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Colorectal neoplasms in symptomatic patients without evidence of bleeding: A prospective study in an iranian population
(2007)
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a preventable disease with a high mortality and morbidity. Data on its prevalence are lacking in Iran, as well as for adenomatous polyps. This study was conducted to estimate prevalence ...
Association of UCP2 -866G>A polymorphism with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients from North-West of Iran
(2017)
Objective: To investigate the association of uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) -866G>A gene polymorphism (rs659366) with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methods: We performed a case-control study with a cohort of 75 ...
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease in northwestern Tabriz, Iran
(2003)
Objective: To determine the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), diagnosed based on the presence of frequent heartburn, in the general population in northwest area of Tabriz, Iran. Methods: In this ...
Presence and significance of transfusion-transmitted virus infection in Iranian patients on maintenance hemodialysis
(2007)
Background and Purpose: Transfusion-transmitted virus (TTV), a recently discovered DNA virus, was first identified in patients with non-A to -G hepatitis following blood transfusion. Transmission is generally via the ...
Vascular Doppler ultrasonographic indices in cirrhosis: a case–control study with emphasis on the common carotid arteries
(2015)
Purpose
To compare vascular Doppler waveform indices, particularly in the common carotid arteries, between cirrhotic and healthy subjects.
Materials and methods
A total of 60 patients with Class-B cirrhosis and ...