BACKGROUND Inherited deficiency of antithrombin, protein C and protein S, three important, naturally occurring coagulation inhibitors, might play a major role in the occurrence of venous thromboembolism in Chinese. The establishment of age- and gender-related normal ranges of these inhibitors is crucial for an accurate diagnosis of these deficiencies. DESIGN AND METHODS We designed a prospect...

The object of the study was to compare resting pupil diameter in darkness and light, and the pupillary darkness and light reflexes between a group of young and elderly healthy subjects. Twelve young (eight men, four women; median age 19.5 years) and 14 elderly subjects (six men, eight women; median age 69 years) participated. Pupil diameter was monitored with an infra-red television pupillomete...

Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common problems in the women, especially after menopause and at the old age. Bone densitometry of vertebrae of lumbar region and femoral neck is a non invasive and precise method for evaluation of bone mass density (BMD) and determination of fracture risk. Materials and Method: from different districts of Ahvaz city, more than 300 healthy men and wo...