Mohsen Moghadami

[ 1 ] - A Yearlong Epidemiologic Study on Unintentional Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Fars Province, Southwest Iran

Background: Knowing the pattern of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in each region is vital for enhanced health planning. This study was designed to evaluate the epidemiologic pattern of unintentional acute CO poisoning in major cities of Fars province, southwest of Iran.  Methods: This one-year cross-sectional study was carried out on unintentional CO poisoning incidents in Fars province, Iran,...

[ 2 ] - Introducing the Urban Community Health Center (UCHC) as a Nascent Local Model: Will it be a Linchpin in the Health Sector Reform in Iran?

[ 3 ] - Prevalence and Determinants of Under-Nutrition Among Children Under Six: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Fars Province, Iran

Background Childhood malnutrition as a major public health problem among children in developing countries can affect physical and intellectual growth and is also considered as a main cause of child morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of under-nutrition and identify determinants of malnutrition among children under 6 years of age in Fars province, ...

[ 4 ] - High Titers of Hemagglutination Inhibition Antibodies against 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus in Southern Iran

Background: Pandemic flu had at least two waves in Iran. Knowing how many of the general population were already exposed to this infection has a major impact on na-tional preventive measures. As of December 30, 2009, a total of 3672 confirmed cases of human infection with a novel Influenza A (2009 H1N1) virus had been reported in Iran with 140 deaths. Objective: In this study we aim to measure,...

[ 5 ] - اپیدمیولوژی سرطان کودکان بر اساس داده‌های ثبت سرطان استان فارس

  سابقه و هدف: بیماری سرطان در کودکان بسیار نادر می‌باشد و کم‌تر از یک درصد از کل سرطان‌ها را شامل می‌شود. با این حال یکی از علل اصلی منجر به مرگ در بین کودکان به شمار می‌رود. هدف این مطالعه بررسی اپیدمیولوژی انواع سرطان‌ها در کودکان در استان فارس می‌باشد.   مواد و روش ‌ ها: در این مطالعه اپیدمیولوژیک که در آن از داده‌های ثبت سرطان استان فارس استفاده شده است، توزیع فراوانی سرطان بین سال‌های 138...

[ 6 ] - Comparison between key feature exam and multiple choice questions in internal medicine department of Shiraz University of medical sciences

Introduction: Clinical reasoning skills play a major role in the ability of doctors to make diagnosis and reach treatment decisions. This study is a report of use an innovative assessment tool: key feature exam, in problem solving domain. The main purpose of this study was to compare key feature results with routine multiple choice questions in internal medicine department. Methods: Final year ...

[ 7 ] - Serologic Evidence of Pertussis Infection in Vaccinated Iranian Children

Background: It seems that the incidence of pertussis-like illnesses is considerably increasing despite the wide coverage of immunization with the whole cell pertussis vaccine. We aimed to investigate the occurrence of pertussis in vaccinated children by measuring anti-pertussis antibodies. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, blood samples were taken from vaccinated children aged 2, ...

[ 8 ] - The Neurological Manifestations of H1N1 Influenza Infection; Diagnostic Challenges and Recommendations

Background: World Health Organization declared pandemic phase of human infection with novel influenza A (H1N1) in April 2009. There are very few reports about the neurological complications of H1N1 virus infection in the literature. Occasionally, these complications are severe and even fatal in some individuals. The aims of this study were to report neurological complaints and/or complications ...

[ 9 ] - Therapeutic Response to Folinic Acid in Me-thanol Poisoning Epidemic in Shiraz

Background: Methanol poisoning may result to death and permanent complications, sporadic cases of methanol poisoning are fairly rare and the largest experience are generally gained from managing methanol intoxication epidemics. The main metabolite of methanol is acid formic that is the prime metabolite responsible for toxic effects of methanol and since folate dependent systems are responsible ...

[ 10 ] - Appropriateness of Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening Program in Fars Province, Iran: A Retrospective Study from 2005 to 2015

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) may lead to irreversible mental retardation. To prevent the complication, screening was conducted routinely for all neonates in Iran. This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of CH screening programs in Fars province, southern Iran. This retrospective study (February–May, 2017) was conducted in the Health System Research Center of Shiraz University of Medi...

[ 11 ] - A Narrative Review of Influenza: A Seasonal and Pandemic Disease

Influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza A or B virus. It often occurs in outbreaks and epidemics worldwide, mainly during the winter season. Significant numbers of influenza virus particles are present in the respiratory secretions of infected persons, so infection can be transmitted by sneezing and coughing via large particle droplets. The mean duration of influenza v...

[ 12 ] - International Public Health Responses to COVID-19 Outbreak: A Rapid Review

Background: The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a significant threat to many countries. Since the disease does not currently have a particular treatment, there is a compelling need to find substitute means to dominate its expansion. In this rapid review, we aimed to determine some countries’ public responses to the COVID-19 epidemic.Methods: In this study, academ...