@article{ author = {MOSHTAGHIE, AA}, title = {ALUMINUM TOXICITY: A REVIEW IN RELATION TO CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE PATIENTS M AINTAINED ON REGULAR HEMODIALYSIS}, abstract ={Aluminum is present in very small amounts in living organisms but abundant in the environment. A growing literature links with the biochemistry of aluminum and also with a series of diseases in chronic renal failure patients on treatment with hemodialysis. The initial description of potential aluminum toxicity in renal failure patients relates to description of dialysis encephalopathy syndrome in 1972. The major emphasise of this review will be on the recent literature involving aluminum metabolism and epidemiology of aluminum related disease. Finally the possibility that aluminum contributes to hypochromic microcytic anemia, dialysis osteomalacia (Newcastle bone disease), encephalopathy and Alzheimer disease in hemodialyzed patients has been also discussed.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {63-72}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1463-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1463-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {Ardehali, S and MoinRezakhanlou, A}, title = {RETICULOCYTE INTERFERENCE WITH LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION IN BLOOD OF PATIENTS WITH KALA-AZAR}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {62-62}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1462-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1462-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {PETROSSIANS, ALI ANDON and MALEKI, MAJID}, title = {ELLIS-VAN CREVELD SYNDROME: REPORT OF A CASE IN AN ADULT PATIENT}, abstract ={Ellis-van Creveld syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. This syndrome is accompanied in 60% of cases with congenital heart disease, mostly single atrium or large ASD. Patients are mostly symptomatic, but in this rare case despite 68 years of age, the patient was free of symptoms except for complete heart block for which pacemaker was inserted}, Keywords = {Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, Single atrium, Autosomal recessive trait}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {59-60}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1461-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1461-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {FARHOUDI, A and SEPEHRZAD, T and RAHMANI, M and YAZDANI, F and ARSHI, S}, title = {A CASE REPORT OF COMMON VARIABLE IMMUNODEFICIENCY(CV ID) WITH LEUKOCYTES ADHESION DISORDERS (LADS)}, abstract ={A three year old boy with delayed separation of the umbilical cord, recurrent pyogenic infections and common variable immundeficiency is presented. The immunoglobulin measurement was severely abnormal. To the best of our knowledge, the existance of leukocyte adhesion disorder together with common variable immunodeficiency (CYID) in a patient has not been reported prior to this study.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {55-57}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1450-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1450-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {SAADATNIA, HASSAN and ZEHTABCHI, SHAHRIAR}, title = {EOSINOPHILIC GASTROENTERITIS: REPORT OF TWO CASES AND REVIEW OF THE ENGLISH LITERATURE}, abstract ={Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rarely reported condition. The disease is characterized by peripheral blood eosinophilia, eosinophilic infiltration of the bowel wall to a variable depth, and gastrointestinal complaints. Allergic diathesis can be found in most of the cases. In this article we report two cases with interesting epidemiological characteristics and we will have a brief review of reported cases in the English literature}, Keywords = {eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic infiltration of G.I. tract, eosinophilia}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {51-54}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1459-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1459-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {A. RABBANI, A and KHODABANDEH, M}, title = {STU DIES ON THE BINDING OF THE ALKYLATING AGENT SULFUR MUSTARD TO CALF THYMUS CHROMATIN}, abstract ={In this study the effect of the alkylating agent, sulfur mustard, on calf thymus chromatin was investigated using UV/Vis spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis and thermal denaturation techniques. The results show that treatment of isolated chromatin with sulfur mustard releases histones from the core particles but does not affect histone H I and nonhistone chromosomal proteins. The content of released proteins for the amounts lower than 50µg/mL are both dose and time dependent. It is suggested that they have cross linked reaction to other chromosomal proteins or to DNA. Thermal melting analysis also indicate that the interaction of sulfur mustard with DNA increases thermal melt(Tm) of DNA revealing condensation of DNA molecule by sulfur mustard. The results in relation to the functional states of chromatin are discussed.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {43-46}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1458-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1458-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {YAZDANPARAST, RAZIEH}, title = {SCREENING FOR STARCH-HYDROLYSING BACTERIA}, abstract ={Screening of3000 soil samples collected from cities of four different provinces of Iran for starch-hydrolysing bacteria revealed that the nature is enriched with Streptomyces species capable of producing amylolytic enzymes. Among the bacterial isolates, one of the high starch-degrading strains was selected for further microbiological identification and also amylolytic enzyme(s) characterization. The purified isolate, Streptomyces species strain R Y 48, produces almost four times more amylolytic enzyme(s) than Bacilllls slIbtilis (PTCC 1254) on agar plates. Based on the action pattern of its amylolytic enzymes on the boiled maize starch, the purified species possesses in the logphase an amylolytic activity which is different from the amylolytic activity of the stationary phase. The secreted amylolytic enzymes which are both endolytic type and show different activity bands on native polyacrylamide gel, act independently on starch molecules.}, Keywords = {Amylolytic enzymes, amylases. raw-starch. Streptomyces.}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {35-41}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1457-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1457-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {HAGHIGHI, B and SUZANGAR, M and MOSTAJABOLDAVEH, Z}, title = {VARIATIONS BY EPINEPHRINE OF HEPATIC AND SERUM AMINOTRANSFERASES AND LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE IN THE RAT}, abstract ={Incubation of rat hepatocytes with epinephrine inhibited alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (80%) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (53%) activities with no effect on lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. Injection of epinephrine caused a progressive increase with time in hepatic LDH activity, being 52% at 24 h. Preinjection with propranolol eliminated the hormone effect and caused further inhibition (28%) of the enzyme activity. Liver ALT activity in ephinephrine-treated animals decreased by 37% at 24 h, "_.er which it rose again to the control levels at 48 h. Propranolol raised epinephrine-induced enzyme inhibition up to 53%. Phentolamine, however, abolished the inhibitory effect. The activity of hepatic AST was not affected by epinephrine. Plasma ALT and LDH activity increased in epinephrine injected rats by 55% and 75%, respectively, but AST activity did not change. Propranolol alone stimulated serum ALT (41 %) and AST (21 %) activities. The data suggest that epinephrine exerts its effects on these enzymes through a-receptor activation and/or via the cell lesion resulting in the change of intra- and extracellular enzyme levels.}, Keywords = {Epinephrine. aminotransferase. lactate dehydrogenase}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {29-33}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1456-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1456-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {ALIMOHAMMADIAN, MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN and HAKIMI, HASAN and NIKSERESHT, MORADALI}, title = {THE P REPARATION AND EVALUATION OF REFERENCE LEISHMANIN FROM LEISHMANIA MAJOR FOR USE IN MAN FOR DIAGNOS TIC AND EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES}, abstract ={Cell-mediated immunity (CMI) plays an important role in resistance against leishmaniasis. Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction measured by skin testing is a practical method of evaluation of CMI and is used as an aid to diagnosis and for epidemiological assessment of exposure to leishmanial infection. Skin testing in leishmaniasis, generally known as Montenegro or leishmanin test, requires a standard antigen. At present no uniform and standard leishmanin is available for skin testing in leishmaniasis. The present work describes the preparation and testing of an antigen from Leishmania major using standard conditions. Three dilutions of this antigen were tested in recovered individuals in an endemic area in Iran. The results obtained showed that leishmanin preparation exhibited high specificity and sensitivity, and strong potency.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {23-28}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1455-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1455-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {A.Y.TAHER, ABBAS}, title = {ISOLATED Z YGOMATICO-ORBI TAL INJURIES (lZOIs) IN TEHRAN: AN ANALYSIS OF 375 C ASES}, abstract ={Zygomatico-orbital injuries (ZOls) are the most common injuries treated by the oral and maxillofacial surgeons. A respective analysis of 375 pateints with 1Z0ls treated in Najmeia and Baqiet-Ullah University Hospitals during a six-year period from 1984 to 1990 is presented. Male cases accounted for 94.4% (354) 59.46% (223) of the fractures involved the zygomatic bone, 70.13% (259) were fractures due to gunshot injuries, and 29.33% (I 10) were due to motor vehicle accidents (MV A). The etiology, pattern, and incidence of the injuries, as well as age, sex, presence of infection, time of treatments, and the results are discussed.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {17-22}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1454-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1454-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {SAREMI, ALI and ABTAHI, FARMEHR}, title = {ETIOLOGIC AGENTS AND DRUG SENSITI VITY IN URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: A SURVEY OF 786 URINE CULTURES}, abstract ={In this survey, 786 urine cultures were studied retrospectively at Shaheed Dr. Rahnamoon Hospital in Tehran. The study showed that E. coli is the most common causative agent of urinary tract infections in both sexes, being responsible for 72% of all cases. Other etiologic microorganisms, in order of frequency, were Staphylococcus, Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter and diphteroids. Approximately 9% of all causative microorganisms were partially or totally resistant to the antimicrobials used in the antibiograms and practically all were among the nosocomial infections. The sensitivity/resistance ratio of the etiologic agents in this study revealed that E. coli was most sensitive to amikacin, nitrofurantoin and nalidixic acid. However, it was resistant to ampicillin in 90% of all cases (compared to only 30% resistance rate in the western countries), which is probably due to inappropriate use of antibiotics in our country. We therefore conclude that the administration of ampicillin and co-trimoxazole, the two antimicrobials frequently used as an impirical therapy for urinary tract infections, is not appropriate.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {13-16}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1453-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1453-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {TABATABAIE, MAHMOOD}, title = {EARLY AND DELAYED RESULTS OF LUMBAR DISC SURGERY IN 314 PATIENTS}, abstract ={In a retrospective study the clinical presentations, neurological findings, contrast studies, operative findings, and the follow-up results of 314 patients with disc herniation were studied over a 10-year period. This disease was most frequent between the ages of 30 to 40 and mostly in males. Low back pain with or without radicular pain was the most frequent symptom, involving the left leg in the majority of patients and the average duration of pain was more than a year. In this study L4 -L5 disc herniation had the highest frequency (50%). The most encouraging sign to perform myelography was motor deficit (57%). Postoperatively, our patients were followed for an average of 12 months with excellent to good results noted in 96% of them. Reherniation of a previously resected disc was noted only in two patients (0.6%). It is concluded that with precise selection wecould have more than 90% good results in a conventional method of disc surgery and the chances of recurrence are negligible.}, Keywords = {Disc, low back pain, discectomy, sciatica}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {9-12}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1452-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1452-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {R.DJERIC, DRAGOSLAVA}, title = {ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS OF THE CHORDA TYMPANI NERVE}, abstract ={The author studied anatomical variations of the origin of the chorda tympani nerve from the mastoid portion of the facial nerve. The studies were performed on 200 specimens of human temporal bone. It was found that the chorda tympani may arise from the facial nerve in three levels: most commonly from the mid third of its mastoid segment (70%), less commonly from the proximal third (20%), and very rerly from the distal third (10%). Knowledge of these variations has a certain value in surgical intervention of the middle ear.}, Keywords = {Chorda tympani, anatomy, surgical significance}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {7-8}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1451-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1451-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {SAADATNIA, HASSAN}, title = {EFFECTS OF CIS APRIDE ON CONS TIPATION DUE TO SPINAL CORD INJURY: REPORT OF FIVE WARFARE SPINAL CORD INJURED PATIENTS}, abstract ={Five warfare spinal cord injured patients with intractable constipation are described. Treatment with cisapride (4 x 10 mg daily) was undertaken. The agent cisapride significantly reduced the oral-anal transit time from 25.2 days to 14.4 days. It also improved other subjective complaints of these patients markedly. No side effects were seen during the trial.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {3-5}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1460-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1460-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} } @article{ author = {SIMFOROOSH, NASSER and SHIRINZAFARGHANDI, AMENEH and SEPAHPANAH, FARHAD}, title = {ELECTROEJA CULATION FOR FERTILITY IN MEN WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY}, abstract ={From October 1990, to June 1992, more than 800 electroejaculations and 108 intrauterine inseminations (IUI) were performed in 250 paraplegic males and their wives. Seven successful pregnancies are the results of this 20-month effort. This is the first report of electroejaculation and successful pregnancy with its use in paraplegics in Iran and the Middle East.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-2}, publisher = {Iran University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1449-en.html}, eprint = {http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1449-en.pdf}, journal = {Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran (MJIRI)}, issn = {1016-1430}, eissn = {2251-6840}, year = {1993} }