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A multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Heberon (interferon alfa-2b) in combination with ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in Iran
(2005)
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 ...
Amenorrhea: An advantage rather than a complication of depot medroxy progesterone acetate injectable contraceptive
(2006)
In part of a vast longitudinal multi-centric research program being conducted about menstrual complications of DMPA in northwestern Iran, we studied the satisfaction and personal ideas of 411 amenorrheatic DMPA users about ...
Assesing general health among stroke patients through a comparative methodology
(2007)
The aim of present study was to compare general health status and its domains like mood domain between stroke patients and other causes of hospitalization. In a hospital based case-control study a total of 150 stroke cases ...
An inverse relation between CagA+ strains of Helicobacter pylori infection and risk of erosive GERD
(2008)
Objective: The aim of this study is investigating the association of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and its cytotoxic-associated gene A (cagA) strain with reflux esophagitis. Methods: In a case-control setting ...
Assessment of stressors and coping strategies of infertile women
(2007)
We conducted a descriptive study to evaluate the stressors and coping strategies of 150 infertile women presenting to Tabriz Al-Zahra Hospital since Aug. 2000 to Feb. 2002. Tiredness due to frequent trips to the clinic was ...
A survey about factors of discontinuation in feeding mother's milk to preterm infants in Alzahra Educational-Medical Centre, Tabriz, 2006
(2008)
Breastfeeding has too much benefit to mothers and their preterm infants it is very important to continue it at least 6 month of their age. Some deal factors such as mothers' concern about inadequate milk supply, the weak ...
Assessment of body mass index and hand anthropometric measurements as independent risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
(2008)
The goal of this study was to clarify the role of body mass index (BMI) (weight divided by square of height; kg/m2) and hand anthropometric measurements as independent risk determinants in the development of carpal tunnel ...
Association between overweight and increased risk of acute myocardial infarction
(2008)
Objective: To assess relationship of obesity with occurrence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in Iranian patients. Methods: The CAD risk associated with obesity (body mass index ?25.0) was assessed in a case-control study ...
Asthma and other allergic diseases in 13-14-year-old schoolchildren in Urmia: An ISAAC study
(2007)
We determined the prevalence and risk factors of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema in 3000 13-14-year-old schoolchildren in Urmia, Islamic Republic of Iran. We used the International Study of Asthma and Allergies ...
Body mass index and its relationship with hematological indices in Iranian women
(2008)
Obesity is an important risk factor for many chronic diseases, BMI is an indicator for total body fat determination. Reports in Iran indicate that nearly 20% of middle age persons are obese and 40% are overweight. Other ...