Parnaz Heidari

Faculty of medicine, Tehran Islamic Azad university,Tehran,Iran

[ 1 ] - Serum ferritin levels and bone mineral density in the elderly

Background: Iron overload influences negatively on bone mineral density (BMD) but the results of studies regarding serum ferritin (SF) and BMD are conflicting.This study aimed to determine the association of SF and BMD in the elderly. Methods: All participants of the Amirkola cohort selected between 2011-2012, aged > 60 years were classified as high or normal (<200ng/ml) SF. BMD at femoral nec...

[ 2 ] - Effect of long-term low dose prednisolone administration on bone mineral density: Relating to non-compliant women with rheumatoid arthritis

Background: Long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prednisolone (PRED) is associated with bone mineral density (BMD) loss. This study aimed to determine the status of BMD in non-compliant women who used PRED alone for RA. Methods: Non-adherent RA taking < 7.5 mg daily PRED without DMARDs for > 6 months, and RA patients taking methotrexate +PRED (RA control) were compared with ag...

[ 3 ] - Prevalence and severity of ocular involvement in Graves’ disease according to sex and age: A clinical study from Babol, Iran

Background: Thyroid-associated eye disease (TED), previously known as Graves&rsquo; ophthalmopathy is a cosmetically and functionally debilitating disease that is seen worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical severity of ocular manifestations of Graves&rsquo; disease according to sex, age and duration in northern Iran. Methods: Between April 2011 and March 2...

[ 4 ] - Botulism and cavernous sinus thrombosis induced by Acute rhinosinusitis: A case report

Background: Botulism is an acute and rapidly progressive descending paralytic disease caused by a neurotoxin of clostridium botulinum. Case presentation: A 28-year-old woman presented with severe generalized ascending symmetrical muscle paralysis. The patient was intubated and transferred to the medical intensive care unit with several symptoms including: severe headache, dysphagia, dyspnea, p...

[ 5 ] - Analgesic effects of lidocaine-ketorolac compared to lidocaine alone for intravenous regional anesthesia

Background: Intravenous regional anesthesia is a simple and reliable method for upper extremity surgery. In order to increase the quality of blocks and reduce the amount of pain, many drugs are used with lidocaine. In this study, the effect of ketorolac-lidocaine in intravenous regional anesthesia was investigated. Methods: 40 patients undergoing elective upper limb with America Society of Ane...

[ 6 ] - Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection With Colon Cancer and Adenomatous Polyps

Background and objective: Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections in the world, especially in the developing countries. This bacterium is the cause of many diseases such as lymphoma, gastritis, peptic ulcers, and stomach cancer. According to recent reports, H. pylori infection can potentially increase the risk of colon cancer. The cu...

[ 7 ] - تاثیر ان‌استیل‌سیستیین بر درد پس از عمل جراحی کوله‌سیستکتومی به روش لاپاروسکوپی: کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی

Background: Postoperative pain is one of the most common complications following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Because the majority of the analgesic drugs including opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have many side effects, using drugs with lesser side effects is beneficial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of N-acetylcysteine on the pain after laparoscopic cholecy...

[ 8 ] - نقش پیشگویی کننده لکوسیتوز، آنمی و ترومبوسیتوز قبل از جراحی با شدت تومورهای اپیتلیالی تخمدان

سابقه و هدف: کانسر تخمدان ششمین سرطان شایع در بین زنان در جهان است. شمارش سلول­های خونی قبل از عمل می­توانند بیومارکرهای پیشگویی کننده شدت انواع سرطان­ و تعیین نوع عمل جراحی باشند. لذا این مطالعه به منظور بررسی نقش پیشگویی سه مارکر خونی آنمی، لکوسیتوز و ترومبوسیتوز با مرحله و درجه کانسرهای اپی تلیال تخمدان قبل از عمل جراحی پرداخته است. مواد و روش‌ها: در این مطالعه مقطعی اطلاعات مربوط به ۶۰ بیما...

[ 9 ] - A Case Report of Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is an inflammatory vasculitis with very low frequency and prevalence. It is not clear why the inflammatory process of this disease is limited to cerebrovascular disease without systemic manifestations. A case of primary angiitis of the central nervous system with cerebrovascular manifestations is reported here.  C...

[ 10 ] - مقایسه اثرخواب آوری و مدت ریکاوری دکس مدتومدین و فنتانیل حین کلونوسکوپی الکتیو

سابقه و هدف: داروهای مختلفی از جمله پروپوفول یا میدازولام با یا بدون فنتانیل بعنوان آرام بخشبرای کلونوسکوپی بکار می روند.دکس مدتومدین یک داروی آرام بخش جدید می باشد که بافعال کردن رسپتورهای آلفا2 آدرنرژیک در مغز و طناب نخاعی اثرات سداتیو، ضددرد و سمپاتولیتیک دارد.این مطالعهبه منظور مقایسه اثر خواب آوری و مدت ریکاوری دکس مدتومدین و فنتانیل حین کلونوسکوپی الکتیو انجام شد. مواد وروش­ها: در این مطا...

[ 11 ] - بررسی نتایج اکوکاردیوگرافی پس از ترمیم جراحی نارسایی شدید دریچه میترال قلب

سابقه و هدف: نارسایی شدید دریچه میترال که بصورت اولیه و یا ثانویه به بیماریهای مختلف قلبی اتفاق می افتد، از سالها قبل مورد عمل جراحی و تعویض دریچه و تعبیه دریچه مصنوعی قرار می گرفته اند. در چند سال اخیر این نارسایی شدید دریچه میترال مورد ترمیم قرار می گیرند. این مطالعه به منظور بررسی نتایج ترمیم دریچه میترال انجام گرفت. مواد و روش ­ها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی 210 بیمار با تشخیص نارسایی شدید دری...

[ 12 ] - ارتباط کمبود ویتامین D با درد غیراختصاصی ساق پا در سالمندان، مطالعه مورد-شاهدی

سابقه و هدف: درد اندام تحتانی در سالمندان یک عامل مهم اختلال در فعالیت فیزیکی و بروز ناتوانی است. از آنجائیکه ویتامین D در متابولیسم استخوان دخالت دارد، این مطالعه به منظور بررسی ارتباط کمبود ویتامین D با درد و حساسیت استخوان ساق پا در سالمندان انجام شد. مواد و روش‌ها: در این مطالعه مورد-شاهدی بر روی بیمارانی که بعلت درد لوکالیزه سطح قدامی ساق پا بدون علت مشخص به مدت ≥6 هفته و سن ≥50 سال مراجعه...

[ 13 ] - ارتباط سطح سرمی ویتامین دی با سرانجام بیماران بستری در بخش مراقبت ویژه

سابقه و هدف: ویتامینD  در مینرالیزاسیون استخوان، نیروی عضلانی، عملکرد سیستم ایمنی، عملکرد قلب و عروق و در سلامت و عملکرد مغزنقش دارد از آنجاییکه بیماران بدحالی که در بخش مراقبت ویژه بستری می شوند به دلایل بسیاری دچار کمبود ویتامینD  هستند لذا این مطالعه بمنظور بررسی سطح سرمی ویتامین D و همراهی آن با سرانجام بیماران بستری در بخش مراقبت ویژه داخلی انجام شد. مواد و روش‌ها: این مطالعه مقطعی بر روی...

[ 14 ] - The impacts of prone position on the blood oxygen saturations and heart rates of preterm infants under the mechanical ventilation

Background: The methods of baby's position are an important critical factor in ventilation and oxygenation of tissues. Although the prone position as one of the recommended position has beneficial effect on the development of premature infants, little research has been done. Methods: In a clinical trial among mechanically ventilated infants, hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units (N...

[ 15 ] - Rural-Urban Differences in Stroke Types, Risk Factors, Severity and Prognosis in Babol, Northern Iran

Introduction: Stroke recognized as the third most common cause of death. Stroke survivors often suffer a large amount of physical and mental disability. Due to assess difference between stroke types, progression and distribution of risk factors according residential status, to get correct information for prevention planning and management, this study was conducted.   Methods: This descriptive...

[ 16 ] - A Rare Case of Eosinophilic Cholecystitis Presenting in a Patient with Thalassemia Intermedia; a Case Report

Eosinophilic cholecystitis is a rare inflammatory condition encountered in surgical cholecystectomy specimens. In terms of histopathology, it is defined by transmural infiltration of eosinophils composing more than 90% of leukocytes. We here report a case of 19-year-old male admitted with thalassemia intermedia and with severe left upper quadrant pain. The patient underwent open splenectomy and...

[ 17 ] - The growth assessment of very low birth weight infant at corrected two years old

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the growth status of very low birth infant at corrected age of two years. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on all babies with birth weight ≤1500 gr without any congenital anomalies, genetic disturbance and chronic disease (e.g. cardiopulmonary insufficiency, cholestasis, malabsorption). They were called at corrected age 2 year...

[ 18 ] - Muscle strength in diabetics compared to non-diabetic elderly subjects: A cross sectional and case-control study

Background: With the growing population of the elderly, the prevalence of disabilities and chronic diseases will also likely increase. Muscle weakness leads to low amounts of physical activity in elderly diabetic patients and makes them susceptible to falls. In this study, we aimed to compare the muscle strength between diabetic and non-diabetic elderly individuals. Methods: The present study ...

[ 19 ] - Decreased serum testosterone level was not significantly correlated with lipid indices in elderly men

Background: Aging in men causes a gradual decline in endogenous testosterone levels, which may have detrimental effects on their health status. Testosterone deficiency is thought to promote atherosclerosis by modulating lipid metabolism. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the serum testosterone level and its correlation with lipid profile in men aged ≥60 years old. Methods: All el...

[ 20 ] - Comparison the effect of epidural steroid injection by Caudal and Lumbar methods for controlling the radicular pain of lower extremity

 Aims and background: Chronic low back pain is one of the common causes of patients referring to specialized and general medical clinics. The positive effect of Epidural Steroid injection has been proven in relieving pain in these patients. In this study, the epidural effects of methylprednisolone acetate in these two methods of Caudal and Lumbar were compared. Materials and Methods: In thi...