Showing 5 results for Soleimani A
M Saghari , H Soleimani Abyaneh ,
Volume 51, Issue 1 (30 1993)
Abstract
Thyroid scintigraphy has been helpful in detecting and evaluation of thyroid nodules. Sodium pertechnetate Tc-99m is the most commonly used radionuclide for thyroid imaging because of its general availability, favorable dosimetric characteristics and low cost. But, there are reports of occasional disparity in isotope uptake in lesions compared with radioiodide. In order to determine percentage and clinical significance of this disparity, we screened 101 patients with solitary functioning nodules using sodium pertechnetate TC-99m in comparison with subsequent Iodine-131 scan in research institute for nuclear medicine. We conclude that sodium pertechnetate TC-99m is a reliable radiotracer for the detection and evaluation of thyroid nodules and there is no need for the subsequent Iodine-131 scan.
Sadeghi S A, Soleimani A A,
Volume 62, Issue 3 (11 2004)
Abstract
Background: Epidural injection of the drugs such as opioids has rather been a successful method in controlling post operative pain.
Materials and Methods: In a clinical trial study, 50 Female patients, in a range of 20-40 years old and ASA class I, who were scheduled for gynecologic operation were investigated. They were randomly divided in two groups. Before induction of general anesthesia, an epidural catheter was placed for each patient. Sixty minutes after the end of operation, a 15-ml solution containing 50-microgram clonidine was injected through the epidural catheter in the first group. In the second group, a similar volume solution containing 50- microgram fentanyl was injected. The catheter was removed after all the patients were followed for 4 hours and their pain was assessed by VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) method.
Results: Our findings revealed that the clonidine group had more intense pain however they had fewer complications than the opioid group.
Conclusion: We concluded that although clonidine might act as an analgesic drug, but epidural injection of a single dose of 50 microgram of the drug could not be effective enough for postoperative analgesia.
Seifi S, Soleimani A, Lesan Pezeshki M, Einollahi B, Khatami Mr, Mazdeh M.m, Ahmadi F.l, Maziyar S,
Volume 64, Issue 8 (13 2006)
Abstract
Background: Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a common hereditary disease, is characterized by the progressive development and enlargement of multiple cysts in both kidneys, and typically resulting in end stage renal disease (ESRD) by the fifth decade of life. Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM), a common complication after transplantation with an incidence rate of 2.5-20%, is associated with poor graft and patient survival. In few studies, PTDM has been more frequent in ADPKD transplanted patients. In the present study, we investigated whether there is any association between PTDM and ADPKD in our patients.
Methods: In this prospective study, 140 non-diabetic and nonsmoker successfully transplanted patients (27 ADPKD and 113 non ADPKD patients) were enrolled during three years. Both groups were matched for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), duration of renal replacement therapy before transplantation and also immunosuppressive protocols after transplant. Post-transplant diabetes mellitus was defined as Clinical Practice Guidelines advocated by Canadian Diabetes Association. All patients were followed for 12 months.
Results: PTDM occurred in 11.1% of ADPKD patients and in 13.1% of control group which was statistically insignificant (P > 0.05). The development of PTDM in ADPKD group was not related to sex, age, and hypertension, duration of renal replacement therapy before transplantation, BMI and serum creatinine levels (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Post-transplant diabetes mellitus appears not to be associated with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease as an etiology of end stage renal disease.
Safarpour Gh, Navabi M A, Radmehr H, Salehi M, Soleimani A A, Meisami A P, Sanatkarfar M,
Volume 65, Issue 3 (2 2007)
Abstract
Background: The Fontan operation is the definitive operation for palliation of complex congenital heart disease with single –ventricle physiology. The use of the extra cardiac conduit has recently been gaining popularity. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of extra cardiac conduit Fontan procedure (off-pump technique) and that of traditional technique (lateral tunnel technique) in which cardiopulmonary bypass is routinely used.
Methods: Forty one patients in different age groups underwent extra cardiac conduit Fontan procedure between April 2001 and December 2004. Data were collected from ICU sheets, files and during follow up visits. Under general anesthesia and through median sternotomy, using two temporary decompressing shunts, superior vena cava implanted on right pulmonary artery and a conduit interposed between transected inferior vena cava and main pulmonary artery. Fenestration was done in almost all patients and previous shunts were closed if there were any.
Results: Of our patients, 13 were female and 28 were male. Mean age of the patients was 11.1 years (SD=7.8).In 24.4% of cases Fontan procedure was done as the first palliative surgery and in 75.6% of them there was previous history of palliative procedures. In 6 patients (14.6%) we were constrained to use cardiopulmonary bypass which was predictable or necessary in 50% of cases. There was no reoperation due to post operative bleeding. Two cases suffered from prolonged plural effusion. Our in-hospital mortality was 9.8%. During 2-24 months follow up, we found two cases who were in NYHA functional class II and one case in functional class I.
Conclusion: Extra cardiac conduit Fontan procedure could be used in a safe way. The results of this study were comparable and even in some cases better than that of the traditional technique.
Mohammad Molavi , Rasoul Yousefi Mashouf , Mohammad Yousef Alikhani , Hassan Mahmoudi , Alireza Zamani , Fariba Keramat , Sara Soleimani Asl ,
Volume 75, Issue 6 (September 2017)
Abstract
Background: Brucellosis is a systemic infection caused by gram-negative coccobacilli and facultative intracellular bacteria of the genus brucella. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease common to humans and livestock. Infection with Brucella spp. continues to pose a human health risk globally despite strides in eradicating the disease from domestic animals. The humoral and cellular immunity plays an important role in brucellosis. The effect of phagocytosis and cellular immunity has been demonstrated in brucellosis. The effect of cupping as a therapeutic method on bacterial diseases has been demonstrated. By considering this fact that cupping is an effective method on host immune system functions and has potential effect to regulate the inflammatory reactions.
Methods: This experimental study was carried out on 48 rats in 6 groups (48 rats were divided into 6 groups) during the first 6 months from January 2015 to July 2016 in the laboratory of microbiology and animal of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences. The rats were infected through the injection of Brucella melitensis with plenty 5×105 (cfu/ml) of bacteria. After a week, in order to approve the accuracy of the infection in the studied rats inoculated with coombos Brucella melitensis, Wright test, 2-Mercaptoethanol test and Coombs' Wright test were used. The rats were then treated with cupping method in their sacral area. IFN-γ was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. And the study of tissues using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) Staining.
Results: The results of this study showed that cupping leads to an increase in the mean serum level of interferon-gamma. The histopathological study of liver tissue showed that the radial arrangement was not observed in the infected group with brucellosis and the cells were acidophilus. While, the radial arrangement was observed in treated rats with cupping, but it was not complete. The number of enlarged sinusoids were reduced. But, cell infiltration was observed.
Conclusion: This study showed that cupping can increase serum level of IFN-γ, and thus help to the clearance of disease and improvement of injury in the brucellosis animals lab.
