visual sciences have been progressing quickly in recent decades through globalization phenomenon. an enormous change has taken place in ocular health issues, however, there are various problems facing ophthalmic public health worldwide. in the previous years, the world health organization and the international agency for the prevention of blindness in partnership launched the global initiative ...

Objective(s): In this study, we investigated the protective effects of piperine on lead acetate-induced renal damage in rat kidney tissue. Materials and Methods: Forty male rats were divided into 5 groups: negative control (rats were given aquadest daily), positive control (rats were given lead acetate 30 mg/kg BW orally once a day for 60 days), and the treatment group (rats were given piperine...

background: this was a population-based study to examine whether the campaign for world aids day 2005 in iran was suc­cessful. methods: a random sample of the general population was asked whether they had seen the campaign and knew the mes­sage. they were also asked whether it was attractive; there was anything offensive, whether the campaign could raise aware­ness, and how they rated the campa...

the 21st century is an era of great challenge for humankind; we are combating terrorism, climate change, poverty, human rights issues and last but not least non-communicable diseases (ncds). the burden of the latter has become so large that it is being recognized by world leaders globally as an area that it is in need of much greater attention. in light of this concern, the world health organiz...

Chronic Kidney Disease is a disabling and high-cost chronic disease for patients who suffer from it their families. When manifests itself at productive age people are active work, permanence in employment risk the world of life patient’s changes face physical damage, constant absences workplace, derived medical consultations, studies relapses; as well secondary effects renal replacement therapy...

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