Showing 6 results for Ghanei
Gh Asadollahi, M Ghanei, M Azami, A Pezeshki,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (5-1996)
Abstract
Chronic diseases have been identified as predisposing factors in behavioral
disorders and the prevalence of these disorders is known to be higher in patients
than in control groups. Thalassemia too, plays an effective role in increasing the
prevalence of behavioral disorders.
In order to recognize the prevalence of behavioral disorders in thalassemic
patients, a study was performed on 257 patients (144 boys and 113 girls). A control
group was considered for comparison, the members of which were chosen from
healthy sisters and brothers of the patients, otherwise from their fIrst class family
members, and ultimately from their neighbours. The diagnosis of behavioral
disorders was based on DSM-III-R and the required information was collected by
questionnaires that were filled in by the parents and by interviewing the patients
themselves. The following results were obtained in the final inspection: 1) the
prevalence of separation anxiety (P = 0.000), enuresis (P = 0.021) and depression
(P = 0.002) was higher in thalassemic patients, and 2) other disorders under study
(oppositional disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, conduct
disorder, avoidance disorder,- over-anxious disorder, pica, encopresis, stuttering,
elective mutism and stereotyped-habitual behaviors) did not show a significant
difference regarding a P-value above 0.05.
E. Ghanei, A. Nasrollahi, M. Homayouni, Kh. Rahbar,
Volume 20, Issue 4 (2-2007)
Abstract
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Background: Lymphoproliferative disorders are among the most serious and potentially fatal complications of chronic immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients. The principle risk factors for development of PTLD are the degree of overall immunosuppression and the EBV serostatus of the recipient. In this study, the risk of PTLD in kidney transplant recipients who received Anti- Lymphocyte Globulin (ALG) or Anti Thymocyte Globulin (ATG) was evaluated.
Methods: We retrospectively studied 520 patients who underwent kidney transplantation during the period from December 1989 to December 2002, at Taleghani Hospital, Tehran.
Results: 369 patients received classic immunosuppression (prednisolone, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil) and 151 patients (29%) received classic immunosuppression with ALG or ATG. Eight patients had developed PTLD, 5 cases of which (62.5%) received classic immunosuppression without ALG or ATG. Incidence of PTLD was 3.3 percent in patients who received ALG or ATG and 0.8 percent for those patients who did not receive ATG or ALG. This difference is very significant (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: ALG or ATG therapy could act as a risk factor for PTLD.
E. Ghanei, M. Homayooni, A. Nasrollahi,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (11-2007)
Abstract
Abstract
We report a case of paint thinner intoxication by inhalation, with rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, skin lesions and severe sciatic nerve lesion at gluteal region.
Esmat Ghanei, Seyyed Mohammad Homayouni, Alireza Nasrollahi,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (5-2009)
Abstract
Abstract
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a rare, hereditary, multisystemic disease affecting
the skin, eye, and cardiovascular system. Renal involvement is uncommon.
We describe two cases of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) in two women with
distinctive skin lesions and nephrocalcinosis that renal ultrasonography showed a
characteristic pattern of dotted increased echogenicity in the corticomedullary junction.
One of them had IgA nephropathy that was proven by kidney biopsy. Skin biopsy
and fundus examination confirmed the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of PXE is important
for minimizing systematic complications and informing the other family
members through genetic counseling. Our case with PXE and IgA nephropathy is the
first case report.
Mostafa Ghanei, Hooman Sharifi, Mohammad Reza Masjedi, Mehdi Najmi, Hamidreza Jamaati, Alireza Shoghli, Mehdi Fathi,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: Lower respiratory tract infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, and lung cancer are among the leading 10 causes of death worldwide. The Board of Respiratory Diseases Research Network (RDRN), a sub-committee of the Iranian Non-Communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC) is particularly concerned that there should be a coordinated National strategy to address the burden caused by chronic respiratory diseases.
Methods: Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) has decided to give promotion to the establishment of research networks and use them as the milestones for research management, particularly for the national health priorities.
Results: National Service Framework (NSF), which was designed for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, is one of the main outcomes of the chronic respiratory diseases sub-committee of INCDC. The main seven strategies were represented by the Steering Committee in 2010 for a period of 10 years. Successful development and implementation of our goals provide the CRDs sub-committee of INCDC with the opportunity to develop a paradigm to prevent chronic respiratory diseases.
Conclusion: A stronger national plan for controlling chronic respiratory diseases will ensure stronger advocacy to support respiratory health at national, sub-national, and regional levels.
Maryam Bagheri, Hori Ghaneialvar, Mahin Oshnokhah, Sajjad Salari,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: To determine whether neuronal damage and/or neuroinflammation exist in the brain of suicide attempters and to find a novel biological biomarker to help distinguishing high risk individuals with suicide behavior, we aimed to measure glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), neuron specific enolase (NSE), and nerve growth factor (NGF) in suicide attempters.
Methods: In the present case-control study, the serum level of NSE, GFAP, and NGF were measured quantitatively in 43 suicide attempters and 43 healthy control participants aged 18 to 35 years. Data were analyzed using the nonpaired t test followed by the Mann-Whitney posttest.
Results: The mean serum level of NSE and GFAP were significantly higher in suicide attempters compared with healthy control individuals (p = 0.003, p = 0.001, respectively), while no significant difference was detected in NGF serum level between the 2 groups.
Conclusion: Our findings of increased level of NSE along with the significant increase in GFAP would propose the presence of low grade neuroinflammation in the brain of these participants. NSE/GFAP might be good markers that is easily accessible and can be considered as prognostic markers in high-risk suicide attempters.
