A randomised, placebo controlled trial of low level laser therapy for activated Achilles tendinitis with microdialysis measurement of peritendinous prostaglandin E2 concentrations.

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Muscle Strength and Endurance and Post-Exercise Recovery of Young Adult: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial

Background. Recovery or post-exercise rehabilitation is an essential part of exercise training. Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a modality increasing interest for recovery because of having a conservative and non-aggressive method. LLLT also decreases the production of fatigue-related biomechanical markers, such as lactate, C-reactive protein (CRP), and Creatine kinase (CK). Objectives. To i...

Low Level Laser Therapy in Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Double Blind Controlled Clinical Trial

A case of ciprofloxacin-associated Achilles tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is a rare adverse effect of the fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics have widespread usage for treatment of Gram-negative-related infections particularly urinary tract and respiratory infections. Due to the prevalent usage of this family of antibiotics, it is necessary to be careful about their side effects including Achilles tendinitis, which can ensue t...

P-78: A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Iron Supplementation on Neonatal Outcome in Pregnant Women with Normal Heamoglobin (Hb=11-13

Background: To study the effect of iran supplementation on neonal outcom in pregnant women with normal heamoglobin (Hb=11g/dl )13 g/dl Methods : two handrad pregnant women with Hb=11-13 g/dl in the early slage of pregmancy? Materials and Methods: Each woman look one tablet of 50 mg of ferrossalphate daily in the case group (n=100) and placebo group (n=100). Results: While no significant differe...

I-36: Simvastatin Effects on Androgens, Inflammatory Mediators, and Endogenous Pituitary Gonadotropins Among Patients with PCOS Undergoing IVF: Results from a Prospective Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

Background: To evaluate effects of simvastatin on selected biochemical parameters and reproductive outcome among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). Materials and Methods: PCOS patients were randomized to receive either oral simvastatin 20mg/d (n=32) or placebo (n=32) in a prospective, double-blind randomized clinical trial (NCT 005-75601) in...