Zahra Kamiab

Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Development Unit, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, & Social Medicine Department, Medical School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Cut-off Point of Ferritin, Procalcitonin, and Serum CRP Levels in the Peripheral Blood of Neonates Suffering from Sepsis

Background: Sepsis is regarded as a critical clinical status in neonates. Since blood culture is a time-consuming method, the present study was conducted to investigate the serum level of Ferritin, Procalcitonin, and CRP in the peripheral blood of term neonates suspected with sepsis to have a quicker diagnosis for the disease. Methods: In the pres...

[ 2 ] - The Effect of Intravenous Fluid Therapy before Spinal Block on Postdural Headache in Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: A Clinical Trial

Background and Objectives: Postdural puncture headache is a complication of spinal block in postpartum period, which increases the cost of hospitalization and limits maternal activity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of intravenous fluid therapy before the onset of spinal block in the incidence, severity and duration of postdural puncture headache. Materials and Methods: The...

[ 3 ] - A comparative study on the effects of fluoxetine and tamoxifen on the treatment of mastalgia: A randomized clinical trial

Introduction: Mastalgia is a common complaint among women that requires proper medical treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the comparison of fluoxetine versus tamoxifen  effects on the mastalgia. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 62 women, who referred to surgical clinic of Rafsanjan Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib hospital in 2017, with a complaint of breast pain were selected a...

[ 4 ] - Prevalence of Stunting and Some Related Factors in 6-year-old Children in Rafsanjan City in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background and Objectives: Height growth is one of the indicators of health level in a society that affect children’s health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of short stature and some related factors in 6-year-old children in Rafsanjan. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 521 children aged 6 years referring to health centers of Rafsanjan in 2018, were studied by ...

[ 5 ] - Study of Growth Process of Infants in Healthy and Gestational Diabetes Mothers in Rafsanjan City in 2017

Introduction: Gestational diabetes (GDM) can affect neonatal developmental indicators. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the growth process of infants less than 2 years of age with GDM and healthy mothers in Rafsanjan City. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 208 neonates under 2 years of age from healthy mothers (104 neonates) and GDM mothers (104 neonates) in...