introduction : as the result of epidemiological transition and aging of iranian population, the frequencies of systemic diseases among patients in of need endodontic treatment has increased, especially within developed cities. however, there have been no concise reports of systemic diseases in iranian patients. based on this need, the present investigation was conducted to assess the frequency ...

J. McDermott, W. Snook, and J. Luo Information Technology Division Rootkits: Th e most common use of deceptive interpreters is in association with a rootkit. After attackers gain root or administrative access to the system, they can install malicious tools including backdoors, sniff ers, and tools to cover their tracks. Th ese tools will run with root privilege and have the ability to fully con...

The first case of Allescheria (Petriellidium) boydii sinusitis is reported. The organism was isolated from the maxillary sinus in an elderly, diabetic, chronic alcoholic man on maintenance hemodialysis who developed a syndrome resembling mucormycosis. Infections with A. boydii are infrequent and are most commonly limited to Madura foot. In addition, several cases of pulmonary and central nervou...

Hospital practice is increasingly concerned with treating patients whose disease was previously considered incurable. In many of them the body's natural protective mechanisms are seriously impaired either by the disease, drug treatment, or both. This results in increased susceptibility to infection. If the benefits of major surgery and complex drug regimens are to be realised the recognition an...

A 75-year-old woman with polymyositis, who had received medication of corticosteroids and immunesuppressive agents, presented with backache. Chest X-ray and computed tomography (CT) showed multiple nodules and infiltrative shadow in both peripheral lungs (Picture 1). F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography demonstrated an increased uptake in both lungs, the thoracolumbar spine, right ...