population pattern in guilan province represents a dramatic increase in youth population. regarding high prevalence of substance use among them, its destructive effects and consequences and paucity of previous related studies, this research was performed to determine the prevalence of substance use among students of guilan university of medical sciences (gums). we conducted a cross-sectional st...

conclusions it can be concluded that schizophrenia and drug-induced psychotic disorder were the most common types of disorders that are at risk of self-injury. background self-injury is defined as the intentional injuring of one’s own body without apparent suicidal intent. self-harm is encountered frequently in psychiatric hospitals. deliberate self-harm may be found in patients with a variety ...

background: stroke is the main cause of physical disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. two-thirds of all strokes occur in the developing countries. despite being preventable, stroke is increasingly becoming a major health issue in these countries. the aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of stroke in shiraz, iran, one of the main referral centers in the south...

The process of fibrin clot formation is a series of complex and well-regulated reactions involving blood vessels, platelets, procoagulant plasma proteins, natural inhibitors, and fibrinolytic enzymes. Vasculitis can be caused by a variety of different agents as bacteria, viruses, protozoal, rickettsial organisms, toxic, drugs, medications, and neoplasms. The most common cause of vasculitis is t...

s:1144:"Background: Sexuality and the desire for a child are strongly interconnected. The same applies to sexual disorders and the unfulfilled desire for a child. Aim: This article indicates the relations between sexual disorders and the unfulfilled desire for a child and outlines the potential effects of diagnostics and treatment in the context of reproductive medicine on the couples' sex...

results serum samples of 2049 females were analyzed, and 1814(%88.53) seropositive, 170 (8.29%) seronegative, 65 (3.17%) current infection were detected. conclusion findings showed that there was not a suitable programmed management or a confirmed diagnostic technique in our scientific society for the prevention of some of the side effects of cmv infection in fetus of pregnant women. for these ...

background and aims. temporomandibular disorders (tmds) are the most common condition affecting the temporomandibular joint and associated structures. the aim of this study was the epidemiologic evaluation of tmds and related factors in a group of iranian adolescents. materials and methods. this descriptive cross-sectional survey included a sample of 800 high school students (400 girls and 400 ...