Abdollahzad, hadi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

[ 1 ] - Concurrent stunting with overweight in high school students from EslamAbad-e Gharb city, Iran

Background and Objectives: “Concurrent stunting with overweight" is one of the consequences of nutritional transition, which has worsened the outcomes more than overweight itself. The aim of this study was to determine the trend of anthropometric indices in primary to high school students in EslamAbad-e Gharb city, Iran. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed in...

[ 2 ] - Effects of Alpha-Lipoid Acid on Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and Hematological Indices in β-Thalassemia Major Patients: A Cross Over Clinical Trial

Background and Objectives: Accumulation of iron is the most common consequences of repeated blood transfusions in β-thalassemia major patients. Iron chelating effects of alpha-lipoic acid have been reported by several studies. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid, as a chelator, on serum iron and hematological indices in these patients.  Ma...