Review
Sleep apnea headaches

Reza Boostani; Fariborz Rezaeitalab; Behzad Pourmokhtari; Amirali Ghahremani

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

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.001

Abstract
  Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent apnea during sleep. Nocturnal laboratory-based polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard test for diagnosis of OSA. The sufferers may complain from daytime sleepiness, snoring or occasional headaches. Serious consequences ...  Read More

Review
Oculocardiac reflex during strabismus surgery

Mehryar Taghavi Gilani; Mohammad Sharifi; Mona Najaf Najafi; Mohamad Ghasem Etemadi Mashhadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 4-7

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.002

Abstract
  The activation of oculucardiac reflex (OCR) is common during the strabismus surgeries. OCR is known as a trigemino-vagal reflex, which leads to the various side effects including bradycardia, tachycardia, arrhythmia, or in some cases cardiac arrest. This reflex could be activated during intraorbital ...  Read More

Review
Accurate method for home-based diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea: a review

Hosna Ghandeharioun; Fariborz Rezaeitalab; Reza Lotfi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 8-12

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.003

Abstract
  Overnight polysomnography is the gold standard for the detection of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAS). However, it is expensive and needs attending personnel. The study of simplified sleep apnea monitoring is one of the recent trends for sleep medicine research. The proposed clinical prediction ...  Read More

Systematic review
Growth factors in cystic fibrosis

Negar Khalighi; Rahim Vakili; Mohammad Ali kiani; Seyed Ali Jafari; Hamid Reza Kianifar

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 13-17

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.004

Abstract
  Introduction: Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common autosomal recessive diseases that affects sweat glands and mucosa. CF is a hereditary disease with annual incidence of about 2500 new cases in United Kingdom. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 ...  Read More

Systematic review
Evaluation of the effects of magnesium supplement in primary and secondary preventions of nephrolithiasis: a systematic review

Anoush Azarfar; Mohammad Esmaeili; Nayere Tousi; Mitra Naseri; Fatemeh Ghane; Yalda Ravanshad; Anahita Alizadeh

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 18-22

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.005

Abstract
  Introduction: The role of magnesium supplement to prevent primary and/or secondary kidney stones has not been fully determined. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of magnesium supplement in modifying urinary risk factors of recurrent kidney stones.Method: We searched MEDLINE, Scopus, and ...  Read More

Systematic review
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

Systematic review
Intraocular pressure fluctuation before and after strabismus surgery: a systematic review

Aliakbar Saber Moghaddam; Mahdi Hashemi; Ramin Daneshvar

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 28-31

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.03.007

Abstract
  Introduction: Intraocular pressure (IOP) can be influenced by several factors including corneal thickness, gender, refractive error, and the presence of diabetes mellitus. In the present study, we systematically reviewed published literature to find association between variations of IOP due to strabismus ...  Read More

Systematic review
Hypothermia and normothermia effects on mortality rate of cardiopulmonary bypass

Ali Rahdari; Reza Jalaeian Taghaddomi; Alireza Sabzevari; Shabnam Imannezhad; Mohsen Akhondi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 32-38

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.008

Abstract
  Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with higher risk of mortality and morbidity, thus it should be investigated regarding the major risk factors. Temperature management have a significant role in postoperative cerebral and neurological complications; however the optimum temperature during ...  Read More

Systematic review
Prevalence of fungal biofilms in patients with nasal polyposis: a systematic review

Navid Nourizadeh; Akram Adabizadeh

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 39-42

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.009

Abstract
  Introduction: There are many internal and external factors that are considered as the main causes of nasal infections and inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) leading to polyposis. It is suggested that bacterial and fungal elements have an important role in the development of these diseases. ...  Read More

Systematic review
The role of oxidative stress in pediatric urinary tract infections: a systematic review

Mostafa Delshad; Azita Fesharakinia; Samaneh Eghbal

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, Pages 43-47

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.01.010

Abstract
  Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) that can affect any part of the urinary tract and may subsequently lead to kidney infection is linked with variety of causative factors such as oxidative stress. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the literatures to evaluate the effects of oxidative ...  Read More