Diana Diaz

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Department of surgery, Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - The Role of Helicobacter Pylori in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Using Ibuprofen in Children Aged 1-14 Years Old

Background Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) including Ibuprofen is one of the most currently used drugs in all age groups and finding the relation between upper gastrointestinal bleeding and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in children who used Ibuprofen, is our topic of research. Materials and Methods During the two years of the study, ten children with upper GI bleeding after Ibup...

[ 2 ] - Evaluation of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Effects on Weight Gain in Underweight Children with Anorexia; A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is an antihistaminic drug. Appetite stimulation is one of its secondary effects that can be of advantage in some diseases. In this study we investigated the effect of Cyproheptadine hydrochloride on weight gain in underweight children with anorexia at age group 2 to10 years old. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, we selected 2-10 y...

[ 3 ] - Comparison of Paraffin versus Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) in Children with Chronic Functional Constipation

Background Constipation is one of the most common disorders in children. The purpose of this study was to compare paraffin and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in the treatment of children with chronic constipation. Materials and Methods This study is a double-blind randomized trial. Total 160 children aged 2-12 years old with chronic constipation attending the pediatric clinic of Mousavi Hospital in ...

[ 4 ] - Causes of Non-Vaccination of Influenza in Healthcare Workers at Zanjan Educational Hospitals, Iran

Background: Influenza is an acute respiratory illness that can cause hospitalization, and confers a high mortality rate, especially in high-risk groups. Influenza vaccination for hospital staff can play an effective role in controlling nosocomial flu infections. The purpose of this study was to investigate causes of non-vaccina...