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Role of myeloperoxidase index in differentiation of megaloblastic and aplastic anemia
(2004)
BACKGROUND: Elevated neutrophil myeloperoxidase may have a role in the diagnosis of megaloblastic erythropoiesis. AIMS: To study the differentiating role of myeloperoxidase index in megaloblastic and aplastic anemia. ...
Risk factors and outcomes of acute renal failure after open cardiac surgery
(2012)
The incidence, risk factors, and outcome of acute renal failure following open cardiac surgery were assessed prospectively in 5,164 consecutive patients undergoing open heart surgery between March 2006 and February 2011. ...
Sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy using radioactive tracer in gastric cancer
(2014)
Background: Lymph node metastasis is one of the most important prognostic factors in gastric cancer survival. Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping and biopsy may reduce the extension of lymph node dissection by determination ...
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Complaints and housing characteristics in a population in the United States [S?ndrome de apneia obstrutiva do sono: Queixas e caracter?sticas da habitaط£آ§?o em uma populaط£آ§?o dos Estados Unidos da Amط£آ©rica]
(2013)
Context and Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in adults. Early detection of the disorder and discovery of risk factors through standardized questionnaires ...
One size does not fit all: The merit of absorbed doses to the blood in 131i therapy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma
(2015)
The amount of 131I necessary for successful ablation in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is still subject to debate. This study investigates the relationship of the absorbed dose of radiation to the blood ...
Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery in severe left ventricular dysfunction
(2010)
Our aim was to examine hospital outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with and without left ventricular dysfunction, with regard to the surgical technique (off- or on-pump). Between March 2007 and March ...
Relationship between job satisfaction and performance of primary care physicians after the family physician reform of east Azerbaijan province in Northwest Iran
(2014)
BACKGROUND: Following the implementation of family physician program in 2004 in Iranian healthcare system, the understanding in changes in physicians' practice has become important.OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study ...
Coronary artery dimensions: Iranian population versus Indo-Asians and Caucasians
(2015)
Background The dimensions of the coronary arteries have been shown to vary among ethnic groups. There are no data available regarding the normal size of coronary arteries in Iranians. This study aimed to investigate normal ...
Comparison of glucose tolerance in renal transplant recipients and hemodialysis patients
(2004)
Background: Impaired glucose tolerance is a risk factor for atherosclerosis in hemodialysis patients and renal transplant recipients. Methods: To check the relationship of impaired glucose tolerance with the other ...
Mucins in neoplastic spectrum of colorectal polyps: Can they provide predictions?
(2010)
Background: The significance of expression of different mucins in succession of malignant transformation of colorectal polyps is not determined yet. The aim of the present study was to determine the pattern of expression ...