INTRODUCTION This study was carried out to estimate toothache prevalence among adult residents in Kerman. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted among individuals aged over 18 years (n=1800). The relevant data on the prevalence of toothache and associated factors were collected by interviewing the individuals in their homes and filling out a questionn...

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran (Correspondence to T. Ashraf-Ganjoei: [email protected]). Received: 16/12/03; accepted: 24/04/04 ABSTRACT Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent form of vaginal disturbances in women of childbearing age. This study examined the prevalence and ris...

this paper deals with the concentration variation of cd, as, pb and no3- in groundwater of anar plain located in sw iran (west of kerman province). for this purpose, 21 samples were taken in april 2009 from discharging wells across the plain and after analysis and control of their results, isoconcentration maps and related graphs were prepared and interpreted. accordingly, the concentration of ...

Case DescriptionA twoyear-old female goat with a dark mass on the left hoof was referred to veterinary clinic of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. Clinical FindingsA large black and hemorrhagic tumor-like tissue was observed on the left hoof. The epidermis was intact and hairless. Treatment and OutcomeConsidering the good body condition of the patient, the mass was removed surgically. Cefazo...

BACKGROUND Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania tropica is endemic in Kerman, southeastern Iran. While dogs have long been implicated as the main domestic reservoirs of L. infantum, etiological agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL), they can also carry L. tropica infection. The objective of the present study was to determine molecular identity and to evaluate histopatholog...

BACKGROUND Few studies worldwide have shown that climate factors such as temperature and humidity may contribute to injuries and sudden death. However, to the best of our knowledge no studies have been conducted on climate and traumatic deaths in Iran. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between temperature and humidity and trauma deaths in Kerman, Iran. MAT...

BACKGROUND According to increase in elderly populations, and change in lifestyle and cancer-causing behavior, the global burden of cancer is increasing. For prevention and control of disease, knowledge of population statistics of cancers and their trends is essential. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology and trends of cancer in the province of Kerman: southeast of Iran. MATERIALS ...

BACKGROUND Dyspepsia is a common disorder that can present many clinical dilemmas in patient management. Although not usually life-threatening, its symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, early satiety and postprandial fullness can have a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dyspepsia and its associat...