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A Zamani, A Masood,
Volume 56, Issue 1 (30 1998)
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We evaluated the power of pregnant women's neutrophils in releasing the oxidant substances (such as H202, superoxide, ...) in the presence of luminol. In the presence of luminol these substances will emit light and we measured this light by a luminometer (chemiluminescence technicque). Baker's yeast was used for neutrophil activation.
This study includes 45 pregnant women (mean age = 30.7 years) and 20 controls (mean age 31.8 years).
Results : 1-the mean of maximum light in p.w (N-CL in p.w) was 209.1 mv (milivolt) and in controls 152.6 mv.
2-the mean of maximum time for N-CL in p.w is 10.3 min and in control 11.1 min.
We observed that N-CL (power of phagocytosis) in p.w increased (P< 0.01) but the time didn't.
Bahar Ma, Noorbala Aa, Masood A,
Volume 58, Issue 2 (7 2000)
Abstract
Lithium is a immunomodulator that can increase immunoglobulins to confront infectious desese. It is also able to increase the production of interleukins, interferon gamma and prostaglandins. We conducted this study to evaluate the correlation between lithium consumption and humoral immunity. Blood samples were obtained from 76 patients under lithium treatment. We classified the patients according to their serum lithium level in to five categories. Using single radial immuno diffusion technique, we measured IgG, IgA, IgM, C3 and C4 levels in the blood samples of our patients and a group of 100 controls as well. Analysis of variance method was used for comparison of groups. We found significant differences between groups in level of IgG, IgA, IgM and C3 (P<0.05). This findings show that lithium has many effects on humoral immunity.
Mahdavi M, Masood J,
Volume 60, Issue 3 (14 2002)
Abstract
Introduction: Alcoholic and aqueous extracts and total alkaloids of the seed of (Syrian rue) peganum harmala L. as scolicidal compound against Hydatid cyst protoscolices were assessed in this study.
Methods and Materials: This study was carried out both invitro and by inoculating inside the intact cysts in the shaking bath and dry incubator at 37°c. Different concentration of suspensions were tested in different exposure times. Mortality of protoscolices was determined by their loss of mortality, ability to take vital stains and inactivity of flame cells.
Results: The results indicated that alcoholic extract had scolicidal effect against protoscolices total alkaloids had stronger action and rapid effect on protoscolices.
Masood Etemadifar, Mehrdokht Mazdeh, Hamid Reza Torabi, Majid Ghaffarpour, Mojtaba Azimian, Shiva Salami, Sayyed Mohammad Amir Shahkarami,
Volume 68, Issue 1 (4 2010)
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Background: Recent studies present a
high prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Iran. Treatment with interferon is now the first choice in management
of MS. CinnoVexTM (an interferon beta 1-a) is available in
Iran, with achievement of the technology of producing beta interferon. The aim of
the present study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CinnoVexTM in a national study named CINA study.
Methods: This study was conducted from 2007 to 2008 in cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad,
Tabriz, and Shiraz. Patients with relapsing/remitting MS with 16-50 years of age and EDSS of <4 received CinnoVexTM (30µg/week, IM) after diagnosis by a neurologist. EDSS, drug side effects, and frequency of relapse were evaluated for one year
in four 3-month visits.
Results: A total of 1050 patients entered the study. Complete data
were collected from 627 (60%) patients. Mean age was 30.7±8.6 year and 514 (82%) were female. The most common onset presentations
were sensory symptoms (44%). Changes of EDSS through the study showed a significant decrease in the last 3-month of evaluation (p<0.05). Drug side effects
were observed in 47%, 50%, 61%, and 61.4% (p>0.05) and relapse was occurred in 13.4%, 15.7%, 16.9%, and 2.4% of the patients in the first, second, third,
and forth evaluation visits (p=0.001), respectively.
Conclusion: CinnoVexTM prevents progression and improves clinical course of MS. The conventional side
effects of beta interferon therapy, however, are observed with CinnoVexTM.
Iraj Nazari, Seyed Masood Mousavi, Ali Asghar Dastyar , Shaghayegh Sherafatmand , Ali Saeidi,
Volume 82, Issue 8 (November 2024)
Abstract
Background: Vascular trauma is a life-threatening emergency and the third leading cause of death worldwide. Due to the frequency and importance of distal lower extremity artery injury in lower extremity trauma, the present study aimed to investigate the outcomes of vascular surgical interventions in patients with non-penetrating arterial trauma of the distal lower extremity (sub-trifurcation).
Methods: In this retrospective study, trauma patients with suspected non-penetrating injuries of the lower extremity arteries (sub-trifurcation) who referred to the Vascular Surgery Center of Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz, between September 2021 to September 2023 were evaluated. Data included demographic information, duration of surgery, length of hospitalization, and side effects of surgery.
Results: Of the total of 86 patients, 76 patients (88.4%) were treated with open surgery. 83.7% of patients (72) were male and in the age range of 30-35 years. The most common surgical method used was bi-artery repair (92.3%). The most complications were in the bi-artery bypass repair method, but only the results of nerve involvement and limb preservation in the Ligation repair or bypass two artery intervention showed a statistically significant difference in the first week after surgery (P=0.05). Among patients, only two cases of mortality were observed one week after surgery, which was in the bi-artery repair group. (5.1%). The bi-artery repair intervention method was the best and least complicated surgical method among patients with vascular injury under blunt trauma.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the bi-artery repair intervention method had the lowest rate of other complications and was the best and least complicated surgical method among patients with vascular injury under blunt trauma.
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Ramyar Rahimi Darehbagh , Sara Moradian , Afshin Hajihasanzadeh, Masood Moradi, Farhang Safar Nejhad ,
Volume 82, Issue 11 (February 2025)
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Background: Acute pancreatitis is a common and challenging disease that can develop local and systemic complications. It is divided into biliary and non-biliary pancreatitis, based on ultrasonographic findings. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and paraclinical findings of patients with acute pancreatitis and related factor.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included all patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in Besat and Towhid hospitals of Sanandaj from March 2016 to March 2018. All patients admitted with a confirmed diagnosis of acute pancreatitis during the mentioned period were enrolled. Inclusion criteria were a definitive diagnosis of acute pancreatitis based on clinical features (characteristic abdominal pain), laboratory findings (serum amylase or lipase elevated more than three times the normal level), and/or imaging evidence. Patients with chronic underlying conditions such as diabetes, chronic renal or hepatic failure, advanced cardiac disease, or neoplasms were excluded to reduce confounding effects.
Results: Of the 150 patients, 89 were female (59.33%), and 61 were male (40.67%). The mean age of the patients was 53.11 years old. 62% of patients had biliary pancreatitis, and 38% had non-biliary. The prevalence of alcoholic pancreatitis in the population was 5.33%. The age of people with biliary pancreatitis was more than non-biliary. According to Ranson's criteria, 6% of patients had severe acute pancreatitis, all of whom were over 60.
Conclusion: Acute pancreatitis was more prevalent among women, particularly in the fifth decade of life, with gallstones being the leading cause. Patients with biliary pancreatitis were significantly older, and advanced age was associated with increased disease severity. Moreover, blood glucose, AST, and LDH were significantly higher in severe cases. These findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, accurate severity assessment, and special attention to elderly patients and those with biliary pancreatitis to reduce complications and improve clinical outcomes.
