background: the incidence of caustic ingestion injuries in developed countries has been decreasing, while it still remains a great concern in developing countries including iran. in this study we focused on alkali esophageal injuries in children which occur frequently in southern iran, due to both, unsafe products and unfamiliarity of families with the alkali consumption hazards. methods : in a...

the family can play an important role in the prevention of suicide if it is capable of aiding the mental health care services in the early detection and management of family members at risk. in order to attain that goal the whole family should be qualified and rid of some myths associated with suicidal behavior. some scientific criteria which should be taken into consideration by the family in ...

context the hepatitis b virus (hbv) is a highly infectious virus which spreads through blood and other infected fluids such as semen. individuals can be infected with the virus through sexual contact, by sharing needles or by a needle accident, by getting a body piercing or tattooing, and prenatally or at birth, if the mother is infected with the virus. evidence acquisition we searched medical ...

Primary prevention research on urinary incontinence in older adults is in its nascent phase. Most clinical research has focused on secondary or tertiary prevention, that is, testing interventions to cure, improve, or manage incontinence. When urinary incontinence is recognized as a public health issue, resources become available to reduce the risk of incontinence and prevent its occurrence. Met...

general knowledge of at risk people regarding malaria is key element to facilitate appropriate treatment and prevention behaviours. the aim of this study was to assess the family heads' understanding of malaria transmission, signs and symptoms, and preventive measures in malaria-affected districts of iran.in 2009 in a cluster randomized cross-sectional survey data were collected from the heads ...

as diabetes and obesity rates continue to climb at astronomical rates in the middle east, future generationsare at an even greater risk for diabetes and the associated complications. many factors are at play and it isclear that creative solutions are needed to retool provider resources in the middle east towards preventionof diabetes and its complications while leveraging technology to maximize...