Diagnostic value of performing endocervical curettage at the time of colposcopy procedure; a systematic review

Shabnam Imannezhad; Alireza Sabzevari; Ali Rahdari; Mohsen Akhondi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 58-62

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.02.005

Abstract
  Introduction: The importance of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) as a precursor to invasive cervical cancer suggests a considerable need for accurate screening of the patients for the risk of these lesions. This systematic review aimed to study the diagnostic significance of endocervical ...  Read More

The Relevance of HTLV-1-associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in Iran: A Review Study

Masoud Keikha; mohsen Karbalaei Zadeh Babaki; Luiz Augusto Marcondes Fonseca; Jorge Casseb

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 60-65

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.38759.1266

Abstract
  Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) is a retrovirus, which is the causative agent of adult T-cell leukaemia (ATL) and HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Evidence suggests that the interaction of HTLV-1 with the cellular-immune system plays a key role in the ...  Read More

Comparison of dexamethasone and Anti-D Immune globulin for immune thrombocytopenia purpura in children

Abdollah Banihashem; Hamid Farhangi; Mojtaba Mousavi Bazaz; Zahra Badiee; Ali Ghasemi; Sara Hesari

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2014, , Pages 61-65

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.02.005

Abstract
  Different therapeutic options in children with immune thrombocytopenic purpura include observation alone, periodic treatment with corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) or anti-D, chronic administration of immunosuppressive agents, and splenectomy.Preference of the type of therapy depends ...  Read More

Male breast cancer: a review of literature

Soodabeh Shahidsales; Mitra Fazl Ersi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , May 2017, , Pages 69-72

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.13485.1153

Abstract
  Studies have devoted relatively scant attention to male breast cancer compared with female breast cancer. Nevertheless, the incidence of male breast cancer has increased considerably in parallel manner with women. There is not comprehensive knowledge regarding the etiology of breast cancer in men. The ...  Read More

Comparison of Verbal Explanations, Graphics, and Film Presentations for Increasing Parental Satisfaction with Lumbar Puncture Performance in Children with Febrile Seizure

Farhad Heydarian; Maryam Bagherian; Elham Bakhtiari; Elahe Heidari; Forough Rakhshanizadeh

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 70-76

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2022.68756.1419

Abstract
  AbstractObjective: The present study aimed to determine the effect of training parents by film, poster or graphics, and verbal explanation, on the enhancement of their satisfaction with the performance of this procedure.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional quasi-experimental study was conducted ...  Read More

Malnutrition associated with head and neck cancers

Sharifeh Haghjoo

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 76-79

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.02.005

Abstract
  Cancerous patients, under the chemotherapy or radiotherapy, are at high risk of malnutrition due to the associated complications with the treatment procedures such as chewing problems, dysphagia, nausea etc. Considering the patients’ history of alcohol consumption, smoking or any other diseases ...  Read More

Evaluation of cyclooxygenase 2- gene expression in benign and malignant ascites

Raheleh Jabini; Arezoo Mirbolouk; mohamadreza farzanehfar

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 78-82

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.49489.1324

Abstract
  Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the mRNA expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) in ascites caused by various diseases. Moreover, it was attempted to investigate its usefulness in the differential diagnosis between malignant and benign ascites. Methods: A total of 52 ascitic fluid samples ...  Read More

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Presenting with Peripheral Neuropathy; A Rare Case of Coincident PCNSL and Mononeuritis Multiplex

Zahra Baghestani; Reza Boostani

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2018, , Pages 108-110

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.33480.1241

Abstract
  A 43-year-old male presented with diplopia and right sixth-nerve palsy. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a lesion in the right periventricular area. High-dose corticosteroid pulse therapy did not resolve the symptom. After one month, his diplopia progressed and he developed weakness ...  Read More

Prediction of Tuberculosis Using a Logistic Regression Model

Kiarash Ghazvini; Shamsoddin Mansouri; Mohammad-Taghi Shakeri; Masoud Youssefi; Mohammad Derakhshan; Masoud Keikha

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 108-112

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.41778.1284

Abstract
  Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic bacterial disease and a leading cause of mortality among single-agent infectious diseases following the human immunodeficiency virus infection across the world. Logistic regression is a method of statistical analysis with predictive capability. This multivariate ...  Read More

Does global longitudinal speckle-tracking strain predict left ventricular remodeling in patients with myocardial infarction? a systematic review

Afsoon Fazlinejad; Ali Samadzade; Ramin Khameneh Bagheri; Nayere Tousi; Amin Rezaeian

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 111-116

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.03.005

Abstract
  Introduction: Left ventricular remodeling is a relatively prevalent complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and it is associated with higher rates of medical issues and mortality. Left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) and wall motion score index (WMSI) are unable to detect accurately minor ...  Read More

Oxidative stress in COPD, pathogenesis and therapeutic views

Fariba Rezaeetalab; Daryush Hamidi alamdari; Asghar Dalili

Volume 1, Issue 3 , August 2014, , Pages 115-124

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.03.005

Abstract
  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterised by partially reversible contracture of small respiratory airways seems to be among leading causes of death in the world. COPD is characterized by inflammation, protease/antiprotease imbalance, genetic variability and oxidative stress. The latter ...  Read More

Tuberculosis for Alzheimer’s: Risk Factor, Treatment or Prevention

Atieh Yaghoubi; kiarash Ghazvini; Seyed Isaac Hashemy

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2020, , Pages 119-122

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.46969.1310

Abstract
  Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and there were 50 million individuals have dementia in 2018 worldwide and the cost of dementia care to Medicare and Medicaid is so high (about US$1 trillion) in that year. Recently, several articles show that tuberculosis may be increased the development rate ...  Read More

Food recommender systems for diabetic patients: a narrative review

Somaye Norouzi; Mohsen Nematy; Hedieh Zabolinezhad; Samane Sistani; Kobra Etminani

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 128-130

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.10814.1134

Abstract
  World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of people with diabetes will grow 114% by 2030. It declares that patients themselves have more responsibility for controlling and the treatment of diabetes by being provided with updated knowledge about the disease and different aspects of available ...  Read More

Selecting chemotherapy schedules for adjuvant treatment of early stage breast cancer, what is the rationale behind?

Roham Salek; Narges Bayat Mokhtari; Soudabeh Shahidsales

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 129-134

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.03.005

Abstract
  Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that oncologists are faced with in their clinics. The varieties of clinical features of the disease result to very different scenarios in the processes of treatment decision making. While classic factors of stage, grade, age and hormone receptor status ...  Read More

Atopic dermatitis and the therapeutic methods: a literature review

Jalil Tavakol Afshari; Mahdi Yousefi; Roshanak Salari

Volume 3, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 158-162

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6820

Abstract
  Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that starts in the early life and usually persists by the end of life in 20% of cases. The disease shows multiple periods of relapse, and significantly affects the patient’s quality of life. The etiology of this disease is unknown, yet recent studies ...  Read More

Safety of Uterine Compression Suture in the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Report

Malihe Amirian; Atiyeh Vatanchi; Maryam Safari

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 169-172

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.21889.1196

Abstract
  Uterine atony is the main cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Uterine compression suture is a common technique to control PPH in caesarean delivery. This article aimed to report a complication of this method for post-delivery atony. A 27-year-old primigravida woman with term pregnancy underwent caesarean ...  Read More

Coronary artery disease in patients with chronic kidney disease: a brief literature review

Mostafa Dastani

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 182-186

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.04.005

Abstract
  Cardiovascular is the major cause of death in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The cardiovascular mortality rate of patients with renal impairment is evaluated to be higher than general population. Coronary artery disease seems to be an important type of cardiovascular complication ...  Read More

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (A literature review)

Farveh Vakilian; Fateme Tara; Fateme Moosavi

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 194-199

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.04.005

Abstract
  Heart failure (HF) is a serious and growing public health concern, which has many causes. Pregnancy is a critical condition with significant hemodynamic and immunologic changes. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disease of unknown cause in which left ventricular (LV) dysfunction occurs during the ...  Read More

Serum zinc, copper, selenium, and lead levels in children with chronic renal failure

Forough Rakhshanizadeh; Mohammad Esmaeeli

Volume 1, Issue 1 , February 2014, , Pages 21-24

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.01.006

Abstract
  In the last two centuries, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal failure (RF) have been considered as the main medical problems which were fatal in many cases. Trace elements such as selenium, copper, and zinc are the components of biological enzymes which have a crucial role in decreasing reactive ...  Read More

Efficacy of laryngeal airway mask compared with endotracheal tube in reducing coughing following general anesthesia in adults

Mohsen Akhondi; Alireza Sabzevari; Ali Rahdari; Shabnam Imannezhad

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 23-27

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.006

Abstract
  Introduction: Coughing is an airway complication that could affect the outcome of surgery following general anesthesia in adults. In this systematic review, we aimed to study the efficacy of applying laryngeal airway mask (LMA) compared with endotracheal tube (ETT) in reducing the postoperative cough ...  Read More

Abductor digiti minimi opponensplasty for a patient with Cavanagh’s syndrome: A case report

Ali Parsa; Farzad Omidi Kashani; Mohammad Moghaddam; Abdolreza Malek; Ali Birjandinejad

Volume 5, Issue 1 , February 2018, , Pages 23-25

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.25619.1212

Abstract
  Thumb hypoplasia only in the intrinsic thenar muscles is a rare condition; this defect might be accompanied with cardiac diseases (Holt-Oram syndrome), ocular anomalies, and vascular anomalies of the hand and wrist (Okihiro syndrome). In addition, this condition may be detected in hypereosinophilic syndrome ...  Read More

Medical treatment of nasal polyps: a review

Mohammad Saleh Soltankhah; Mohammad Reza Majidi; Shahaboddin Shabani

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 24-27

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.01.006

Abstract
  Nasal polyp is macroscopic edematous mass and it is a most common nasal complaint of the patients. The exact etiology is still unknown and controversial, but the main causes are assumed to be the inflammatory conditions and allergy. Their clinical presentations are obstruction, rhinorrhea, postnasal ...  Read More

Surgical Management of Various Types of Maxillary Canine Impaction: A Narrative Review

Arezoo Jahanbin; Mostafa Shahabi; Abdolrasoul Rangrazi; Parastoo Namdar; Farzaneh Lal Alizadeh

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 29-32

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.35620.1250

Abstract
  With the exception of the third molar, maxillary canine impaction is considered to be the most common form of tooth impaction. The position of the permanent maxillary canine at the angle of the mouth is strategically important in preserving the harmony and symmetry of the dental arches. The incidence ...  Read More

Reflex epilepsy: a review

Karim Nikkhah; Mohammad Taghi Farzadfard; Fariborz Rezaeitalab

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 31-34

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6827

Abstract
  Interesting phenomena of reflex epileptic syndromes are characterized by epileptic seizures each one induced by specific stimulus with a variety of types. Simple triggers, which lead to seizures within seconds, are of sensory type (most commonly visual, most rarely tactile or proprioceptive stimuli). ...  Read More

The Mediterranean diet and lung cancer; a review on case-control studies

Sepideh Hejazi; Sahar Ravanshad; Samaneh Sajjadi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 31-34

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2021.56350.1361

Abstract
  Lung cancer is among the most common types of cancer with considerable mortality and morbidity around the globe. There are various risk factors involved in the development of lung cancer, and cancer prevention plans are mainly based on controlling the modifiable risk factors. While tobacco smoking is ...  Read More