introduction: evaluation of persistent vertigo in post infarct patients is very important as the management depends on whether the cause is purely of central origin or due to associated vestibular affliction.   case report: a patient with left sided dorsolateral medullary syndrome and persistent vestibular symptoms was evaluated. vestibular test battery showed abnormal smooth pursuit, bilateral...

Lupinus mutabilis (LM) is a widespread species of lupin whose bean is consumed not only for its high caloric value but also as a homeopathic medicine, used for a diverse range of presumed clinical properties, including as an analgesic and an antidiabetic. The properties of lupine alkaloids are responsible for their anticholinergic toxicity in both the autonomic nervous system and the central ne...

Introduction: Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) is a poisonous herb that can be especially seen in Northern regions of our country and cause anticholinergic toxic syndrome (ATS) when consumed. ATS consuming the plant which contains atropine or overdose psychoactive drugs containing (such as antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants). 
 Case 1: A 65-year-old female patient was admitted ...

objective: we determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in an urban population of jahrom, a city located in the south of iran. materials and methods: randomly selected subjects ≥30 years-old were studied using stratified sampling. target study sample was 892 (405 men and 487 women). metabolic syndrome was diagnosed using modified adult treatment panel guidelines when any three of the f...