Mehrdad Mahdian
Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
[ 1 ] - Life expectancy at birth in Aran-Bidgol region, Iran, 2012: A study based on corrected Health Houses data
Background and aims: Life expectancy is one of the most important indicators of health and well-being of a society. Since it is claimed that in Aran-Bidgol region, center of Iran, life expectancy is higher than the average of the country, this study was designed. Methods: During a cross-sectional study, population and mortality data of Kashan University o...
[ 2 ] - Epidemiological Profile of Extremity Fractures and Dislocations in Road Traffic Accidents in Kashan, Iran:a Glance at the Related Disabilities
Background: Apart from the mortality, road traffic injuries are associated with significant morbidities. This study has aimed to examine the pattern of traffic accident-related extremity fractures/dislocations and their related disabilities. Methods: A retrospective hospital-based study was conducted to assess the characteristics of limb fractures/dislocations among road traffic accident victi...
[ 3 ] - Prediction of Mortality in Hip Fracture Patients:Role of Routine Blood Tests
Methods: In a retrospective descriptive study, medical records of 204 hip fractured patients with the age of 60 or older who were admitted to the Department of Orthopedics was considered regarding routine laboratory tests. Predictive values of these tests were assessed using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Results: The incidence of death due to hip fracture was 24%. The mortali...