BACKGROUND AND AIM Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality in hemodialysis patients. Oxidative stress and hyperhomocysteinemia may contribute to an increased risk of CVD. Therefore, we assessed the status of antioxidant and homocysteine-lowering vitamins related to cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients at Vasei hospital in Sabzevar. METHODS In this cross-sectional stu...

the correlation coefficient of climatic factors necessary for cultivation of saffron between sabzevar stations and those of southem parts of khorasan is strong. in october, no frost can be seen in sabzevar, but it can be seen in other stations. this study showed that there was no difference in viewpoints of climatic factors in cultivation stations in both areas. comparing the correlation coeffi...

BACKGROUND Limited evidence supports Nigella sativa's role as an effective complementary and alternative medicine and the anti-inflammatory effects of Nigella sativa on patients with allergic rhinitis. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of topical application of Nigella sativa oil and oral acetaminophen on pain in the elderly with knee osteoarthritis residing in a p...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Patient satisfaction with the family physician program is an important factor for more favorable treatment results. Evaluation of patient satisfaction improves the services and approximates them to patient's preferences. The family physician program has been executed since late March, 2005 in Iran. This study aimed to measure patient satisfaction with family physician ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Heavy metals are considered as high risk biocides due to their harmful effects on human health, the environment and other living organisms. Bacterial strains showing resistance to heavy metals has been used for removing such toxic materials from the environment. In this study we isolated and characterized a heavy metals-resistance halophilic bacterial strains from Kal ...

The correlation coefficient of climatic factors necessary for cultivation of saffron between Sabzevar stations and those of southem parts of Khorasan is strong. In October, no frost can be seen in Sabzevar, but it can be seen in other stations. This study showed that there was no difference in viewpoints of climatic factors in cultivation stations in both areas. Comparing the correlation coeffi...

background and purpose: water is the most important limiting factor of sustainable development. poor quality of water sources and lack of appropriate management in some regions are the main reasons of water crises in the country. this study was conducted to assess water sources quality and the trend of their change in rural area of sabzevar county in a five year period. materials and methods: i...