J Res Med Sci
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This study aimed to investigate the bacteria associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates during 2013-2015 in Northern Iran. ⋯ The results of this study revealed a great concern for emerging UTI-related multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria causing UTI in Iran.
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Neonate with abnormal weight is at risk of increased mortality and morbidity. Many factors affect pregnancy outcome. Because of the importance and vital role in birth weight, in this study, some of the factors associated with birth weight in a sample of Iranians neonates were investigated. ⋯ Gestational age, sex, distance from a previous pregnancy, maternal weight, type of delivery, number of abortion, and birth rank were related with birth weight. Due to the termination of pregnancy and avoid unnecessary deliveries through cesarean section and other related factors should be further consideration by childbirth experts. In addition, factors affecting these variables are carefully identified and prevented as much as possible.
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Diagnosis of infection in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is not always simple. The analytic precision of procalcitonin (PCT) was evaluated to clarify the use of PCT for distinguish the presence of infection in DFU in comparison to other inflammatory markers. ⋯ The outcomes of this study recommend that PCT can be an asymptomatic marker in the diagnosis of infection in DFU with higher Wagner grades in combination with different inflammatory markers.
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Reduced bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO) and the T-786C polymorphism of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene have been reported as risk factors for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) with conflicting results. We investigated the association of plasma NO levels, T-786C genetic polymorphism, and gene expression levels of eNOS with CAD risk in an Iranian subpopulation. ⋯ Our study indicated that reduced NO levels and eNOS T-786C genetic polymorphism are significant risk factors for the development and severity of CAD in the Iranian population.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined by recurrent apnea and hypopnea during sleep. The main treatment of OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Adherence to CPAP is challenging and depends on multiple factors. This study was designed to evaluate the compliance with CPAP in patients with OSA. ⋯ Age, BMI, education, and smoking are important factors in adherence to CPAP in patients with OSA.