علی بیژنی
پزشک عمومی، مرکز تحقیقات بیماریهای غیر واگیردار کودکان، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی بابل، ایران.
[ 1 ] - مقایسه ایمونوهیستوشیمی بیان CD105 و Snail2 در کارسینوم سلول سنگفرشی و اپیتلیوم دیسپلاستیک دهان
مقدمه:CD105 یک گلیکوپروتئین غشایی همودیمریک است که در رگسازی جدید نقش دارد. Snail2 یک فاکتور رونویسی بوده و منجر به اختلال در چسبندگی اپیتلیالی میگردد. هدف مطالعه حاضر ارزیابی بیان CD105 و Snail2 در اپیتلیوم دیسپلاستیک و کارسینوم سلول سنگفرشی دهان بود. مواد و روشها: در این مطالعه توصیفی-تحلیلی، جمعاً 40 بلوک پارافینه کارسینوم سلول سنگفرشی و اپیتلیوم دیسپلاستیک با نشانگر CD105 و Snail2 به...
[ 2 ] - بررسی میزان القاء اینترلوکین-1 بتا (IL-1β)، فاکتور نکروزدهنده توموری (TNF-α) و مایلوپراکسیداز (MPO) پالپ دندان رت هایپرگلیسمیک توسط مینرال تری اکساید اگریگیت (MTA) و سمان غنی شده با کلسیم (CEM)
مقدمه: هدف این مطالعه بررسی میزان بیان اینترلوکین-1 بتا (IL-1β)، فاکتور نکروزدهنده توموری (TNF-α) و مایلوپراکسیداز (MPO) بعد از استفاده از MTA))Mineral Trioxide Aggregate و Calcium-Enriched Mixture (CEM) به عنوان پالپ کپ در رتهای دیابتی بود. مواد و روشها: از مدل حیوانی با القای دیابت با استفاده از Streptozotocin (تزریق داخل صفاقی به صورت mg/kg 65) استفاده شد. 34 رت به دو گروه دیابتی و سا...
[ 3 ] - ارزیابی تراکم ماستسل و عروق خونی در ضایعات التهابی پری آپیکال
مقدمه: کیست رادیکولار و گرانولوم دندانی شایع‌ترین ضایعات التهابی مزمن پریآپیکال میباشند، اما نقش ایمنی سلولی و عروق خونی در پاتوژنز آنها چندان شناخته شده نیست. لذا هدف مطالعه حاضر بررسی و تعیین تراکم ماستسل و عروق خونی و ارتباط تراکم آنها با یکدیگر در ضایعات فوق بود. مواد و روشها: دراین مطالعه توصیفی-مقطعی، 40 بلوک پارافینه کیست رادیکولار و گرانولوم دندانی از فایلهای آرشیو دانشکده دندانپز...
[ 4 ] - The Relationship between Non-Renal Diseases and Renal Parenchymal Echogenicity in Children with Acute Abdominal Pain
Background Few results have shown that renal parenchymal echogenicity increases in pediatric patients with no concurrent renal diseases. This study aimed to investigate the relation between non-renal diseases and renal cortical echogenicity in children with acute abdominal pain. Materials and Methods This cross- sectional study was conducted among 100 children referred to Amirkola Children’s ...
[ 5 ] - Comparing the Hospital Costs of the Neonates Admitted to NICU of Amirkola Children's Hospital Before and After the Implementation of the Health Sector Reform in Iran
Background: The cost-effective strategies are of paramount importance in the improvement of neonatal health services. Regarding this, the present study aimed to evaluate the health sector reform of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its impact on hospital costs related to the admission of neonates in Amirkola Children's Hospital.Methods: This observational analytic study was conducted in 2015 to ...
[ 6 ] - بررسی ارتباط بین ویژگی های فردی و مشخصات کیف مدرسه با گردن درد در دانش آموزان مقطع متوسطه شهر بابل
Objective: Neck pain is the second common musculoskeletal disorders in societies. According to studies, personal characteristics and school bags are predisposing factors for musculoskeletal problems in students. Due to the risk of neck pain, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of risk factors on high school students. Methods & Materials: This study was carried out on 1000 hig...
[ 7 ] - اثر بخشی داروی سیتالوپرام بر وضعیت افسردگی و کیفیت زندگی بیماران مبتلا به سندرم حاد عروق کرونر قلب
Background and purpose: Prevalence of depression in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is reported to be 10-40%. Post-ACS depression is associated with higher mortality and morbidity in patients, therefore, it requires more attention. Materials and methods: In a clinical trial (conducted in Babol University of Medical Sciences, 2015-2016), 47 hospitalized patients with ACS diagnosis w...
[ 8 ] - بررسی هیستوپاتولوژیک واکنش بافت همبند موش سفید بزرگ آزمایشگاهی به نانوکامپوزیت قابل تزریق شیشه سرامیک- کایتوسان
Background and purpose: The use of bioactive glass-ceramics in medicine has been noticed because of their ability in directly connection to bony tissue and bone repairing. Chitosan is also nontoxic material and biologically is compatible with the capability of biodegradation. However, due to the minimally invasive nature of injectable systems and their ability to make scaffold in place of using...
[ 9 ] - ارتباط بین ویتامین D و اختلال شناختی در سالمندان شهر امیر کلا
مقدمه: هر چند علت اختلالات شناختی به طور کامل مشخص نمی‌باشد، ولی با کمک ویتامین D می‌توان از تخریب نورون‌ها جلوگیری نمود. هدف پژوهش حاضر بررسی ارتباط بین کمبود ویتامین D و اختلالات شناختی بود. مواد و روشها: مطالعه‌ی توصیفی ـ تحلیلی مقطعی حاضر قسمتی از طرح کوهورت AHAP بود که روی 1616 سالمند شهر امیرکلا انجام شد. سطح ویتامین D با استفاده از نمونه خون صبحگاهی و وضعیت روانی با استفاده از پرسش‌نامه...
[ 10 ] - Comparison of thiobarbituric acid reacting substances and total antioxidant capacity in saliva of smokers and nonsmokers
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) as lipid peroxidation marker and total antioxidant capacity(TAC) in saliva of smoker and non-smoker men. Materials & Methods: This case-control study was performed on 104 men including smoker (52) and non-smoker (52) men, referred to the Oral Medicine Department in Babol Faculty o...
[ 11 ] - The comparison of papilla preservation technique and semilunar incision with sub- epithelial connective tissue graft in dark triangle treatment
Introduction: Ability to reconstruct the papilla in anterior maxilla is important aspect of perio-plastic surgery. In most articles, connective tissue is used with different designs of incisions. The aim of this study was to use sub-epithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) with two types of incisions called papilla preservation and semilunar. Materials & Methods: This basic randomized clinica...
[ 12 ] - Fracture strength of teeth restored with fiber post and apical plug
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the fracture strength of immature single-rooted teeth restored with fiber post and apical plug. Materials &Methods: In this experimental study, fifty mandibular premolars were divided into five groups. The coronal and apical portions were cut to obtain15±1 mm root lengths and cleaning &shaping were performed. Peeso reamer #4 was passed t...
[ 13 ] - بررسی اثر استفاده از تلفن همراه بر فعالیت آنزیم آمیلاز غدد پاروتید
مقدمه: آلفا آمیلاز فراوانترین آنزیم غدد پاروتید است. این آنزیم هضم کربوهیدراتها را در دهان آغاز می کند. تحقیقات متعددی در مورد اثر تلفن همراه بر غده پاروتید انجام شده است. هدف این تحقیق بررسی تاثیر تلفن همراه بر فعالیت آنزیم آمیلاز غده پاروتید بود. مواد و روش ها: ۲۵۱نفر مرد و زن در گروه سنی۱۸ تا ۵۵ سال که از لحاظ سیستمیک سالم بودند و فقط از اپراتور همراه اول استفاده می نمودند، وارد طرح شدند ...
[ 14 ] - Comparison of shear bond strength of stainless steel brackets bonded with three light- cured adhesives
Introduction: The bonding process of the brackets to enamel has been a critical issue in orthodontic research. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of 3 light-cured adhesives (transbond XT, Z250, light bond). Materials &Methods: In this study sixty extracted human premolars were collected and randomly divided into 3 test groups. All teeth were etched by 37% phosp...
[ 15 ] - Gingival microleakage in class II composite restorations using different flowable composites as liner: an in vitro evaluation
Introduction: One of the main disadvantages of composites is marginal microleakage using flowable composites as a liner beneath composite restorations has been recommended to reduce microleakage. The aim of this study was to assess the microleakage of class II restorations with different flowable composites liners. Materials & Methods :45 extracted premolars teeth with class II cavity prepar...
[ 16 ] - Hearing threshold evaluation of dentistsin Babol (North of Iran)
Introduction:Noise in dental offices is one of the risk factors in the workplace. One of the major effects of noise is hearing loss. This study aimed to determine the effects of noise on hearing thresholds of dentists of Babol city. Methods:This descriptive analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 40 dentists in Babol City (as case group) and 40 office workers (as control group). He...
[ 17 ] - Comparative evaluation of the effect of Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Quartz Tungsten Halogen (QTH) light curing units on color stability of Filtek Z350 XT
Introduction:Discoloration of the resin-based composites is a common problem in restorative dentistry. There are many factors associated with the discoloration of dental materials in the oral environment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the color changes in a nano-composite cured with a quartz-tungsten-halogen (QTH) and light emitting diode (LED) unit. Methods:80 disk-shaped specim...
[ 18 ] - Total antioxidant property and pH change of dental plaque and saliva in 6-11-year-old children after consumption of flavored milk
Introduction: The antioxidant properties of chocolate and other flavored additives besides the sugar added to milk raises the question about the acidogenecity of flavored milk. This study was conducted to measure the pH changes of dental plaque and saliva after the consumption of flavored milk and evaluate the antioxidant property of them. Methods: This study was performed on 42 samples of d...
[ 19 ] - Evaluation of frictional resistance between monocrystalline (ICE) brakcets and Stainless Steel, Beta TMA and NiTiarch wires
Introduction: When using sliding mechanics for space closure during orthodontic treatment, friction occurs at the bracket-wire interface. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frictional resistance between monocrystalline (ICE) brackets and Stainless Steel, Beta TMA and NiTi wires. Methods: In this experimental study, we used 5 different types of orthodontic wires. Brackets and wires wer...
[ 20 ] - Reliability and validity of the persian version of the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI)
Introduction: As the oral health related quality of life has been important in many dental patients GOHAI is an acceptable tool, preparing its Persian version can be useful in oral health research among Persian populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Persian version of General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Methods: Translation was perfor...
[ 21 ] - Glomerular filtration rate determination by creatinine and cystatin-C in patients with acute pyelonephritis
Background: Measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and monitoring of it in any patient on nephrotoxic drugs is very important. Recently, cystatin C (cys-C) has been introduced as a better marker for determining and monitoring renal function than creatinine especially in a mild decrease of GFR. This study was done to assess the change of GFR measurement based on serum Cys-C and creatini...
[ 22 ] - Validity and reliability of the persian version of the chronic oral mucosal diseases questionnaire
Background: Chronic oral mucosal disease questionnaire (COMDQ) is used to evaluate the quality of life in patients with chronic conditions of the oral mucosa. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of this questionnaire. Methods: A total of 135 subjects were selected in two groups; group 1 consisted of 95 patients with chronic oral muco...
[ 23 ] - Relationship between β-Thalassemia minor and Helicobacter pylori infection
Background: Until now, no study has been reported investigating the association between β-thalassemia minor and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. This study was designed to compare H. pylori infection rate between β-thalassemia minor patients and healthy controls. Methods: A number of 100 β-thalassemia minor patients (50 males, 50 females) and 100 gender-matched healthy...
[ 24 ] - Development and validation of a Semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire among older people in north of Iran
Background: The study was conducted to assess reliability of modified semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQFFQ) as a part of the Amirkola Health and Aging Project (AHAP). Methods: The study was carried out in a sample of 200 men and women aged 60 years and older. A 138-item SQFFQ and two 24-hour dietary recalls were completed. The reliability of SQFFQ was evaluated by comparing ei...
[ 25 ] - Stimulant use in medical students and residents requires more careful attention
Background: Stimulant pharmaceuticals are abused among academic students to elevate mood, improve studying, intellectual capacity, memory and concentration, and increase wakefulness. This study was designed to evaluate the current situation of stimulant use among medical students and residents of Babol University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 560 ...
[ 26 ] - Efficacy of potassium polycitrate on renal stone and microlitiasis predisposed by metabolic disorders in children less than two years
Background: According to high prevalence of renal stone in children, we evaluated the efficacy of treatment with potassium citrate and its correlation with metabolic disorders in children less than two years of age with renal stone and microlithiasis. Methods: In this cross- sectionaly study, 100 patients (less than 2 years old) with renal stone or microlitiasis were evaluated for metabolic di...
[ 27 ] - Does Serum lipid profile differ in anemia and non-anemic older subjects?
Background: There is some evidence that shows the symptoms of anemia are fewere in overweight and obese people, so, the purpose of this research was to study the relationship between anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with lipid profile status of the elderly. Methods: This cross-sectional study came from the Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP). A demographic questionnaire was given ...
[ 28 ] - Cohort Profile Update: The Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP)
The original cohort study of AHAP started in 2011 on 1616 elderly residents of Amirkola, northern part of Iran near the Caspian Sea. The main goal of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the health of the elderly in the region with the emphasis on chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. The first cohort profile was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in 2014. The phase 1...
[ 29 ] - Human enteroviruses in cerebrospinal fluid of children with suspected aseptic meningitis: A study in northern Iran
Background: Enterovirus (EV) infections are one of the most common causes of aseptic meningitis in pediatrics. To diagnose EV meningitis, virus isolation in cell cultures is often time consuming and lacks sensitivity to be of clinical relevance. This makes the virus culture results difficult to interpret. The rapid detection of EVs in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by molecular diagnostic techniques...
[ 30 ] - Higher rate of microscopic hematuria in elderly patients who take regular doses of aspirin: Result from AHAP Study
Background: Aspirin is the most widely used drug in medicine for cardiovascular and as recently for its role in cancer prevention. Although the risk of bleeding events increased following regular use of aspirin, little is known about the association of aspirin and hematuria. The present study aimed to evaluate the association of regular aspirin use and microscopic hematuria in elderly. Metho...
[ 31 ] - Both immune hormone IL-10 and parathormone tend to increase in serum of old osteoporotic people independently of 1, 25 dihydroxy vitamin D3
Background: In this study, we determined the serum levels of IL-17A and IL-10 in context with 1, 2 dihydroxy vitamin D3, parathormone and Ca2+/Pi ions to investigate their pathological or protective roles respectively in bone metabolism. Methods: The bone mineral density (BMD) was determined for 1203 participants using energy X-ray absorptiometry. Subjects with a history of diseases and usin...
[ 32 ] - Associated factors of headache in a cohort of elderly subjects
Background: Headache and depression are prevalent among general population. The aim of this study was to determine the associated factors of headache in elderly subjects with emphasis to depression. Methods: All cohort of elderly individuals of the Amirkola Health Study Project were included. Data regarding several clinical and demographic characteristics were provided via fill in quesstionn...
[ 33 ] - Gender differences in the health status of elderly living alone, compared to those who are not alone: Evidence of the AHAP study, North of Iran
Background: One of the factors that have impact on the health status of elderly people is living alone. This study was conducted to examine the living condition of elderly population in Babol and probable differences which this condition induced on the health disorders of elderly people. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 1544 elderly people aged 60 and over in Amirkola, Ba...
[ 34 ] - Histopathologic Responses of the Dental Pulp to Calcium-Enriched Mixture (CEM) and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Rats
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which affects the healing ability of the pulp and periodontium. The aim of the present study was to assess the histopathologic response of dental pulp to pulp capping using MTA or CEM cement in diabetic rats. Thirty two Wistar male rats aged between 8 and 10 weeks (weight: 200-250g) were divided into two groups of diabetic (n=16) and healthy (n=16) animals...
[ 35 ] - Diagnostic Role of Salivary and GCF Nitrite, Nitrate and Nitric Oxide to Distinguish Healthy Periodontium from Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Diagnosis of subclinical and early stage clinical periodontal dysfunction could prevent from further socioeconomic burden. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic applicability of nitric oxide and its end-metabolites in periodontal tissue health and disease. Forty-two patients were enrolled and divided into three groups according to gingivitis (GI) and clinical attachment level (CAL...
[ 36 ] - تاثیر واحد توسعه تحقیقات بالینی بر روند پژوهش‌های بالینی مبتنی بر شواهد دربیمارستان شهید بهشتی بابل
سابقه و هدف: انقلاب اطلاعاتی با گستره وسیع اثربخشی، در ابعاد مختلف جامعه خصوصاً علوم پزشکی، میتواند راهگشای بسیاری از مشکلات باشد. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه یک تحقیق HSR(Health System Research) از نوع مداخله‌ای قبل و بعد بوده و اعضاء هیات علمی بالینی بیمارستان شهید بهشتی بابل جامعه آماری آن را تشکیل می‌دهند. با تاسیس واحد توسعه تحقیقات بالینی در بیمارستان شهید بهشتی در سال 1388و ارائه خدما...
[ 37 ] - Relationship between Bone Mineral Density and Physical Activity Level in the Elderly
This study purposed to investigate the relationship between physical activity level and bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly of Amirkola in northern Iran. This cross-sectional study was part of a proposal to assess the situation of the elderly in Amirkola (AHAP) (Amirkola Health and Ageing Project) conducted on 1113 elderly individuals (616 males and 497 females) in Amirkola city. Physic...
[ 38 ] - میزان عفونت محل عمل و عوامل مرتبط با آن در بیماران تحت اعمال جراحی ارتوپدی
سابقه و هدف: عفونت محل عمل یکی از شایع‌ترین عوارض بعد از اعمال جراحی ارتوپدی، می باشد که با با عوارض و مرگ و میر قابل توجهی همراه است. این مطالعه به منظور بررسی میزان عفونت محل عمل و عوامل مرتبط با آن در بیماران ترومایی انجام شده است. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی ۵۱۶ بیمار با صدمات هیپ و زانو و شکستگی تنه استخوان ران که طی پنج سال در بیمارستان شهید بهشتی بابل تحت عمل جراحی قرار گرفته...
[ 39 ] - شیوع کلسیفیکاسیون های بافت نرم در رادیوگرافی پانورامیک در شمال ایران
سابقه و هدف: کلسیفیکاسیون بافت نرم ازجمله موارد نسبتاً شایعی هستند که دررادیوگرافیهای پانورامیک مشاهده میشوند. برخی از این کلسیفیکاسیونها ممکن است علائم بالینی غیراختصاصی مانند احساس جسم خارجی، دیسفاژی، درد گوش و سرفه غیرتحریکی داشته باشند. لذا جهت تشخیص صحیح وجلوگیری از درمانهای نادرست و اضافی، اطلاع از میزان شیوع این موارد در جمعیت منطقه ای ضروری میباشد. هدف از این مطالعه بررسی میزان فراوانی ...
[ 40 ] - ارتباط بین بیماریهای مزمن و ناتوانی در فعالیتهای روزانه و فعالیتهای ابزاری زندگی در سالمندان
سابقه و هدف: ابتلا به بیماریهای مزمن از علل مهم ناتوانی در انجام فعالیتهای روزانه زندگی میباشد. هدف از این مطالعه تعیین ارتباط بین بیماریهایمزمن و ناتوانی در فعالیتهای روزانه و فعالیتهای ابزاری زندگی در سالمندان میباشد. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی سالمندان شهر امیرکلا انجام شد. مشخصات دموگرافیک (سن، جنس، سطح تحصلات و شغل)، فعالیتهای روزانه زندگی و فعالیتهای ابزاریزندگی با ...
[ 41 ] - شیوع سرمی عفونت هلیکوباکترپیلوری در نوجوانان و بزرگسالان شهرستان بابل
سابقه و هدف: هلیکوباکترپیلوری عامل مهم گاستریت مزمن، زخم پپتیک و سرطان معده است. بر اساس گزارشات حدود نیمی از جمعیت دنیا به این باکتری مبتلا هستند. این مطالعه به منظور بررسی میزان عفونت هلیکوباکترپیلوری در نوجوانان و بزرگسالان امیرکلای شهرستان بابل انجام شده است. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی افرادی که طی آذر ماه و دی ماه 1394 جهت مشاوره ازدواج به مرکز بهداشتی درمانی امیرکلای بابل مراج...
[ 42 ] - بررسی موقعیت کانال مندیبولر در تنه فک پایین با استفاده از توموگرافی کامپیوتری با اشعه مخروطی
سابقه و هدف: یکی از عوارض محتمل در پروسه های جراحی نظیر قراردهی ایمپلنت، آسیب ایاتروژنیک به عصب آلوئولر تحتانی می باشد. با توجه به تنوع آناتومیک در نحوه قرارگیری عصب، هدف از این مطالعه بررسی موقعیت دقیق کانال مندیبولر در ناحیه خلفی تنه فک پایین با استفاده از توموگرافی کامپیوتری با اشعه مخروطی می باشد. مواد و روشها: در این مطالعه مقطعی از اسکنهای فک پایین 150 بیمار با میانگین سنی 45 سال استفاد...
[ 43 ] - رابطه اضطراب مرگ با وضعیت سلامت روان در پرستاران شاغل در بیمارستانهای دانشگاه علوم پزشکی بابل
سابقه و هدف: پرستاران به سبب شغلی مکررا با مرگ و بیماران در حال مرگ مواجهه مییابند. بروز اضطراب مرگ در این افراد میتواند با افسردگی، اضطراب منتشر و افکار خودکشی همراه باشد و موجب افت عملکرد ایشان گردد. این مطالعه با هدف ارزیابی رابطه اضطراب مرگ با وضعیت سلامت روان پرستاران انجام گرفته است. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه تحلیلی، با ارزیابی پرستاران بخشهای مراقبت ویژه، اورژانس و اتاق عمل بیمارستانه...
[ 44 ] - ارتباط سطح سرمی ویتامین دی با سرانجام بیماران بستری در بخش مراقبت ویژه
سابقه و هدف: ویتامینD در مینرالیزاسیون استخوان، نیروی عضلانی، عملکرد سیستم ایمنی، عملکرد قلب و عروق و در سلامت و عملکرد مغزنقش دارد از آنجاییکه بیماران بدحالی که در بخش مراقبت ویژه بستری می شوند به دلایل بسیاری دچار کمبود ویتامینD هستند لذا این مطالعه بمنظور بررسی سطح سرمی ویتامین D و همراهی آن با سرانجام بیماران بستری در بخش مراقبت ویژه داخلی انجام شد. مواد و روشها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی...
[ 45 ] - ارتباط بین شاخص توده بدنی و دیابت با سطح سرمی آنتی ژن اختصاصی پروستات در سالمندان
سابقه و هدف: آنتی ژن اختصاصی پروستات (Prostate Specific Antigen=PSA) کاربردی ترین تست غربالگری سرطان پروستات بشمار می رود. با توجه به اهمیت بیماریابی در تشخیص سرطان، تعیین یک آستانه مشخص برای مقادیر غیر طبیعی PSA از جایگاه ویژه ای در این بیماری برخوردار است. از آنجا که این آستانه می تواند بر اثر عواملی از جمله دیابت و چاقی دستخوش تغییر گردد لذا این مطالعه به منظور تعیین رابطه بین سطح PSA با BMI...
[ 46 ] - Physiological risk factors for cardiovascular disease in middle-aged (40-60 years) adults and their association with dietary intake, Northern Iran
Background: Considering the importance of healthy diet in the protection of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), this research aimed to assess the physiological risk factors for CVD in middle-aged adults and their association with dietary intake in the north of Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted in the years 2016-2017 among the adults aged 40-60 years living in Amirkola, Babol, t...
[ 47 ] - Undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes among the elderly Adults in the Amirkola, North of Iran
Background: As populations of elderly grow, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and hypertension increases. These diseases can be asymptomatic for a long time and cause irreversible damages to organs. Therefore the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes among the elderly in Amirkola. Methods: This is a descriptive/analytical cross-sectional stud...
[ 48 ] - Cone-beam computed tomography performance and endodontic filling material influence in the diagnosis of horizontal root fracture
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of Cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) in detecting the horizontal root fractures (HRFs) in teeth with and without gutta-percha. Materials & Methods: This in vitro study was performed on 100 mandibular and maxillary single-rooted teeth. In 55 samples, the canals were prepared. Then, the horizontal fracture was induced randomly...
[ 49 ] - The use of urinary Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) for determining skeletal age of participants
Introduction: Biochemical markers play an important role in the growth and repair of bone and can be evaluated in different biological fluids. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the level of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in urine as a puberty index and to compare it with cervical vertebral maturational stages (CVMSs) in lateral cephalometry. Materials&Methods: In this cros...
[ 50 ] - Immunoglobulin IgG, IgM, IgA, and IgE Levels in Children with Chronic Sinusitis
Background and purpose: Sinusitis is a common disease in children that can lead to acute and chronic problems and sometimes severe complications. There is lack of evidence on underlying causes of chronic sinusitis in children in Iran, so, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of humoral immune deficiency in patients with chronic sinusitis. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional s...
[ 51 ] - Inappropriate Medication Use in The Elderly of Amir Kola and Related Factors
Background: Due to the inappropriate drug use by the elderly leading to adverse drug reactions and side effects, this study aimed to determine the rate of inappropriate medication use among the elderly of Amirkola city using the Beers criteria. Methods: This descriptive and analytical study is part of a comprehensive study of "AHAP Elderly Health Status Study" (No. 892917) which was performed ...
[ 52 ] - Evaluation of Lifestyle Related to Cardiovascular Health of Patients Having Referred to Hospitals under the Auspices of Babol University of Medical Sciences
Extended abstract Introduction: Lifestyle is a way that a person chooses throughout life and as an indicator that can affect the physical and mental health of people. Lifestyle is a relatively harmonious and coherent set of all the objective and subjective matters of the life of an individual or a group of individuals. These matters can include assets, behavioral patterns, social relationships...
[ 53 ] - Evaluation of Lifestyle Related to Cardiovascular Health of Patients Having Referred to Hospitals under the Auspices of Babol University of Medical Sciences
Extended abstract Introduction: Lifestyle is a way that a person chooses throughout life and as an indicator that can affect the physical and mental health of people. Lifestyle is a relatively harmonious and coherent set of all the objective and subjective matters of the life of an individual or a group of individuals. These matters can include assets, behavioral patterns, social relationships...
[ 54 ] - Decreased serum testosterone level was not significantly correlated with lipid indices in elderly men
Background: Aging in men causes a gradual decline in endogenous testosterone levels, which may have detrimental effects on their health status. Testosterone deficiency is thought to promote atherosclerosis by modulating lipid metabolism. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the serum testosterone level and its correlation with lipid profile in men aged ≥60 years old. Methods: All el...
[ 55 ] - Association between XRCC1 (rs1799782) Gene Polymorphism and Oral squamous cell carcinoma
Background and purpose: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common tumor of the head and neck. XRCC1 is a DNA repair gene and there are controversies about the association between XRCC1 gene polymorphism (RS1799782) in pathogenesis and susceptibility to OSCC. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between XRCC1 (rs1799782) gene polymorphism and its dominant all...
[ 56 ] - Anthropometric Changes Over Five Years in Older Adults and its Association with Demographic Characteristics, Muscle Strength and Comorbid Disorders: A Longitudinal Population-Based Study
Background and purpose: Anthropometric measures are of great importance in evaluating older adult health. This study was carried out to examine five-year changes in anthropometric indices of older adults and its association with demographic characteristics, muscle strength, and comorbid disorders. Materials and methods: This cohort study was conducted during 2011-2016 in people aged 60 years ...
[ 57 ] - Depression and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background: Depression as a frequent comorbidity in patients with diabetes requires serious attention, as failure to early detect and treat it can adversely affect the patients' complications. This study was performed to assess the prevalence of depression and quality of life in these patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried-out on adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ...
[ 58 ] - Effect of CO2 laser irradiation on the surface of the polycrystalline ceramic bracket and the rate of canine movement with sliding mechanic
Introduction: Metal brackets are the most commonly used brackets in clinical orthodontics, but the sight of color of the metal bracket can be unpleasant for some patients. Ceramic brackets offer the desired beauty but they have higher frictional resistance. Considering that in vitro studies suggest that CO2 laser reduces the friction between the wire and slot of the bracket in the sliding mech...
[ 59 ] - Periodontal Status in Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women in Amirkola, North of Iran
Background and purpose: Osteoporosis and periodontitis are two diseases associated with bone loss and are common among postmenopausal women. There are many contradictory results on the effect of osteoporosis on periodontal tissue. This study aimed to determine the association between osteoporosis and periodontal status in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study...
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