ABSTRACT Hemoptysis is defined as blood‐streaked sputum from the lower parts of respiratory tract. Hemoptysis, even in small amounts, a frightening and alarm sign for possible underlying conditions such infections, pulmonary diseases, neoplastic conditions, cardiovascular alterations, vasculitis, traumatic events, hematological derangements, iatrogenic or drug‐induced events. The initial step evaluation hemoptysis to determine source bleeding. Herein, we report an unusual case massive young...

Erythropoietin (EPO), in addition to its function as an erythropoiesis regulator has a regenerative activity on some nonhematopoietic tissues. Animal studies have suggested role for erythropoietin bone healing.The present study aimed evaluate the effects of local EPO injection healing tibiofibular fractures.In prospective double blind study, 60 patients with fracture were divided equal or placebo groups, randomly. Patients received either site two weeks after surgical fixation. followed by...

Background: Venous thromboembolism is a common cause of mortality among hospitalized patients and yet it preventable through detecting the precipitating factors prompt diagnosis by specialists.The present study has been carried out in order to assist specialists prediction risk level pulmonary embolism patients, means artificial neural network.Method: A number 31 have used this evaluate conditions 294 3 educational hospitals affiliated with Kerman University Medical Sciences.Two types...

There is considerable variation in the treatment of distal forearm torus fractures (DFTF), from soft bandaging to cast immobilization.The present study aimed show result removable wrist splint (RWS) these fractures.One hundred forty two children aged less than 17 years old with DFTF were studied prospectively. These patients randomly treated either by a short arm (SAC) or RWS for three weeks. Finally results groups compared.There no significant differences regarding degree pain, compliance...

There is controversy regarding routine prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients treated via a short leg cast or splint following lower extremity trauma.The main aim of this study to evaluate the incidence DVT and need chemoprophylaxis these patients.Patients with ankle sprains stable foot/ankle fractures were entered cross-sectional study. Serum D-dimer levels measured 2 weeks fixation. If above 0.2 micrograms/ml test was considered positive patient referred Doppler ultrasound...

Equal distribution of healthcare facilities in order to increase the accessibility individuals services is one main pillars improvement health. This study was aimed examine disparities access health care across cities Lorestan province located west Iran. a descriptive study. Data related indicators institutional and manpower collected using statistical yearbook Statistical Centre Iran (SCI) analyzed by Scaogram Analysis Model. The results revealed distinct regional province. According...

Tennis elbow (TE) is a common myotendinosis. It was first described by Runge in 1873; different modes of treatment are used management TE.This study aimed to report the results autologous blood injection (ABI) TE.A prospective case performed evaluate ABI TE. The level pain based on Nirschl phase scale (NPS) and visual analogue (VAS) calculated before 1, 3 6 months after injection; then satisfaction assessed.Twenty-nine patients with diagnosed TE were treated (24% males, 76 % female). mean...

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women. The Neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatment of choice for non-operable tumors. Ki67 a proliferation marker that can be used to predict therapeutic response and patients' prognosis.This retrospective study was carried out on 55 consecutive patients with breast referred Training Tertiary Healthcare Center in Kerman, Iran since 2009 2014. After diagnostic approval, tissue samples were examined estrogen progesterone receptors, ki67 HER2-neu...

Background: Iranian health system underwent a series of reforms entitled Health Transformation Plan (HTP) in 2014.The plan started with packages that have imposed financial burden and increased expenditure the system.This study aimed to identify strategies solutions reduce expenditures HTP Iran.Methods: To conduct this qualitative study, researchers held 15 semi-structured interviews prominent experts research arena 2018.Content analysis was used analyze data using MAXQDA 10...

Inequality in the distribution of health care facilities is one main barriers to access. The purpose this study was assess regional differences across Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad (KBA) province order reduce gap between different regions. carried out KBA southwest Iran. Fifteen indices were selected based on their availability 2011 Statistical Centre Iran (SCI) annual report. Data analysis conducted through using numerical taxonomy. findings obtained showed a huge counties province. Yasouj had...

Background: Multiple myeloma is a progressive and high mortality neoplasm, the prevalence increases with aging. The main treatment for new cases aged less than 65 years high-dose chemotherapy autologous bone marrow transplantation. This study aims to determine five-year survival rate of patients multiple myeloma. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 97 who underwent transplantation between 2011 2016 were investigated. Then, information related gender, age at time transplantation,...

BACKGROUND: University health coverage gives everyone accesses to services focused on the most important causes of illness and death ensures that quality is high enough improve those receiving services. Nurses as largest group staff in system play an role achieving UHC. This study aimed determine training needs nursing managers universities medical sciences Iran UHC.MATERIALS AND METHODS: was a qualitative conducted 2019 using framework method. There were 15 experts management, authorities...

Background: In 1990, the Iranian Ministry of Health implemented a health plan to increase mothers' knowledge infant feeding using workers and volunteers. This study evaluates effects nutrition education on whether in was associated with growth their children Ardabil, Iran.Methods: A quasi-experimental impact written nutritional in-person given participants (mothers) from urban centers by Sixteen located Iran, were selected randomly for education. group 303 mothers infants younger than 6...

Background: Controlling and managing the side effects of chemotherapy is one most serious challenges that patients with gastrointestinal cancer encounter. A promising technique to overcome these using informative mobile-based applications. The aim this study was design evaluate a application help manage possible caused by chemotherapy. Methods: This descriptive-applied performed in 2 stages. In first stage, needs assessment where opinions 4 oncologists 27 were obtained use...