Effat Khorasani

Endocrinologist, Department of Pediatric, Hakim Hospital, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy and its Related Factors in Diabetic Children, Neishabour City, Iran

Background One of themost common metabolic diseases is diabetes mellitus (DM), which its prevalence is growing trend. Early diagnose peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in early stages of patients with DM contributes to metabolic control and prevents severe complications.  We aimed to determine the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and its related factor in Diabetic children. Materials and Meth...

[ 2 ] - Best Strategies against Respiratory Problems in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants

Background Neonatology has evolved with respect to the needs of premature infants for special care. One of the major problems in premature infants is that their lungs are not developed adequately to fulfill newborns’ needs. There is a broad spectrum of strategies for management of respiratory problems in premature infants. In this study, we aimed to determine the best Strategies against Respira...

[ 3 ] - Effects of three different mouthwashes on the surface characteristics of nickel-titanium and Stainless steel archwires in orthodontics

Introduction: Patients are recommended regular using of mouthwashes to control dental caries or periodontal diseases since orthodontic treatment may have detrimental effects on the tooth structures. However, chemical agents may potentially damage metal components of orthodontic appliances. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of three mouthwashes on the surface characteristics of...

[ 4 ] - Prolonged Sleep Apnea in Two Patients with a History of Opium Abuse-A Case Report

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).   Case Report: Two 53- and 51-year-old male cases with daytime sleepiness and opium abuse and severe sleep apnea and long respiratory events duration (200 and 275 seconds respectively) noted in polysomnography were reported at Ebn-e-Sina and Razavi hospita...

[ 5 ] - Hydronephrosis Index as a New Method for the Evaluation and Follow-up of Fetal Hydronephrosis

Background: The present study was conducted to compare the efficiency of hydronephrosis index (HI) with those of pelvic anteroposterior (AP) diameter and parenchymal thickness in the diagnosis of fetal hydronephrosis in the prenatal period, as well as 1, 6, and 12 months after birth. Methods: This study was conducted on pregnant women with the pregnancy age of > 30 weeks whose fetus was suspect...

[ 6 ] - Standardization of Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Scale to Assess the Level of Consciousness of the Patients Hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit in Iran

Background and Objectives: The Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness (FOUR) scale is a tool to assess the consciousness level in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICU). The validity and reliability of this scale can be affected by distorting factors, such as social, cultural, biological, and physiological conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the standardization of the FOUR scale to...

[ 7 ] - Determination of the incidence of osteomyelitis and risk factors in patients with diabetic foot ulcer in Birjand, Iran: Short Communication

One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic foot ulcer, which exposes patients to wound infection, osteomyelitis, and lower-limb amputation if left untreated. Therefore, accurate and rapid diagnosis of wound and osteomyelitis infection is an important step in treating this debilitating complication. In this regard, the present study was aimed to determine the incidence of osteo...

[ 8 ] - The frequency of Accidental Dental Abnormalities and pathologic finding in panoramic radiography of orthodontic patients

Background and Aim:  Panoramic radiography is routinely used in addition to clinical examination for diagnosis and treatment plan in orthodontics. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and location of random dental and pathological findings in panoramic images before orthodontic treatment. Related  to attending of private orthodontic clinic during 2013-2018. Material and Methods:...