Peyman Roomizadeh

Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran | Medical Students Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Limited Knowledge of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Main Risk Factors among Iranian Community: An Appeal for Promoting National Public Health Education Programs

Background The aim of this survey was to explore the baseline knowledge of the Iranian community about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) definition and its two main risk factors, i.e. diabetes and hypertension. This study also introduced a model of public education program with the purpose of reducing the incidence of CKD in high-risk groups and thereby decreasing the economic burden of CKD in Iran....

[ 2 ] - تأثیر تحریک الکتریکی فراجمجمه ای (tDCS) در کنترل ولع مصرف مواد غذایی

Background: Food craving is a strong temptation and motivation to eat foods. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive method of stimulating or inhibiting specific areas in the cortex of brain. In this study we investigated the efficacy of tDCS on patients with food craving. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 30 patients with food craving. The interv...