Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
Patient Selection for Lung Surgery Based on Pulmonary Assessment Tests
1
8
FA
M.
Baghaei Vaji
M.
Vahedian
M.
Vali
M.
Asna Ashari
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
Prevalence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Over 30 Year Old Population of Rafsanjan City in the Year 2000
9
16
OTHER
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most widespread metabolic disease and a major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. Life expectancy is reduced up to 25% in type II diabetic patients. Mortalities are mostly due to cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. The present study was planned to determine the prevalence of DM in Rafsanjan city in the year 2000 since there was no previous study showing the prevalence of this problem in this city.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study that carried out on over 30 year old people who were living in Rafsnajan city. By the stratified random sampling technique, 756 people were selected and entered into the study. A questionnaire which has been already designed was completed by interviewing the subjects. Anthropometric indexes were also measured. A Fasting blood sample was collected and criteria of WHO and ADA was used for diagnosis of DM. Obesity was determined by calculation of the body mass index (BMI). Inorder to investigate the association between variables x2 test was used.
Results: The findings showed that the point prevalence of diabetes mellitus was %14.7 according to WHO criteria and 19.1% according to ADA criteria. It should be mentioned that the DM prevalence was higher in women than men (19.1% versus 8.6%). The prevalence of the DM increased by increasing the age of the subjects. However, this association was not significant. There was a significant association between diabetes mellitus and women’s job (P=0.005).
Conclusion: This study indicated that prevalence of diabetes could be considered as a health problem in this city. The extent of this problem justifies implementation of an interventional approach on the people’s lifestyle.
Key words: Type II diabetes Mellitus, Rafsanjan, Prevalence.
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
Biochemical and Hematological Alterations in Vivax Malaria in Kahnouj City
17
24
OTHER
Background: Malaria pathogenesis is based mainly on extensive changes of biochemical and hematological parameters. The normal values of these parameters differ according to ethnic, racial and economic conditions, and there was no study on them in Iran. The aim of this study was the survey of hematological and biochemical parameters in acute stage of vivax malaria. Regarding to restoration of these altered parameters to normal levels after treatment, we can attributed the changes to effects of malaria disease on human body and can apply them in malaria diagnosis and treatment as well as understanding the malaria pathogenesis.
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on 70 male patients infected to Plasmodium vivax living in Kahnouj city. Serum levels of total and direct bilirubin, total protein and cholesterol, transaminases (SGOT, SGPT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as well as hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), RBC count and RBC indices ( MCV and MCH) of the patients were measured before and after radical treatment with chloroquine and primaquine. Then, differences between of the mean pre- and post-treatment levels of these parameters as well as correlation between the parameters and ages of the patient were statistically analyzed.
Results: Post-treatment levels of protein, albumin, cholesterol, Hb, Hct, RBC count and MCV were significantly increased (p<0.001). In contrast, post-treatment serum levels of total and direct bilirubin, transaminases, ALP, LDH as well as MCH significantly decreased (p<0.001). Among mentioned parameters, changes of serum levels of direct bilirubin, cholesterol and ALP had a significant but reverse correlation to ages of patients.
Conclusion: Patterns of some biochemical and hematological alterations specially cholesterol, ALP and direct bilirubin are useful as indices in determining the severity of malaria disease in patients infected to plasmodium vivax.
Key words: Malaria, Plasmodium vivax, Biochemical and Hematological alterations.
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
The Role of Glucocorticoid’s System in Accumbens Nucleus on Learning and Memory Processes in Rat
25
33
FA
AA.
Vafaei
A.
Jalal
A.
Rashidy Pour
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
The Effects of Pulsed and Continuous Ultrasound on the
Para-Spinal Regions on Parameters of H. Reflex of Triceps Surae.
34
43
OTHER
Background: The thermal and non-thermal effects of ultrasound has been used in physiotherapy of low back pain for a long time. The purpose of this study was to investigate the thermal and non-thermal effects of applying therapeutic ultrasound on the spinal mixed nerves (S1 – S2) of para-vertebral regions on the Parameters of H reflex of triceps surae muscles.
Materials and methods: Fourteen healthy women between 20 to 30 years old were participated in 3 sessions of this experiment:
Each subject voluntarily shared in 3 sessions of:
1. Continuos ultrasound (intensity: 1.5 w/cm2, for 5 minutes)
2. Pulsed ultrasound (intensity: 1 w/cm2, for 5 minutes)
3. Placebo ultrasound for 5 minutes)
At each session 5 maximal, H reflexes and 3-M waves were recorded before (T0), immediately after (T1) and 5 minutes after (T5) applying the ultrasound.
Results: Statistical measurements showed no significant differences in latency and amplitude of H reflex and H/M ratio at T0, T1 and T5 recordings between the three ultrasound groups.
Conclusion: This study showed that the thermal and non-thermal properties of ultrasound have no effect on motoneurone pool excitability and conduction through the spinal roots.
Key words: Ultrasound, H reflex, M wave
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection in Patients Suffering from Lichen Planus in Kerman During the Year 1381
44
51
FA
I.
Esfandiarpour
Z.
Rahnama
F.
Fahimy
Z.
Salari
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
The Effect of the Recitation of Holy Quran on Mental Health in Nursing Students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
52
57
FA
M.
Kazemi
A.
Ansari
M.
Allah Tavakoli
S.
Karimi
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
1735-3165
3
1
2004
12
1
Prevalence of Depression in Kermanian Geriatrics - 2002 (1381)
58
66
OTHER
Background: Many studies have revealed that depression is one of the common psychiatric disorders, which afflicted 8-20% of population. In order to evaluate prevalence of depression in geriatrics (age >50 years old) this survey was performed in Kerman.
Materials and Methods: This Cross sectional study assesed 1212 persons over 50 years old in Spring and Summer 2002 in Kerman, who were selected by two stage sampling technique. Depression was assessed by Beck Questionaire.
Results: From total number of subjects, 225 personas (18.6%) had borderline depression and 728 persons (60%) had some degrees of depression. There was a significant statistic relation between two sexes and depression. There was also significant differences between marital status, education, age, job, socioeconomic state, addiction and depression. But when anxiety was considered as a factor, there was no significant difference between sex, job, marital status and depression.
Conclusion: These findings suggest a high rate of depression among geriatrics in Kerman. Female sex, low socioeconomic state, living alone and drug abuse were risk factors for depression in geriatrics.
Key words: Geriatric, Depression, Kerman