Free living amoebae (FLA) are frequently distributed in environment, such as air, water, dust and soil (1). Some strains of Acanthamoeba spp. are non-pathogen, while others are pathogenic in immunocompromised patients or even healthy persons (2-4). Acanthamoeba encephalitis is rare and less likely to be diagnosed with successful medical intervention. These amebas can carry and transmit importan...

Depressor septi nasi is an important muscle in the nose and upper lip dynamics.1-4 Hypertrophy of this muscle leads to a deformity during smiling presented by depression of nasal tip, shortening of upper lip, and a horizontal crease in upper lip.4 Rhino-gingivolabial syndrome was defined as depression of nasal tip, shortening of upper lip, and gingival show. This syndrome was attributed to the ...

With the increasing demand for energy globally and need to reduce fossil fuels, paying attention renewable clean sources is necessary. Solar systems are viable among heat electricity generation. In this study, an Off-grid solar system was investigated by considering effect of climate conditions environmental factors such as dust on performance PV panels. Performance efficiency using PVsyst soft...

Milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia are the most important macro-mineral metabolic disorders that affect transition dairy cows. Many studies have shown that cows with subclinical hypocalcemia are also prone to many diseases and disorders. The drain of Calcium (Ca) during early lactation represents a significant increase in Ca demand over that for late fetal growth and physiological maintena...

Background: The health locus of control (HLC) can indirectly determine the health status. The current study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of Form C of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC-C) scale in pregnant women.Methods: 554 pregnant women participated in this cross-sectional study conducted in 2017; they referred to community health centers affiliated with Mashh...

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of refractive condition and its risk factors among students in Mashhad. Methods: A total of 2510 students representing a cross-sectional of the population of Mashhad were sampled using random cluster sampling strategy. Primary and middle school students underwent cycloplegic refraction. The refractive errors of high school students were measured using non-cy...

OBJECTIVES Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria have an important role in nosocomial infections. Due to the limited availability of information about the molecular epidemiology of ESBL producing bacteria in Mashhad, we decided to investigate about TEM, CTX and SHV ESBLs among urinary Escherichia coli isolates in Mashhad, a city in northeast Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS On...