Mohammad Reza Abedini

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran

[ 1 ] - Anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of Ziziphus Jujube on cervical and breast cancer cells

Objectives: Ziziphus Jujube (Jujube) plant has exhibited numerous medicinal and pharmacological properties including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study was carried out to investigate its anti-cancer and pro-apoptotic abilities in human cervical and breast cancer cells in vitro. Materials and Methods: The cervical OV2008 and breast MCF-7 cancer cells were incubated with differ...

[ 2 ] - Analyzing the Difference Between the Current and Desired Situation of Knowledge Management Case Study: the Faculty Members of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Background: The present study aimed to analyze the situation of knowledge management among the faculty members in the four components, including creation, linking, organization and storage, and application. Methods: This is a survey research and the results are presented descriptively and analytically. The study tool was a questionnaire of knowledge management with 84 questions (creation of kno...

[ 3 ] - The Effects of Social Networks on Academic Achievement of Students, a Study in Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: Considering the increasing growth of Social Networking Services (SNS) and its effects on different aspects of users’ lives, this study was performed to investigate the effects of social networking sites on academic achievement of students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This case-control study was performed in year 2011 on a population of Birjand University of...

[ 4 ] - Students’ Viewpoint of Factors Affecting Teacher-Students Communication, A Study in Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: Effective communication between teachers and students plays a significant role in the efficacy of teaching-learning process. This study aimed to identify the influencing factors in teacher-student communication from the viewpoints of students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on students of Birjand University ...

[ 5 ] - Learning Styles of Medical Students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences According to VARK Model

Introduction: Medical students face with extreme amount of curriculum materials which can't be simply memorized, so different ways of learning have always been emphasized. The goal of this study was to investigate learning styles and related factors among medical students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences using VARK questionnaire. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. ...

[ 6 ] - Ethanolic extract of Iris songarica rhizome attenuates methotrexate-induced liver and kidney damages in rats

Objective: The long-term sequelae of methotrexate (MTX) remain the major cause of concern for both patients and therapists. Therefore, new approaches to decrease MTX side effects are needed. The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of Iris songarica Schrenk (IS) rhizome extract against MTX-induced hepatic and renal injuries in rats. Materials and...