Original Articles

Multislice Computed Tomography Findings of Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department: Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism and Non-Thromboembolic Findings

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.040

Synopsis:

This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and tomographic findings in patients who underwent multislice computed tomography for suspected PE in the emergency department. The PE incidence was found to be 24.4%.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and tomographic findings in patients who underwent multislice computed tomography (MSCT) for suspected PE in the emergency department.

Received:

27 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

02 Mar, 2015

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Keywords:

Multislice computed tomography

pleural and parenchymal findings

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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Adolescents Living at an Intermediate Altitude

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.060

Synopsis:

Vitamin D insufficiency in adolescents living at an intermediate altitude; and optimal serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels in relation to serum PTH levels was evaluated. In spring, vitamin D deficiency was detected in 17.7 % and vitamin D insufficiency was detected in 72 % of subjects. At the end of summer these rates were 1.6 % and 41.1 % respectively. Serum 25(OH)vitamin D levels at which plasma PTH concentrations begin to form a plateau is 22 ng/mL.

ABSTRACT

Although vitamin D insufficiency is very common health problem in the world, its prevalence and predictors in adolescents are controversial. We planned to evaluate prevalenve and predictors of vitamin D insufficiency in adolescents living at an intermediate altitude. We also want to give optimal serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels in relation to serum PTH levels.

Received:

29 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

13 Feb, 2015

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Echinococcosis in Livestock Slaughtered in Arak Industrial Abattoir in Central Iran During 2006 to 2012

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.153

Synopsis:

To elucidate the livestock infection with hydatid cyst in Arak, Iran, we inspected 860 171 livestock, including sheep, cattle and goats, in the city slaughterhouse. The average prevalence of liver and lung infections in the livestock was 1.94% and 3.24%, respectively.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Echinococcosis or hydatid cyst in humans and livestock is resulted from the larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. Although Iran is considered as an endemic focus of echinococcosis in the world, however the status of three well-known aspects of the infection, i.e. canids, livestock and humans populations, is not still completely elucidated in Arak city, the capital of the Markazi province. This study aimed to elucidate the livestock infection in the region.

Received:

05 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

09 Mar, 2015

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Keywords:

echinococcosis

Echinococcus granulosus

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Protective Effects of Curcumin Against Formaldehyde-induced Renal Toxicity in Rats

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.385

Pages:

338-44

Synopsis:

We explored the protective effects of curcumin against renal injury induced by formaldehyde in rats and found that it improved the formaldehyde-induced renal degeneration.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the protective effects of curcumin against renal injury induced by formaldehyde in rats.

Received:

13 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

10 Sep, 2015

Published:

12 Nov, 2021

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Evaluation of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Gouty Arthritis Attacks

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 9: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.345

Pages:

612-6

Synopsis:

Gout is an auto-inflammatory disease caused by accumulation of monosodium urate crystals in tissues and organs due to hyperuricemia. Neutrophils, lymphocytes and monocytes play a role in acute gouty arthritis (AGA) pathogenesis, directly or indirectly, and/or via complex interaction between them. Ratios between these immune system elements have been listed in inflammatory markers which have been used more frequently recently. The present study is the first one to evaluate neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) in gout, and to investigate the correlation between these and AGA. We found that NLR and MLR were higher in AGA patients when compared with patients in remission and controls, and they had correlations with other inflammatory markers, which suggested a possible correlation with AGA. In conclusion, NLR and MLR values could be used as a cheap and useful inflammatory marker to predict arthritis attacks in patients with gout.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) in patients with gouty arthritis.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

21 Aug, 2015

Published:

25 Jan, 2023

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monocytes-to-lymphocyte ratio

neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.

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The Training on Medical Corpsmen for Tracheal Intubation and Tracheotomy Using SimMan Simulation and Living Goats

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.081

Synopsis:

We used simulator and goats to train military medics on skills of tracheal intubation and tracheotomy. Such training programme significantly improved both theoretical knowledge and practical skills of all medics. This method can be widely promoted after further optimization.

ABSTRACT

Objective:To improve skills of tracheal intubation and tracheotomy on medical corpsmen using SimMan simulation and experiments on living goats.

Received:

03 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

04 Jun, 2015

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Keywords:

Goat experiments

medical corpsmen

tracheal intubation and tracheotomy

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How Approprıate are the Lengths of Syringe Needles Used for Subcutaneous Injections to the Children at School Age?

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.229

Pages:

409-15

Synopsis:

This study showed that nowadays, relatively shorter pen needles compared with those previously used are recommended for subcutaneous insulin therapy. Currently, the available shortest pen needles for subcutaneous injections is 4 mm in length, each. Even when the shortest pen needle is used, the risk for intramuscular injection during subcutaneous injection is 50% in boys aged 6–8 years, while it is 25% in those aged 9–12 years and 13–17 years for each. It is 25% in all the three age groups among the girls. Smaller pen needles can help to achieve more accurate subcutaneous injections.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To define the normal ranges of the thicknesses of the skin and subcutaneous tissues via ultrasonography, and determine whether the current syringe needle-lengths used for the subcutaneous injections were appropriate.

Received:

04 May, 2015

Accepted:

18 May, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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Influence of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width on Long-term Prognosis of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients with Non-ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.019

Pages:

36-40

Synopsis:

This study demonstrated that high red blood cell distribution width in postoperative percutaneous coronary interventional was an independent predictor factor influencing the mortality.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of red blood cell distribution width (RDW) on the long-term prognosis of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS).

Received:

22 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

06 Feb, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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Keywords:

prognosis

Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome

Red cell distribution width

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e-Published: 14 Oct, 2015

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Fluoroquinolones versus Β-Lactams Plus Macrolides for Community-acquired Pneumonia in Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.011

Synopsis:

In this meta-analysis, we compared fluoroquinolones monotherapy with ß-lactams plus macrolides combination therapy for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)with respect to mortality, treatment success and adverse outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Several randomized trials have been done to compare fluoroquinolones alone with the combination therapy of β-lactams plus macrolides for treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults. However, the efficacy and safety between the two arms are still unclear.

Received:

21 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

05 Feb, 2015

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Keywords:

meta-analysis pneumonia

community-acquired pneumonia

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Atypical Leiomyomas of the Uterus: A Clinicopathologic Study of 54 Cases and an Immunohistochemical Analysis of Ki-67 and p53

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.002

Pages:

18-24

Synopsis:

The aim of this study was to investigate clinicopathologic findings in 54 cases diagnosed with atypical leiomyomas (ALs) as well as Ki-67 and p53 expressions immunohistochemically. The authors believe that the patients diagnosed with ‘AL with focal atypia-limited experience’ should be diagnosed as AL.

ABSTRACT

Received:

20 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

05 Feb, 2015

Published:

22 Apr, 2018

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