1Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran 2School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 3Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 4Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad...

BACKGROUND Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant health problem throughout the world. Chronic form of the disease is found in about 75% to 85% of the newly infected individuals. The chronic infection may lead to severe forms including chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and with a higher mortality rate, hepatocellular carcinoma. Since no vaccine has yet been developed against HCV, the...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in institutionalized elderly people in Mashhad, northeast of Iran. BACKGROUND This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of oral lesions in the institutionalized elderly. METHODS In this survey, we studied all of the nursing homes in Mashhad; a total of five encompassing 237 residents. The subject...

BACKGROUND The Hajj Ceremony, the largest annual gathering in the world, is the most important life event for any Muslim. This study was designed to evaluate the incidence of stroke among Iranian pilgrims during the Hajj ceremony. METHODS We ascertained all cases of stroke occurring in a population of 92,974 Iranian pilgrims between November 27, 2007 and January 12, 2008. Incidence and risk f...

With the increasing demand for energy globally and need to reduce fossil fuels, paying attention renewable clean sources is necessary. Solar systems are viable among heat electricity generation. In this study, an Off-grid solar system was investigated by considering effect of climate conditions environmental factors such as dust on performance PV panels. Performance efficiency using PVsyst soft...

Study of the interference effect of propranolol and amlodipine drugs on their interaction with human serum albumin based on molecular dynamics simulation method M. R. Bozorgmehr, M. R. Housaindokht 1 Department of Chemistry, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran 2 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mash...

PROVIDER COMMUNICATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN HIGH AND LOW INCOME DISTRICTS OF MASHHAD Somayeh Fazaeli, Mehdi Yousefi, Zahra-Sadat Ershadnia, Saeed Fazaeli. Medical Records and Health Information Technology Department, school of paramedical sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Health Economics and Management Sciences, School of Hea...

Due to the high potential of tourism in Iran and utilization tourist buildings Iran, as well energy consumption sector, this study aims provide a feasible model for designing renewable supply system building different climates Iran. According country’s climate, 5 cities Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Rasht, Mashhad, Yazd were selected under study. The hybrid also consists photovoltaic panels, wind turbin...