J Res Med Sci
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the most important risk factors for liver failure which can lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Approximately 170-200 million (almost 3% of the world's population) people have been reported to have HCV infection worldwide. HCV has six genotypes and multiple subtypes. HCV genotyping and identification of subtypes are critical steps for HCV vaccine development. ⋯ The findings of the present study determined that HCV genotype 3 was the predominant genotype followed by the genotypes 1a and 1b in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
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The etiology of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) is unclear and appears multifactorial. It has been shown that the physiological changes associated with NVP include changes in the levels of adipocytokines. Therefore, we investigated the association of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy with visfatin, β-human chorionic gonadotropin (βHCG), and perceived stress. ⋯ The present study showed that visfatin can be indirectly related with nausea and vomiting throughout pregnancy. Furthermore, it seems that fluctuations in visfatin levels are independent of weight gain during pregnancy.
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Accumulating evidence suggests that diet is associated with kidney function. This study was carried out to examine the association between a posteriori dietary patterns and kidney function in older adults. ⋯ It is concluded that higher adherence to the healthy dietary pattern may improve renal function while Iranian traditional pattern was associated with significantly increased odds of incident CKD and albuminuria.
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The production of stress oxidative condition in body which is caused by consumption of ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA]) leads to a liver damage. As an antioxidant, Vitamin E can protect cells and tissues against the deleterious effects of free radicals. This study evaluates the protective effects of Vitamin E on MDMA induced liver toxicity. ⋯ The study showed that MDMA administration has adverse effects on the liver. Vitamin E lessened the deleterious impact considerably.
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Conventional hepatitis B virus vaccination fails to achieve efficient protection in about 5%-10% of the world population. Different factors influence the immunogenicity of hepatitis B vaccine. This study aimed to evaluate these factors in health-care workers. ⋯ In the high-risk group of hepatitis B disease, the risk factors of immunogenicity must be evaluated at vaccination and check titers of antibody after vaccination.