objective: glutamate antagonists including anticonvulsant topiramate have been recommended for the pharmacological management of schizophrenia. methods: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial was performed on 32 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia (18-45 years old). baseline information was gathered on demographic characteristics, vital signs, height, weight, smoking ha...

conclusions in this study¸ rosa damascena and mefenamic acid had similar effects on pain intensity of primary dysmenorrhea . with further studies, rosa damascena which has no chemical side effects¸ can be suggested for treating primary dysmenorrhea. results there was a significant difference between the average of pain intensity at different hours of measurement in each group after the end of f...

purpose: to compare the outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (dalk) using the big-bubble technique with that of penetrating keratoplasty (pk) in patients with keratoconus. methods: this double-blind clinical trial included patients with moderate to advanced keratoconus and poor spectacle-corrected visual acuity or contact lens intolerance. refractive errors, best corrected visual acu...

background: childhood obesity is becoming a global problem and its incidence is increasing. the role of dietary intervention with fruits containing vitamin c and flavonoid to control obesity consequences in childhood has not been yet defined. lemon (citrus aurantifolia) peels contain flavonoid, pectin and vitamin c. we aimed to compare the effects of lemon peels and placebo on cardiometabolic r...