background hepatitis b virus (hbv) is likely to be more prevalent in certain populations and occupational groups, such as municipal solid waste workers (mswws). objectives the current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hbv and its risk factors among mswws compared to other municipal employees not exposed to waste. patients and methods the current cross-sectional study included 654 munici...

Background: Prophylactic antibiotics effectively reduce the incidence of infection associated with cesarean section after labor. The use a first-generation cephalosporin for antibiotic prophylaxis has been suggested in these patients, but some studies, increasing spectrum by adding another to standard may provide greater protection against post-cesarean wound infections. Objectives: present stu...

Background: Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is an emergency medical situation that very common, although often benign but can cause considerable morbidity and mortality health care costs. The aim of this study was to analyze the endoscopic evaluation upper GIB (UGIB) lower (LGIB) in Sistan Balouchestan, southeast Iran. Methods: Data from patients with a referral university-affiliated hospital Z...

Background: Weight is one of the main indicators physical growth and brain development in infants, especially preterm infants. Feeding infants an ongoing challenge for those charge feeding with very low birth weights. difficulties premature lead to long hospital stays increased costs. Objectives: This study aimed compare effects cup finger techniques on weight gain Methods: randomized clinical ...

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common disease in children with many consequences for their health, particularly when the severe, accompanied by frequent recurrences, and must be treated high-dose, long-term corticosteroids. Objectives: We aimed to determine effect of birth weight on complete response corticosteroids NS. Methods: Two hundred ninety-two NS aged 1 - 18 years were include...