BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. The cause of endometriosis is unknown. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate TP53 gene codon 72 polymorphism in women with endometriosis and compared it with healthy samples in Isfahan. MATERIALS AND METHODS We undertook a case-control s...

BACKGROUND The tragedy of having breast cancer can cause many challenges for women. Patients seek for someone to compare their emotional and physical reactions with. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of implementation of peer support group on the quality of life of breast cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This clinical trial was conducted on patients who underwent modified ...

Providing a fresh and cool airflow in underground mines is one of the main concerns during mining. Destruction of support systems, the presence of undesirable objects in the airway and distortion of airflow are the parameters involved that would result in pressure loss, which would affect the ventilation network. There are a lot of research works about the ventilation network planning that cons...

BACKGROUND There is a variation in trends of oral cancers all over the world. Many investigations have reported evidence of an increasing incidence in oral cancers during recent years. The purpose of this study was to investigate time trend and changes in demographic distribution of oral cancers incidence in Isfahan during 1991-2010. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective analytic study ...

Background. Tobacco use continues to be the leading global cause of preventable death. The majority of smokers begin using tobacco products at teen ages. The aims of this study were providing a methodology of Isfahan Tobacco Use Prevention Program and investigating the prevalence of tobacco use and its related factors. Method. It was a cross-sectional study among guidance and high school studen...

12 ORAL HYPERTONIC GLUCOSE, FOR ANALGESIA IN THE PREMATURE NEWBORNS Zohreh Badiee Neonatologist, Assistant professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan, Iran Background: A number of studies have shown that orally administered sweet tasting solutions reduce signs of pain during painful procedures in t...