Volume 23, Issue 95, January – February, 2019

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The most common form of dementia, which is the progressive loss of cognitive function and often occurs in old age, is Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic progressive and debilitating brain disorder that has had profound effects on memory, intelligence and self-care. Considering that in some studies there was no significant relationship between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. Therefore, this epidemiological study was conducted to investigate patients with Alzheimer's and some of its risk factors with the aim of determining the Epidemiological and clinical study of patients with Alzheimer's in Five Cities of Khuzestan Province in 2016-2018. The study included 854 patients with Alzheimer's cases that were inhabited by five of the Khuzestan Province, and reviewing patient records was performed by ten researchers. After obtaining the necessary permissions and sponsorship by Behbahan University of medical sciences, Patients were informed through written consent; their files were used for this study. The data in this study included demographic, laboratory and clinical data of patients.

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CASE SERIES

Epidemiological and clinical study of patients with Alzheimer's in Five Cities of Khuzestan Province in 2016-2018

Mostafa Madmoli, Zahra Kord, Azita Bandani, Negin Sedighi, Mahla Rezaei Shandiz, Pouriya Darabiyan, Alieh AfsharNia

The most common form of dementia, which is the progressive loss of cognitive function and often occurs in old age, is Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic progressive and debilitating brain disorder that has had profound effects on memory, intelligence and selfcare.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 1-5

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Young age Iraqi Women with Breast Cancer: an overview of the correlation among their clinical and pathological profile

Manwar Abdulelah Al-Naqqash, Shaymaa Mohammed Radhi, Tara Farooq Kareem, Hayder Adnan Fawzi

Globally, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Young women with breast cancer represent a subset of breast cancer with its unique characteristics and outcome compared to older women.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 6-11

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The effectiveness of Group Interventions based on Parent-child Relationship on Promoting Child-rearing in parents of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, aged 6-11 years

Nasrin Mahmoodi, Roghaie Mousavi

Parent-child relationship and communication and child-rearing practices are one of the most important family factors that affect the mental health of the family.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 12-18

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ANALYSIS

Comparison of the effects of all-trans retinoic acid, methotrexate, actinomycin D, and combined chemotherapy on different choriocarcinoma cell culture models

Görker SEL, Müge Harma, Mehmet İbrahim Harma, İshak Özel Tekin

Our objective was to investigate the efficacy of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) alone and in combination chemotherapy with methotrexate (MTX) and combined with actinomycin D (Act-D) in choriocarcinoma cell culture models (JAR, JEG-3).

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 19-23

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CASE SERIES

Comparison of prevalence of depression in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy and radio chemotherapy in the hospital Tohid Sanandaj

Modabber Arasteh, Seyedeh Asrin Seyedoshohadaei

Depression is the most common human diseases in the past 2500 years and more recently more attention to it. However, despite significant advances in cancer medicine remains as one of the most important disease is present.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 24-29

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Diabetes and its predictive role in the incidence of Alzheimer's disease

Mostafa Madmoli, Yasaman Modheji, Alireza Rafi, Rezvan Feyzi, Pouriya Darabiyan, Alieh AfsharNia

Diabetes is the fifth cause of death in most countries of the world and Causing disability, high cost of treatment and increased mortality. Some studies indicate that one of these complications of diabetes is the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 30-34

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Determinants of health care seeking behavior of pregnant slums dwellers in Bangladesh

Most Nasrin, Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, Nazmul Huda

Pregnancy is not itself a disease but a cause of mortality in developing countries. The aim of this study is to explore health care seeking behavior among pregnant women.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 35-41

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RESEARCH

Prevalence of human papillomavirus in oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A comparative study by polymerase chain reaction

Sadiq Musa Ahmed, Sami Khalef Jabar

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common malignant histological type in Oral cavity and Larynx. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease in both men and women worldwide

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 42-47

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CASE SERIES

The correlation between alcohol consumption and reducing the age of cancer incidence in patients with this disease

Mostafa Madmoli, Mehdi Fallah bagher shaidaei, Akram Rohani, Pouriya Darabiyan, Fariba Mobarez

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Given that since 1988, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has identified alcohol as the first group of carcinogens that in the highest level of risk and in Khuzestan province there are limited studies on the relationship between alcohol and cancer.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 48-53

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Exploring social health and work conscience among nurses working in hospitals of Shiraz, Iran

Zahra Foolad, Mostafa Amini Rarani, Shayesteh Salehi

In hospitals, it is of high significance to give due attention to the behavioral and social status of nurses as the key staff of the medical environment, and this can guarantee the desirable quantity and quality in providing services for the patients.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 54-57

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REVIEW

Bariatric metabolic surgery outcome and the genetic makeup of the patients: a review

Susmit Kosta, Mohit Bhandari, Winni Mathur, Mal. Fobi

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery (BMS) can shrink waistline but a new studies show it can cause surprising changes in genes. Combined with environmental influences, genes are up to 70% responsible for body’s weight.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 58-62

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CASE SERIES

The rate of some complications and risk factors of diabetes in diabetic patients: Study on cases of 3218 diabetic patients

Mostafa Madmoli, Zahra Mahmoudi Dehcheshmeh, Alireza Rafi, Zahra Kord, Fariba Mobarez, Pouriya Darabiyan

Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia which causes damage to various organs of the individual and reduces longevity.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 63-68

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Communication between body mass index and the risk of obesity-related cancer: A 5-year study on patients with cancer

Mostafa Madmoli, Mehran Yarbig, Negin Sedighi, Pouriya Darabiyan, Fariba Mobarez

Cancer is one of the chronic and non-communicable diseases that include a wide range of diseases considering that, significant correlation was found in some studies between cancer and BMI higher than normal, and so far in this field few studies have been done in Khuzestan province and Ahwaz city.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 69-74

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RESEARCH

Clinicopathological findings of thirty-nine gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms

Yılmaz BAŞ

In this study aimed to re-evaluate the clinicopathological parameters of gastrointestinal system neuroendocrine neoplasms (GIS-NENs) that have been diagnosed in our pathology department between 2008 and 2017, and to examine survival durations.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 75-81

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ANALYSIS

Association between the Quality of Life and Work Life Performance in the personnel of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Farideh Mogharab, Nader Sharifi, Shiva Bigizadeh, Fatemeh Honarmand Jahromy, Safieh Jamali

One of the most important goals of organizations and employees is to improve the quality of work life (QWL) in employees. Accentuating on QWL of staff is the basis for the improvement of performance.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 82-85

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Assessment of BMI, Duration of Diabetes, Fasting lipids, S. Creatinine, and Microalbuminuria in Glycemic Control: A 10 year’s follow-up study

Mohammad Zubair, Marai Mohammed Alamri

Diabetes is directly associated with various life-threatening diseases like renal failure and cardiac disruption. Similarly, hypertension is accompanied by diabetes, which can lead to microalbuminuria or diabetic nephropathy.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 86-92

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Exploring the performance of medical teachers in teaching basic procedural skills for undergraduate medical students: A qualitative research

Mohammad Reza Mansoorian, Mohammad Jalili, Shahla Khosravan, Mohammad Shariati

Competency of medical students to perform basic procedural skills is low. Among numerous factors, the role of clinical teacher is more prominent.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 93-99

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Comparison of the clinical performances of i-gel and baska mask

Süheyla Abitağaoğlu, Ceren Köksal, Güldem Turan, Arzu Yıldırım Ar, Fatma Nur Akgün, Dilek Erdoğan Arı

Various types of supraglottic airway devices (SGAD) have been developed so far. Baska mask and I-gel are two different SGADs used in daily anesthesia practice.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 100-107

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Comparison of the effect of two methods of Casting and Splinting on Ankle Sprain-Induced Ligament injuries - A Randomized Clinical Trial

Ehsan Bolvardi, Homa Javan, Lida Jarahi, Niaz-Mohammad Jafari Chokan, Mahdi Foroughian, Koorosh Ahmadi

The prevalence of ankle sprain is 52.7-60.9 cases per 1000 people and is more likely to occur in young athletes. Forty percent of the patients experience impaired function for up to 6 months after the injury.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 108-113

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The effect of social skills training on reducing aggression and increasing the self-esteem of adolescent female under coverage of Welfare Hostel Centers in Tehran

Anahita Yavari

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of social skills training in reducing aggression and increasing the selfesteem of adolescent female under coverage of welfare centers in Tehran.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 114-124

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Quality of Life during Head and Neck External Beam Radiotherapy

Ali Ghalib Mahmood Noori, Khudair Jassim Al-Rawaq, Dalya Saad Abbood Al-Nuaimi, Marwa Ayad Nouri Fattah

Worldwide, head and neck carcinoma is sixth common cancer 2.8% of all malignancies. Radiotherapy play an integral role in management and used in approximately 60-70%.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 125-129

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RESEARCH

Notalgia paresthetica: The histopathological findings of 17 cases

Güven GÜNEY

Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a chronic disease characterized by sensory neuropathy which holds the skin, characterized by pruritus in which pain, paresthesia and/or hypersthesia were concomitant, and accompanied by remission and aggravation.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 130-134

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CASE REPORT

Aspirin Desensitization in Acute Coronary Syndrome and Concurrent Aspirin Hypersensitivity; A Case report from Saudi Arabia

Husam Malibary, Moayad Al Maimani, Mohammad Al Gubori,Mohammed Zahrani

Aspirin is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in clinical practice. Patients with ischemic heart disease need prolonged therapy with this antiplatelet.

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 135-137

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RESEARCH

Adverse effects of ingredients available in single nasal decongestant formulation at trachea and lungs on an experimental rat model

Sertaç Arslan, Güven Güney, Ayşe Ipek Akyüz Ünsal, Emre Demir, Buket Demirci

There is little histologic data concerning effects of nasal decongestants on respiratory tract. We aimed to put forth the effects of mostly used ingredients of nasal decongestants on trachea and lower airways of rats

Medical Science, 2019, 23(95), 138-145

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