Showing 21 results for Amani
H Kamani, A Paseban, E Bazrafshan, F Kord Mostafa Pour, H Ansari,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (Autumn2008 2008)
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Introduction: Tooth decay is one of the most important health problems. Most of people throughout their lives face this problem. Receiving a certain amount of fluoride through drinking water or other topical fluorine carriers can increase the teeth resistance and thus reduce tooth decay.
The aim of this study was to determine the amount of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan and DMFT index in students aged 8-12 years old and their relationship.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 800 students were selected for evaluation of DMFT, and 34 water samples were taken to determine the amount of fluorine in drinking water. In this study, students were selected randomly. The data was collected by examination and completion of the form by oral health technicians. Determination of fluoride content was done by SPADNS method using Spectrophotometer.
Results: The mean DMFT index in this study was 2.41±2.12. The highest rate was for the 9-year age group with an average of 3.02±2.55 and the lowest was for the 12-year-old group with an average of 1.96±1.8 The DMFT value was lower in girls than in boys. (p<0.05). In all water samples, the concentration of fluoride was lower than the standard.
Discussion and conclusion:According to the WHO, the quality of oral and dental care was relatively low. On the other hand, the average concentration of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan is less than standard. Therefore, the fluoride needed by the body should be provided through waterfluoridation, the use of local fluoride carriers, or the use of fluoride-containing beverages, such as tea and other foods.
H Kamani, A Paseban, E Bazr Afshan, F Mostafa Pour, H Ansari, A Rakhsh Khorshid,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (summer2011,autumn2011 2010)
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H Ramezani Awal Riabi , K Arzamani , M.r Abaie , A Delshad , N Nikparast , R Rahimi , M.h Reihani , R Fazeli , Y Rassi ,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (Winter 2011 2011)
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Abstract Background & objectives: Visceral leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease in children under the age of 10 years that occurs in endemic form in Africa, Asia and Europe and South America. The disease agent transteres by sand fly from caneies to human. In Iran the Leishmania infantum occures in endemic form in provinces of Ardebil, Fars, East Azerbaijan, Bushehr. North Khorasan Province is among the new centers having been reported with cases of the disease in humans and domesticated dogs. This study was conducted to identify species of sand flies, which are involved in disease transmission in this region and consequently to take preventive measures through epidemiological and entomological planning. Materials & Methods: This study was a descriptive study, which was done by random sampling method. During a cross-sectional study in the summer of 2007, after every 15 days in selected villages in cities of Bojnourd and Maneh va samalghan sand flies catching was performed by three methods of sticky traps, Hand catch (aspirator) and Bed net trap with animal bait category (dogs). Sand flies caught in the laboratory were identified after a permanent Monte Diagnosis based on Iranian sand flies key identification. Results: A total of 999 sand flies were caught from the inside or out of cities of Bojnourd and Maneh va samalghan, that P.papatasi (%94) and P.sergenti (%6), were from the city and Phlebotmus.papatasi (%52.8), Sergentomyia.sintoni (%20.1), P.kandelakii (%6.1), S.pawlowski (%6.8), S.dentata(%4.2) , P.sergenti (%1.9) , S.palestinensis (%1) , P.mongelensis (%0.6) , S.clydei (%1.3) , S.christophersi (%0.3), P.perfiliewi (%3.9), S.sumbarica (%0.3), P.alexandrei (%0.6), were caught from out of cities. Conclusion: Among the species caught, P.kandelakii known as causing visceral leishmaniasis was caught with moderate abundance.
M Arzamani, T Doulatabadi , M Hashemi ,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (Spring 2011 2011)
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Abstract Background and objectives: Medical records contain important and fundamental information about patient care in health centers and include sufficient information for identification of the patient, the diagnostic processing for the health care teams, justification of the treatment and the correct recording of the results. Materials and Methods: The present study is a semi-experimental study done through the completion of nine 3-option check-lists. It is a quantitative study of 9 major sheets of medical records of patients discharged from the university hospitals in Bojnord in 2009. This was done in two rounds, one before training and another 5 months after training. The training consisted two teaching courses titled "Correct procedures in documentation" for physicians and all others recording the documents (ie. nurses and paramedics). 355 records were classified using random sampling. Medical records were chosen from hospitals based on the number of in-patients in each hospital. Data analysis was through SPSS 15 software and using t-test, ANOVA, McNemarra and Tukey tests. Results: The average state of the medical records after training in all the 9 sheets improved significantly (P<0.001) when compared whit before. An exception was the average laboratory test sheets which showed no significant difference. After training the Rate of complete medical records was 75% before training and 79% after training. In the evaluation of the 9 sheets under study, the highest level of completion after training was 93.55% in comparison whit before training (90.45%) the physican ΄s orders report sheet. Conclusion: The study shows a positive effect of training on the rate of medical records completeness. It seems that providing training programes for personnel will improve the quality of constant documentation of medical records.
M Rahimi, F Vafaee, Mn Shafei , S Niazmand, A Khajavi-Rad , A Amani, M Hosseini,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (Autumn2012 2012)
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Abstract Background & Objectives: There is an evidence that the risk of hypertension as well as the senile cognitive dysfunctions due to hypertension are different between male and females. In the present study effects of increased blood pressure Induced by phenylephrine (PhE) on Morris water maze performance was compared between male and female rats. Material & Method: In this experimental study, 32 male and female rats were used. The animals were divided into four groups: groups 1 and 2: male and female controls which received saline, groups 3 and 4: male and female groups which received PhE (100µg/kg). PhE was infused for 5 min once a week. Time latency and traveled path length to find the hidden platform were compared between male and female rats treated by PhE and controls by using of spss software and unpaired t- test. Increased blood pressure induced by PhE was confirmed by a blood Pressure transducer and power lab system after the last session of Morris water maze. Result: The latency and traveled path length in female rats that treated by PhE was significantly higher in comparison with their controls (P<0.05 and P<0.01) but there was no significant difference between male rats which were treated by PhE in compared to male controls. Conclusion: These results suggest that effects of increased blood pressure on spatial learning and memory in female and male rats are different
Mr Ramazan Poor , A Moghaddam, Sh Zamani , M Zerang, M Shabani , S A Akaberi ,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (Autumn2012 2012)
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Abstract Background & Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of strength training on electroneurographic indicators of the symmetric member in the upper limb. Materials and Methods: 30 healthy women without any past damage on the elbow joint, tendons and biceps muscle ligaments were chose and all of them were right handed. They were randomly divided in three groups. Experienced group performed strength training on biceps muscle of the dominant hand and 2 experienced groups did the same exercises on biceps muscle of the non- dominant hand. It was done three times a week for eight weeks. Electromyography (EMG) with the maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of biceps muscle of dominant and non-dominant both hands in the pre-test were measured. To analyze the presented information the t-student test was used and the measurement was done in a meaningful level (p≤0.05). Results: The results show that after eight weeks doing exercise in both hands, there is a meaningful increase in MVC and EMG. While in control group there wasn’t any differences. Cross transfer rate equal to the dominant of non-dominant. Conclusion: The unilateral strength training causes increase in EMG, amplitude accretion and decreased latency of M wave in both training and not raining members. The underlying Mechanisms which is responsible for electroneurographic cross transfer may be explained by associational neurons, corpus callosum and parallel processing of the nervous system
F Ali-Asghari , L Shahri , R Besharati , K Arzamani , S Reaghi ,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (Summer 2013 2013)
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Abstract Background & objectives : Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite which can infect human and animals. Acquired toxoplasmosis can lead to fetal infection, which may ultimately result in loss of fetus or lesion in brain and eyes. This study was performed to evaluate the seroepidemiological status of toxoplasmosis in female students of North Khorasan university of medical sciences, Bojnurd. Materiall & Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study, provided blood samples from 215 female students reside in dormitory, with informed consent and completed a questionnaire, IgM and IgG anti-Toxoplasma gondii-specific antibodies were determined by ELISA method. Results and data were analyzed with SPSS software and presented with chi-square test and regression. Results : Out of the 215 samples, 44 were positive for T. gondii IgG antibodies and with no positive for IgM. Also a significant relationship between cats owner and IgG antibody levels were found (p =0.01). Also, no significant correlation between the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, vegetables and washing of upright and level of antibodies was positive. Conclusion : The rate of IgG positive was low and it seems that, before pregnancy and marital status, education and control for toxoplasmosis is important.
R Rajabzadeh , Hr Shoraka , K Arzamani , Sm Alavinia , Sh Hosseini , H Rihani ,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (Winter 2013 2014)
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Abstract Background & Objectives: Brucellosis is a Zoonotic infection, occurs in different parts of the world especially in developing countries and is important both public health and economically aspects. The aim of this study was to determine epidemiological aspects of disease in Northern Khorasan province, north east of Iran. Material & Methods: Several data sources in this cross-sectional study were used such as all documents in province and districts health center and also documents in private laboratories in the province. Demographical and laboratory information of all cases that diagnosed during 2006–2011 were checked. We used SPSS16 software to do statistical analysis of the samples and presented with descriptive analysis, chi-square and T-test) P > 0.05). Results: We retrospectively evaluated 1310 patients with brucellosis in North Khorasan province during the study. The prevalence rate of the disease was 26.6 per 100,000 annually. 55.3% of patients were male. More cases have seen in Bojnurd district (26.4%). The majority of the patients were from rural (71.5%). The monthly variation of disease shows that most of cases diagnosed in springs and June. There was a significant correlation between gender and place of residence. Conclusion:The results obtained from this work indicate that the prevalence rate of brucellosis in North Khorasan province is higher than average rate of Iran country. Such a high prevalence rate is alarming and requires control and prevention measures.
A Yousefi , Sm Alavinia , K Arzamani ,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (Winter 2013 2014)
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Abstract Background & objectives: Nowadays, scientific publications indexed in prestigious databases such as ISI Web of Science (WOS) is one of the important criteria for evaluating and ranking the countries, scientists, research institutes and universities around the world. So, check the status of quantitative scientometric indices of Iranian articles and documents on zoonoses in WOS is the main aim of this research. Material & Methods: Scientometric and survey methods have been used. All articles indexed in the ISI Web of Science database during 1971-2012 on zoonoses that at least one of the authors were Iranian, have been analyzed. Results: In total, from 1971 to the end in 2012, 3807 articles in the field of zoonoses from Iranian researchers in the WOS database are indexed. The average annual growth of articles is 38.94. Most papers (85.26%) have been published during 2004-2012. The most documents are original articles (3110 articles) and in English language (3774 articles). Mahdi Mohebali, Ali Khamesipour and Mohammad Reza Masjedi are the most prolific authors respectively. Respectively, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University and Islamic Azad University are the most prolific Iranian universities in zoonoses. Conclusion: Papers of zoonoses has risen dramatically in recent years. Most papers are in the fields of public health and environment, parasitology, and infectious diseases. The most prolific authors are affiliated to medical universities of Tehran, Shahid Beheshti, Shiraz and Pasteur Institute of Iran, respectively.
Ha Jamali , E Ghahramani , E Abouee , Sh Sadeghi ,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (Autumn 2014 2014)
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Abstract Background & Objectives: The most common disposal method in the most countries of the world is in municipal landfills. Contamination from landfill leachate can pose irreparable risks to the environment, particularly to the groundwater. Today, the use of coagulants in water and wastewater treatment is common and use of this material is increasing. The aim of this study was to determine poly aluminium chloride efficiency in removal of COD, TSS, color and turbidity of wastes landfill leachate of Qazvin city. Materials and Methods: in this study leachate were taken from landfill of Qazvin. Samples were taken during 6 months and the sampling interval was every 2 weeks. The Samples were transported to the laboratory and stored at 4 °C until testing. Experiments were performed according to standard methods for water and wastewater testes. Results: The results showed that the optimum pH and poly aluminium Chloride amount was 7.5 and 2.5 gr / L, respectively. The removal efficiency in the optimum conditions for COD, TSS, turbidity and color was 48.5%, 82.5%, 73.5% and 70.5%, respectively. Conclusions: Qazvin has a high production rate of landfill leachate. Besides, cost effectiveness and high removal efficacy of poly aluminium chloride makes this method a convenient, no high tech technique for treatment of landfill leachate.
R Rajabzade , Hm Shoraka, K Arzamani, M Shahiri , O Emami, Sh Hosseini ,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (Winter 2014 2015)
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Background & Objectives: Head lice infestation also known as Pediculosis capitis is one of the common diseases in children. Head lice are obligate blood-feeding human ectoparasite that is one of the public health problems in spite health promotion and medical sciences progress. Infestation observed worldwide but overcrowded living conditions, poverty and lack of hygiene can be associated to head lice prevalence. Head lice infestation causes not only physical symptoms but also psychological effects and social pressures. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence rate and epidemiological factors related to Pediculosis capitis infestation among elementary students in the city of Bojnurd, north east of Iran. Materials and methods: The study was conducted from January to March 2013 in all elementary schools of Bojnurd city, North Khorasan province, Iran and used systematic random sampling. Totally 1475 students between 6-14 years old were examined. Students in the schools were examined by trained and experienced researchers under the supervision of medical entomologist. The diagnosis of pediculosis was confirmed by presence of egg, nymph or adult lice. A special questionnaire was completed for students. The data were analyzed by SPSS software version16 using chi-square and proper statistical tests. Results: Infestation was determined 7.7%. Females showed significantly greater infestation(12.4%) than male (2.9%). There was a significant relationship between head lice infestation and sex, family size, number of rooms , bathing facilities in the home, shared use of personal belongings, hair length, presence of health teacher, frequency use of comb and finally use of scarf in room in females (P<0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of pediculosis in elementary schools in Bojnurd is an important public health problem especially in female's schools. Collaborative and participation efforts among physicians, health teachers, and parents are necessary to maintain effective epidemiological surveillance and provide treatment
Sh Hosseini , R Rajabzadeh , H Jajarmi , K Arzamani , D Sarposhi , M Ahmadpour , Z Marzi , H Heshmati ,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (1-2016)
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Background & Objectives : Leishmaniasis is endemic in 88 countries and 350 million people in world are at risk. According to importance of education in large population, this study was designed and done with the aim evaluating the effect of educational program based on BASNEF model on Volunteer Health Workers (VHWs) on Preventive behaviors among families under supported of VHWs.
Material & Methods: In this Quasi-Exprimental study, 60 VHWs and 120 households that were resident in endemic area of CL in Jajarm city in 2013 were selected through multi stage sampling method. Intervention was done based on BASNEF model. Data were collected before educational intervention and 3 months after educational intervention using reliable and valid questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS16 software and chi-square, t paired-Test, independent t-test, Mann-whitney and Wilcoxon.
Results: The mean score of knowledge, attitude, behavioral intention, enabling factors, behaviors and influence of subjective norms after educational intervention in households in experimental were significantly increased (P<0.05) while the changes in control group were not significant.
Conclusions: This educational program led to educational behaviors in VHWs and change in preventive behaviors among families. So we recommended BASNEF model was used in planning educational programs in related to educating families about cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Keywords: BASNEF Model, Volunteer Health Workers, Educational Intervention, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
K Arzamani , G Abdollahpour , M R Shirzadi , J Darvish, Z Mohammadi , M Yazdani , A Mousazadeh ,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (2-2016)
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Background & Objectives: Leptospirosis is a reemerging neglected zoonotic diseases caused by leptospires, belonged to the species of Interrogans which containing over 250 serovars. Rodents can act as a main source of infection for humans and animals. The disease has a global distribution, mainly in humid, tropical and sub-tropical regions. In Iran the disease is being reported in many areas and is endemic in north of the country.
Material & Methods: This study was conducted to investigate the existence of Leptospira antibodies in rodent of North Khorasan Province, Iran. For this study, thirty six rodents were trapped alive. The infecting serovars were identified and the antibody titers were measured by standard microscopic agglutination test (MAT), using a panel of 7 strains of live Leptospira species as antigens and a serial dilutions (1/100 to 1/12800) of serum were used for tiration.
Results:Antibody of Leptospira detected in spices of Meriones libycus, Rhombomys opimus and Apodemus witherbyi of the the rodents for the first time in Iran. The result of this study showed that 12 samples (33%) had a positive reaction against one or two sarovars. In general, 4 samples had a posistive reaction with serovar Pomona, 3 samples with Grippotyphosa, 3 samples with Australis, 2 samples with Tarassovi and 2 samples with Icterohaemorrhagiae. The results also showed that the most prevalent leptospira serovar was Pomona (14%) and the most common titer was 1/100 (10 samples) and the highest titer was 1/200 (2 samples).
Conclusion: This study is the first serological investigation of rodent infection to leptospirosis in this region and it showed that Leptospirosis is prevalent in rodents in North Khorasan Province.
Key words: Leptospirosis, rodent, Serology, Pomona
Sh Hosseini , M Ahmadpour , R Shirabadi , K Arzamani , R Rajabzadeh ,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (2-2016)
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Background & Objectives: Based on WHO report, cutaneous leishmaniasis disease is one of the world health problems, especially in tropical and semitropical countries. One of the efficient way for control and prevention of this disease is the education of the people, So called “Health -Go betweens” can have an efficient role in this basis, so the goal of this research is the survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of “Health-Go betweens” about cutaneous leishmaniasis disease in “Esfarayen country in Iran” in 2013.
Material & Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was conducted on 313 girl “Health -Go betweens” of “Esfarayen country” which had selected based on census in 2013. The data were collected by the questionnaire that its reliability and validity had deliberated. The questionnaires were filled out by “Health-workers”. The data were analyzed by the “SPSS16” software and statistical tests “t-independent” and “chi-square”.
Results: All of participants in this study were female. Majority of participants %77 were married and 76.82% of them were village settlers. Mean score of “Health-Go betweens” about cutaneous leishmaniasis disease basis on knowledge was 11.99±2.76, attitude was19.8± 51.61 and practice was 14.83± 5.47. 86/6% of participants had a good knowledge about cutaneous leishmaniasis meanwhile about attitude and practice by sequence was 5.1% and 32.6%. 53.4% of participants had mentioned that their first premiership for gaining the information about cutaneous leishmaniasis were “Health-workers”. Between job with knowledge and attitude showed statistically significant correlation also between settlement place with attitude and practice of participants showed statistically significant correlation (P<0.005).
Conclusion: By regarding to the rather appropriate knowledge of “Health-Go betweens” about cutaneous leishmaniasis disease which have gained from “Health-workers” and the importance of this group activities, the educational emprises and more consideration of health-responsible are requisite.
Key words: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Health-Go Betweens, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
E Ghahramani , Mt Ghaneian , E Abouee Mehrizi , Zh Ghavami , K Ahmadi , M Taghavi, Sh Sadeghi ,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (6-2016)
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Background & Objectives: The widespread use of dyes leads to create problems such as environmental pollution in form of color wastewater discharges to environment and also lead to entering of color effluent into receiving waters. The dye lead to prevent of penetration of sunlight into water and thus photosynthetic processes in surface water were disordered. Therefore the aim of this study is determined the efficiency and effectiveness of magnesium oxide nanoparticles in removal of reactive yellow 3 dyestuff from aqueous.
Materials and Methods: This study was experimental that effects of variables affecting on the efficiency of dye removal from synthetic wastewater was studied and survived effect of The parameters: pH(5,7,9), reaction time(30,60,90), adsorbent dose (0.1,0.2,0.3 g) and initial dye concentration(30,50,100,150 mg/l).
Results: The results showed that with increasing contact time, adsorbent concentration and color decreasing, removal efficiency increased, as The most efficiency of dye removal was obtained at Ph= 7(55%), adsorbent amount 0.3 g (96.36%), dye concentration 30 mg/l (86%), and contact time of 90 minute (62.2%).
Conclusion: The efficiency more than 90% prepared absorbent in the removal of dyes from aqueous was shown that it can be used as adsorbent effective in treatment processes. So use this technique to remove colored contaminants from aqueous solutions have been proposed.
Keywords: nanoparticles, magnesium oxide, reactive yellow 3, aqueous
Elyas Nikooy Kupas, Bahman Rahmani, Bijan Maghsoodlou Esterabadi, Seyed Jalal Younesi, Shiva Zamaninejad,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (12-2017)
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Introduction: The aim of the current research was to investigate the existence of any possible relationship between existential anxiety and core self-Evaluation (CSE), in predicting life orientation of patients with cancer.
Methods: The study employed a correlational research design. One hundred patients with cancer (skin, breast, and stomach), 20 to 40 years of age, referring to hospitals in Ardabil were selected by purposeful sampling. The selected individuals completed existential anxiety, core self-evaluation and life orientation questionnaires. To analyze the data, stepwise regression analysis was used.
Results: The findings of the study showed that, there was a meaningful and positive relationship between existential anxiety and predicting pessimistic attitude towards life (P < 0.01). In addition, there was a meaningful and negative relationship between existential anxiety and predicting optimism towards life (P < 0.01). There was also a meaningful and negative relationship between core self-evaluation and predicting pessimistic attitude towards life (P < 0.01). There was a meaningful and positive relationship between existential anxiety and predicting optimism towards life (P < 0.01).
Conclusions: In regards with patients with chronic disease, in addition to physical health and medical treatments, special attention should be paid to their mental health because chronic diseases such as cancer could endanger their lives. The results also demonstrated that with medical advances in the treatment of these patients, their mental health should also be considered with the help of mental health professionals
Hossein Kamani, Ali Paseban, Morteza Ahmadabadi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (6-2020)
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Introduction: Due to the continued urbanization and industrialization in most parts of the world, metals are constantly being introduced into the soil environment and posing a major threat to human health. The purpose of this study was to investigate the contamination of Esfarayen surface soils with heavy metals and its hazards to human health.
Methods: Surface soil samples were collected from 5 areas with different land uses in Esfarayen. The concentration of heavy metals in the soil was measured by ICP-OES. Contamination factors (Geoaccumulation Index and Pollution Load Index) and health hazards (carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic) of heavy metals in surface soils were evaluated.
Results: The results showed that the mean concentrations of cadmium (Ca), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in Esfarayen soil were 0.21, 33.27, 39.91, 32.25, 25.17 and 25.52 mg/kg, respectively. It was much higher than the natural background values. The highest and the least carcinogenic risk were related to chromium and lead, respectively. Soil health risk assessment for the pediatric group showed that the soil did not pose a risk to children and adults.
Conclusions: The contamination factor (Cf) values showed that the heavy metal contamination levels were Zn> Cr> Ca> Cu> Ni> Pb, respectively. These results are important in developing appropriate management strategies to reduce pollutant resources in Esfarayen.
Mohamad Taghi Ahmadian, Seyed Farzad Motevalli Haghi , Nasibeh Hosseini Vasoukolaei , Ahmad Ali Enayati, Javad Rafinejad , Mahmoud Fazeli Dinan , Korush Arzamani , Fateme Kouhestani , Omid Dehghan,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (10-2020)
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Introduction: Fleas are the external parasites of birds and mammals which in addition to causing harassment and skin sensitivities in the host, are also vectors of important diseases such as plague. This study was aimed to study and identify medically important species of fleas in Bojnourd city of North Khorasan province.
Methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Sampling was carried out for 7 months from April to October 2018 in rural areas of Bojnourd city of North Khorasan province. Using the cluster sampling method, eleven villages were randomly selected according to geographical location (north, south, east, west and center). Samples were captured using different sampling methods from animal and human sites, and after preparation and mounting, were identified using a valid identification key.
Results: In the present study, a total of 1540 flea were collected using different sampling methods. Captured fleas were from the Placida family included four species of Pulex irritans (94.2%), Ct. felis. felis, (2.1%), Ct. canis (1.2%) and Xenopsylla cheopis (2.5%). 41 % (631) of the samples were male and 59% (909) were female. The dominant species was Pulex irritans and the highest abundance of fleas was observed in Timurtash village (77.7%).
Conclusions: The results of this study showed that Pulex irritans is the dominant species and has the highest abundance in Bojnourd city which can be considered as a health problem. Therefore, planning to control it is very important.
Hadi Yazdani, Amir Amani, Maryam Besharati, Maryam Tatari, Ali Marjani,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (11-2022)
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Introduction: Medicinal plants have played a major role in the treatment of multiple diseases for centuries. Ziziphora clinopodioides is one of these plants with well-known antibacterial properties. The present study aimed to investigate the antibacterial effects of Z. Clinopodioides essential oil and nanoemulsion.
Method: After preparing and collecting the plant in spring, the samples were dried in the shade and transferred to the laboratory. Thereafter, the essential oil was extracted by Clevenger. Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus were used to determine antibacterial properties.
Results: Pulegone had the highest composition (44.49%) of essential oil. Particle size in 5% nanoemulsion of Z. Clinopodioides essential oil was 13.0 nm. The results demonstrated that considering the diameter zone of the no-growth, there was no significant difference between 5% nanoemulsion and 5% Z. Clinopodioides essential oil in both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Conclusion: Nanoemulsion containing essential oil showed no significant difference in antibacterial activity compared to essential oils
Parisa Feyzi, Seyed Morteza Mousavi Jajarmi, Fatemeh Oroojalian, Amir Amani,
Volume 14, Issue 4 (3-2023)
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Fasting is one of the most important Islamic acts of worship ordered by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the great Imams, and Muslim philosophers. It has a tremendous effect on various aspects of human beings, including physical and mental health, cholesterol level control, and triglyceride level control. Moreover, it alleviates the dimensions of depression, psychosis, anxiety, obsession, interpersonal sensitivity, phobia, hostility, and paranoid thoughts. One of the most important effects of fasting on the human body is its influence on the immune system function. Significantly, it has been found that inflammatory biomarkers, such as IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP), are suppressed considerably by short- and long-term intermittent fasting. In overweight adults, calorie restriction (CR) improves clinical findings for patients with moderate asthma, reduces oxidative and inflammatory stress markers, and minimizes metabolic disease risk markers.
