Alireza Vakilian
Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran|Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
[ 1 ] - Bio-effectiveness of the main flavonoids of Achillea millefolium in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders- a review
The Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow) is a common herb which is widely being used, worldwide. Achillea is being used for treatment of many disorders since centuries. It is considered safe for supplemental use and flavonoids such as kaempferol, luteolin and apigenin are of main constituents present in Achillea. Most of both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this herb have been attri...
[ 2 ] - A study of the status of the elderly; bacterial infections, their causes, prevention, and control methods
Background: On the 26th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons in 2015 with the slogan "the elderly, advocates of dynamism, growth, and the youth of the population", 12% (900 million individuals) of the world population were above 65 years of age. It is estimated that this rate will reach 22% (2 milliard individuals) by 2050. The purpose of the present study was to dete...
[ 3 ] - Association of HbA1c Levels with Extent and Functional Status of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Background:HbA1c is an established diagnostic index which is used to assess diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between HbA1c level with the types of stroke as well as the extent and functional status of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS) in patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated 120 pa...
[ 4 ] - تأثیر 6 هفته تمرینات آبی بر کیفیت زندگی بیماران مبتلا به سکته مغزی ایسکمیک مزمن: یک کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی شده
Background and Objectives: Quality of life is an important indicator in investigating the outcomes after stroke and hydrotherapyis is one of the curative methods of this illness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 6 weeks of aquatic training on quality of life in patients with stroke in Rafsanjan in 2017. Materials and Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial (RC...
[ 5 ] - Expression analysis of beta-secretase 1 (BACE1) enzyme in peripheral blood of patients with Alzheimer\'s disease
Background: Recent evidence has indicated that beta-secretase 1 (BACE1) is involved in the production of amyloid beta (Aβ) in patients affected with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Therefore; the purpose of this study was to measure mRNA and plasma levels of BACE1 in AD patients, as an early diagnosis biomarker for such individuals. Methods: A total number of thirty AD patients and thirty normal sub...
[ 6 ] - A survey measuring participation and autonomy of Iranian stroke patients referring a university hospital, 2017
Background: The participation of patients in their private and social affairs plays a crucial role in decreasing disability and improving quality of life. The present study was conducted to determine the rate of stroke patient Participation and Autonomy in their private and social life in Rafsanjan in 2017. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study included all Iranian stroke patients ref...