Aims: Preparation of nurses plays an important role in nuclear events and reduces the nuclear consequences. Training is an important part of preparation process which is provided in various ways. This research was done to examine the efficacy of nuclear nursing care training by multimedia software on cognitive learning levels. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 nurses of one of hospi...

Non-schizophrenic psychopathologies in schizophrenia patients such as, obsessive-compulsive symptoms are often neglected. But recent studies provide support for the legitimacy of a putative schizo-obsessive diagnostic entity. Compared to schizophrenia, schizo-obsessive patients have distinct clinical features and and exhibit more deficits in neurocognitive functioning. The aim and objective of ...

BACKGROUND The most important process in childhood and adolescence is learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dyslexia among primary male school students and the relationship between dyslexia, obesity and overweight. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 1000 male students (first to fifth grade) in primary schools (20 schools) by using the multi-s...

BACKGROUND Malignant melanoma is the most invasive cutaneous tumor which is associated with an incredibly high mortality rate. The most reliable histological factors associated with melanoma prognosis are tumor thickness- measured by the Breslow index- and invasion depth- measured by Clark level. Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) gene inhibits p53-dependent apoptosis. An increase in MDM2 expression...

INTRODUCTION Laryngeal dysfunction may be divided into three categories; organic, neurologic and functional disorders. Dysphonia and hoarseness are the most common symptoms and, in some cases, the only signs of laryngeal dysfunction. In differential diagnosis of any type of chronic hoarseness, a neoplastic process must be considered and, thus continuous light video laryngoscopy can provide impo...

Labor pain is one of the most tiresome types of pain. So human has been seeking to allay this pain until now. Administration of a suitable agent such as Entonox during labor is very beneficial for childbirth outcomes. Entonox can be administered in two ways: intermittently and continuously. The aim of this study is to demonstrate whether continuous method is as safe as intermittent method? This...

PURPOSE To evaluate the pregnancy rate in intrauterine insemination (IUI), and to determine possible prognostic factors of successful pregnancy. METHODS A retrospective study of IUI cycles performed in the Reproductive Medicine Unit of Vila Nova de Gaia Hospital, between January 2007 and July 2010. The IUI cycles were preceded by ovarian stimulation and monitored by vaginal ultrasound. Clinic...

OBJECTIVE It is postulated that ritalin may adversely affect sleep, appetite, weight and growth of some children with ADHD. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate melatonin supplementation effects on dietary intake, growth and development of children with ADHD treated with ritalin through circadian cycle modification and appetite mechanisms. METHOD After obtaining consent from parents, 50 children a...

Background & Aim: Accumulation of bacteria in the pharynx is one of the risk factors of pneumonia due to ventilation. One of the methods of prevention from accumulation of bacteria in the pharynx is the use of oral solutions. Chlorhexidine is considered as the gold standard, but it has various side effects. Present study was aimed to determine and compare anti-bacterial effects of the chlorhexi...