Ramazan Fallah

Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Effects on Weight Gain in Underweight Children with Anorexia; A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is an antihistaminic drug. Appetite stimulation is one of its secondary effects that can be of advantage in some diseases. In this study we investigated the effect of Cyproheptadine hydrochloride on weight gain in underweight children with anorexia at age group 2 to10 years old. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, we selected 2-10 y...

[ 2 ] - Assessment of Risk Factors for Low Birth weight of Infants in Zanjan Province Using Quantile Regression Analysis

Background: Low birth weight is one of the key indicators to assess the health of infants, and appropriate birth weight is one of the most important goals of any health system which also reflects the quality of prenatal care. Objectives: The present research aimed to study some of the factors associated with low birth weight using quantile regression analysis. Methods: A cross-sectional s...

[ 3 ] - Effect of Acupressure on Gastric Content Aspiration in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Units

Background and Objectives: Aspiration is a serious complication that occurs due to delayed gastric emptying in mechanically ventilated patients. Aspiration results in increased rate of pneumonia and death. Acupressure can increase gastric motility and prevent aspiration. This study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on occurrence of gastric content aspiration in mechanically ventilate...

[ 4 ] - بررسی فلزات سنگین در میوه‌های سیب و زردآلوی باغ‌های شهرستان‌های زنجان و ماهنشان استان زنجان در سال 95

Background and Objective: Heavy metals are toxic and can enter the food and thus the health of people who consume these kinds of foods may be affected. The aim of this study was to investigate the concentration of heavy metals in fruits and to estimate the exposure level of heavy metals by fruit consumption. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 60 samples (35 sampl...