OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) among newborns in Markazi Province, Iran. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2006 to 2012. Blood samples were taken between 3 to 5 days after birth from the heel. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was tested using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method and was employe...

Background: To evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis C by antibody testing, HCV-RNA detection by PCR and relative risk factors of HCV infection among HD patients and staff members in Markazi Province/Iran. The other purpose was to determine genotypes of HCV in this population. Methods: The study group consisted of 204 HD patients and 47 staff members from all 9 dialysis centers in Markazi Provin...

Abstract Markazi province in Central Iran is a highly attractive area for the development of industrial centers; however, over last few decades, unregulated has led to environmental and socioeconomic issues. The purpose this research evaluate existing parks identify potential areas appropriate development. An land capability assessment utilized 14 main criteria 10 constraint parameters socioeco...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. It also second leading cause of death among after lung cancer. Considering relationship plasma folate levels, level uracil, and DNA damage cell division, methyl tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) a suitable candidate for studies on susceptibility to cancer, including breast This study aimed investigate between two pol...

This investigation was performed to provide heavy metal signatures of urban soils, dusts, rainwater and to evaluate potential sources in Arak, Markazi Province. Thirty-one samples of urban soils, 29 dust and16 rainwater samples were collected in Arak city. Then, Pb, Cu, Zn, As and Ni concentrations were determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Application of discriminant analysi...