The Relationship Between the Quality of Learning and Educational Experiences of Medical Students During 2018-19

Sayyed Majid Sadrzadeh; Seyed Mohammad Mousavi; Fatemeh Sadat Taghizadeh; Behrang Rezvani Kakhki; Maryam Akbarilakeh; Eelnaz Vafadar Moradi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2020, , Pages 104-109

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.49128.1322

Abstract
  Introduction: The effectiveness of the educational system along with the research development in each country is considered as one of the criteria of development measurement. Methods: This study is a descriptive - cross-sectional study during 2018-2019. The statistical population includes all medical ...  Read More

Two-dimentional speckle tracking strain imaging in the assessment of myocardial diastolic function in patients with stable angina pectoris

Somaye Farokhnejad; Mostafa Dastani; Afsoon Fazlinejad; Roya Narenji Sani

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 112-117

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.03.002

Abstract
  Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is caused mainly by obstruction of coronary arteries. The ischemic assessment through echocardiography is dependent on wall motion abnormality detection during systole. In patients with ischemic heart disease the diastolic function is impaired before systolic function ...  Read More

Gastric Cancer: Gene and Gene Therapy Beyond

Farzaneh Iravani; Reza Iravani; Majid Mojarad

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 132-134

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.32171.1236

Abstract
  Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths across the world. The prevalence of GC varies in different countries and even in various regions of the same country. GC is often sporadic, and the familial type occurs in approximately 10% of the cases. ...  Read More

B cell-mediated Immunity against Tuberculosis Infection: A Mini Review Study

Mohsen Karbalaei; Saman Soleimanpour; Majid Eslami; Bahman Yousefi; Masoud Keikha

Volume 6, Issue 4 , November 2019, , Pages 140-145

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.43872.1293

Abstract
  Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is considered to be a major public health concern and a successful intracellular pathogen associated with high mortality worldwide. The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is the only available vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and tubercular meningitis ...  Read More

The prognostic value of conventional imaging tools to determine how patients with hodgkin lymphoma will respond to treatment

Kamran Aryana; Abolghasem Allahyari; Ramin Sadeghi; Farrokh Silanian Tousi; Mohammad Mahdi Kooshyar; Seyed Hosein Hashemipour; Hamideh Sadra

Volume 3, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 141-147

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6482

Abstract
  Introduction: This systematic review studies the prognostic value of two conventional imaging tools, sestamibi and gallium scans, for predicting how patients with Hodgkin lymphoma will respond to treatment.Methods: The PubMed database was searched for English-language articles that contained the following ...  Read More

Prevalence of Hepatitis E in Iran: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Abbas Esmaeilzadeh; Azita Ganji; Ali Bahari; Ladan Goshayeshi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 152-159

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.20169.1187

Abstract
  Introduction: Hepatitis E infection is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) and is a self-limiting disease with moderate-to-high prevalence in various regions. Considering that HEV is endemic in Iran, the present study aimed to systematically review the prevalence of HEV in Iran.Methods: This systematic ...  Read More

Prognostic value of HER2/neu expression in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review

Mozhgan Moghadas niyat

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 168-173

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.04.002

Abstract
  Introduction: The prognostic value of Her2-positive expression has been investigated for malignancies such as breast cancer. We aimed to study the association between Her2 gene overexpression and clinical progression of hormone-independent prostate cancer. Methods: PubMed was searched to obtain the relevant ...  Read More

The efficacy of aspirin and dipyridamole on the patency of arteriovenous fistulae and grafts; Review of the randomized control trials

Hasan Ravari; Azin Banihashem; Mohammad Vejdani; Gholamhosein Kazemzadeh

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 176-182

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.04.002

Abstract
  Vascular access failure is known as a principal cause of morbidity of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The major reason for vascular access failure is the neointimal hyperplasia which leads to venous thrombosis and stenosis. The efficacy of different pharmacological therapies has been studied ...  Read More

The effect of Tranexamic acid on cardiac surgery bleeding

Mohammad Esmaeelzadeh; Shahram Amini

Volume 1, Issue 1 , February 2014, , Pages 7-11

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.01.003

Abstract
  Serious bleeding in cardiac surgery leads to re-exploration, blood transfusion and increases the risks of mortality and morbidity. Using the lysine analogous of antifibrionlytic agents are the preferred strategy to suppress the need for transfusion procedures and blood products. Although tranexamic acid ...  Read More

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

Methamphetamine psychosis, the efficacy of atypical antipsychotics

Amir Rezaei Ardani; Azam Motamedi Nasab

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 9-14

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.01.003

Abstract
  Worldwide growing methamphetamine abuse is one of the most serious health problems with several different consequences for victims, especially in developing countries. Chronic methamphetamine abuse is associated with several psychiatric problems in all countries which are faced to epidemic methamphetamine ...  Read More

A Clinical Report on the Impact of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Obesity-Related Complaints and Comorbidities Six Months after the Surgery

Vahideh Banazadeh; Ali Jangjoo; Andisheh Norouzian Ostad; Golnaz Ranjbar; Mahdi Jabbari Noghabi; Daryoush Hamidi Alamdari; Majid Ghayour Mobarhan; Reyhaneh Faridnia; Mohsen Nematy

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 11-18

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2021.46567.1306

Abstract
  Introduction:Gastric bypass surgery is an intervention used to treat class III obesity and its complications. Evidence is scarce regarding its benefits among the Iranian population, especially its role in resolving obesity-related complaints and comorbidities. The present study aimed to investigate the ...  Read More

Assessment of the association between sociodemographic characteristics and response to vitamin D supplementation using artificial neural network

Afsaneh Bahrami; Elahe Allahyari; Afrooz Arzehgar; Mehdi Sohrabi; Elham Amirzadeh; Soheila Alipour; Gordon A. Ferns; majid Ghayour

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 11-19

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2022.63204.1394

Abstract
  Introduction: The serum 25(OH)D response to vitamin D supplementation, differs  between individuals. The goal of this study was the evaluation of the relationship  between socioeconomic and demographic factors with the hugeness of response to  vitamin supplementation, defined by statistical ...  Read More

A Review Study on the Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease Using Fetal Echocardiography

Hassan Mottaghi; Elahe Heidari; Shirin Sadat Ghiasi

Volume 5, Issue 1 , February 2018, , Pages 12-15

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.26979.1218

Abstract
  Congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common type of congenital malformation in live births with a wide and variable spectrum in each population. The prevalence of this malformation is reported to be 8 cases per 1,000 live births. The CHD is also accompanied by multiple complications, such as prematurity, ...  Read More

The Beneficial Effects of Curcumin on Cardiovascular Diseases and Their Risk Factors

Asal Yadollahi; Mostafa dastani; Bita Zargaran; Amir hossein Ghasemi; Hamid reza Rahimi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 12-19

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.33520.1242

Abstract
  Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a yellow, active substance of an herbal origin, which is mainly derived from turmeric of the ginger family. Extensive research has been focused on the therapeutic effects of this substance on diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, and the hepatoprotective properties ...  Read More

Effect of vitamin D supplementation on chronic liver disease: systematic literature review

Hooman Mosannen Mozaffari; Hosein Ali Abbasi; Ladan Goshayeshi; Abbas Esmaeelzadeh; Ali Bahari; Ali Mokhtarifar; Azita Ganji; Omid Ghanaei; Kambiz Akhavan Rezayat

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 14-19

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.7487

Abstract
  Introduction: It is long known that vitamin D deficiency was common in patients with liver disease, but little is known on the therapeutic effects of vitamin D, especially in patients with chronic liver disease. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the literatures and study the evidences ...  Read More

Vitamin E and Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review

Zahra Rezaieyazdi; Maryam Sahebari; Nayyereh Saadati; Mandana Khodashahi

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 42-48

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.28244.1224

Abstract
  Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the attack of the immune system to normal tissues. Patients with autoimmune diseases usually have the deficiency of dietary factors  that may be related to the etiology of these conditions. Given the role of vitamin E as a physiologic stabilizer of lysosomal ...  Read More

Ureteroscopic lithotripsy compared with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the treatment of urolithiasis

Mohammad Asl Zare; Mohammad Reza Darabi Mahboob; Ramin Rahdari

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 48-52

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.02.003

Abstract
  Introduction: Urolithiasis is a common and frequently occurring disease with high recurrence rate. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) are two most popular modalities in the treatment of urolithiasis. The efficacy of these two methods is reviewed on the treatment ...  Read More

Comparison of the Conventional and New Techniques of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion in Postoperative Sore Throat

Mohammad Gharavi Fard; Mohsen Akhondi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 49-54

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.39649.1275

Abstract
  Introduction: The present study aimed to compare the conventional and new techniques of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion in terms of the rate and severity of postoperative sore throat.Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 80 patients referring to Khatam-ol Anbia Hospitalin Mashhad, Iran ...  Read More

Sexual differences of human brain

Masoud Pezeshki Rad; Mahdi Momennezhad; Shahrokh Naseri; Mahsa Nahidi; Abolfazl Mahmoudzadeh; Behzad Aminzadeh

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2014, , Pages 51-56

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.02.003

Abstract
  During the last decades there has been an increasing interest in studying the differences between males and females. These differences extend from behavioral to cognitive to micro- and macro- neuro-anatomical aspects of human biology. There have been many methods to evaluate these differences and explain ...  Read More

Acupuncture in the treatment of infantile colic: a systematic review

Hamid Reza Bahrami; Roshanak Salari; Mohammadreza Noras

Volume 4, Issue 2 , May 2017, , Pages 57-61

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.7876

Abstract
  Introduction: The prevalence of infantile colic is high, but there is no safe and effective conventional treatment. Acupuncture is a Chinese method of complementary medicine, and its therapeutic effects have been investigated in colic pain, crying out, fecal excretion, anxiety, relaxation and sleep duration. ...  Read More

Five years of a single burn center experience with toxic epidermal necrolysis: retrospective study of causative drugs and the clinical outcome

Alireza Sedaghat; Ali Ahmadabadi; Seyed Hassan Tavousi; Benyamin Fazli; Mahmood Khorsand; Bita Mirzaie Feyzabadi

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 59-64

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2022.66516.1408

Abstract
  Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare, but potentially life-threatening reactions to medications. Both conditions have significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to document the epidemiological features, aetiologies, treatment and clinical ...  Read More

Is dopamine transporter gene effective on therapeutic response of methylphenidate in ADHD patients?

Fatemeh Moharrari; Soheila Barabadian

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 65-71

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.02.003

Abstract
  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric illness, which affects about 5% of children worldwide. An 80% genetic background is responsible for ADHD due to its appearance in familial relationships. In addition, dopamine regulation in synaptic spaces, which have ...  Read More

Presentation of Kleefstra syndrome; case report

Javad Akhondian; Neda Fakhr Ghasemi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 71-74

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.51433.1334

Abstract
  Kleefstra syndrome is a genetic disorder that may involve different parts of the body, but its main characteristics are intellectual disability and childhood hypotonia. We report a 10-year-old mentally retarded male patient who presented with seizure. His medical history revealed recurrent upper respiratory ...  Read More

Prevalence of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer in patients with colorectal cancer in Iran: a systematic review

Abbas Esmaeilzadeh; Kambiz Akhavan Rezayat; Hooman Masannen Mozaffari; Ali Bahari; Omid Ghanaei; Azita Ganji; Ali Mokhtarifar; Mahla Rahmani Khorram; Ladan Goshayeshi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 98-104

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.03.003

Abstract
  Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and hereditary factors and family history are responsible for the incidence and development of the disease in 20 to 30% of cases. Lynch syndrome, or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the ...  Read More