Ketamine in Upper GI Tract Endoscopy in 1-14 Years Childeren

Background & objectives: Endoscopy is an invasive and painful procedure. The use of sedatives, especially in children, is expanding. The aim of this study was to compare the sedative effects of ketofol and the combination of midazolam-ketamine in upper endoscopy in children aged 1 to 14 years who referred to Taleghani Hospital in Gorgan. Methods: In this study, 55 children entered the study 1 t...