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Prognostic factors in 1,138 Iranian colorectal cancer patients
(2008)
Background and aim: The incidence of colorectal cancer is increased in Iran in recent years and colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both sexes. The aim of this study is to define the prognostic factors ...
Prevalence and predictors of isolated postchallenge hyperglycemia in Tehran's urban population: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS)
(2007)
Background: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of subjects with isolated post challenge hyperglycemia (IPH) defined as fasting plasma glucose (FPG) <126 mg/dl and 2-hour plasma glucose (2h-PG) ?200 mg/dl. ...
Traffic injury deaths in West Azarbaijan province of Iran: A cross-sectional interview-based study on victims' characteristics and pre-hospital care
(2009)
This study highlights the socio-demographics and death circumstances of victims of fatal road traffic injuries (RTIs) in one Iranian province. A representative sample of cases was selected from a national register and ...
The effect of nasal breathing tolerance trainings on Oronasal Switching Point in healthy and non smoking man
(2009)
Objectives: Nasal breathing is the normal breathing route of most people during rest. During training, by increasing ventilation, nasal breathing switches to Oronasal so called OSP. Despite the researches that has done ...
Can preoperative anesthesia consultation clinic help to reduce operating room cancellation rate on the day of surgery?
(2009)
Objective: To evaluate the role of "pre-anesthesia consultation clinic" in reducing operating room cancellation. Method: We prospectively studied cancellation rate of 1716 scheduled cases for open heart surgery during a ...
Clinical, electrodiagnostic and pedobarographic assessments of leprotic patients with trans-tibial amputation
(2009)
The aim of present study was to investigate clinical, electrodiagnostic and pedobarographic findings of non-amputee limb in chronic leprotic patients with unilateral trans-tibial amputation to determine neuropathy and ...
Melasma and its association with different types of nevi in women: A case-control study
(2008)
Background: Very little is known about possible association of nevi and melasma. The study objective was to determine if there is an association between melasma and existence of different kinds of nevi. Methods: In a ...
Interleukin-13 in Iranian patients with visceral leishmaniasis: Relationship to other Th2 and Th1 cytokines
(2001)
The role of interleukin (IL)-13, a Th2 cytokine sharing many of the features of IL-4, has not previously been examined in patients with visceral leishmaniasis (VL). We examined sera from Iranian patients with VL caused by ...
Low prevalence of significant carotid artery disease in Iranian patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass
(2007)
Background. Coronary artery bypass grafting ranks as one of the most frequent operations worldwide. The presence of carotid artery stenosis may increase the stroke rate in the perioperative period. Routine preoperative ...
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 ...