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The relationship between QT dispersion and ischemic injuries in myocardial isotope scan
(2014)
The relationship between QT dispersion and myocardial ischemia is still controversial. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between QTd and the severity and extent of myocardial ischemia. In this cross-sectional ...
Validity of pulse oximetry in detection of hypoxaemia in children: Comparison of ear, thumb and toe probe placements
(2010)
This study of paediatric intensive care patients aimed to determine where pulse oximetry probes should be placed to obtain the most accurate and reliable readings of peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2). Using arterial blood ...
The role of 99mTc-MIBI scintigraphy in the management of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
(2012)
Background: This study aimed to determine whether 99mTc- methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) scanning could improve diagnostic accuracy of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and help clinical decision making for an accurate management. ...
The role of milk thistle extract in breast carcinoma cell line (MCF-7) apoptosis with doxorubicin
(2013)
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed invasive malignancy and first leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Iranian women. Based on silymarin's unique characteristics, its application in chemotherapy combined with ...
The role of myoendothelial gap junctions in the formation of arterial aneurysms: The hypothesis of "connexin 43:40 stoichiometry"
(2007)
Heterocellular myoendothelial gap junctions (MEGJs) are essential in coordinating and regulating vasomotion. Little is known about their potential role in disease states. We discuss how alteration in the Cx 43:40 expression ...
The role of paravertebral block in decreasing postoperative pain in elective breast surgeries
(2007)
Background: Regional anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia in selected surgical settings. Paravertebral block as a regional anesthesia technique was compared with general anesthesia for elective breast surgeries ...
The safety and efficacy of biphasic insulin aspart 30 (BIAsp 30) in Iranians with type 2 diabetes: An open-label, non-randomised, multi-centre observational study - The Iran subgroup of the IMPROVE™ study
(2010)
Introduction: To evaluate the clinical profile of BIAsp 30 (30% soluble insulin aspart, 70% protamine-crystallized insulin aspart) (NovoMix30) in type 2 diabetes patients in routine clinical practice in Iran. Material and ...
Transcriptional regulation of Δ6-desaturase by peroxisome proliferative-activated receptor δ agonist in human pancreatic cancer cells: Role of MEK/ERK1/2 pathway
(2013)
The Δ6-desaturase (Δ6D), also known as fatty acid desaturase 2, is a regulatory enzyme in de novo fatty acid synthesis, which has
been linked to obesity and diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ...
Treatment of cyclosporine-induced gingival overgrowth with azithromycin-containing toothpaste
(2006)
Objective: Gingival overgrowth is a complication of cyclosporine therapy following organ transplantation. Oral azithromycin is frequently used to treat this complication. This study examined the efficacy of local azithromycin, ...
Tuberculin Testing of Kidney Allograft Recipients and Donors Before Transplantation
(2006)
Immunocompromised patients such as those with chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis (HD) are at increased risk of developing tuberculosis (TB). The gold standard screening tool used to detect tuberculosis is the ...