Background and Aims: During recent years, the relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection has attracted many researchers' attention. However, the results relating to the association of vitamin D levels and HBV infection have been conflicting and there remains a lack of knowledge about the effects of antiviral treatments on vitamin D level. Methods: Eighty-four ...

Background: Recent research indicates the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency worldwide and is conflicting evidence as to whether supplementation actually improves physical performance. Objectives: The purpose this study was investigate effect on improving muscle strength, volume cardiorespiratory fitness through resistance training in male athletes with deficiency. Methods: This conducted pre-t...

Article history: Received: .................. Accepted: ................... Available online: ........ ZJRMS 2014; X(X): XX-XX Background: Regular exercise and consuming garlic can independently improve blood pressure and lipid profile. However, combining these lifestyle modifications may be more effective than either intervention alone. Therefore, we examined the combined effect of garlic supp...

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the frequency of hypovitaminosis D in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and its association with FMS symptoms. This study aimed at assessing the effect of hypovitaminosis D on the symptoms and quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia. Methods: A total of 74 FMS patients with hypovitaminosis D were randomly assigned into ...

background and aims. lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous disease, with an unknown etiology. there is no complete cure for oral lichen planus (olp), but some drugs, including corticosteroids, retinoids, cyclosporine and antibiotics are commonly used for treatment of olp. the aim of the present study was to compare the effect of combination of triamcinolone and vitamin a mouthwash ...

objective(s):consumption of high-fat foods is one of the major causes of obesity. physical exercise is a strategy used to counteract obesity. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks endurance training and high-fat diet (hfd) on appetite-regulating hormones in rat plasma. materials and methods:twenty eight male wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: contro...