Mahmoud Zardast
Birjand Atherosclerosis And Coronary Artery Research Center, Department of pathology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand, Iran
[ 1 ] - Assessment of antibacterial effect of garlic in patients infected with Helicobacter pylori using urease breath test
Objective: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the most common pathogenic bacteria in the stomach. The aim of the current study was to explore the effect of oral garlic administration on bacterial urease activity inside the stomach and its contribution to the treatment of H. pylori infection. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 15 patients were studied quantitatively with Urease Bre...
[ 2 ] - Compare the Relative Frequency of Thyroid Function Disorders in Obese and Overweight Children with Non-Obese Children; a Case-Control Study
BackgroundChildhood obesity has become a global epidemic. In the recent studies has reported risk of thyroid dysfunction due to obesity. Therefore, this study intends to compare the relative frequency of thyroid function disorders in obese and overweight children with non-obese children.Materials and MethodsThis case-control study during 2015 to 2016 in Birjand, Iran was done on 137 children an...
[ 3 ] - The Relationship between Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Metabolic Syndrome in Birjand Children, East of Iran
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is an important risk factor that is associated with vitamin D deficiency, according to recent studies. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and risk of metabolic syndrome in children in Birjand. Materials and Methods: A case-control study on 6 to 18 years old metabolic syndrome patients, this investigation was ...
[ 4 ] - Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on Lipid Profile in Children Aged 10-14 Years Old
Introduction Considering the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in our country and the importance of blood lipid profile as a protective factor, aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on lipid profile in children 10 to 14 years.Materials and Methods In this controlled clinical trial study, 40 children who were studying on 2014 in Birjand elementary sch...
[ 5 ] - Evaluation of cutaneous wound healing activity of Malva sylvestris aqueous extract in BALB/c mice
Objective(s): The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Malva sylvestris aqueous extract on cutaneous wound healing in BALB/c mice. Materials and Methods: Twenty seven male BALB/c mice (2.5 months of age) were used. A cut wound (superficial fascia depth) was made locally. The mice were then divided into three groups: the first, second and third groups received topical administration ...
[ 6 ] - میزان مصرف خون و فرآورده‌های خونی در بیمارستان ولیعصر(عج) بیرجند در بازه زمانی شهریور 1394 تا شهریور 1395
چکیده سابقه و هدف درخواست بیش از حد خون و تزریق غیر ضروری آن، از معمول‌ترین مشکلات در بیمارستان‌ها بوده و باعث زیانهای زیادی می‌شود. بنابراین، بررسی مداوم میزان مصرف از اهمیت بالایی برخوردار است. در این مطالعه، میزان مصرف خون و فرآورده‌های خونی در بیمارستان حضرت ولیعصر(عج) بیرجند در بازه زمانی یک ساله مورد بررسی قرار گرفت. مواد و روش‌ها در این مطالعه توصیفی، کلیه فرمهای درخواست خون ارجاع شده...
[ 7 ] - مقاله کوتاه: اثر آتوروستاتین بر شاخص های خونی و گازومتری در بیماران مبتلا به بیماری انسدادی مزمن ریه: مطالعه کارآزمایی بالینی شاهد دار دوسو کور
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a syndrome with progressive and irreversible airflow limitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Atorvastatins on blood parameters including blood gasses in patients with COPD. This randomized double-blind, controlled clinical trial study was conducted on the case and control groups of patients with COPD in Vali-e-asr hos...
[ 8 ] - بررسی اثرات اسانس دانه عناب بر روی فولیکول‌های موهای بدن موش‌های نژاد Balb/c
Background and Aim: This study was to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of jujube seed oil on the hair follicle in BALB/c mice. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 40 male BALB/c mice (2.5 months of age) were used. A 4 cm2of the back of animal’s body shaved with wax. The mice were then divided into five groups (n=8). The first three groups received Jujube ...
[ 9 ] - The relationship between Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity in children
Background and Objective: Obesity in childhood increases the risk of fatty liver disease. With respect to the increased prevalence of obesity in Iran and the world, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between fatty liver and obesity in 6 -18 year-old children. Methods: In this case-control study, 25 overweight children and 24 obese children, who had inclusion criteria, were sel...
[ 10 ] - اثرات مصرف عصاره هیدروالکلی تیغه میانی گردو بر نفروپاتی دیابتی در موش صحرایی
Background and Aim: Due to the rapid growth of global interest in use of herbal medicine, their efficacy and safety evaluation have become important. In recent studies, internal septum of walnut fruit suggested as a hypoglycemic agent. Therefore, the present work was conducted to evaluate the effects of ethanolic extract of internal septum of walnut fruit (ISWF) on some biochemical and patholog...
[ 11 ] - شیوع کم‌کاری مادرزادی تیروئید در نوزادان استان خراسان جنوبی
Background and Aim: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is among the most common endocrine disorders in children and a preventable cause of mental retardation. The present study was performed to determine the prevalence and related risk factors of hypothyroidism in neonates in South Khorasan. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-retrospective study was conducted on the data collected throu...
[ 12 ] - Associations between preoperative P-wave characteristics, C-reactive protein levels, and atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common complication of cardiac surgery which may cause remarkable morbidity and complications. Identifying predicting factors of this arrhythmia can help prophylactic therapy. The present study is designed to investigate the hypothesis that HsCRP level and P-wave characteristics are associated with the incidence of post-operative AF. Methods: ...
[ 13 ] - The relationship between Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity in children
Introduction: Obesity in childhood increases the risk of fatty liver disease. With respect to the increased prevalence of obesity in Iran and the world, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between fatty liver and obesity in 6 -18 year-old children. Method: In this case-control study, 25 overweight children and 24 obese children, who had inclusion criteria, were selected by conve...
[ 14 ] - Lipid Profiles and Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Eastern Iranian Adolescents, Birjand, 2012
Background: Cardiovascular risk factors begin in childhood and adolescence. This study aimed at assessing serum lipids and prevalence of Dyslipidemia in 11-18 year old students of Birjand.Method: The present cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was done on 2,643 middle and high school students of Birjand aged 11-18 years (1,396 girls and 1,247 boys). Blood samples were collected f...
[ 15 ] - Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Vitamin D Levels of Term and Preterm Neonates and their Mothers: A Clinical Trial Study
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide issue and the effect of vitamin D supplementation alone as a possible option to prevent that is still under examination.Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on term and preterm neonates and mothers for 4 months. Materials and Methods</stron...
[ 16 ] - Effect of Crocin and Losartan on Insulin Resistance and Protecting Pancreatic Tissue in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Background and purpose: Crocin as a carotenoid exert anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-diabetic effects. There is an increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its complications and patients are more interested in natural product treatments. This study aimed at investigating the efficacy of crocin and losartan alone and combination of the two drugs on insulin resistance and protecti...
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