Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and represents substantial economic and social burden throughout the world. A range of interventions has been developed that decrease symptoms and address complications associated with COPD. However, to date few...

celiac disease (cd) is an immune-mediated disorder resulting in nutrient malabsorption now thought to have a prevalence of 1:100 in the iranian population.symptoms of cd are included diarrhea, abdominal pain, steatorrhea, bloating, cramps, flatulence, weight loss, weakness and short stature. in addition to presenting symptoms, patients are also at increased risk of metabolic bone disease, lymph...

                 Fabry disease is a rare, inherited disease with lack of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A (α-Gal)  in the cells of the body that participates in the breakdown of fat. The disease begins in early childhood, progresses slowly throughout life and results in severe damage of the kidneys, heart and central nervous system. The disease is life-threatening and if left untreated, death ...

Depression and the behavioral symptoms associated with dementia remain two of the most significant mental health issues for nursing home residents. The extensive literature on these conditions in nursing homes was reviewed to provide an expert panel with an evidence base for making recommendations on the assessment and treatment of these problems. Numerous assessment instruments have been valid...

introduction rabies is an acute fatal viral disease that is generally transmitted from animals to humans following wild and domestic animal bites. the rabies virus enters the body from the area where the individual is bitten, and then the virus moves towards the brain and involves the nerves. case presentation during the years 2001-2011, there have been 73 reported rabies cases. about 50,000 re...

Abstract Background: Methylphenidate is one of the classic amphetamines which can cause or exacerbate psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia patients. Methods: In this paper, a young man is presented with injection of methylphenidate tablets with acute cellulitis due to this injection and the related symptoms. In the first hospitalization and after recovery from psychotic disorder due to ...

background: many alternative interventions are practiced in an effort to reduce symptoms of fibromiyalgia. the aim of this study was to determine the effects of sleep and touch therapy accompanied by music and aromatherapy on the symptoms of fibromyalgia and depression. methods: the study was carried out between september 2009 and march 2011 in the physical medicine and rehabilitation polyclini...