Pathological EEG Findings in the Patients with the First Seizure Admitted to the Emergency Department

Mohsen Ebrahimi; Mohammadreza Shirzadeh; Mohsen Foroughipour; Hamid Zamani Moghadam; Mona Najaf Najafi; Mahdi Foroughian

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 98-103

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.41676.1281

Abstract
  Background: According to statistics, at least four percent of people experience one or more nonfebrile seizures in their life span. Continuous Electroencephalography (cEEG) Monitoring is a useful diagnostic tool for seizure detection. The purpose of this study was to investigate EEG findings in first-time ...  Read More

Venlafaxine-induced Thyroiditis: A Case Report

Ideh Ghafour; Forouzan Elyasi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2018, , Pages 101-104

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.32213.1237

Abstract
  Thyroiditis is the most common inflammatory disorder that affects thyroid gland.The diagnosis is mainly based on clinical findings, in particular the degree of pain and tenderness of thyroid. Confirmatory laboratory test includes presence of thyroid specific autoantibodies. Treatment is based on the ...  Read More

Blood loss prevention in total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a systematic review

Mohammad Reza Safdari

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 102-123

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.7845

Abstract
  Introduction: This exhaustive literature review aimed to find articles in relation to blood loss prevention in TKA via searching in databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar during 2005-2015.Methods: In this study, we included all the articles focusing on the evaluation of blood loss during TKA using ...  Read More

Radiologic assessment of liver metastases

Maral Sadrolodabaei; Behrouz Davachi; Mahdi Silanian Toosi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , August 2014, , Pages 105-108

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.03.003

Abstract
  Liver metastatic disorders usually occur in patients with stomach, pancreas, breast, colon, and lung and etc tumor. About 30 percent of patients die because of malignancies, have liver metastases. Liver imaging examination is a fundamental preclinical test to predict patient’s prognosis and is ...  Read More

Assessment of the Pupil Size in Emmetropic and Myopic Eyes

Negareh Yazdani; Nasrin Moghadas Sharif; Maliheh Karimpour; Asieh Ehsaei

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2020, , Pages 110-113

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.50392.1328

Abstract
  Introduction: This study aimed to determine the influence of age and gender on pupil size under different illuminance conditions in emmetropic and myopic healthy eyes using Keratograph 4 topography. Methods: This study investigated 221 eyes of 221 subjects. After complete ocular examination, the undilated ...  Read More

Effectiveness of school-based program to preventing mental disorders in school age children: review article

Seyede Zahra Ghaemi; Ali Khakshour; Zohreh Abasi; Nayereh Azam Hajikhani Golchin

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 118-124

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.03.003

Abstract
  Mental health disorders are prevalent in children in all societies. The onset of most mental disorders is in youth (12–24 years of age), but most of the time they are first detected later in life. Poor mental health is strongly related to other health and development concerns so it is common to ...  Read More

The Prospect of Molecular Epidemiology of Brucella Species in Iran

Massoud Hajia

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 130-132

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2018.34925.1248

Abstract
  Human brucellosis and its prevalence are directly correlated with the presence of animal infections in various regions. The infections associated with Brucella species have been reported in numerous animals. The incidence of these infections has recently increased in the endemic regions in Iran, including ...  Read More

Clinical and pathogenesis overview of Enterobacter infections

Kobra Salimiyan rizi; Kiarash Ghazvini; Hadi Farsiani

Volume 6, Issue 4 , November 2019, , Pages 146-154

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2020.44468.1296

Abstract
  Enterobacter spp. is a gram-negative environmental bacterium, which belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family and is found in water, sewage, soil, and plants. These bacteria are common among humans and animals, and the most frequently isolated species is Enterobacter cloacae. The species of this genus ...  Read More

Congenital fusion of cervical vertebrae: a review on embryological etiology

Mohammad Mardani; Mohammad Javad Saeedi Borujeni; Ebrahim Esfandiary

Volume 3, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 148-153

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6486

Abstract
  Congenital fusion of cervical vertebrae is a rare anomaly. In this condition, two fused vertebrae appear structurally and functionally as one. This anomaly may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Myelopathy, limitation in neck movement, muscular atrophy and regional sensory loss are examples of probable ...  Read More

Assessment of the Kidney Size in Newborns

Mandana Kashaki; Ladan Younesi; Marjan Esmaeili; Hasan Otoukesh; Mohammad Esmaeili

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 160-164

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6821

Abstract
  Introduction: Ultrasonographic assessment of the kidney size in newborns is essential to the diagnosis of renal diseases during the neonatal period. According to the literature, altered renal dimensions may lead to changes in the kidney echotexture in certain renal pathologies. This systematic review ...  Read More

Urine alpha-1-microglobulin reliability in the diagnosis of pyelonephritis: a systematic review

Anoush Azarfar; Yalda Ravanshad; Mohammad Esmaeili; Fatemeh Ghane Sharbaf; Mitra Naseri; Fahime Noferesti

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 174-177

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.04.003

Abstract
  Introduction:Pyelonephritis is known as kidney inflammation due to bacterial infection which should be diagnosed and treated promptly. In this article, we decided to systematically review the diagnostic value and reliability of evaluating urine excretion low molecular weight protein alpha-1-microglobulin ...  Read More

Iontophoresis in ophthalmology: A review of the literature

Naser Shoeibi; Mehran Mahdizadeh; Masoud Shafiee

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 183-188

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.04.003

Abstract
  Drug delivery to the inner part of the eye is still a problem in treatment of ocular disease. Iontophoresis has been used in the field of medicine for many years. This technique consists of applying a weak electrical current to drive charged drug molecules across tissue barriers. Transcorneal iontophoresis ...  Read More

How to encounter the child in coma

Mohammad Hassan Aelami; Sepideh Bagheri; Seyed Morteza Rasti Sani

Volume 1, Issue 1 , February 2014, , Pages 12-16

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.01.004

Abstract
  Non-traumatic coma is a medical emergency and should be evaluated as soon as possible. Pediatric coma is more serious because of patient’s capacity of pathological stressor tolerance is limited especially in neonates.Several etiologies could be listed for loss of consciousness (LOC) and coma in ...  Read More

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

A review of the literature on the association between vitamin D status and the risk of preeclampsia

Ameneh Movahedian; Nayereh Ghomian; Samaneh Soltani; Nushin Chalakinia

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 15-18

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.01.004

Abstract
  Complications related to pregnancy and childbirth are the leading causes of disability and death among women of reproductive age in developing countries, constituting at least 18% of the global burden of disease in this age-group. Preeclampsia is a serious, pregnancy-specific disorder that affects up ...  Read More

Bilateral Primary Adrenal Lymphoma in a 59- year-old Female

Alireza Ahmadi; Sepideh Namdar; Sajjad Daneshyar

Volume 5, Issue 1 , February 2018, , Pages 16-18

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.27296.1219

Abstract
  Occasionally, lymphoma involves the adrenal glands; however, primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is rare and only few cases have been reported. We report a case of a 59-year-old female with primary adrenal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) manifested by weakness, fatigue, anorexia, and hyper pigmentation ...  Read More

Prognostic Factor Predicting Severity of COVID- 19 : Narrative Review

Mohammad Reza Rouhbakhsh Zahmatkesh; Saman Soleimanpour; Zahra Mirfeizi; Nasrin Milani

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 19-26

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2021.53865.1344

Abstract
  The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has spread to many countries, is so severe that it progresses rapidly to acute respiratory failure. Therefore, in our paper, we aimed to describe and evaluate the most practical laboratory pro-inflammatory factors to predict the course of severe COVID-19 ...  Read More

Effects of erythropoietin on neurological performance of patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic literature review

Gholamreza Bahadorkhan; Omid Daneshvarfard

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 20-25

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.6480

Abstract
  Introduction: Previous studies have indicated that administering erythropoietin (EPO) can have a beneficial impact on the clinical outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This review examines the possible therapeutic effects EPO can have neuronal functions, neurological performance, ...  Read More

Custodial Cardioplegia and Cardiac Preservation during pediatric Cardiac Surgery Procedures: A Narrative Review

Javad Ramezani; Hamid Hoseinikhah; Kayhan Mizani; Mohamadreza Akbari; Mahsa Moallemi; Maryam Argi; Aliasghar Moeinipour

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 20-23

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.37875.1254

Abstract
  Controlled intraoperative cardioplegia is indispensable to pediatric cardiac surgery procedures. Several preservation techniques have been proposed for such purposes, with varying application by different surgeons. The custodiol cardioplegia is a recent approach that is considered to be a safe and effective ...  Read More

Assessment of variation in ESR and CRP levels after Hip and Knee Arthroplasties and their correlation with associated post operative infection

Narendra Kumar; Syed Sahil Ali; Deepak Kumar Sharma; Anmol Kankane

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 20-27

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2022.63198.1393

Abstract
  Introduction: Routinely used inflammatory markers such as ESR and CRP are suggested to suspect post-operative infection at an early stage. Therefore their normal trend after arthroplasty surgeries need to be known and their variation from that trend need to be understood.Methods: A prospective observational ...  Read More

General Principles of the Medical Management of Epilepsy in Children: A Literature Review

Mahmoud Reza Ashrafi; Morteza Heidari

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 49-53

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2017.17787.1177

Abstract
  The primary aim of epilepsy treatment is seizure control, and the treatment is principally prophylactic. Although complete seizure control is the most important predictor of improved quality of life, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) could cause severe side effects in the patients. Therefore, the risk-benefit ...  Read More

Prognostic value of strain and strain rate in the prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a systematic literature review

Leila Bigdelu; Afsoon Fazlinejad; Ali Azari; Somaye Bakefayat; Marzie Farazandeh

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 53-57

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.02.004

Abstract
  Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common dysrhythmia postoperatively after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Myocardial strain and strain-rate imaging is used for the assessment of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) as a new echocardiographic method. Methods: PubMed and Scopus were ...  Read More

Effects of Statins on Gut Microbiota (Microbiome)

Milad Ashrafizadeh; Zahra Ahmadi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 55-59

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.39205.1271

Abstract
  Statins are the inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A, which are extensively used to decrease the concentration of cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia. Statins are divided into two categories based on their own unique properties. Considering the pleiotropic effects of statins, they ...  Read More

Childhood pneumonia and vitamin A

Farhad Heidarian; Tahereh Ansarinezhad

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2014, , Pages 57-60

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2014.02.004

Abstract
  One of the major causes of mortality in children younger than 5 years old is acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI). ALRI clinical features are cough, tachypnea, fever, coryza, chest retraction, crackles and wheeze. Increased white blood cell count with left shift might happen in pneumonia. ...  Read More

Current treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: a review including nanotechnology and gene therapy

Najmeh Malekzadeh

Volume 4, Issue 2 , May 2017, , Pages 62-68

https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2016.7614

Abstract
  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common inflammatory disease affecting approximately 1% of the adult population worldwide. Before new treatments were available, unchecked RA caused notable inability and mortality .It is now accepted that primary diagnosis and treatment are essential and useful. Progress ...  Read More