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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 ...
Comparison of left ventricular function between patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and healthy individuals
(2015)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as an independent risk factor for development of cardiovascular events plays an increasingly prominent role worldwide.In this study, we evaluated systolic and diastolic functional parameters ...
Efficacy of metoclopramide and dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: A double-blind clinical trial
(2010)
Postoperative nausea and vomiting are common complications of anaesthesia. This double-blind clinical trial assessed the incidence of nausea and vomiting after cataract surgery with intravenous anaesthesia in 100 patients ...
Residents' communication skills evaluation by OSCE: What changes should be done in educational system?
(2013)
Background: The doubt in re-allocating some of current resources from holding communication skills workshops to others, we conducted this study to answer: What and how were the communication skills of residents in medical ...
The role of Helicobacter pylori and CagA in response to treatment in Iranian gastroesophageal reflux disease patients
(2013)
Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of H. pylori infection and anti-CagA status on the efficacy of omeperazole 20 m.g. b.d. for patients with endoscopic oesophagitis. Background: The influence of ...
Is there any association between esophagogastric endoscopic findings and laryngeal cancer?
(2011)
Purpose: The aim of the study was to survey the association between prevalence of acid-related inflammation in the upper digestive tract and laryngeal cancer. Materials and Methods: A case-control study was done in an ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effect of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on carotid artery intimamedia thickness as a risk factor for atherosclerosis
(2014)
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of NAFLD on CIMT as a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Background: The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide due to rise of obesity and ...
Hypochromic microcytic anemia in northwestern of Tabriz, Iran
(2008)
Aim: Hypochromic microcytic anemia included iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and thalassemia is a worldwide problem with easy treatment and important unwanted symptoms that widely prevalent in Iran. Methods: Present study was ...