BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease of polygenic etiology. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) microsatellite as a proinflammatory cytokine is believed to play an important role in the etiology of this disease. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the association of TNF-α microsatellite sequence variation in patients with MS and its risk factor in the s...

the fauna of the braconid genera atanycolus foerster, glyptomorpha holmgren, pseudovipio szepligeti and vipio latreille belonging to the subfamily braconinae were studied in some parts of northern (alborz, qazvin, gilan and tehran) and southern provinces of iran (hormozgan). specimens were collected using malaise traps during 2010–2012. eightspecies were identified of which two species, namely ...

Background: Currently, Iran has entered the malaria elimination phase, and no cases have been observed in this country during last two consecutive years. Continuous monitoring analysis of situation are necessary to achieve goals set be achieved 2025. This study aimed determine implementation programme Jask county, one most important foci Iran. Methods: descriptive-analytical was conducted count...

Introduction: Preeclampsia is a potentially life-threatening disease during pregnancy diagnosed by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. The etiology and pathogenesis remain mysterious and poorly understood. It is a major cause of maternal and neonatal death and morbidity worldwide, affecting nearly 5-10% of all pregnancies. In this study we, aimed to determine the prevalenc...

introduction: anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders of community that affects the quality of life. hospitals are associated with human’s life and death and their environment is very stressful. the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety among medical students of hormozgan university of medical sciences. methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out in hor...

the fact that water is the most important factor of life on earth is not a new concept. alteration and reduction in the amount of precipitation, population explosion and contamination of underground water pressurize governments severely to find solution for water resources. the air moisture is one of fresh water resources which has not been noticed and well exploited. in this study proper place...

given the reduced freshwater supplies across the world, seawater desalination is one of the appropriate methods available for producing freshwater. selecting an optimal location is crucial in the installation of these plants owing to the environmental problems they cause. the present study was conducted to identify optimal locations for installing desalination plants in the coastal areas of sou...

a case control study was performed in three districts in hormozgan province in 2001 to assess how different determinants affect on malaria morbidity. it assume that results will help the decision makers in all levels of national development program. a total of 384 febrile patients with positive peripheral blood smear were selected as case group, and 753 people with negative peripheral blood sme...