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"Prognostic factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma - a population-based study in golestan province, iran, a high incidence area".

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

"Prognostic factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma - a population-based study in golestan province, iran, a high incidence area". Arch Iran Med. 2012 Feb;15(2):118-9 Authors: Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Dawsey SM PMID: 22292587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

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Intraosseous Fibrosarcoma of Maxilla in an HIV Patient.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Kotrashetti VS, Kale AD, Hallikeremath SR, Mane DR, V Angadi P, Bhatt P Abstract Fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of fibroblasts that rarely affects the oral cavity and can cause local recurrences or metastasis. Fibrosarcomas account for 15% of all soft tissue sarcomas, which represent only 1% of all malignant tumors of the head and neck region. The clinical behavior of the fibrosarcoma is characterized by a high local recurrence rate, and low incidence of loco regional lymph node and/or distant hematogenous metastasis. The etiology for fibrosarcoma has no definite cause but is thought to occur from preexisting lesions or in previously irradiated areas of bone lesions. Immunosuppression associated with HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (...

Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and hemophilic arthropathy in severe hemophilic patients.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that men with severe hemophilia have reduced BMD. Patients at risk are those with signs of hemophilic arthropathy. Because osteoporosis may complicate the future treatment of patients with hemophilia, screening of patients with hemophilic arthropathy for reduction of BMD and preventive therapies is highly recommended. PMID: 22292576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Dermatologic manifestations of hepatitis C infection and the effect of interferon therapy: a literature review.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The objective of this study is to summarize currently available data on dermatologic conditions associated with chronic HCV infection. In addition, we investigate the incidence of the development of immune mediated dermatologic disorders during interferon therapy in these patients. PMID: 22208443 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Kuwait to begin swine flu vaccination programme

Healthcare — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:43:06 +0100

Kuwait's health ministry is to launch an H1N1 vaccination campaign today, making the vaccine available to those most at risk to the virus, in line with World Health Organization recommendations, Kuwait Times has reported. Last month is received 145,000 doses of the vaccine, and these will be distributed to public clinics and hospitals. Kuwait expects to get a second batch of 600,000 doses of the vaccine in late December, and a total of two million doses by February, the ministry said. (Source: Healthcare)

Efficacy of different concentrations of garlic extract in reduction of oral salivary microorganisms.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: According to our findings, garlic extract is effective in the reduction of an oral microbial population.It may be useful as an alternative product and new treatment modality with fewer side effects. PMID: 22292581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

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UAE doctors see 40% rise in bronchitis patients

Healthcare — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:24:55 +0100

Changing weather conditions are contributing to a 40% rise in patients complaining from bronchitis and upper respiratory infections in the past two months in the UAE, doctors say. Bronchitis is a condition that often follows a respiratory infection and/or a slight cold which results in the inflammation/infection of the lungs. (Source: Healthcare)

Rise in cesarean section rate over a 30-year period in a public hospital in tehran, iran.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Immediate strategies should be adopted to prevent the rising trend and increasing number of unnecessary CS in Iran. PMID: 22208435 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Modeling the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and squamous dysplasia in a high risk area in iran.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Our models were able to discriminate between ESCC cases and controls in about 77%, and between individuals with and without squamous dysplasia in about 70% of the cases. Using risk factors to predict individual risk of ESCC or squamous dysplasia still has limited application in clinical practice, but such models may be suitable for selecting high risk individuals in research studies, or increasing the pretest probability for other screening strategies. PMID: 22208438 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Human Rotavirus Genotypes Detection among Hospitalized Children, A study in Tehran, Iran.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

In this study, the genotypic diversity of group A rotaviruses were detected in children <5 years of age who were treated for dehydration and diarrhea in Tehran, Iran from October 2004 to September 2008. PMID: 21194260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of the Patients with Sputum Smear-negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The clinical differences between SNPTB and control patients could be used to develop a clinical scoring system to identify patients with SNPTB. PMID: 22208439 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

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Maternal mortality rate in fars province: trends and associated factors in a community-based survey.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence of serious deficiencies in postpartum care that need urgent action. Priority should be given to vaginal bleeding and high-risk status mothers. PMID: 22208437 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

H1N1 Influenza Infection Complicated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Moghadami M, Honarvar B, Sabaeian B, Zamiri N, Pourshahid O, Rismanchi M, Lankarani KB Abstract The 2009 H1N1 Influenza virus was the first infectious pandemic of the 21st century which spread rapidly throughout the world. High-risk groups, such as diabetics, suffered more and showed higher hospital admission and death rates due to this virus. Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) may develop the fulminant picture of their disease after being infected with influenza. From June to December 2009 at Nemazee Hospital, affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, two patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) were admitted. The H1N1 influenza virus triggered DKA and its complications in these patients. Both patients were female, of ages 16 and 40 years. When admitted, t...

Bahrain female obesity rates to hit 40%

Healthcare — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:53:34 +0100

A new study by Al Kindi Specialised Hospital has shown that obesity among females in Bahrain is expected to reach 40% by 2015. One third of the adult population is already obese in the country. According to the World Health Organisation, the prevalence of obesity in Bahrain was put at 21.2% among males and 35.2% among females. (Source: Healthcare)

Bahrain seeks nurses

Healthcare — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:47:41 +0100

Bahrain is looking to recruit nurses from the Philippines, with officials from both countries close to finalising an agreement that could see hundreds of the much needed professionals working in local hospitals, the Bahrain Tribune reported. The country is also short of medical technicians, physical therapists, midwives and pharmacists. (Source: Healthcare)

Pulmonary sarcoidosis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia: possible common immune pathogenesis.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Ghaddar RK, Muzaffar TH A 49-year-old female presented with autoimmune hemolytic anemia and positive warm antibodies. She was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis. The patient was given prednisolone after which she had complete remission of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and stabilization of her pulmonary status. A review will follow on association of sarcoidosis with autoimmune disease and its possible role in the development of such phenomenon. PMID: 21361724 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

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Efficacy of the atkins diet as therapy for intractable epilepsy in children.

Archives of Iranian Medicine — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The Atkins diet can be considered as a safe and effective alternative therapy for intractable childhood epilepsy. Atkins diet was well tolerated in our patients with rare complications and it appears to demonstrate preliminary efficacy in childhood refractory epilepsy. PMID: 21039004 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

UAE studies HIV plans

Healthcare — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:29:45 +0100

Officials from various UAE government bodies, including the ministries of health, education and labour and organisations including the Red Crescent Authority, UNAIDS and UNDP have held a meeting to study the country's policy regarding HIV/Aids, reported Gulf News. It is hoped the UAE will be able to devise a detailed five year plan to combat the spread of the disease, after analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach. (Source: Healthcare)

Aids cases on rise in Arab world

Healthcare — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:40:10 +0100

The number of AIDS related deaths has increased almost six-fold since 1990 in the Arab region, where one new HIV infection occurs every 10 minutes, according to a United Nations Development Programme report. Over half a million people in the region live with AIDS and 68,000 people are newly infected with HIV. The study says the Arab region will face infection rates of 4% by 2015, reported Gulf News. (Source: Healthcare)

UAE forms Aids committee

Healthcare — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:10 +0100

The UAE has formed a committee to implement a strategy for Aids control and prevention in the country, Khaleej Times has reported. The committee will be directed by the Ministry of Health and include representatives from the Health Authority Abu Dhabi, the private health sector and other health authorities in the country. The committe will provide workers in various healthcare facilities with guidelines to ensure prevention from HIV infection. (Source: Healthcare)