J Res Med Sci
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The cesarean section (C-section) has higher risk compared to normal vaginal delivery (NVD). The aim of this population-based study was to evaluate the frequency of mothers' tendency toward the mode of delivery and the factors that can affect this inclination. ⋯ Appropriate measures should be taken to raise awareness and knowledge of mothers and all families about complications of the C-section. Establishment of clinics for painless NVD and assuring mothers of benefits and lower complications of NVD can reduce the tendency for C-sections.
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Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the presence of antibodies against adhesion molecules on the cell surface of keratinocytes. The possible role of herpes simplex virus infection in the pathogenesis of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) has been suggested. In this study, we evaluated the impact of a course of acyclovir in improvement of the pemphigus patients and reduction of the hospitalization duration. ⋯ We did not observe any difference between response to treatment and hospitalization period in the group that was treated with acyclovir as compared with control group. However, the partial and complete remissions were higher in patients on acyclovir therapy compared to controls. In those pemphigus patients who do not respond to sufficient immunosuppressive regimen or show a sudden relapse after reaching partial or complete clinical remission, a trial of oral acyclovir therapy may have promising result.
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Routine protocol of asthma treatment has been focused on symptom suppression but severity of inflammation and spirometry findings may be neglected. We investigated the efficacy of full dose treatment protocol on patients with mild asthma symptoms with normal spirometry. ⋯ Our result declared that full dose treatment can improve spirometry amounts and frequency of symptoms in patients with near to normal spirometry and obvious asthmatic symptoms. Routine treatment protocol of mild asthma recommends sole short-acting b2 receptor agonist, but it seems that pulmonary function and volume can be increased with more aggressive treatment.
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Differential proteomics analysis of proteins from human diabetic and age-related cataractous lenses.
To investigate the differential lens proteomics between diabetic cataract, age-related cataract, and natural subjects. ⋯ This study clearly reflected the differential proteins of diabetic cataract, age-related cataract lenses compared with natural subjects, and it is helpful for the further research on the principles and mechanisms of different types of cataract.
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Radiofrequency (RF) is a new technique to treat facial wrinkles. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of Accent RF in wrinkle reduction of different areas of the face. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that Accent RF may be considered as a possible effective option for facial skin rejuvenation although its efficacy and safety needs to be evaluated further in randomized controlled trials.