Showing 15 results for Masoumi
M Masoumi, G Solgy,
Volume 16, Issue 1 (5-2002)
Abstract
A 5-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with chest pain, fever and
dyspnea. Physical examination showed normal heart sounds, diminished pulmonary
sounds in the left hemithorax and a normal ECG. On chest X-ray the heart
was slightly enlarged with moderate left pleural effusion. CT scan revealed pleural
effusion and a hypodense mass at the apex of the heart. A cystic mass was
detected by echocardiography as well. The patient was operated as a case of hydatid
cyst of the right ventricle. Intraoperatively a pseudoaneurysm of the right
ventricle was found. The mass centrally consisted of clots and necrotic tissue and
peripherally was composed of fibrosis and calcification. All of these tissues were
removed and the communication between the aneurysm and right ventricle was
repaired. The diagnosis of tuberculosis was confirmed by culture and microscopic
examination. The patient underwent anti-TB treatment for 6 months and remained
symptom-free after 4 years. It is believed that local expansion of tuberculous adenitis
near the pericardium has caused a TB abscess, which in turn affected the
myocardium and destroyed it.
M Masoumi,
Volume 16, Issue 4 (2-2003)
Abstract
Mitral valve replacement (MVR) is usually performed in two methods of
running and interrupted suturing. In running method, the suturing of the valve is
usually with some traction on the annulus and also there is a risk of aortic valve
injury. This study was conducted to evaluate a new technique for suturing to avoid
these complications and decrease the time of cardiac arrest. One hundred and
seventy-seven cases undergoing isolated MVR or MVR with other valve replacements
were operated by the new method and compared with 77 cases of routine
method, as control group. The patients were followed up 1-4 years. In the control
group, one case of mortality occurred due to heart failure. In both groups one case
of late mortality was observed not related to surgical operation. No paravalvular
leakage or aortic valve injury was observed.
The highlights of this technique are the simplicity of operation, short
period of valve implantation and aortic clamp time, which indicated 6 and
11 minutes decrease in average time, respectively. This method is recommended
for all cases of rheumatic mitral valve disease, especially for those
having a small atrium.
Jp Masoumi, D Yadegarinia, S Mozoni,
Volume 16, Issue 4 (2-2003)
Abstract
Seyed Behnamedin Jameie, Masoumeh Masoumipoor, Atousa Janzadeh, Farinaz Nasirinezhad, Mahdieh Kerdari, Maryam Soleimani,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (1-2014)
Abstract
Background: Neuropathic pain (NP) is one of the most suffering medical conditions that often fail to respond to certain pain therapy. Although its exact etiology is still unknown the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress were explored by many researchers. Neuropathies either central or peripheral lead to painful condition as well as social and economic isolation, thus various therapies were used to treat or reduce the pain. Laser therapy and antioxidant drugs have separately considered as treatment for NP, but the combination of them have not been used yet. In order to study the combination effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) the present study was designed.
Methods: Sixty adult male rats (230-320g) were used in this experimental study that divided into six groups (n=10). Chronic constriction injury (CCI) was used to induce neuropathic pain. The CoQ10 or vehicle, a low level laser of 980nm was used for two consecutive weeks. Thermal and mechanical paw withdrawal thresholds were assessed before and after surgery on 7th and 14th days.
Results: As we expected CCI decreased the pain threshold, whereas CoQ10 administration for two weeks increased mechanical and thermal threshold. The same results obtained for laser therapy using the CCI animals. Combination of laser 980nm with CoQ10 also showed significant differences in CCI animals.
Conclusion: Based on our findings the combination of CoQ10 with LLLT showed better effects than each one alone. In this regard we believe that there might be cellular and molecular synergism in simultaneous use of CoQ10 and LLLT on pain relief.
Kamran B Lankarani, Yaser Sarikhani, Seyed Taghi Heydari, Hasan Joulaie, Najmeh Maharlouei, Payam Peimani, Seyed Mehdi Ahmadi, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh, Hamid Soori, Ali Davoudi-Kiakalayeh, Gholamreza Masoumi,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (1-2014)
Abstract
Iran has had incremental incidence of traffic accident mortality since introduction of mechanization about a century ago. But the newest data from Iran show decrease in the absolute number of deaths, death per 10,000 vehicles and death per 100, 000 populations. Despite its huge impact on health and economy, research in the field of traffic crashes is still scant and there are still deficiencies in problem oriented research on traffic accidents. Actual cooperation of policy makers, executive bodies and academician could build platform for intersectoral discussion of different aspects of traffic accidents and could reduce burden of traffic accidents.
Hossein Masoumi Asl, Mohammad Mehdi Gouya, Mohammad Mehdi Soltan-Dallal, Nooshin Aghili,
Volume 29, Issue 1 (1-2015)
Abstract
Background: The outbreaks of foodborne diseases is a major health problem and occur daily in all countries, from the most to the least developed. This study is the first report of foodborne outbreaks in Iran that carried out from 2006 to 2011.
Methods: A retrospective, longitudinal study carried out using foodborne disease national surveillance system data from 2006-2011, which have been reported by all provincial health centers to the Center for Communicable Disease Control. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 18 software.
Results: Since 2006 to 2011, a total of 2250 outbreaks were reported in Iran. Analyzed data showed that the outbreak rate has increased from 0.07/100000 in 2006 to 1.38/100000 population in 2011. Khuzestan, Kermanshah and Qazvin were three provinces that reported more outbreaks than nationally expected outbreak incidence rate during 2011. Analysis of epidemiological characteristics of foodborne outbreaks during 2011 indicated that the numbers of outbreaks were highest in warm months, e.g. 17.8% of total outbreaks was just reported in August. Females and age group of 16-30 years old were more affected and 55% of cases occurred in rural area. Among 684 human samples which have been tested, E. coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A and Vibrio cholera were predominant etiologic agents respectively.
Conclusion: Increasing the detection rate of foodborne outbreaks imply the expansion of surveillance activities and improved primary health care in Iran in recent years. Foodborne disease surveillance system is a new program in Iran that should be continued and strengthened including diagnostic laboratory capacities.
Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Maryam Kashanian, Elaheh Arab, Narges Sheikhansari, Raihaneh Arab,
Volume 31, Issue 1 (1-2017)
Abstract
Background: Pregnancy is one of the most important periods of a woman’s life and is influenced by many different factors. For years, it was assumed that teenage pregnancy can cause poor pregnancy outcome.
The purpose of this study was to compare some pregnancy complications between 2 groups of 15 to 19 and 20 to 35 year- old primigravida pregnant women
Methods: This was a cross- sectional study conducted on the data sheets of primigravida women who delivered their babies in a teaching hospital. A total of 3040 eligible women entered the study; of them, 280 (9.3%) were in the 15 to 19 years age group and 2756 in the 20 to 35 years age group. The 2 groups were compared for preeclampsia, PROM, preterm birth, SGA, placental abruption, and placenta previa. A logistic regression model was used for data analysis.
Results: The women of the 2 groups significantly differed in BMI and socioeconomic background. The rate of preeclampsia (p=0.008), PROM (p=0.002), and preterm delivery (p=0.001) were less in the 15 to 19 years age group. The rate of placental abruption, placenta previa, IUFD, and SGA was not significantly different between the 2 groups. After multivariate regression analysis, preeclampsia (adjusted odd ratio= 2.157; 95% CI= 1.38- 4.21) and preterm delivery (adjusted odd ratio= 2.443; 95% CI= 1.78- 5.13) were found to be higher in the 20 to 35 years group.
Conclusion: The risk of poor pregnancy outcome is not higher in teenage pregnancies compared to pregnancies in the 20 to 35 years age group if confounding factors, including socioeconomic factors, are carefully controlled.
Mohammad Mehdi Soltan Dallal, Samaneh Motalebi, Hossein Masoumi Asl, Mohammad Kazem Sharifi Yazdi, Abbas Rahimi Forushani,
Volume 34, Issue 1 (2-2020)
Abstract
Background: Foodborne diseases are caused by indigestion of contaminated food. In some cases they may result in either hospitalization or death. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention in 2017 stated that 10% reduction in foodborne illness would prevent nearly five million illnesses every year. Approximately one out of six Americans become ill from contaminated foods or beverages every year. Another problem is drug resistance which is responsible for approximately 2 million illnesses and around 23000 dead every year. Nearly 400,000 Americans acquire antibiotic-resistant Salmonella or Campylobacter each year. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outbreak of salmonellosis and shigellosis along with their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in different provinces of Iran.
Methods: Over a period of 2 years from 2015 to 2016, a total of 1055 cases in 249 outbreaks reported in 20 provinces of Iran, as a part of surveillance by the National Institute of Health (NIH). The stool samples of patients were taken and tested for Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. by conventional standard techniques. Disk diffusion was used for the antibiotic sensitivity test.
Results: Of 1055 cases, 118 (11.2%) contained Shigella and 74 (7%) contained Salmonella. Antibiotic susceptibility tests showed that entirely 100% of Salmonella and Shigella isolates were susceptible to ciprofloxacin; whereas 12.2% of Salmonella and 98.2% of Shigella were resistant to cotrimoxazole.
Conclusion: Our results show that there is a need for more food handling practices to minimize the exposure of consumers to Salmonella and Shigella, at all points along the distribution chain.
Gholamreza Masoumi, Amir Noyani, Arezoo Dehghani, Ali Afrasiabi, Nahid Kianmehr,
Volume 34, Issue 1 (2-2020)
Abstract
Ghobad Moradi, Hossein Masoumi Asl, Nasrin Bahmani, Ahmad Vahabi, Samira Shirzadi, Zahra Zare, Elham Goodarzi, Hasan Naemi, Zaher Khazaei, Asrin Karimi,
Volume 35, Issue 1 (1-2021)
Abstract
Background: Leptospirosis is known as a public health problem in developing and developed countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and geographical distribution of leptospirosis using the Geographic Information System (GIS) and to predict its incidence in Iran in 2021.
Methods: This was a descriptive analytical study. Information on leptospirosis was obtained from the Center for Communicable Diseases Control during 2009-2015. In the next step, The ArcGIS 9.3 was used to prepare geographic maps of the disease incidence and frequency. Therefore, using the Raster Calculator tool, the disease prediction map was drawn.
Results: The results showed that the highest incidence of leptospirosis during 2009-2015 was observed in Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan provinces, respectively. The incidence of the disease had an increasing trend from 2013 to 2015. Based on the results of the modeling in Iran, the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan, with 72.18%, 8.54%, and 4.95% of their area, respectively, have the largest areas at a high-risk for leptospirosis in the coming years.
Conclusion: The prevalence of leptospirosis is affected by geographical and climatic conditions of every region; thus, the incidence of the disease is higher in the provinces located at the Caspian coastal side and in some regions in Semnan province. Hence, if health authorities pay more attention to developing health plans to prevent the disease, the risk of disease in these areas will be reduced in the future.
Hassan Motamed, Kambiz Masoumi, Meisam Moezzi, Payam Ghoraian,
Volume 35, Issue 1 (1-2021)
Abstract
Background: Shoulder joint dislocation and displacement is a common clinical condition. The present research aims to compare the clinical efficacy of ketamine versus dexmedetomidine during shoulder joint reduction.
Methods: In this randomized clinical double-blind trial method, patients aged 18 to 65 years with shoulder dislocation referred to the Emergency Hospital of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, were enrolled. Patients were separated into two groups, patients in group A received 1mg/kg nebu-lized ketamine and patients in group B received 1 μg/kg nebulized dexmedetomidine. Pain score was recorded at 5 different time points: Zero (before intervention), 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes after intervention., The pain score was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) test. A linear regression test was carried out to compare the slopes. Also, ANOVA repeated measures test variables differences between groups. Then Tukey's multiple comparisons as post-hock were applied to compare the pains at different time points. Using IBM SPSS version 19.0 software, all analyzes were accomplished.
Results: The pain score in both groups significantly decreased during different time points. The pain reduction slope in the group that received dexmedetomidine is meaningfully upper than that of ketamine (-0.08 vs. -0.06, p=0.012). The ketamine action onset time was 20 minutes after the in-tervention. In comparison, the effect of dexmedetomidine has an onset of 10 minutes after the in-tervention.
Conclusion: Overall, the results of current research demonstrated that although nebulized dexme-detomidine and nebulized ketamine produce a significant decrease in pain score, dexmedetomidine provides a faster effect. Therefore, nebulized dexmedetomidine seems to be used as an appropriate choice to induce sedation during shoulder joint reduction in emergency departments.
Fahimeh Barghi Shirazi, Shandiz Moslehi, Mohammad Reza Rasouli, Gholamreza Masoumi,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: The use of simulation in medical education is evolving widely around the world. Hospital emergency services in the event of accidents and disasters affect the quality of health care. It is critical to determine the fundamental features for developing a hospital emergency department simulation to improve emergency services. In this regard, the current study conducted a comprehensive assessment of studies with the determinations and components of hospital emergency department simulation during accidents and disasters.
Methods: In this systematic literature review, all studies between January 2010 and July 2021 were searched in MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science, Iran medex Google Scholar, and Scientific Information Database (SID), MagIran databases and were analyzed with the thematic analysis approach and results were expressed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines. The quality of the included studies was assessed using related checklists.
Results: The findings of this study were divided into 3 main categories and 10 subcategories, including factors related to manpower (manpower arrangement, performance-awareness-skills, safety, and communication), factors related to medical services (triage, time, and transfer of the injured), and factors related to resource management and support (physical environment, equipment, and the information system).
Conclusion: Through systematic planning, simulation allows for the identification of emergency department difficulties during accidents and disasters. Identifying dimensions and components, such as resource management and support, manpower, and medical services, is effective in designing the simulation of the hospital emergency department during accidents and disasters. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct future studies with a qualitative approach and focus on the factors affecting the simulation of the hospital emergency department during disasters, which has been done by the same researchers.
Seyed Hossein Mirlohi, Kambiz Eftekhari, Rohola Shirzadi, Abolfazl Fateh, Morteza Masoumi, Mohammadreza Modaresi,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening autosomal recessive disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in CF patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) negative sputum culture.
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The population included all children with CF, aged between 5 - 18 years old, with an NTM negative sputum culture. The patient's sputum samples were sent for smear and culture of NTM, RFLP PCR, and PCR sequence.
Results: In total, 57 CF patients with negative NTM sputum culture were enrolled. Nine patients (15.78%) had positive sputum PCR for NTM. Among these strains, Mycobacterium simiae was the most common one with 5 cases (8.77% of total positive cases).
Conclusion: PCR can be used as an alternative diagnostic method for NTM in CF patients with negative NTM sputum culture, always under clinical suspicion of the disease.
Zahra Haghdoust, Gholamreza Masoumi, Davoud Khorasani Zavareh, Abbas Ebadi, Shandiz Moslehi,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: Various factors are involved in the occurrence and prediction of road traffic crashes (RTCs). The most important of these are human factors that can be influenced by the sociocultural characteristics of the drivers. This research aimed at identifying the socio-cultural factors (SCFs) in car drivers affecting the RTCs.
Methods: In the present study, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Cochran Library, Magiran, Irandoc, Noor magas, Islamic World Science Citation Center, and Scientific Information Database were searched from 1990 to August 20th, 2021; key journals, the reference lists of the included studies, gray literature, websites of relevant organizations were manually reviewed. Studies that reviewed the effect of SCFs related to car drivers in the incidence or prediction of road traffic crashes were included and analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results were expressed based on the PRISMA guideline. The quality of the included studies was assessed using related checklists.
Results: Eighty-four eligible studies were determined from a systematic search and entered into the analysis process. Studies are presented that SCFs affecting the occurrence of RTCs fall into four categories, including (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) personality traits, (3) driver behavior (driving style), (4) driver performance (driving skills).
Conclusion: In most studies, SCFs have been examined in frames of social-demographic characteristics and risky driving behaviors. While, the impact of personality traits and driver performance, which are very important factors on RTCs, has not been addressed. Therefore, investigating the impact of these factors in occurring RTCs is crucial.
Elham Masoumi, Zahra Soleymani, Yahya Modarresi, Saman Maroufizadeh, Farnaz Mohseni,
Volume 38, Issue 1 (1-2024)
Abstract
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show prominent deficits in pragmatic aspects of language such as spoken narrative. Deficits in spoken narrative in school years lead to deficits in reading comprehension. Therefore, this randomized clinical trial research examined the influence of narrative intervention on spoken narrative and reading comprehension abilities in children with ASD.
Methods: In the current double-blind, randomized clinical trial study, 21 students with ASD from second to seventh grade participated in the study. Two intervention methods were provided three times a week and a total of 24 sessions of 45 minutes. The experimental group received the Supporting Knowledge in Language and Literacy (SKILL) program and the control group received Traditional Language Therapy (TLT). The score of macrostructures, microstructures, perspective-taking index, narrative complexity, Story knowledge index, and reading comprehension score were measured pre and post-intervention. ANCOVA was used for between- within-group comparisons analysis.
Results: The experimental group indicated significant improvement in macrostructure (P < 0.001, η2 = 0.614), microstructure (P = 0.012, η2 = 0.303), narrative complexity (P < 0.001, η2 = 0.585), story knowledge index (P < 0.001, η2 = 0.574) and perspective taking index (P < 0.001, η2 = 0.553) compared to the control group. However, the difference between the two groups in reading comprehension skills was not significant in post-intervention (P = 0.457, η2 = 0.031).
Conclusion: The results showed the efficacy of the three stages of the SKILL program compared to TLT in spoken narrative. Also, the results of the study showed that the SKILL program and TLT have the same effect on improving reading comprehension.
