Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate efficacy a community pharmacist–delivered diabetes support program for patients receiving specialty medical care in middle-income country (Iran). Methods A randomized controlled trial conducted on 101 who received from an endocrinologist. qualified pharmacist educated about medications, clinical goals, self-care activities, and self-monitoring blood glucose. trained intervention group 5 months (5 follow-up visits phone calls) recommended...

Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is one of the most important zoonotic parasites in many regions world. Cystic echinococcosis (CE) a major economic and public health challenge Iran. This study aimed to determine prevalence genotypes isolates from slaughtered buffaloes Guilan Province, northern We examined 384 at Talesh county abattoir, isolating 42 hydatid cysts. sequenced mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) NADH dehydrogenase (ND1) genes for genotype analysis. Molecular...

The aim of present study was to describe the effect multimorbidity on Health-Related Quality Life (HRQoL) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).A cross-sectional a simple sampling method 296 undergoing bypass surgery referral hospital northern part Iran conducted between April, 2015 and September, 2016. Multimorbidity defined as presence at least two chronic diseases based self-reporting medical records. HRQoL measured using 36-item short form (SF-36) health status survey. We used...

Hadjibabaie M, Tabeefar H, Alimoghaddam K, Iravani Eslami Honarmand Javadi Khatami F, Ashouri A, Ghavamzadeh A. The relationship between body mass index and outcomes in leukemic patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clin Transplant 2012: 26: 149–155. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Abstract: Hematopoietic transplantation (HSCT) is being used increasingly an attempt to cure many hematological disorders. Obesity has become a world wide phenomenon known risk...

Opportunistic infections like cytomegalovirus (CMV) are among the primary causes of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing hematipoetic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This infection is frequently seen early postengraftment period. So we determined to find risk factors associated with CMV reactivation.We retrospectively evaluated medical records 126 consecutive who underwent allogenic-HSCT from peripheral blood cells August 2011 February 2013 Shariati Hospital. We included HSCT 15...

Abstract Background Tooth decay is one of the diseases that closely related to people’s behaviors and it can have adverse effects on their performance success in future. Brushing twice a day simplest most effective way reduce tooth decay. The study aim was determining roles correlational factors based Pender’s health promotion model brushing behavior ninth grade students at urban public schools Guilan province during academic year 2019. Methods present cross-sectional had...

Gamification is the use of game design elements in non-game contexts. It considered a student-centered instructional to motivate student learning and academic behavior. In this study, effects gamification on statistics (hypothesis testing issue) attitude toward comparison with common e-learning approach were investigated. The students' experience critical assessed, too.In before after trial, census manner, 64 health faculty students Guilan University Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran,...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients with an incidence of 21-73%. Prevention and early diagnosis reduces the frequency severity this complication. Predictive biomarkers are major importance to timely diagnosis. Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) a widely investigated novel biomarker for AKI. However, no study assessed NGAL AKI HSCT patients. We performed further analyses on gathered data from our recent trial evaluate...

Fanconi anemia is a rare inherited aplastic anemia, which cured only by hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT). One of the most debilitating complications high-dose chemotherapy regimen before HSCT oral mucositis (OM), occurs frequently in this population. Vitamin D has identified immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant role. This study was designed to examine efficacy vitamin prevention OM patients with undergoing allogenic HSCT. Twenty-eight were enrolled study. They...

Introduction: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) has no effect on coronary artery atherosclerosis, thus the modification of physiological risk factors seems essential to prevent disease (CAD). Then PCI patients have receive multiple drug therapies in an attempt recurrence cardiac events. In spite evidence based medication adherence post-PCI CAD development, is main concern for health care system. Accordingly, this study aims determine and its related among these patients. Methods:...

<b>Introduction:</b> The possible effect of inflammatory factors on decreasing BDNF has been proposed in the literature. There is conflicting evidence regarding association between level alteration and treatment response depressive patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This study investigated effects celecoxib manic ECT levels. <b>Methods:</b> randomized, double-blind, clinical trial included 35 who received either (200 mg twice daily) or placebo, from one day before...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the complications hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and associated with increased mortality. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) a thiol compound antioxidant vasodilatory properties that has been investigated for prevention AKI in several clinical settings. In present study, we evaluated effects intravenous NAC on allogeneic patients. A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted, 80 patients were recruited to receive 100 mg/kg/day or placebo...

Abstract Background Puberty is a sensitive critical stage of human life. As numerous healthy habits and behaviors are created during adolescence, correct health education puberty essential to maintain improve an individual's physical, emotional, mental health. The present study aimed determine the impact educational intervention based on predictors Health Belief Model (HBM) female nine-grade students’ in Rasht, Iran. Methods randomized controlled trial examined 110 students. Multi-stage...

Abstract Background Dietary diversity score (DDS) is an indicator for assessing nutritional adequacy. Food security another important measure in nutrition field which can be associated with several cardiovascular risk factors. Considering the importance of heart failure (HF) patients, this study was designed to evaluate DDS and food patients HF. Methods A total 200 HF were enrolled. evaluated using valid reliable frequency questionnaire calculated by scoring intakes as 5 main groups....

Numerous studies have investigated the effect of lavender and damask rose aromatherapy on sleep quality. There is, however, little research to compare impact them over each other. The aim current study was with quality in patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Guilan Province, Iran, 2017-2018.In this randomized clinical trial (RCT) study, 97 undergoing CABG were randomly assigned intervention or control groups. In groups, asked by researcher inhale every night for 5...

Self-Medication (SM), i.e. using medications to treat oneself, is a major concern for health researchers and policy makers. The terms "self medication" or "self-medication" (SM terms) have been used explain various concepts while several also employed define this practice. Hence, retrieving relevant publications would require exhaustive literature screening. So, we assessed the current situation of SM in improve relevancy search outcomes.