@article{ author = {Rezaeian, M.}, title = {The Role of Editor-in-Chief in the Management of the Scientific Journals}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-2}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Fahanik-Babaei, J. and Sadooghi, M. and Zardooz, H. and Sahraei, H. and .Bahadoran, H. and Saeidabadi, S. and Dashtnavard, H. and Jalili, C. and Ryahi, S.}, title = {Maternal Oral Morphine Consumption Delayes Olfactory Cortex Development in Wistar Rats During Embryonic Period: A Morphometric Study}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: Previous studies have shown that morphine consumption during pregnancy may delay embryo development or cause abnormal nervous system function. This study focused on the effects of maternal morphine consumption on olfactory cortex development in Wistar rats.   Material and Methods: In this experimental study, 12 wistar rats (250-300g) were used. The experimental group received morphine solution (0.05 mg/ml) where as the control group received tap water. On the 19 th day the pregnant rats were killed by chloroform, and the embryos were removed surgically. The embryos were fixed in formalin 10% for 2 weeks. Then the weight of fixed embryos was calculated by a digital balance. In addition, animal sizes including Crump-Rump (C-R), Dorsal-Ventral (D-V), Frontal-Occipital (F-O), Abdominal Width, and Biparietal Axis length were measured by a caliper . Tissue processing, sectioning and staining (both hematoxylin and eosin (H;E) and silver nitrate staining) were then applied for the embryos. The sections were examined for olfactory cortex development by light microscope.   Results: Reductions in D-V lengths as well as embryonic weight was observed in the experimental group (p<0.01, p<0.05). On the microscopic view, a growth retardation was observed in all three olfactory cortex layers in the experimental group. In addition cell compression in cortex layers and neuronal process was also reduced in the experimental group (p<0.05).   Conclusion: This study showed that oral morphine consumption during pregnancy causes defect in the development and growth retardation in olfactory cortex region. The study also showed that oral morphine consumption reduced both the weight and length of the embryos. These defects may be the cause of behavioral problems observed in the animals who have been born to addicted mothers.   Key words : Morphometry, Olfactory Cortex, Morphine, Wistar Rats     Funding: This study was supported by a grant from applied Neuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah (a.s.) University of Medical Sciences.   Conflict of Interest: None declared.   Ethical approval: All experiments were conducted in accordance with standard ethical guidelines and approved by the local ethical committee (The Baqyiatallah (a.s.) University of Medical Committee on the Use and Care of Animals, 81/021, July 10, 2002).}, Keywords = {Morphometry, Olfactory Cortex, Morphine, Wistar Rats}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {3-14}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Khalili, M.A. and Agha-Rahimi, A. and Miresmaili2, S.M.}, title = {Comparing the Effects of Urinary and Recombinant Gonadotoropin Drugs Using Animal Model}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Ovulation Induction, Recombinant Gonadotropins, Urinary Onadotropins, Mice}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {15-26}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {MotevaliBashi, M. and Hojati, Z. and Sadeghi, M.}, title = {Association between a Single Base Substitution at AP-1 Regulating Region in MMP-9 gene and Tumor Creation in Breast Tissue}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {Breast Cancer, Matrix metalloproteinase-9, Base substitution}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {27-36}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Astaneh, M.E and Ai, J. and Rashidi, I. and Dezfoulian, A. and Golami, S.}, title = {An Investigation on the Fetal Death via Study of Placenta}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: Vital signs, including breathing, heart beat or involuntary movement of voluntary muscles, during child birth show that the fetus is healthy. Fetal death or still birth is one of the most complicated issues in medical science. Several factors contribute to still birth which are divided into maternal, fetal and placental groups. The present study deals with placental factors.   Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, sixty placenta were investigated out of which thirty belonged to mothers with healthy fetuses (comprising control group), and the rest belonged to mothers with dead fetuses (experimental group). Having prepared the slides of the placentae in serial section with a thickness of five micrometers, the researcher conducted a histopathological study on calcification, congestion, vasculitis, perivascular fibrosis, fibronoid necrosis, vascular thrombosis in villi arteries and the presence of Hofbauer cells in the placenta. T test was used to analyze the data.   Results : The results showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in the calcification, thrombosis, vasculitis, perivascular fibrosis, fibronoid necrosis in the decidual tissues, congestion in villi arteries, presence of Hofbauer cells and accumulation of glycogen in th experimental group compared to the control group.   Conclusion: The present study establishes a significant correlation between fetal death and an increase in variables such as calcification, vascular thrombosis in villi, vasculitis, and necrosis in placenta.   Key words: Fetus, Death, Placenta     Funding: This research was funded by Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences.   Conflict of Interest: None Declared. Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences approved the study}, Keywords = {Fetal, Death, Placenta}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {37-46}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-692-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-692-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Fathipouri, M. and EbrahimiNejad, G.R. and Khosravi, S. and Rezaeian, M. and Pourshanazari, A.A.}, title = {The Effect of Transactional Analysis Training on Improving the Parent\'s Functions of High School Boy Students In Rafsanjan}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: The happiness and felicity of every person to a large extent is related to his/her communication with others. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of transactional analysis training on the parent's function of high school boy students in Rafsanjan in 2009.   Materials and Methods: This experimental study was performed on 40 parents of high school boys who had acquired low scores from FAD1 questioner. The parents were randomly divided into two groups (control and an experimental group). The experimental group were trained under transactional training for 10 sessions, and hatf and 1/5 hours each session for one week. Then the FAD test was performed for both groups. Manova and Variance analysis were used to analyze the data.   Results: The results of the study indicated that the mean of the functional scores of post test in the experimental group compared to the control group was statistically significant (134.7 ± 9/87, 96/4 ± 10/72) (p<0001). Also after the post test there was a statically significant difference between the parents function (role, express of affection, and problem solving) in the two groups (p<0001). The functional scores of the experimental group increased from 42.1, 39 and 15.9 to 57.9, 57.9 and 22.9 respectively. This indicates that transactional analysis training has improved the parents functions.   Conclusion : Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that transactional analysis training can be an effective method for an adult relationship and improve the weak relationships.   Key words: Transactional Analysis, Parent's Functions, Boy Students, Rafsanjan     Funding: This research was funded by Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht branch, Marvdasht, Iran.   Conflict of interest: None declared.   Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University approved the study.  }, Keywords = {}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {47-58}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Aghababa, S and Maleki, M.R and Mortazavi, M}, title = {Leadership Evaluation of Emergency Departments of General -Teaching Hospitals in Iran University of Medical Sciences Based on Baldrige Excellence Model: A Short Report}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: Leadership measurement in health care industry is essential in order to determine the situation, and also to improve and promote the leadership. The most frequently used international model in the world is Malcom Baldrige Model. Maximum score in this model is allocated to the leadership criterion.   The aim of this study was leadership evaluation of emergency departments of General -Teaching Hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services based on Baldrige excellence model.   Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was implementd in the emergency departments of Rasoul Akram and Firouzgar hospitals. Data were collected and compared with the responses of the 2007 version of the questionnaire model. Leadership performance was evaluated with Approach, Deployment, Learning, and Integration.   Results: The emergency department of Rasoul Akram hospital obtained 25 scores(20%), and Firouzgar hospital obtained 20 (16%) scores out of 120 in the leadership criterion.   Conclusion: Leadership of emergency department of studied hospitals was in the primary levels of Excellency. As in the Baldrige model, scoring system is used for the continuing improvement, promotion and excellence in the organizations, the researchers suggest continuing improvement process evaluation, and self-assessment in the emergency departments.   Key words: Evaluation, Leadership, Emergency Department, Baldrige Model     Funding: This study was supported by Young Researchers Club.   Conflict of interest: None declared.   Ethical approval: The Ethic s Committee of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch approved the study.}, Keywords = {Evaluation, Leadership, Emergency Department, Baldrige Model}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {59-64}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-693-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-693-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Sadeghi, M. and Bakhshi, H.}, title = {The Viewpoints of General Practitioners of Rafsanjan Towards the Performance Quality and Methods of Teaching and Accomplishment of Continuing Education Programs: A Short Report}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: Continuing education (CE) is accomplished for maintaining and promoting the levels of knowledge and skills of medical society. Therefore performance quality evaluation of this program is necessary to eliminate the possible imperfections. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of performance and to determine suitable methods of teachings, and accomplishment of CE programs in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.   Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on all general practitioners (186) who participated in CE programs in 2008. The data was collected by a questionnaire containing demographic information along with 33 questions about the quality of performance and suitable methods of teaching according to 5-point Likert scale.   Results: The response rate to the questionnaires was 87.1%. Mean of age and duration of medical practice were 37 ± 8.9 and 8.4 ± 8.2 years, respectively. Fifty eight point six percent of the respondents were male. Thirty point six percent of the participants had desired satisfactions from performance quality of program, and 69.4% had moderate satistaction. The three preferred teaching methods included lecture along with showing films, educational workshop, and lecture along with question and answer respectively. The three most preferred accomplishment methods were codified education, showing educational films and studing educational textbooks and scientific journals respectively. There was no significant difference between female and male general practitioners regarding the satisfaction, teaching and preference methods.   Conclusion: The majority of general practitioners had moderate satisfaction with the quality of performance of CE programs in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the subjects of CE based on community health needs, new scientific themes and professional problem solving.   Key words: Continuing Education, General Practitioner, Teaching Methods, Program Evaluation     Funding: This research was funded by Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.   Conflict of interest: The authors are among editorial board or editorial staff of JRUMS.   Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences approved the study.}, Keywords = {Continuing Education, General Practitioner, Teaching Methods, Program Evaluation}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {65-70}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-694-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-694-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {GhaffariNejad, A.R. and Nasirian, M.}, title = {Trailing Phenomena (Tactile Type) in a Veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report}, abstract ={  Background and Objectives: Trailing phenomena has been described as perceptual abnormality associated with hallucinogenic drugs and involuing the visual senses. In this disorder moving objects are seen as a series of discrete and continous images. More studies are needed for detecting the causes. Trailing phenomena has not been reportead in the other senses.   Case Report: The patient was a 41 year old veteran with previous diagnosis of chronic post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who was admitted to Kerman Shahid Beheshti hospital in 2008. He reported that following the cessation of drug use, his previous symptoms had excerberated. He experienced a specific type of trailing phenomena in which he believed that after touching the objects, and when he gets away from them, he still feels the objects in his hand. The patient under went the drug treatment and after three weeks he showed partial remition and was discharged after one month.   Conclution: The rare trailing phenomena besides the visual sense might involve other senses such as touch associated with dissociation, which is a mechanism for patients justifying some of the symptoms related to PTSD.   Key words: Trailing Phenomena, Tactile Sense, PTSD}, Keywords = {Trailing Phenomena, Tactile Sense, PTSD}, volume = {9}, Number = {1}, pages = {71-76}, publisher = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-702-en.html}, eprint = {http://journal.rums.ac.ir/article-1-702-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3165}, eissn = {2008-7268}, year = {2010} }