background the complications of vascular access are the most imperative etiology for hospitalization, morbidity and mortality in chronic hemodialysis. the most prevalent complication of central catheter is dysfunction due to thrombosis. aspirin is an anti-aggregative platelet drug that may increase the patency of permanent catheters (perm-cath). objectives the aim of this study was to evaluate ...

abstract background: combination therapy with interferon and ribavirin is the most effective treatment for chronic hepatitis c today. the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thrice-weekly heberon (interferon alfa-2b) in combination with ribavirin as first -line treatment of chronic hepatitis c. methods: a total of97 treatment-naive patients received heberon three millio...

Increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is one of the major health issues in the modern world and requires novel strategies for treatment. Adipose tissue has been recognized to have endocrine function and secretes a variety of hormones called adipokines. Several adipokines have been implicated in the pathogenesis of CKD and may have a s...

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a natural compound that is used mainly in numerous food preparations. During the last few decades, ACV has been used for various therapeutic purposes in different countries. One of its main applications by people in Iran and other countries has been as an oral traditional remedy to control chronic pain in arthritis. In this study, ACV’s effects on acute and chronic ...

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a natural compound that is used mainly in numerous food preparations. During the last few decades, ACV has been used for various therapeutic purposes in different countries. One of its main applications by people in Iran and other countries has been as an oral traditional remedy to control chronic pain in arthritis. In this study, ACV’s effects on acute and chronic ...

this article deals with social support and its importance in the well being of chronic mental patients and their families. stuctural and functional characteristics of scial network, and their effects on adjustment of chronic mental patients are reviewed. it emphasizes, interventions in social network of chronic mental patients to increase social support and strengthen social networks.