J Res Med Sci
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Along with conventional electrodiagnostic studies, several other indexes including residual latency (RL) were introduced in patients with different types of peripheral neuropathies. RL is the time difference between measured and predicted distal conduction times. This study was performed to determine the values of the median nerve RL and to investigate its sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). ⋯ In mild cases of CTS, which conventional nerve conduction studies (NCSs) shows abnormalities only in sensory studies, RL may better demonstrate the effect on the median nerve motor fibers. We conclude that RL measurement of the median nerve may raise the sensitivity of NCSs for the diagnosis of CTS.
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Harlequin fetus is a rare and the most severe form of the congenital ichthyosis with an autosomal recessive inheritance. Incidence of the disease is nearly 1 in 3,00,000 live births. ⋯ The present study reports a new case with HI and adds to the collective knowledge of this rare skin disorder. HI has been linked to mutation in the ABCA12 gene; therefore, genetic counseling and mutation screening of this gene should be considered.
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The study was carried out with the aim of determining the factors affecting and to evaluate anxiety situations and self-esteem of children with and without mentally retarded siblings. ⋯ Although the average score of trait anxiety and self-esteem in both groups were not significant different, score of trait anxiety for children with mentally disabled siblings was higher in comparison. It was concluded that anxiety of children with and without mentally retarded siblings increased as self-esteem of these children decreased.
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Studies have shown the association of mood disorders and endothelial dysfunction, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease; however, mediatory mechanisms are not entirely clarified in this regard. We investigated the relationship between depression/anxiety symptoms with systemic inflammation and endothelial function. ⋯ According to the results, in the studied population, there was no relationship between anxiety/depression with systemic inflammation or endothelial dysfunction, while in individuals with diabetes, depression was associated with endothelial dysfunction. In this regard more cohort studies are recommended.
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The reciprocal interaction between adipocytes and angiogenesis is considered as an essential component in the development and expansion of adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ghrelin on angiogenic response using in vivo angiogenesis assay of matrigel plug and its correlation with serum leptin levels in normal and diet-induced obese mice. ⋯ Leptin as an angiogenic factor has a positive correlation with angiogenesis in matrigel plug model of angiogenesis and ghrelin could not alter angiogenesis.