background: depression is one of the mental disorders which have become a public health problem throughout of the world. the objective of this study was to investigate depression and to determine its correlated factors among students at shiraz university of medical sciences (sums). methods: 358 students of sums participated in this crosssectional study in 2012. the participants were selected by...

cannabis is one of the most widely abused substances throughout the world. the primary psychoactive constituent of cannabis, delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (▵(9_)thc), produces a myriad of pharmacological effects in animals and humans. although it is used as a recreational drug, it can potentially lead to dependence and behavioral disturbances and its heavy use may increase the risk for psychotic...

introduction: musculoskeletal disorders are the major causes of occupational diseases in the work places and they are the most important cause of disability and absenteeism. for the prevention of these disorders and improvement of working, it is necessary to use ergonomics assessment techniques. this study aimed to assess ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in construction work...

our ancestors without fear, worry and anxiety are not our ancestors, as organisms without defense systems were extinct. therefore, while behavior such as fear and anxiety are useful to prevent harm, the exaggerated form, that is, anxiety disorders, has more costs than benefits. likewise, while a panic attack is a normal and useful response in the face of life-threatening danger, a panic disorde...

background : high incidence of menstrual disorders at late ages of fertility accounts for 20% of clinical visits and 25% of gynecological surgeries. this study was conducted to identify the relationship between delivery type and menstrual disorders in women referring to hospitals affiliated to medical universities in tehran in 2008. methods : in this case-control study, which was conducted from...

background: work related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are considered the most common cause loss of work time, increased costs and human injuries. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of planned exercise movements to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (msds) and burnout in the computer users. method: in this study, the effects of exercise movements using the software were review...

introduction headache is a common complaint in children, and it has a significant effect on their daily living activities. having a definite diagnosis for the cause of the headache is very important for its appropriate management. case presentation we report a 12-year-old boy complaining of chronic headache, with a positive family history of migraine. the only abnormal finding in his general an...

background: mental disorders in patients with chronic medical disorders are associated with, performance degradation, poor quality of life, lack of cooperation with treatment and inappropriate use of medical services, and increased costs. the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders in the general population referring to an educational medical hospital in rash...

background: work-related musculoskeletal disorders (wrmsds) are considered a major factor in health problems, human injuries, and loss of work time. the aim of the present study was to assess the risk of musculoskeletal disorder (msd) and evaluate the prevalence of msd among female hairdressers.   materials and methods: in this descriptive analytical study, the risk of msds was evaluated in 172...