Mehdi Birjandi

3. Nutrition Health Research Center, Department of public Health, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Indoor Radon Measurement in Dwellings of Khorramabad City, Iran

Introduction: Exposure to indoor radon increases the risk of lung cancer. This study examined the level of indoor radon in dwellings of Khorramabad city, by using passive alpha-track detector (CR-39) during winter of 2016. Materials and Methods: In the present study, we detected the concentration of indoor radon in 56 dwellings. A passive sampling instrument (alpha-track detector with CR-39 pol...

[ 2 ] - Ameliorative effects of histidine on oxidative stress, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and renal histological alterations in streptozotocin/nicotinamide-induced type 2 diabetic rats

Objective(s): The present study sought to evaluate the beneficial effects of histidine (His) on oxidative stress, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), renal histological alterations and anti-oxidant enzymes gene expressions in type 2 diabetic rats.Materials and Methods: Streptozotocin/nicotinamide (STZ/NA) induced diabetic rats were used...

[ 3 ] - The impact of family- center interventions on anxiety and depression of low-conscious patient’s family hospitalized in the intensive care units: A randomized clinical trial study

Introduction: low-conscious Patients’ families should be having healthy mental, because of the have a crucial role in the supportive of patient, then this study aimed for determinant of impact the family- center interventions on anxiety and depression of low-conscious patient’s family hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU). Method: This study was a randomize clinical trial with before af...

[ 4 ] - Comparing the effect of "individual education" and "peer education" on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients

Background and Aim: Hemodialysis affects the health status and individual roles of patients and affects their quality of life. Therefore, it is important to investigate different educational methods to improve the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of individual and peer education on the quality of life of hemodialysis pati...