Food contamination with heavy metals is the main concern for human health that increases globally. Bread wheat one of most important grain products consumption. The aim study to examine effect baking methods on residues in different breads produced flour Mashhad, Iran. A total 180 samples 90 bakery shops Mashhad was analyzed some (Fe, Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Hg, Co, As, Al, V, Cd, and Ni) by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Results showed average concentration Fe,...

↑What is "already known" in this topic:The highest unmet needs' score belonged to the domain of psychological needs and health information.Identifying addressing patients are important because they found be significantly associated with quality life.

Air pollution is one of the environmental factors that influences pathogenesis systemic autoimmune diseases, followed by development and spread inflammation increased oxidative damage. Only a few studies have been conducted on impact air disease activity in patients with lupus, which mostly focused PM2.5 particles.We longitudinally studied 50 lupus bimonthly 6-month period Mashhad, polluted cities Iran. Disease quality life were examined considering SLEDAI2K, SLEQOL, VAS criteria. The...

Abstract Background This study examined how socio-demographic characteristics constructs derived from the health promotion model (HPM) influence level of physical activity (PA) women in Bojnourd, North East Iran. Method cross-sectional has been carried out through multi-stage sampling design on 356 aged 18–60 years living Data was collected reliable and valid questionnaire survey who were selected their homes. Results Most participants (53.40%) had a low behaviors with minimal scores. Using...

Background & Aim: Nowadays, health professionals consider lifestyle as one of the most important determinants, and many risk factors mortality can be controlled by understanding it.The aim this study was to determine relationship between elders' their general status in Neyshabur.Methods Materials: This observation analytical type conducted on 150 elderly people, selected a multi-stage cluster sampling method.In study, data were collected questionnaire comprised demographic characteristics,...

Environmental exposures and genetic predisposition interactions may result in autoimmune rheumatic diseases. This study aimed to determine the effect of outdoor air pollutants on activity rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a longitudinal follow-up.We longitudinally studied 50 patients with RA bimonthly over 6 months Mashhad, one most polluted cities Iran. Disease health-related quality life (HRQoL) were examined according disease score (DAS28ESR), health assessment questionnaires (HAQ), physical...

Factors associated with length of stay in hospital among the elderly patients using count regression models

This study aimed to determine the predictive power of theory planned behaviour in predicting intention and positive thinking school students. A cross-sectional was performed on 367 high male students Iran. Data were gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity reliability had been confirmed before. Descriptive inferential analysis (univariate multiple logistic regression models, Pearson correlation) SPSS software V.20. AMOS version 22 used perform path analysis. According...

Data on how the complex cognitive processes, personal, and social factors influence health promoting behaviors of women are very limited results have been inconsistent. Here, we examine prior behaviors, behavior-specific cognition (perceived benefits/barriers, self efficacy, activity-related affect), situational interpersonal (social support, modeling, norms) associated with level dietary in Iranian women. A cross sectional survey 356 aged 18-60 years from care centers Iran was undertaken...

Risk factors of coronary heart disease have been discussed in the literature; however, conventional statistical models are not appropriate when outcome interest is number vessels with obstructive artery disease. In this paper, a novel model to investigate risk disease.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 633 elderly cardiovascular patients at Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran from September 2011 May 2013. Clinical (=0, 1, 2, 3), and predictor variables baseline demographics clinical...

The obesity prevalence is growing worldwide. There strong evidence indicating that a disturbance of zinc, copper and magnesium concentrations associated with the development its related diseases. Our aim was to determine effect curcumin supplementation on serum in obese individuals.In this randomized crossover trial study, thirty patients an age range 18 65 years were treatment 1 g/day or placebo for 30 days. then two-week wash-out period, after which, subjects crossed alternate regimen....

Abstract Background Mid-urethral sling (MUS) operations are currently a recognized as the most popular and effective procedures for surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among women population. However, data reporting long-term outcome is still equivocal, thus, available limited. This study aims to examine efficacy MUS after implantation SUI during 3-years follow up. Method A prospective was conducted in referral centers Tehran University Medical Science, Emam Khomeini...

Introduction: Obesity is a common risk factor associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Curcumin has been reported to exert beneficial effects on lipid metabolism, including HDL functionality. We have examined the of curcumin cholesterol uptake capacity in subjects obesity.Materials and Methods: 30 obese individuals received placebo 1 g per day for period days. The were crossed over alternative regimen after 2-week washout period. A modified (CUC) assay was used determine serum...