one of the most preventable causes of mental and growth retardation is congenital hypothyroidism (ch). this study tries to investigate growth and mental outcome of patients with ch. since november 2006 and november 2007 in guilan province, north of iran, all neonates who were diagnosed with ch, evaluated for etiology of ch by laboratory follow up, thyroid sonography or scan. growth and developm...

solving the dilemma of the organ shortage in malaysia requires educating malaysians about organ donation and transplantation. this paper aims at exploring the average malaysian households ' preferred channels of campaigns and the preferred campaigners in a family setting, targeting at the dialysis family members.we analyzed the responses of 350 respondents regarding organ donation campaigns. th...

Deiters' cells are the supporting cells in organ of Corti and are suggested to play an important role in biochemical and mechanical modulation of outer hair cells. We successfully isolated functionally different K(+) currents from Deiters' cells of guinea pig using whole cell patch clamp technique. With high K(+) pipette solution, depolarizing step pulses activated strongly outward rectifying c...

INTRODUCTION Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an emerging problem in pediatrics, with most cases resolving spontaneously. Approximately 10% to 30%, however, are believed to develop "severe acute pancreatitis" (SAP). METHODS This consensus statement on the classification of AP in pediatrics was developed through a working group that performed an evidence-based search for classification of AP in adul...

The Atlanta Classification defines acute pancreatitis as mild or severe. A number of aspects have been discussed in recent years, such as, how many categories of severity should be considered; whether the patient with organ failure is similar to the patient with infected necrosis; the role of transient organ failure; and how to evaluate organ failure. The meeting “Evidence Based Telemedicine Tr...

The lacrimal gland plays an important role in maintaining a homeostatic environment for healthy ocular surfaces via tear secretion. Dry eye disease, which is caused by lacrimal gland dysfunction, is one of the most prevalent eye disorders and causes ocular discomfort, significant visual disturbances, and a reduced quality of life. Current therapies for dry eye disease, including artificial tear...

detection and modification of the risk factors of stroke may be the most effective strategy for preventing its often irreversible consequences. a longitudinal prospective study was implemented to evaluate the effect of several risk factors on the course of cerebrovascular disease. the study groups were composed of 3s8 normal volunteers, and 308 patients with transient ischemic attacks. the two ...

a bstract background: in recent years, the lack of organ for transplantation has resulted in health planners and authorities in all countries, including iran, paying serious attention to the issue. despite the above-mentioned fact, families with a member affected by brain death are not interested in organ donation. objective: this study is aimed at making an investigation into the decision-maki...

Bone marrow (BM) transplantation was the first application utilizing stem cells for tissue regeneration therapy, exploiting the function of HSCs for differentiation into all cells of the hematopoietic lineage. BM reconstitution is maintained long term by the self-renewal activity of HSCs. Transfusions of red blood cells or platelets remain important for transient treatment of hematopoietic defi...

Spinal cord-mediated cross-organ sensitization between the uterus and the lower urinary tract may underlie the high concurrence of obstetrical/gynecological inflammation and chronic pelvic pain syndrome characterized by urogenital pain. However, the neural pathway and the neurotransmitters involved are still unknown. We tested the hypothesis that the excitation of capsaicin-sensitive primary af...