Self-induced injury in upper limbs is a well-known problem. Patient usually has one of these presentations: 1-wound and limb injury 2-edema 3-finger and hand deformity. In the present case report two cases of self-induced upper limb injury are presented. They were two young women with severe edema and same presenting signs and symptoms but different outcomes. Both of them underwent ...

Nephrotic syndrome is an important disease in children and the diagnosis and treatment of its complications is important. Edema is one of these complications which is more common and severe in children and has different treatment in comparison with adults. Treatment of edema in children contains protocols that increase intravascular volume and decrease sodium reabsorption in all par...

Background and Objective: Stroke is the third most common cause of death in industrialized countries after cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Despite numerous defenses, the brain is vulnerable to oxidative stress resulting from ischemia and reperfusion. Due to the relationship between olive oil consumption and low cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, this study was accomplished to investiga...

Background: The aim of this study was to minimize edema and ecchymosis following rhinoplasty through a closed drainage system to address concealed hemorrhage.Methods: This study was designed as a prospective، double blinded, randomized contr-olled study. Fifty one patients who underwent septorhinoplasty were included in this study and divided in two groups. In group A, a closed drainage system ...

Bachground & Objectives: In the brain ischemia, the production of free radicals increases. Salvia is a rich source of antioxidant compounds therefore, in this study we will examine the effects of Salvia extracts on brain edema and score of neurological deficits.  Materials & Methods: In this experimental study, 35 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, each containing 7 rats. T...