Hamed Hamishehkar

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Vanilla Odor on Response to Venipuncture Pain in Preterm Newborns: a Randomized Control Clinical Trial

Background: Studies have shown that use of olfactory stimuli during painful medical procedures reduces infants’ response to pain. Aim: The main purpose of this study was investigating the effect of vanilla on pain response in preterm infants during and after venipuncture. Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial. Ninety preterm infants, who were randomly selected and divided into two ...

[ 2 ] - Evaluation of relationship between BMI with vitamin D receptor gene expression and vitamin D levels of follicular fluid in overweight patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder. The roles of vitamin D in the regulation of metabolic modulations specifically involving insulin action and reproduction processing are introduced. In addition, obesity appears to be closely associated with severity of PCOS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of BMI on vitamin D levels in follicular...

[ 3 ] - Effects of Shortening Replacement with Reinforced Ethyl Cellulose-Based Oleogels with Adipic Acid on Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Cakes

Background and Objectives: In recent years, use of oleogels as replacers of structured oils has received much attentions due to the health concerns. The objective of the present study was preparation of reinforced ethyl cellulose-based oleogels with adipic acid as replacers of shortening in cakes.  Materials & Methods: First, oleogel samples were prepared using ethyl cellulose (at two various ...