K. Ghasemi, Maryam Esteghamati, Mohammad Afshin Ardalan
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children. Differentiating lower UTI from acute pyelonephritis (APN) is of great importance in children since early diagnosis and timely management can prevent kidney scarring and associated complications. Objectives: We aimed to compare the diagnostic performance of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and white blood cell (WBC) count with interleukin-6 (IL-6) for the diagnosis of APN in children. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 38 children with APN (based on clinical findings and positive urine culture) aged 1 month to 15 years admitted to Bandar Abbas Pediatric Hospital, Bandar Abbas, Iran, during 2019-2020. Serum CRP, WBC, IL-6, and WBC count were measured in all children. Age and sex of the participants were also recorded. Results: The mean ± SD age of the children was 65.82±46.67 months, of whom 23 (60.5%) were girls. The sensitivity of WBC, ESR, CRP, and IL-6 for the early diagnosis of APN was 39.5%, 71.1%, 60.5%, and 71.1%, respectively. Taking the results of ESR, CRP, and WBC into account as the basis of diagnosis, altogether 9.98 pg/mL was the best cut-off of serum IL-6 for the diagnosis of APN with 70%-80% sensitivity and 56.5%-73.7% specificity. A significant correlation was found between serum IL-6 and CRP, ESR, and WBC with the strongest correlation between IL-6 and CRP (r=0.451, P=0.004). Age and sex did not affect these correlations. The sensitivity of serum IL-6 at the 5 pg/mL cut-off for the diagnosis of APN was higher in boys and children younger than 6 years. Conclusion: IL-6 can diagnose APN in children aged 1 month to 15 years with 71.1% sensitivity. Its sensitivity is superior to CRP and WBC and comparable with ESR in this regard.
{"title":"Comparing Interleukin-6, C-Reactive Protein, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, and White Blood Cell Count for the Early Diagnosis of Acute Pyelonephritis in Children","authors":"K. Ghasemi, Maryam Esteghamati, Mohammad Afshin Ardalan","doi":"10.34172/hmj.2021.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/hmj.2021.14","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in children. Differentiating lower UTI from acute pyelonephritis (APN) is of great importance in children since early diagnosis and timely management can prevent kidney scarring and associated complications. Objectives: We aimed to compare the diagnostic performance of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and white blood cell (WBC) count with interleukin-6 (IL-6) for the diagnosis of APN in children. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 38 children with APN (based on clinical findings and positive urine culture) aged 1 month to 15 years admitted to Bandar Abbas Pediatric Hospital, Bandar Abbas, Iran, during 2019-2020. Serum CRP, WBC, IL-6, and WBC count were measured in all children. Age and sex of the participants were also recorded. Results: The mean ± SD age of the children was 65.82±46.67 months, of whom 23 (60.5%) were girls. The sensitivity of WBC, ESR, CRP, and IL-6 for the early diagnosis of APN was 39.5%, 71.1%, 60.5%, and 71.1%, respectively. Taking the results of ESR, CRP, and WBC into account as the basis of diagnosis, altogether 9.98 pg/mL was the best cut-off of serum IL-6 for the diagnosis of APN with 70%-80% sensitivity and 56.5%-73.7% specificity. A significant correlation was found between serum IL-6 and CRP, ESR, and WBC with the strongest correlation between IL-6 and CRP (r=0.451, P=0.004). Age and sex did not affect these correlations. The sensitivity of serum IL-6 at the 5 pg/mL cut-off for the diagnosis of APN was higher in boys and children younger than 6 years. Conclusion: IL-6 can diagnose APN in children aged 1 month to 15 years with 71.1% sensitivity. Its sensitivity is superior to CRP and WBC and comparable with ESR in this regard.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"3515 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127512680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: In Iran, 25000 open heart surgeries are performed annually, which are mainly dedicated to coronary artery bypass surgery. Pulmonary complications after open heart surgery impose a high socio-economic burden on the society because of the length of hospital stay and the use of mechanical means. In this study, we aimed to investigate the possibility of impaired forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and FVC/FEV1 indices before and after open heart surgery, which has been directly addressed in fewer studies. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all 125 candidates for open heart surgery who referred to Shahid Mohammadi Hospital of Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences during 2107-2018 were included. The patients were evaluated by spirometry three times. Before the operation, FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC were measured 3-10 days and 3-6 months after surgery. Then, the changes obtained from the evaluation were extracted three times before surgery, and 3-10 days and 3-6 months after surgery, using IBM SPSS, version 17, descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentage, etc.), and one-way and repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: FVC decreased by 0.6 in both patients with asthma and healthy ones. The mean FVC was also 0.4 in the diabetic group and 0.7 in the non-diabetic group. Mean FEV1 before surgery A, one week after surgery B and three to six months after surgery C in the two asthma and healthy groups showed a decrease of 1.2 and 1.3, respectively. Mean FEV1 before surgery A, one week after surgery B and three to six months after surgery C in smokers and non-smokers decreased by 0.9 and 1, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results of our study, there is no doubt about the development of pulmonary dysfunction after heart surgery. This disorder occurred in the present study independent from asthma, diabetes, and smoking.
背景:在伊朗，每年进行25000例心脏直视手术，主要是冠状动脉搭桥手术。心脏直视手术后肺部并发症由于住院时间长和机械手段的使用，给社会带来了很高的社会经济负担。在本研究中，我们旨在探讨心脏直视手术前后用力肺活量(FVC)、用力呼气量(FEV1)和FVC/FEV1指数受损的可能性，这在较少的研究中得到直接解决。方法:在这项横断面研究中，纳入了2107-2018年期间在阿巴斯医科大学Shahid Mohammadi医院转诊的所有125名心内直视手术患者。用肺活量测定法对患者进行3次评估。术前3-10天和术后3-6个月分别测定FEV1、FVC、FEV1/FVC。然后，术前3次、术后3-10天、3-6个月提取评价结果的变化，采用IBM SPSS, version 17，描述性统计(均值、标准差、百分比等)，进行单因素和重复测量方差分析。结果:哮喘患者与健康患者FVC均降低0.6。糖尿病组的平均FVC为0.4，非糖尿病组为0.7。哮喘组和健康组A术前、B术后1周、C术后3 ~ 6个月平均FEV1分别下降1.2、1.3。吸烟者和非吸烟者手术前A、术后1周B和术后3 ~ 6个月C的平均FEV1分别下降0.9和1。结论:根据我们的研究结果，心脏手术后肺功能障碍的发展是毫无疑问的。本研究中出现的这种疾病与哮喘、糖尿病和吸烟无关。
{"title":"The Effect of Open Heart Surgery on FVC, FEV1 and FVC/FEV1 of Patients","authors":"N. Fayazi, H. Montazerghaem, E. Boushehri","doi":"10.34172/hmj.2021.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/hmj.2021.16","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In Iran, 25000 open heart surgeries are performed annually, which are mainly dedicated to coronary artery bypass surgery. Pulmonary complications after open heart surgery impose a high socio-economic burden on the society because of the length of hospital stay and the use of mechanical means. In this study, we aimed to investigate the possibility of impaired forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and FVC/FEV1 indices before and after open heart surgery, which has been directly addressed in fewer studies. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all 125 candidates for open heart surgery who referred to Shahid Mohammadi Hospital of Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences during 2107-2018 were included. The patients were evaluated by spirometry three times. Before the operation, FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC were measured 3-10 days and 3-6 months after surgery. Then, the changes obtained from the evaluation were extracted three times before surgery, and 3-10 days and 3-6 months after surgery, using IBM SPSS, version 17, descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentage, etc.), and one-way and repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: FVC decreased by 0.6 in both patients with asthma and healthy ones. The mean FVC was also 0.4 in the diabetic group and 0.7 in the non-diabetic group. Mean FEV1 before surgery A, one week after surgery B and three to six months after surgery C in the two asthma and healthy groups showed a decrease of 1.2 and 1.3, respectively. Mean FEV1 before surgery A, one week after surgery B and three to six months after surgery C in smokers and non-smokers decreased by 0.9 and 1, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results of our study, there is no doubt about the development of pulmonary dysfunction after heart surgery. This disorder occurred in the present study independent from asthma, diabetes, and smoking.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"264 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123398297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Cancer is a complex, debilitating, and common disease with many dimensions, consequences, and psychological, biological, and social complications. We aimed to investigate the structural equations of treatment adherence based on emotional, cognitive regulation mediated by coping styles in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: The present study was a correlational study using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included patients with breast cancer referred to specialized cancer clinics in Tehran between October and February 2018. The sample consisted of 250 patients with breast cancer who were selected by convenience sampling. Data were obtained using the Folkman and Lazarus Coping Strategies Questionnaire, the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Data were also analyzed using correlation coefficients, Pearson’s correlation matrix, multiple regression, and structural equation modeling. Also, all statistical calculations were performed using Amos 22 and SPSS 22 software. Results: Emotion regulation had a direct effect on coping strategies (β=0.48, P<0.001) and adherence to treatment (β=0.63, P<0.001). Coping strategies had a mediating role in the relationship between emotion regulation and adherence to treatment (AGFI=0.98, RMSEA=0.067). Conclusion: There is a relationship between emotion regulation and adherence to treatment and coping strategies has a mediating role in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
{"title":"Structural Equation Modeling of Adherence to Treatment on Emotional Regulation Mediated by Coping Strategies by in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy","authors":"F. Abdoli, M. Madahi, M. Seyrafi","doi":"10.34172/hmj.2021.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/hmj.2021.15","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cancer is a complex, debilitating, and common disease with many dimensions, consequences, and psychological, biological, and social complications. We aimed to investigate the structural equations of treatment adherence based on emotional, cognitive regulation mediated by coping styles in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: The present study was a correlational study using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included patients with breast cancer referred to specialized cancer clinics in Tehran between October and February 2018. The sample consisted of 250 patients with breast cancer who were selected by convenience sampling. Data were obtained using the Folkman and Lazarus Coping Strategies Questionnaire, the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Data were also analyzed using correlation coefficients, Pearson’s correlation matrix, multiple regression, and structural equation modeling. Also, all statistical calculations were performed using Amos 22 and SPSS 22 software. Results: Emotion regulation had a direct effect on coping strategies (β=0.48, P<0.001) and adherence to treatment (β=0.63, P<0.001). Coping strategies had a mediating role in the relationship between emotion regulation and adherence to treatment (AGFI=0.98, RMSEA=0.067). Conclusion: There is a relationship between emotion regulation and adherence to treatment and coping strategies has a mediating role in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"103 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123078081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Rice contamination with heavy metals is one of the most common cases of environmental pollution. The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentration of heavy metals (arsenic and cadmium) in the most widely consumed rice brands imported to southern Iran and to assess the health risk of exposure to them for consumers. Methods: A total of 103 rice samples were selected from 10 brands imported from India during 2014-2018. Heavy metal concentrations were measured by dry ash method using atomic absorption spectrometer (GBC model SavantAA). After determining the concentration of heavy metals in rice samples, health risk assessment was performed using the Monte-Carlo simulation technique. Results: The concentrations of arsenic and cadmium were 94.3±34.1 and 11.3±6.5 mg/kg, respectively. The values of non-carcinogenic risk index (hazard quotient) of cadmium and arsenic were 0.017 and 0.489, respectively. The average carcinogenic risk index for arsenic was 1.7E10-4, which is higher than the standard range (10-4 to10-6). Conclusion: Consumption of imported rice carries a risk of arsenic-induced carcinogenesis. Consumption of contaminated rice with heavy metals, especially arsenic, can pose potential health risks to the consumer population. Therefore, special attention should be paid to contaminated rice and special interventions should be made to reduce arsenic in imported rice.
{"title":"Health risk assessment of heavy metals (Arsenic and Cadmium) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) brands imported to Iran: using Monte Carlo simulation","authors":"Gholamali Javdan, Hamid Reza Ghaffari, Masoomeh Nahidi, Nahid Zeraei, Somayeh Hoseinvandtabar, M. Ahmadi, Fatemeh Pourramezani, Zoha Heidarinejad","doi":"10.34172/hmj.2021.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/hmj.2021.12","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Rice contamination with heavy metals is one of the most common cases of environmental pollution. The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentration of heavy metals (arsenic and cadmium) in the most widely consumed rice brands imported to southern Iran and to assess the health risk of exposure to them for consumers. Methods: A total of 103 rice samples were selected from 10 brands imported from India during 2014-2018. Heavy metal concentrations were measured by dry ash method using atomic absorption spectrometer (GBC model SavantAA). After determining the concentration of heavy metals in rice samples, health risk assessment was performed using the Monte-Carlo simulation technique. Results: The concentrations of arsenic and cadmium were 94.3±34.1 and 11.3±6.5 mg/kg, respectively. The values of non-carcinogenic risk index (hazard quotient) of cadmium and arsenic were 0.017 and 0.489, respectively. The average carcinogenic risk index for arsenic was 1.7E10-4, which is higher than the standard range (10-4 to10-6). Conclusion: Consumption of imported rice carries a risk of arsenic-induced carcinogenesis. Consumption of contaminated rice with heavy metals, especially arsenic, can pose potential health risks to the consumer population. Therefore, special attention should be paid to contaminated rice and special interventions should be made to reduce arsenic in imported rice.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134232805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amirreza Dehghan Tarazjani, Mehrdad Sarabi, S. Saghebdoust, Alireza Omranzadeh, Mohammad Mobin Mirimoghadam, Hamidreza Rahimi
The aim of this review was to assess several factors associated with Buerger’s disease or thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), especially the immunological basis of this disease. We found that an established etiology for TAO has not been agreed on so far, but no one denies the strong association between TAO and tobacco consumption. Another possible etiology for this disease is bacterial infections such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Rickettsia and their possible role via inflammatory processes. TAO was more common in low socioeconomic societies with poor hygiene. It may be attributable to the prevalence of Rickettsia infection because of the tick bite in these societies. In case of autoimmunity, it should be noted that T 17 cells keep the body away from autoimmune processes. The number of infiltrated CD4+ T cells in the arterial wall is higher than B cells. In fact, this may propose the significant role of T cells in the immunopathology of patients with TAO. The disease is also associated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-17 and IL-23, as inflammatory cytokines. Antiphospholipid antibodies, anti-CL, anti-TLRVYK, anti-TLRIYT, anti-TLALYK, and anticardiolipin may also play a role in this disease. Further evidence is needed to shed light on the condition, especially in case of T cell lymphocytes’ role.
{"title":"Thromboangiitis Obliterans: A Multifactorial Disease With an Immunological Basis","authors":"Amirreza Dehghan Tarazjani, Mehrdad Sarabi, S. Saghebdoust, Alireza Omranzadeh, Mohammad Mobin Mirimoghadam, Hamidreza Rahimi","doi":"10.34172/hmj.2021.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/hmj.2021.19","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this review was to assess several factors associated with Buerger’s disease or thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), especially the immunological basis of this disease. We found that an established etiology for TAO has not been agreed on so far, but no one denies the strong association between TAO and tobacco consumption. Another possible etiology for this disease is bacterial infections such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Rickettsia and their possible role via inflammatory processes. TAO was more common in low socioeconomic societies with poor hygiene. It may be attributable to the prevalence of Rickettsia infection because of the tick bite in these societies. In case of autoimmunity, it should be noted that T 17 cells keep the body away from autoimmune processes. The number of infiltrated CD4+ T cells in the arterial wall is higher than B cells. In fact, this may propose the significant role of T cells in the immunopathology of patients with TAO. The disease is also associated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-17 and IL-23, as inflammatory cytokines. Antiphospholipid antibodies, anti-CL, anti-TLRVYK, anti-TLRIYT, anti-TLALYK, and anticardiolipin may also play a role in this disease. Further evidence is needed to shed light on the condition, especially in case of T cell lymphocytes’ role.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116859340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahnaz Nosratabadi, Z. Abbaspoor, K. Hekmat, A. Kassani
Background: Although childbirth is a natural process, the choice of birth method is one of the concerns of pregnant women. Proper counseling for pregnant women can ensure a safe and healthy delivery. Objective: This study We aimed to compare the effects of group and face-to-face health counseling on the attitude of mode of delivery and reduction of Cesarean section in pregnant women. Methods: This study was a comparative randomized controlled trial that was conducted in health centers of Dezful city, in the south west of Iran from April to October 2016. Participants in the study included 150 pregnant women who had no contraindications for normal vaginal delivery, but opted for a cesarean delivery. Initially, multi-stage sampling method was used based on the study objectives, and then the participants were randomly assigned into three groups: group counseling, face-to-face, and control. Demographic characteristics and attitude questionnaires were used for data collection. Data were analyzed through SPSS 22 using One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and Chi-square, ANOVA, McNemar, and t- tests. The P< value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: All the participants (100%) in the face-to-face counseling group, 92% in the group counseling, and 12% in the control group changed their selected birth method to vaginal delivery after the consultation. In terms of attitude level, there was a significant difference in all three study groups before and after the intervention (P<0.001). Conclusion: The face-to-face as well as the group health counseling sessions promoted the attitude of pregnant women to the normal vaginal delivery. Individual counseling for people who cannot coordinate with the group is better than group counseling. This way more pregnant women can be consulted.
{"title":"Effect of Face-to-Face and Group Health Counseling on Attitude and Practice of Birth Method Selection in Primiparous Pregnant Women Referring to Health Centers in Dezful City, Khuzestan Province, Iran: A Comparative, Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Mahnaz Nosratabadi, Z. Abbaspoor, K. Hekmat, A. Kassani","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.07","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Although childbirth is a natural process, the choice of birth method is one of the concerns of pregnant women. Proper counseling for pregnant women can ensure a safe and healthy delivery. Objective: This study We aimed to compare the effects of group and face-to-face health counseling on the attitude of mode of delivery and reduction of Cesarean section in pregnant women. Methods: This study was a comparative randomized controlled trial that was conducted in health centers of Dezful city, in the south west of Iran from April to October 2016. Participants in the study included 150 pregnant women who had no contraindications for normal vaginal delivery, but opted for a cesarean delivery. Initially, multi-stage sampling method was used based on the study objectives, and then the participants were randomly assigned into three groups: group counseling, face-to-face, and control. Demographic characteristics and attitude questionnaires were used for data collection. Data were analyzed through SPSS 22 using One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and Chi-square, ANOVA, McNemar, and t- tests. The P< value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: All the participants (100%) in the face-to-face counseling group, 92% in the group counseling, and 12% in the control group changed their selected birth method to vaginal delivery after the consultation. In terms of attitude level, there was a significant difference in all three study groups before and after the intervention (P<0.001). Conclusion: The face-to-face as well as the group health counseling sessions promoted the attitude of pregnant women to the normal vaginal delivery. Individual counseling for people who cannot coordinate with the group is better than group counseling. This way more pregnant women can be consulted.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117199983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Rashidipour, Mojgan Zarei Venovel, F. Ahmadpour, S. Hadavand, Khadijeh Otadi
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease without definite and exact treatment. Interventions such as chemical drugs, physiotherapy, and even surgery are suggested for treatment. Herbal medicine, which is currently very popular, has also been suggested for treatment because of fewer side effects, low cost, and the possibility to use it topically home. Satureja khuzestanica jamzad, the native plant of Lorestan and Khuzestan, is known for its analgesic effects. Objective: We aimed to compare the effect of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% ointment with piroxicam gel for pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: 70 patients with mild to moderate knee OA were randomly divided into experimental groups (essential oil extract of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% or piroxicam gel). The severity of pain was recorded at baseline, and after one and two weeks by visual analogue scale. ANOVA was used for data analysis and the effect size was computed by Cohen’s d. Results: Reduction of pain was seen in both groups and group comparisons also showed a significant difference (P<0.05). The more effect size was detected in the group receiving Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% ointment compared with the piroxicam group. Conclusion: The topical use of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% essential oil is a good choice to reduce pain in patients with knee OA. It may be used as a drug in phonophoresis.
{"title":"Topical Piroxicam Gel versus Satureja khuzestanica Jamzad 3% Ointment for Pain Relief in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee; A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"M. Rashidipour, Mojgan Zarei Venovel, F. Ahmadpour, S. Hadavand, Khadijeh Otadi","doi":"10.34172/HMJ.2021.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/HMJ.2021.04","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease without definite and exact treatment. Interventions such as chemical drugs, physiotherapy, and even surgery are suggested for treatment. Herbal medicine, which is currently very popular, has also been suggested for treatment because of fewer side effects, low cost, and the possibility to use it topically home. Satureja khuzestanica jamzad, the native plant of Lorestan and Khuzestan, is known for its analgesic effects. Objective: We aimed to compare the effect of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% ointment with piroxicam gel for pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: 70 patients with mild to moderate knee OA were randomly divided into experimental groups (essential oil extract of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% or piroxicam gel). The severity of pain was recorded at baseline, and after one and two weeks by visual analogue scale. ANOVA was used for data analysis and the effect size was computed by Cohen’s d. Results: Reduction of pain was seen in both groups and group comparisons also showed a significant difference (P<0.05). The more effect size was detected in the group receiving Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% ointment compared with the piroxicam group. Conclusion: The topical use of Satureja khuzestanica jamzad 3% essential oil is a good choice to reduce pain in patients with knee OA. It may be used as a drug in phonophoresis.","PeriodicalId":271947,"journal":{"name":"Hormozgan Medical Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114079231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Jarineshin, H. Montazerghaem, Atena Hatami, Hamid Nabibidhendi
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel pandemic that affects the cardiovascular system by various mechanisms. We report two cases of cardiac tamponade in patients with COVID-19, who underwent surgery and had different outcomes. Cardiac complications can occur in patients with COVID-19 that need special attention and may increase mortality and morbidity.
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Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, Vladimir Ivanovich Nychyporuk
Background: The effect of water exercise on weight-loss parameters is still controversial. We aimed to explore the effect of WATERinMOTION (WiM) aquatic exercise on weight loss and metabolic profiles in sedentary obese elderly men. Methods: Sixty-one sedentary older men, who came to the Ukrainian Sports Medicine Center for a weight-loss consultation, voluntarily took part in this cross-sectional study (Kyiv, summer 2019). The participants were selected using convenient sampling and allocated randomly to two groups: WiM (n=31) or a control group (n=30). Meanwhile, the WiM group performed the WiM exercise plan with two weekly sessions of 55 minutes each. The control subjects did not participate in any physical exercise. They were asked to perform their routine activities during the study. This study lasted for one month. Anthropometric indices (height, weight, and waist circumference) and metabolic profile assessment (glycemia and lipid profiles) were obtained at baseline and after the study. Results: No significant differences were found in any of the analyzed parameters. Pre- and post-study comparison showed a significant reduction in weight (-1.8, P = 0.003) and mean BMI (-0.7, P = 0.004) in the WiM group. Furthermore, a significant difference was found only in weight after the study (P = 0.002). Conclusion: The WiM plan, without dietetic intervention, had a positive influence on weight, waist circumference, and metabolic profiles in sedentary obese elderly men.
背景:水上运动对减肥参数的影响仍存在争议。我们的目的是探讨WATERinMOTION (WiM)水上运动对久坐肥胖老年男性体重减轻和代谢谱的影响。方法:61名久坐不动的老年男性自愿参加了这项横断面研究(基辅，2019年夏季)，他们来到乌克兰运动医学中心进行减肥咨询。采用方便抽样的方法选择参与者，随机分为两组:WiM组(n=31)和对照组(n=30)。与此同时，WiM组执行WiM锻炼计划，每周两次，每次55分钟。对照组不参加任何体育锻炼。他们被要求在研究期间进行日常活动。这项研究持续了一个月。在基线和研究结束后获得人体测量指数(身高、体重和腰围)和代谢谱评估(血糖和脂质谱)。结果:各分析参数无显著性差异。研究前后比较显示，WiM组体重(-1.8,P = 0.003)和平均BMI (-0.7, P = 0.004)显著降低。此外，研究结束后，只有体重有显著差异(P = 0.002)。结论:在没有饮食干预的情况下，WiM计划对久坐肥胖老年男性的体重、腰围和代谢谱有积极影响。
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A. Ayoubian, M. Koolivand, Sajad Shamloo, Mohammadjavad Hesam, Amir Norouzi Apourvari, S. Fallahi
Based on past experience, in the context of epidemics, the nutritional status of individuals is considered as an indicator of resistance to critical situations. During quarantine, inappropriate eating patterns will increase calorie intake and lead to obesity. Unhealthy eating habits during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have raised the risk of obesity, followed by an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and lung disease. Certain nutrients or food combinations can affect the body by activating the cellular immune system, modifying the production of molecular signaling, and gene expression. Dietary supplements with vitamins, bioactive lipids, flavonoids, and herbs support the human immune system against COVID-19. Since there is still no definitive cure for COVID-19 infection and owing to obligatory symbiosis with this virus in the future, the behavior and attitude as well as the lifestyle of people to maintain their health should change. To achieve the desired goal, in the future, it is increasingly necessary to look for suitable and safe food products to strengthen the immune system against diseases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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