background: visceral leishmaniasis (vl) or kala-azar is a parasitic disease caused by the species of leishmania donovani complex. mediterranean type of the disease is endemic in some parts of iran and more than 95% of cases were reported in children up to 12 years of age. this study was performed to determine the seroprevalence of vl in the rural areas of dashti district from bushehr province. ...

introduction the dexamethasone test has been widely used for diagnosing hypercortisolism. materials and methods we assessed the relationship between the basal and suppressed cortisol values in urine and plasma during a low-dose dexamethasone test in patients with proved cushing&apos;s disease. results a statistically highly significant correlation was found (for urine cortisol: r = 0.66, p <0.0...

Abstract Study aim : POWERbreathe® S-Index Test is an accessible and functional evaluation of inspiratory muscle strength. The main purpose this study to present guidelines that allow successfully apply the test in sports settings with high accuracy, robustness, repeatability. Material methods Review available literature professional regarding traditional spirometry testing trainers’ applicatio...