Showing 8 results for Nasimi
Amir Houshang Ehsani, Hossein Mortazavi, Pedram Noormohammadpour, Arghavan Azizpour, Sara Rostami, Maryam Nasimi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (Volume 7, Number 2 2016)
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Background and Aim: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on acne healing in patients admitted to the dermatology clinic, Razi Hospital, Tehran.
Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 10 fasting persons (9 women and 1 man) and 10 non-fasting persons (9 women and 1 man) with acne were studied. Their baseline acne severities were recorded and acne improvement was evaluated in both groups after Ramadan month.
Results: Acne improvement was 71% in fasting persons and 49% in non-fasting persons. Improvement in fasting persons i.e. was 1.4 times of non-fasting ones (P=0.158). However, no significant statistical difference was detected. Also, it was determined that improvement was different according to acne grading. Improvement in acne lesions in patients with grade 2 severity was 100%, in those with grade 3 acne was 78%, and in patients with grade 4 acne was 35 % (P=0.025). But in non-fasting patients there was not a statistical difference between acne severity and improvement rate. Furthermore in patients younger than 24, improvement rate of acne was 1.6 fold more than non-fasting persons and in patients older than 24, this ratio was 1.3 (P=0.011).
Conclusion: This study did not show any statistically significant difference in acne improvement between who were fasting and who were not during Ramadan. Studies with larger sample size are recommended.
Amir Hooshang Ehsani, Maryam Nasimi, Pedram Noormohammadpoor, Arghavan Azizpoor, Fatemeh Golpayegani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (Volume 8, Number 1 2017)
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Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate surgery approach outcomes in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of lower lip.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical records of patients that diagnosed with SCC of the lower lip at Razi hospital at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in a 5 year period. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and bivariate analyses using the chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests to compare the variables.
Results: The age range of patients was 35 to 94 years (mean, 64.1 years; SD, 13.27 years), with a 5:1 male-female ratio. SCC of the lower lip occurred more frequently in patients older than 60 years. 62.1 % of the patients were addicted to cigarette and other tobacco compounds. It was noted
significant association between chronic solar exposure in the job’s environment and incidence of SCC in lower lip. Mean diameter of the tumor was 28.1 mm (range, 5 to 63 mm). Recurrence was detected in 17 patients (24.6%). Two patients (2.89%) died due to lower lip SCC in this series.
Conclusion: our study revealed that lower lip SCC is more prevalent in men and in eighth decade of life. As well, considering the low recurrence rate and high survival rate, surgery could be considered as an effective method of treatment.
Robabeh Abedini, Vahideh Lajevardi, Maryam Nasimi, Maryam Mashayekhi,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (Volume 8, Number 3 2017)
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Background and Aim: Psoriasis is a common, chronic and inflammatory skin disease. It has been determined that obesity may be associated with this disease. So, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between obesity and severity of psoriasis in patients referred to dermatology clinic of Razi Hospital.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 106 patients with plaque type psoriasis who had not received any systemic treatment .The demographic characteristics such as gender, age, BMI, severity of disease (PASI), waist, and waist to hip ratio were recorded.
Results: 42% of the patients had BMI of 25-30 (over weight) and 32% higher than 30 (obese). The mean BMI in women (30.2±5.6) was significantly higher than men (27.6±4.7) (P=0.02). BMI was correlated to disease severity (PASI) , but it was not significant (a=0.143, P=0.114)
Conclusion: Although we did not find any significant correlation between severity of disease and BMI, but the association between severity of disease and high BMI were concluded.
Robabeh Abedini, Maryam Nasimi, Kosar Pakseresht,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019, Volume 10, Number 1 2019)
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Background and Aim: Medical residents play an important role in visiting the patients; also they're the future specialists of their country. Thus, their job satisfaction is of significant importance. In this study, we aimed to assess Iranian dermatology residents' job satisfaction and its related factors.
Methods: We used short Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), in which, intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction factors are assessed with 20 questions. The data collection method was accidental sampling. Data analysis was performed by SPSS (version 17) program.
Results: Data were collected from 62 residents in years 2016-2017, majority of whom were studing in Tehran universities. Mean intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction rates were 79% and 60% respectively. General satisfaction was 71.6%. In analytical assessment, attending attitude to residents (P=0.005), how much teaching performed by attendings (P<0.001), senior residents' attitude (P=0.003) and teaching skills by seniors (P<0.001) had a significant positive correlation with job satisfaction.
Conclusion: Generally, job satisfaction among Iranian dermatology residents was found as above average. The lowest satisfaction belonged to payments, job physical conditions, the hospital rules and education that all were extrinsic factors. It seems that change in educational program such as increasing training sessions, develop and implementation of rules halting non dermatologists practitionaires working in dermatology fields can promote dermatology residents' job satisfaction.
Delara Amirdastmalchi, Amirhooshang Ehsani, Maryam Nasimi, Vahideh Lajvardi, Pedram Noormohamadpoor,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (Volume 11, No 1 2020)
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COVID-19 was announced pandemic by March 2020. Due to the high prevalence of the disease and its staggering spread, it is very important to identify various manifestations of this viral infection.
The aim of this study is to review published articles about cutaneous involvement of COVID-19 disease.
Cutaneous manifestations are rare in COVID-19 disease and it is essential to recognize these possible skin manifestations in order to detect and treat COVID-19 disease and to prevent further transmission.
Maryam Ghiasi, Mahshidsadat Ansari, Maryam Nasimi, Farnaz Pourrajab,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (Volume 12, No 2 2021)
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Background and Aim: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by an inflammatory process stimulated by Th2 cells. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is associated with an increase in sebum secretion, unusual pilosebaceous keratinization and an increased inflammatory immune response. Propionibacterium acne can induce IL-17 production and Th1/Th17 response. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of atopic dermatitis in patients with acne.
Methods: In this case-control study, the case group consisted of 75 individuals with acne and the control group consisted of 75 individuals without acne matched in age and gender. Both groups were interviewed for atopic dermatitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms in the past and present.
Results: Prevalence of atopic dermatitis at present in patients who had acne was significantly lower than those who did not have acne. There was no significant difference between case and control groups in frequency of atopic dermatitis in the past and frequency of asthma and allergic rhinitis in the present and past time.
Conclusion: The inverse relationship between prevalence of acne and atopic dermatitis can be related to activation of different immune responses (Th1 versus Th2), but more studies should be done to confirm this relationship.
Seyedhossein Jahanbakhsh, Arghavan Azizpoor, Maryam Nasimi, Amirhoushang Ehsani, Pedram Noormahamadpoor,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (Volume 14, No 3 2023)
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Background and Aim: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with psoriasis referring to Razi Hospital.
Methods: Participants were assessed for demographic characteristics, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), disease duration, place of residence, education level, and were also evaluated using the Stop-Bang and Berlin questionnaires to assess the risk of obstructive sleep apnea. The high and low-risk groups for obstructive sleep apnea were compared regarding these parameters.
Results: Based on the Stop-Bang criteria, 43 individuals (41.3%) had moderate risk, and 23 individuals (22.1%) had high risk of obstructive sleep apnea. According to the Berlin questionnaire, 48 individuals (46.2%) were at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea. The mean age of individuals with high risk of obstructive sleep apnea according to the STOP-BANG criteria was significantly higher than those with moderate risk (mean=58.3, standard deviation=10.6, compared to mean=48.1, standard deviation=16.1, P = 0.039) and low risk (mean=41.7, standard deviation=17.8, P< 0.001). Additionally, BMI differed significantly among the three groups based on the Stop-BANG criteria, with higher BMI observed in individuals at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea (P<0.05). BMI was significantly higher in individuals with high risk of obstructive sleep apnea according to the Berlin criteria compared to those with low risk (mean 31.1 versus mean 26, P<0.001).
Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight obstructive sleep apnea as a comorbidity associated with psoriasis.
Shahin Hamzelou, Fatemeh Jafari, Maryam Nasimi,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (Volume 15, No 4 2025)
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Background and aim: In the severe cases psoriasis, there is a need for biologic treatments which target the immunological responses contributing to the disease pathophysiology. There is no study in definite indications for the treatment choice and the time to start the biologic treatment in Iranian psoriasis patients.
Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study and evaluated all psoriasis patients who had received biologic treatment. After determining the patients who were eligible to participate in the study, their records were studied and analyzed.
Results: 50 patients with the mean age of 42.86 (SD=14.33) participated in the study. Twenty-five patients had received phototherapy for the treatment of psoriasis. All patients had received topical agents and 47 (94%) had received systemic treatment. Adalimumab was the most common biologic treatment used for the treatment of psoriasis patients (74%). 24% of patients had received Infliximab and 4% had received Etanercept.
Conclusion: 50 patients with the mean age of 42.86 (SD=14.33) participated in the study. Twenty-five patients had received phototherapy for the treatment of psoriasis. All patients had received topical agents and 47 (94%) had received systemic treatment. Adalimumab was the most common biologic treatment used for the treatment of psoriasis patients (74%). 24% of patients had received Infliximab and 4% had received Etanercept.
