J Res Med Sci
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To assess the endothelial function via noninvasive method, in pregnant women with preeclampsia compared to to normotensive pregnant women. ⋯ Current study concluded that there is no difference in endothelium-dependent vasodilation between women with preeclampsia and pregnant women with normal blood pressure.
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Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are used in assessing physiological to clinical status of the respiratory system, which is expressed as a percentage of predicted values. Predicted PFTs values are varies in different ethnics. Predicted PFTs values were studied in a sample of Iranian children. ⋯ A set of PFT reference values and prediction equations for both sexes has been derived using relatively large, healthy, Iranian children for the first time, which the generated results were differ from several prediction equations.
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Statins have anti-inflammatory effects in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study designed to evaluate the effects of atorvastatin on serum highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and pulmonary function in sulfur mustard exposed patients with COPD. ⋯ Atorvastatin does not alter serum hs-CRP and lung functions but may improve quality of life in SM-injured patients with COPD.
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Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a well-known method for evaluating anatomic coronary stenosis, but the reliability of CCTA to predict cardiovascular events is an issue of controversy. ⋯ It appears that CCTA allows us to predict the prognosis of patients with acute chest pain and low-to moderate-risk in terms of MACE occurrence.
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Considering the dramatic increasing rate of diabetes and consequently its related complications, most importantly diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), challenges regarding proper treatment of DPN and its effect on the quality-of-life and care of diabetic patients, the aim of this current study is to evaluate the effect of intradermal botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections on pain symptoms of patients with diabetic neuropathic pain. ⋯ Intradermal injection of BTX-A is a well-tolerated agent that has a significant effect on DPN pain.