OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine whether endothelial dysfunction as a consequence of direct postprandial lipid response might be favorably influenced by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin AT1 receptor antagonists. BACKGROUND Postprandial triglyceride-rich lipoproteins cause endothelial dysfunction. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors have been sh...

Infiltration of neutrophils has been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) for which effective therapeutic interventions remain unavailable. In the present study we focused on leukotriene B4 (LTB4) as a potent chemotactic factor for neutrophils in order to address its contribution to the pathologic events associated with ICH. ICH with hematoma...

Barrington's nucleus, in the pons, regulates micturition through spinal projections to preganglionic parasympathetic neurons. The stress neuropeptide CRF is prominent in these projections and has an inhibitory influence. Social stress in rats causes urinary retention and abnormal urodynamics resembling those produced by partial bladder outlet obstruction (pBOO), and this is associated with CRF ...

background: health workers ability to provide high quality care can be adversely affected by many factors such as sleep deprivation associated with shift work. the aim of this study was to compare sleep disorders among shift workers and non-shift workers in kermanshah hospital (2005) methods: at first, demographic information of the participants were gathered. 653 volunteers were divided into t...

background: sexual instinct which is the cause of numerous changes in an individual’s life could be influenced by different factors such as menopause and ageing. this study was designed to compare sexual dysfunction before and after menopause. materials and methods: this was a cross-sectional study. participants were 174 menopausal women who referred to medical health centers of isfahan, iran. ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Urinary dysfunction is associated with significant morbidity in persons with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The aim of this study was to describe prevalence and long-term impact of bladder dysfunction on daily activities and quality of life (QoL) in persons in chronic phase of GBS and to examine the relationships between commonly used continence measures in this cohort. ...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is defined as a permanent chronic pain originating from the sacroiliac joint, limiting patient's daily activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate effectiveness minimally invasive stabilization by triangular titanium implants in patients with dysfunction. MATERIAL AND METHODS prospective evaluated who had underwent for use iFuse® impla...

The relationship between family functioning and dementia caregiving is complex. The present study examined the interrelationships between family functioning, caregiver burden, and patient characteristics. Participants were 72 live-in, family caregivers of patients with mild (n = 47) or moderate dementia (n = 25). Caregivers completed measures of burden, family functioning, depression, and anxie...

BACKGROUND Weight and health behaviours are known to affect physical disability; however the evidence exploring the impact of changes to these lifestyle factors over the life course on disability is inconsistent. We aimed to explore the roles of weight and activity change between mid and later life on physical disability. METHODS Baseline and 20-year clinical follow-up data were collected fro...