Yousef Moradi
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Is household food insecurity a determinant of weight status in patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas?
Background: There is mixed evidence about food insecurity and overweight/obesity coexisting, however it is unclear about association between food insecurity and weight status in people with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between food insecurity and weight status in individuals with type 2 diabetes in rural areas in Iran. Methods:...
[ 2 ] - Normal labor curve is affected by fetus gender: A cohort study
Background: Fetal male gender may affect the progression of labor and could be a risk factor for labor arrest. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fetus gender on labor curve. Methods: In this cohort study, 1550 singleton term pregnant women in labor phase (either spontaneous or by induction) were enrolled. Results of regular cervical examination, dilation, length o...
[ 3 ] - Comparison of intramuscular progesterone with oral nifedipine for treating threatened preterm labor: A randomized controlled trial
Background: Threatened preterm labor (TPL) is the leading cause of hospitalization during pregnancy. Tocolytic agents are the primary therapeutic options for TPL. The aim of this study is to compare intramuscular progesterone with oral nifedipine as a tocolytic agent. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was carried out in a teaching hospital (Shahid Akbarabadi) in Tehran, Iran, from De...
[ 4 ] - Skin fold technique for central venous catheter fixation; Comparison with conventional method for postopration infections
Background: Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are used not only as a tool to access to central venous system, but also for hemodynamic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hemodialysis. The use of CVCs is associated with some complications notably infections that are troublesome both to patient and physician. We conducted this study to examine catheter fixation with skin fold techni...
[ 5 ] - Can combination of hysterosalpingography and ultrasound replace hysteroscopy in diagnosis of uterine malformations in infertile women?
Background: Müllerian anomalies are associated with infertility. Hysteroscopy as the gold standard for evaluating Müllerian anomalies is an invasive, expensive and risky procedure which requires enough experience. Transvaginal sonography (TVS) and hysterosalpingography (HSG) are less invasive procedures, but there is little known about the accuracy of these tests. The aim of this stud...
[ 6 ] - A comparison between serum levels of interleukin-6 and CA125 in patients with endometriosis and normal women
Background: The purpose of the present study was to compare the serum levels of IL6 and CA125 in women with and without endometriosis. They were also compared in mild, moderate and severe cases. Methods: In this case-control study, CA125 and IL6 levels in 76 women with laparoscopic proven endometriosis were compared with 76 women without evidence of endometriosis. Sensitivity, specificity, p...
[ 7 ] - Prevalence of Burnout in residents of obstetrics and gynecology: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Burnout is currently a major concern among physicians due to their high level of stress at work. There are several reports on various levels of burnout in residency programs due to several predisposing factors. The aim of this systematic review was to estimate a more precise prevalence of burnout among residents of obstetrics and gynecology. Methods: PubMed, Science Direct and Sc...
[ 8 ] - بررسی تاثیر عصاره گیاه نعناع فلفلی بر سردرد های میگرن
Introduction: Different type of drugs are used in the pharmacologic prophylaxis of migraine. Each of them has their own efficacy and side effects. In addition to pharmacological drugs, some studies have also suggested the use of the alternate and herbal remedy in migrane.Peppermint have a long history of use in some disorders, including headache. In this study we evaluate the effectiveness of ...
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