@article{ author = {M.LARI, MANOOCHEHR and KHOSSRAVY, AHMAD and GHIASSI, TAGHI}, title = {CARCINOMA OF THE ESOPHAGUS IN A FOURTEEN YEAR OLD BOY}, abstract ={This is the first documented case of esophageal carcinoma in a 14 year old boy which has been reported to date. Carcinoma of the esophagus is rare before the third decade. The present case highlights the fact that the condition should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of progressive dysphagia even in children and teenagers}, Keywords = {Esophageal carcinoma, Epidemiology. Dysphagia, Teen-age}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {277-280}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1370-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1370-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {KALANTARMOTAMEDI, MOHAMMAD HOSEIN and KALANTARMOTAMEDI, MOHAMMAD HASAN and KALANTARMOTAMEDI, MOHAMMAD REZA and YAZDI, ISMAIL}, title = {MANDIBULAR OSTEOSARCOMA MISTAKEN FOR PERICORONAL INFECTION A CASE REPORT}, abstract ={Osteosarcoma is relatively rare in the jaws and variable in presentation, thus its recognition may be quite confusing and delay diagnosis and treatment. Also, in contrast to most malignancies, osteosarcoma is usually encountered earlier in life and may clinically resemble features of more common oral entities such as chronic osteomyelitis, fibrous dysplasia, osteoblastic metastatic carcinoma, ossifying subperiosteal hematoma and chondrosarcoma. Hence definitive treatment may be inadvertently delayed, jeopardizing the chance for cure. A case of chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the mandible which was mistakenly treated as a pericoronal infection by a dentist is presented. The treatment instituted was continued for several weeks despite progression of the lesion, after which the patient was referred. This delay made necessary a more radical resection than that which would have been needed had the patient been referred earlier.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {271-275}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1369-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1369-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {EMAMIAL-AGHA, MOHSEN and ATHARI, AMID}, title = {SUBCU TANEOUS FASCIOLIASIS: A RARE COMPLICATION}, abstract ={A case of ectopic fascioliasis due to migration of an immature Fasciola hepatica fluke is described in a 23 year old woman from western Iran.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {269-270}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1368-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1368-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {AYATOLLAHl, SEYYED MOHAMMAD TAGHI}, title = {ISLAMIC MEDICAL JURISP RUDENCE PART II: THE RESPONSES OF ISLAMIC LAW TO MEDICAL DILEMMAS}, abstract ={Judicial decisions (Fatawa) of some of the most learned juridical authorities in the Imamate (Shiite) community (maraja' al-taqlid) of present time on medical issues are examined in this paper. They will provide the reader with the responses of the Islamic jurisprudence to the most involved medical dilemmas. The paper mainly focuses on the rational viewpoints of the Islamic law on permission of family planning and birth control, strict ban of abortion especially when the embryo is four months and above in normal conditions, and legitimacy of artificial insemination by the husband. Judicial prescription of cadaver and organ donation and transplantation are also discussed in some detail. The religious rite of circumcision and its impac! on the health of man is duly elaborated and the principles of medical examination explained. The principle of priority of saving human life prevails all forbidden rulings set out for observing human sanctity in ordinary cases. Also, the principle of necessity when no definitive ruling is available on a given issue, has been an important source for religious prescription in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Muslim society.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {259-268}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1367-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1367-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {REZAIAN, M and GHALHARI, SM}, title = {AXENIC CULTURE AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF GIARDIA LAMBLIA ISOLATED IN IRAN}, abstract ={Giardia lamblia cysts were isolated from fecal samples of 55 symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with giardiasis. The cysts were harvested and purified using the sucrose gradient method. IS The excystation of G. lamblia was obtained by treating them with HCI (0.01N)', then they were transferred on to modified TYI-S-33 medium. Out of 55 stool samples 17 cases were excysted with a rate of 4-32%,but we were able to cultivate only one case with 12% excystation in culture medium. The generation time of G.lamblia was calculated to be about 10.33 hours. Cryopreservation of trophozoites was successfully done in liquid nitrogen and the thawing process had a survival rate of 85-90%.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {255-258}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1366-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1366-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {BOOJAR, MASSOUD and RABBANI, AZRA}, title = {THE EFFECT OF THEOPHYLLINE ON THE KINETICS OF cAMP-DEPENDENT PROTEIN KINASE CATALYTIC SUBUNIT, cAMP, PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITOR AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP IN LUNG TISSUE}, abstract ={We have investigated the effect of theophylline on the kinetics of the catalytic subunit of protein kinase and related factors in lung tissue. The results show that the point of highest concentration of the C subunit of protein kinase which is active in casein phosphorylation is at 3h of incubation time, but in the presence of 100 Ilg/ InL and 10µg/mL theophylline, this is shifted to I.S and 2.S hrs, respectively. Also the maximum concentration of cAMP for the control is at 2.S h of incubation time, butin the treated samples shifts to 2.15 and LIS hrs, respectively. Inhibitor protein content also changes considerably in the presence of 10µg/mL theophylline. The results suggest an effect of theophylline on the function of cAMP-dependent protein kinase.}, Keywords = {Theophylline, cAMP, catalytic; subunit, inhibitor protein, protein kinase}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {249-253}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1365-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1365-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {ASADYKARAM, GHR and RASAEE, MT}, title = {DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMPLE AND SENSITIVE ENZYME- LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA) FOR CLINICAL MEASUREMENT OF TESTOSTERONE USING PENICILLINASE AS LABEL}, abstract ={An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a homologous combination of antiserum raised against testosterone-3-0-carboxymethyloxime-bovine serum albumin (T-3-0-CMO-BSA ) and penicillinase-labelled T-3-0-CMO was developed. This assay was utilized to measure testosterone in serum samples of male and female subjects. The sensitivity of the assay is 50pg/well and the antibody developed crossreacted in less than 20% with 5α-dehydrotestosterone (5α DHT) . lnter- and intraassay variations and all other validation factors such as recovery, test of parallelism, etc. were well in the acceptable ranges. Comparison of testosterone values of 32 plasma specimens obtained by solid phase ELISA method and radioimmunoassay (RIA) showed a good correlation (0. 96).}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {243-248}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1364-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1364-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {NILFOROUSHAN, MOHAMMAD ALI and HASHEMI, FARAH and MALEKAFZALI, HOSEIN}, title = {COMPARISON OF GROWTH CHARTS OF 1-36 MONTH OLD TEHRANI CHILDREN WITH THE N.C.H.S.l CURVE}, abstract ={During a historic prospective study, measurements of weight, height and head circumferences were carried out in a group of 393 Tehrani boys and girls between the first and 36th month of life and measurements were plotted over the N.C.H.S. curves. These children belonged to middle and high-class literate families who were able to understand and follow the medical advice given by their private pediatricians. Results of this study (Table I and Figs. 1-6) indicate that the trend of growth of this sample of middle and high-class Tehrani children does not differ from N.C.H.S. standards, provided that the parents understand and follow the instructions given with regards to diet, timing, and type of introduction of foods as well as hygienic and preventive measures to be taken.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {237-242}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1363-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1363-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {GOLCHAI, JAVAD and MOBARHANVAGHEKAREGAR, MOHAMMAD MEHDI}, title = {THERAPEUTIC EVALUATION OF INTRALESIONAL INJECTION OF BLEOMYCIN SULFAT E IN THE TREATMENT OF RESISTANT WARTS}, abstract ={From June 1992 to March 1993, a group of patients suffering from different types of warts were treated with intralesional injections of bleomycin sulfate. This study reviews the literature concerning this modality of treatment and the pathophysiology and immunohistopathology of warts and options for treatment. In this prospective study, a combination of a I mg/mL solution of bleomycin in distilled water and lidocaine 2% (in equal portions) was injected in 22 patients. No patient received more than 2mL of the solution. Eighty-four of 95 warts (88.4%) showed complete resolution after 1-3 bleomycin injections, while 10 warts (10.5%) showed incomplete resolution. In only one plantar wart did bleomycin fail to elicit any therapeutic response (1.1%).The cure rate was 96.3% for periungual warts, 84.6% for palmoplantar warts, and 75% for warts located on the extremities. The responsive warts developed a hemorrhagic eschar that healed without scarring. No systemic side-effects were observed but a mild transient pigmentary change was seen at the injection site of one palmar wart. It is concluded that this form of treatment for resistant warts is safe, reliable and well accepted by the patients if used in the dose mentioned.}, Keywords = {Resistant warts; Bleomycin sulfate}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {233-236}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1362-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1362-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {AFRASIABI, MORTEZA and ZOLNOORIAN, ZAHRA and JAVADPOOR, SEYYED HOSSEIN}, title = {PHARMA COKINETICS OF RECOMBINANT ERYTHROPOIETIN AND RED CELL METABOLISM IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS}, abstract ={The pharmacokinetics of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) administered intravenously has been investigated in a group of five patients with chronic renal failure who were dialysis-dependent. The half-life of circulating erythropoietin decreased from 7.9±OA hr (mean ±SO) at the beginning of treatment to 6.2±O.6 hr after 6 weeks and 5A±O.9 hr after 4 months of treatment. In spite of the sustained increase in haemoglobin neither the red ce1l2,3,-diphosphoglycerate (2,3- DPO) nor the P50 decreased from the pretreatment values. The mechanism which governs the rise in 2,3-diphosphoglycerate in chronic renal failure is different from the adaptive mechanism which operates in other types of anaemia.}, Keywords = {Recombinant Erythropoietin. Red Cell Metabolism, Chronic Renal Failure}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {229-231}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {ZIAEI, SAElDEH}, title = {IS THERE ANY RELATION BE TWEEN ESTROGEN LEVEL AND P OOR CERVICAL MUCUS IN PA TIEN TS RECEIVING CLOMIPHENE CITRATE?}, abstract ={Clomiphene citrate (CC) has an adverse effect on the quality and quantity of cervical mucus (CM). Poor cervical mucus has been reported in 15% of CC-treated women. CC exhibits estrogen agonist and antagonist activities. Antiestrogenic activity affecting the endocervical glands is theorized to cause a decrease in cervical mucus quality and quantity. An experimental study was performed to assess if there is any relation between poor CM and the level of estrogen in those to whom the drug is administered. We used CC on 50 subjects and evaluated CM and measured serum E2 levels simultaneously. We concluded that there is no relation between the level of estrogen and the quality or quantity of CM in these patients.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {225-227}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1359-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1359-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {ROODPEYMA, SHAHLA}, title = {INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS IN CHILDREN}, abstract ={A total of 14 cases of infective endocarditis (IE) in children aged 6 months to 10 years were seen from December 1987 to December 1992 at the pediatric unit of Ayatollah Taleghani Medical Center. The majority of patients (12 of 14) were between 5 and 10 years of age. Acyanotic congenital heart disease was known to preexist in 78.6% and rheumatic valvular heart disease in 21.4% of cases. Organisms were identified by blood culture in 50%, the majority being Streptococcus viridalls (36% of cases). Vegetations were detected by echocardiography in 64%. The overall death rate was 21.4%. Two patients with aortic stenosis developed IE after cardiac surgery for repair of stenotic valves and both of them died. One patient with rheumatic aortic and mitral valve insufficiency underwent valve replacement due to intractable heart failure. In conclusion, the frequent presence of underlying heart disease, the rarity of IE in infancy, and the ominous prognosis of postoperative endocarditis and aortic valve involvement are emphasized.}, Keywords = {Children. Infective endocarditis (IE). Congenital heart disease (CHD). Valvular heart}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {221-224}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1358-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1358-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {RAISSI, KAMAL and SINA, MOHAMMAD and KALANTARMOTAMEDI, MOHAMMAD HASAN}, title = {CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN CARDIAC SURGERY REOPERATIONS}, abstract ={From March 1990 to May 1993,309 patients underwent redo cardiac surgery operation at the Shahid Rajai Heart Hospital in Tehran. Early mortality rates in these patients showed a significant increase in comparison to patients undergoing open heart surgery for the first time. Late mortality (at least one month after surgery) in the patients was slightly increased also but less than early mortality rates. The causes and factors involved in mortality of the patients are discussed in detail. Comparison of mortality rates in our patients with that reported in the literature reveals similar mortality in these patients, and thus the presence of definite and irrefutable factors which influence this risk. These factors consist of the patients' function class, age, surgical procedure, number of prosthetic valves in place, duration of cardiopulmonary bypass, degree of hypothermia and duration of myocardial ischemia. These factors are evaluated in this report.}, Keywords = {Redo cardiac surgery, mortality rate.}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {217-219}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1357-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1357-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} } @article{ author = {MOHEBALI, M and JAVADlAN, EH and FESHARAKl, R and MOHAMMADZADEH, M and NADlM, A and TAHYILDAR-BIDRUNI, GH and MESDAGHINIA, A}, title = {TRIAL OF A NON-LIVING CRUDE VACCINE AGAINST ZOONOTIC CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS}, abstract ={A field trial was canied outon60 volunteers selected in Yazd province, central Iran, with a vaccine containing killed promastigotes of L. major prepared by the Razi Institute, Hessarak. During these phase I studies which lasted for more than two years, we examined acceptable doses of the vaccine alone or mixed with BCG. The results so far indicate that 50 to 1000 µg of the vaccine alone can be well tolerated without major side-effects. The mixture of BCG with 400 µg of the vaccine produced pain and itching in five out of six volunteers, a self-limiting lymphadenopathy in one out of six, and fever in three out of six. Further trials are planned with reduced doses of BCG. The leishmania skin test became positive in a high proportion of the treated individuals after vaccination. Circulating antibodies were detected from two weeks to one month after vaccination.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {8}, Number = {4}, pages = {211-215}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1356-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1356-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1995} }