Arch Iran Med
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Hepatitis B virus infection is one of the most common causes of acute and chronic hepatitis worldwide. Furthermore, since most people with hepatitis B virus are asymptomatic, timely diagnosis is important for prevention. This study has evaluated the prevalence of Hepatitis B seromarkers in marriage candidates. ⋯ Although Kerman is a low endemic area, due to the high risk of transmission to the spouse and offspring, screening for HBV study before marriage is recommended.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Melatonin and intravenous midazolam administered orally in drug induced sleep electroencephalography of children: randomized clinical trial of efficacy.
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a useful diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of seizure and differentiating it from seizure-like attacks. Cooperation and immobility of the patient is crucial and in children who do not naturally sleep, pharmacological agents and procedural sedation should be used for sleep inducement. The purpose of this study was to compare efficacy and safety of melatonin and intravenous solution of midazolam administered orally in sedation induction for EEG of children. ⋯ Melatonin is a safe and an effective drug in sedation induction for EEG in children.
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Responsiveness refers to non-clinical aspects of the health system and responds to this question that whether health system is responsive to rightful expectations of people. The present study was conducted to determine the health system responsiveness about chronic heart failure patients in one of the main heart centers in Tehran during 2012 - 2013. ⋯ More attention to patient's rights, giving them opportunity to choose health care services (choice), providing fast access to emergency care (prompt attention) and considering autonomy are most important aspects of health responsiveness. From patient's view "prompt attention" was reported as the most important aspect of responsiveness.
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Sexual function results from complex interactions of neurovascular and endocrine factors. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction varies in different countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the related factors among reproductive age women in Iran. ⋯ Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among Iranian women. A comprehensive service including counseling programs for sexual dysfunction at primary health care is highly recommended.
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Body composition reference percentiles of healthy Iranian children and adolescents in southern Iran.
The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen greatly worldwide. However, assessment of obesity among children and adolescents is further complicated by the changes occurring in the body composition during the growth. The aim of this study is to create gender-specific percentile curves for total body fat percentage (TBFP), total body fat mass (TBFM), fat mass index (FMI), and fat free mass index (FFMI) in healthy Iranian children and adolescents. ⋯ This study presents normative data for body composition in healthy Iranian children and adolescents and would be useful in adiposity assessment. Our study showed that Iranian children and adolescents had lower total body fat in all age groups and percentiles in comparison with those reported from western children.