Arch Iran Med
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The increase in mortality and morbidity of traumatized patients in developing countries might be due to disorganized medical services and credit tightness. This study was designed to describe the characteristics of injury, the strategies for the trauma prevention, and to improve the healthcare system. ⋯ A large number of traumatized cases among uneducated and nonoccupational population makes the role of mass media more prominent. Public education about traffic law, streets, and vehicle security check seems to be crucial to decrease the mortality and morbidity.
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We report a 45-year-old male presenting with an intraoral mass originating from the right maxillary alveolar ridge. Radiologic investigations revealed osteolytic lesions in the right maxilla, skull, and lumbar vertebrae. This finding led to further investigations like electrophoresis of serum proteins for M band, quantitative estimation of immunoglobulins, urine electrophoresis for monoclonal light chain, and bone marrow biopsy. ⋯ Incision biopsy revealed the features of plasmacytoma. Since the other reports were incongruent with the histopathology report, for establishing a diagnosis of plasmacytoma, Immunohistochemistry of the specimen was done which revealed it to be a case of plasmablastic plasma cell neoplasm favoring plasmablastic lymphoma. The diagnostic confusion which arose in this setting is discussed in details.
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Medications, a main strategic commodity in any country, are strictly related to community health and sustainable development. Self-medication and irregular use of medications can increase their adverse effects. This study investigated the factors related to irregular and arbitrary use of medications in pregnant women admitted to health centers and clinics of Yazd, Iran, and their practice in this context. ⋯ The results of this study showed an increased prevalence of self-medication among pregnant women. Because of potential fetomaternal hazards related to medications, it is necessary to conduct educational programs to prevent this harmful habit and attitude in pregnant women.
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The history of human and animal cancers date back to antiquity. The earliest written document on cancer appeared on Egyptian papyrus. For centuries, the theory of "four humors" was the primary hypothesis that explained the cause for cancer. Finally, in the 19th century a new era began with the detection of the cellular origin of cancer; in due course, the nature of this lethal disease was better recognized and led to further achievements in cancer treatment. ⋯ After the advent of radiotherapy and chemotherapy as two complementary therapeutic modalities to surgery, the campaign against cancer has improved. However, cancer remains a major health challenge that accounts for substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. The present paper briefly reviews the history of cancer in Iran, particularly during the last decades of the 20th century.