Background: Continuing training programs can improve sport performance. However, these exercises can cause pressure on the hormonal and metabolic systems. Resveratrol might be effective on the improvement of the alterations induced by continuing training. The present study investigated the simultaneous effect of resveratrol consumption and continuous exercise on BDNF and GGT...
Background: In recent years, the use of modern technology has driven traditional learning towards e-learning and has made it a significant teaching device. This led the present study to focus on providing a strategic e-learning model for the students of the virtual education center at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This study is a qualitative...
Background & Objectives: The antioxidant status of the cardiac tissue changes in diabetes, and increases the oxidative damage of the membrane and tissue. Given the possibly positive role of exercise training on antioxidant status, the aim of this study was to compare the effect of six weeks of endurance training on the activities of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase...
Background: Nowadays, nanotechnology is rapidly developing and has significant effects on industry, society and the environment. In this study, the interaction between the zinc oxide nanoparticles and the DNA of calf thymus was investigated. Materials and Methods: We investigated the interaction of zinc oxide nanoparticles with the DNA of calf thymus using various ultraviolet...
Background: Breast cancer and its treatments induce various physical complications, including cardiovascular problems. Exercise training is one of the recommended methods for preventing or reducing these complications. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of 8 weeks of Pilates exercises on cardiovascular indices in breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods...
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by three main features, namely attention deficit, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This study sought to determine the effectiveness of self-control strategic training on self-compassion and emotion regulation in adults suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Background: N-terminal proBNP (NTproBNP) is widely used as a diagnostic biomarker and for the risk stratification of patients with heart failure (HF). Its role in the evaluation of patients with hypertension is not completely clear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of aerobic exercise on NT-pro BNP in women with hypertension. Materials and...
Background: TOF monitoring or muscle nerve monitoring is a technique which is used after anaesthesia has ended to examine the performance of the patient's muscles following the use of muscle blocking drugs during anaesthesia. Stimulating the nerves in the patient's, TOF provides an accurate assessment of the need for a relaxant during the operation. The purpose of the present...
Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Ginger has anti-tumor, anti-fungal, insecticidal, and anti-cancer properties. However, its anti-tumor effects on the C6 glioma cell line have not been examined. Hence, the anti-tumor effect of its hydro alcoholic extract has been investigated in the present study. Materials and Methods: The hydro...
Background: Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is a chronic and progressive degenerative disorder. It affects cognitive functions, social interactions, and quality of life. It is expected that by 2041, the elderly population in Iran will be around 25%. So, a cognitive stimulation therapy protocol has been introduced with a framework for maintaining cognitive abilities...
Background: schizophrenia is common in all ages. It affects cognitive abilities, and assessment and treatment is necessary. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on short-term memory deficits in chronic schizophrenic patients. Materials and Methods: this semi-experimental research used a pre-test and post-test with control a...
Background: Physical activity and sport act as a non-drug treatment and prevention of non-contagious diseases. Accordingly, one of the most widely used tools is endurance training. The aim of this study was to survey the pre-treatment effects of continuous and intermittent endurance training on the gene expression of osteopontin in the heart tissue of male wistar rats following...
Background: Curcumin is an active ingredient in turmeric, which is used as herbal medicine for the treatment of certain diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two weeks of exhaustive swimming and supplementation of curcumin on alcohol induced liver damage biomarkers in male wistar rats. Materials and Methods: In this study, 32 male wistar rats were...
Background: Candidiasis is a common fungal disease that is caused by different species of genital herpes and involves various parts of the body. These infections can be fatal in light of the host's immune status. Following the advancement of science and the importance of the health sector in societies, the use of chemical drugs has increased. However, due to side effects, high...
Background: Breast cancer, which is a major cancer for women, affects the angiogenesis process. Exercise training can decrease the process of angiogenesis in tumor tissue. The aim of present study was to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of aerobic training on HIF-1α, miR-21 and VEGF gene expression in female Balb/c mice with breast cancer. Materials and Methods: 16 female Balb...
Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world, and early diagnosis of this cancer is a key factor in its treatment. This cancer is a multi-stage disease, in which viruses can play a role. EBV is known as an important factor in the development of some human cancers. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between Epstein...
Background: Drug abuse has become one of the major problems in society and has become more prevalent among young people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in relapse prevention in methamphetamine-dependent patients. Materials and Methods: In this study, a single-case experimental design with a linear asynchronous...
Background: Heat stress is a physiological reaction against environmental high temperatures. This study aimed to investigate the levels of heat stress in industrial and traditional bakeries of Khorramabad, Iran, using the WBGT index. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive/analytical/cross-sectional study. Khorramabad has 267 bakeries, 202 of which are industrial bakeries...
Background: Hepatitis B is a common infectious disease leading to hepatic cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Studies have shown that serum levels of vitamin D and mir378 have a reverse relationship with the hepatitis B. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between vitamin D and miR-378 receptor polymorphism on vaccination non- response in pregnant...
Background: Breast cancer according to global statistics, is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women throughout the world. The most obvious outcomes of breast cancer are psychological problems such as stress in patients which this lead to reduce the quality of life in patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship of perceived stress with the quality of...
Background: Iron adsorption factors are among the most important virulence factors of P. mirabilis causing urinary tract infections. The aim of the present study was the evaluation of the frequency and nucleotide sequence of genes encoding the iron adsorption genes in Proteus mirabilis isolated from patients with urinary tract infections. Materials and Methods: In total, 100 P...
Background: Exercise is considered as the important treatment in diabetic patients and the process of angiogenesis in diabetes can be affected by exercise. The purpose was to investigate the effect of 6 weeks of endurance training in the form of treadmill running on VEGF levels in cardiac muscle of diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: 24 male Wistar rats weighing 245±9.4 g and 8...
Background: Recurrent abdominal pain is one of the common complaints in childhood. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori and giardiasis in children with recurrent abdominal pain and to investigate some risk factors in both infections. Materials and Methods: In a case-control study 50 symptomatic children and 50 healthy children at Pediatric...
Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of auditory rehabilitation of deaf children on the stress, anxiety, depression and life expectancy of their parents. Materials and Methods: The study was a comparative study and the population studied was all parents of deaf children in Khoramabad and Noorabad, cities in Loresran in 2017. Accordingly, 60...
Background : Medical professional ethics is a structured discipline to address ethical issues and provide appropriate medical solutions. The purpose of this study was to design a professional ethics model for physicians. Finding effective components in professional ethics was carried out with a qualitative approach, in which there was no predetermined framework, such as a theory...