this study aimed to compare the efficacy of dexamethasone and hydrocortisone in the treatment of acute paediatric asthma. forty seven asthmatic children were randomised to receive either dexamethasone (0.6 mg/ml, maximum 16 mg) in a single dose or hydrocortisone (8-10 mg/kg/day) in 4 equal doses for 2 days. our findings showed that the mean length of hospitalization in children receiving dexame...

the effect of electrical currents by different modalities on wound healing has been experimented. in this study a survey of the literature shows different results, and the mechanisms of action have not been elucidated for certain. the aim of this study was to compare the results obtained from low voltage-square wave stimulation of different frequencies. results show that the healing period for ...

background: gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) is a common obstetrical complication with both maternal and fetal side effects.objective: this study was performed to determine the complications in neonates of mothers with gdm receiving insulin vs. dietary regimen.materials and methods: in this prospective cohort study, 140 neonates of mothers with gdm attending javaheri hospital of azad univers...