@article{ author = {Pourshakibaei, Parichehr and MashkouriNajafi, Mohammad Taghi and AkbariZahmati, Amir Hossein and Afiat, Mehrnoush and Vaghari, Masoumeh}, title = {Comparison of Accuracy of Self-Developing Films and Conventional Films for Radiographic Determination of Distance between File Tip and Radiographic Apex in Root Canal Therapy}, abstract ={Background and objectives: The developing process is necessary for converting a latent image into a visible image in conventional dental x-ray films. Despite the considerable advances made in development of radiographic equipment, there are also still some unresolved issues in this field. New self-developing film is an alternative to manual processing. The purpose of this study was to compare accuracy of self-developing films and conventional films (E-speed) for determination of the distance between file tip and radiographic apex in root canal therapy in laboratory conditions. Methods: This study was done on 25 single-canal, single-rooted premolar teeth. After obtaining tooth length, each tooth was accessed and K-files No. 15 and 25 were placed inside the canal tip to tip with the tooth apex. Then, 1mm of the actual tooth length was reduced and periapical radiographs were captured using self-developing films and conventional films (E-speed) under standard conditions. Two endodontists observed the films twice at different intervals. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 18) using paired t-test. Results: Average distance between the tip of file No.15 to the radiographic apex in conventional film and self-developing film was 0.37 mm and 0.35 mm, respectively. The mean working length measured using K-file No. 25 was 0.44 mm in conventional film and 0.40 mm in self-developing film. There was no statistically significant difference between the two methods for measuring the working length. Conclusion: The self-developing films provide a radiographic image that is diagnostically equivalent to the conventional film for measurement of the distance from the file tip to the radiographic apex in single-rooted teeth with a single canal.}, Keywords = {Self-developing film, radiographic apex, conventional film}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-5}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.1}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-189-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-189-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {ArabSarhadi, Nasim and Fakhreddin-nejad, Mohammad-ebrahim and Rajabi, Mohammad-hassan and Mokarrari, Soleiman and Naghipour, Ebrahim and Hooshmand, Karkon and MostakhdemHashemi, Mohamm}, title = {Evaluation of Fasting Blood Sugar and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and Normoglycemic Individuals in Gorgan, Northeastern}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Diabetes mellitus is a major public health issue worldwide. Poorly managed type 1 and type 2 diabetics are at risk of developing several complications, including cardiovascular disease. Therefore, monitoring lipid profile and glycemic control in such patients are of great importance for reducing the risk of developing diabetic complications. In this study, we measured the level of fasting blood sugar (FBS) and lipid profile components in patients with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and non-diabetic individuals. Methods: This cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 50 type 1 diabetics, 50 type 2 diabetics and 50 normoglycemic individuals (controls). All subjects were matched in terms of age and gender. Serum level of FBS, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) was measured using commercial kits. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 16) at significance level of 0.05. Results: The levels of FBS, TC, TG, LDL and HDL were higher in both case groups compared to the controls. The value of these variables (except for TC) was significantly higher in patients with type 1 diabetes than in patients with type 2 diabetes. Conclusion: Our results show that patients with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of HDL compared to T1DM patients, which might increase the risk of developing cardiovascular complications in these patients.}, Keywords = {Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Lipid profile, FBS }, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {6-10}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.6}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-193-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-193-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {SobhaniShahmirzadi, Mohammad and Parhiz, Jabbar and Pahlevanzadeh, Bagher and Mohammadi, Masoud and Ebrahimi, Mohse}, title = {Prevalence of Sensitization to Food and Inhalant Allergens in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis in Gorgan, North of Iran}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory allergic disease that specifically affects the skin. The incidence of this disease is influenced by genetic and physical stimuli, hormones, stress and food and inhalants allergens. Given the increasing prevalence of atopic dermatitis, it is important to identify food and inhalant allergens associated with the disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate prevalence of sensitization to food and inhalant allergens in children with atopic dermatitis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 56 children (29 boys and 27 girls) with atopic dermatitis who were referred to the Dezyani Asthma and Allergy Clinic in Gorgan between 2016 and 2017. Atopic dermatitis was confirmed via the Prick test. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16 at a significant level of 0.05. Results: Average age of the subjects was 4.26 ± 3.79 years. The most common inhalant allergens were mite (35.7%) and salt grass (3.6%) and the most common food allergens were egg white (35.7%) and cow's milk (26.8%). Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of food allergy in the studied population, it is necessary to reduce the severity of allergic reactions and its consequent treatment costs by observing the principles of a healthy diet and lifestyle.}, Keywords = {Atopic dermatitis, Inhalant allergen, Food allergen, Prick test}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {11-17}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.11}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-190-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-190-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {Shahabi, Reza and MozaffariJovein, Ahmad and MostofiAsl, Nasri}, title = {Nutritional Status of the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes in Sabzevar, Iran}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Despite the importance of physiological changes that occur in the aging process, monitoring the nutritional status of the elderly has been neglected in developing countries. Nutrition has a significant impact on the quality of life and risk of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. In this study, we evaluated nutritional status of older people living in nursing homes in Sabzevar, Iran. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 randomly selected elderly men (n=60) and women (n=60) living in nursing homes in Sabzevar, Iran. Data were collected using a demographic survey and the standard Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS16 software at significance level of 0.05. Results: Mean age of men and women was 65.4 ± 7.4 and 73 ± 7.3 years, respectively. There was a positive correlation between age and malnutrition in the elderly (P=0.013). Moreover, malnutrition was associated with gender in a way that women were more likely to suffer from malnutrition. Conclusion: Our results indicate that the nutritional status of the studied population of the elderly is poor, which needs to be urgently addressed by healthcare policymakers.}, Keywords = {Elderly, MNA, Nutritional status}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {18-22}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.18}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-194-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-194-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {Amerifar, Maryam and KhodabakhshiKoulayi, Anahita and Sanagoo, Akram}, title = {Comparison of Spiritual Experiences and Distress Tolerance between Women with Type 2 Diabetes and Healthy Counterparts: A Cross-Sectional Study}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Diabetes is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Spiritual experiences and religious belief can reduce tension and improve physical and mental health in diabetic patients. The purpose of this study was to compare spiritual experiences and distress tolerance between women with type 2 diabetes and healthy counterparts in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 women with type 2 diabetes who were selected from the Ferdowsi Diabetes Clinic (Tehran, Iran) and 100 non-diabetic counterparts. The participants responded to the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale and the Distress Tolerance Scale. Data were analyzed with SPSS 19 using independent t-test. Results: The mean score of daily spiritual experiences in women with diabetes (61.35 ± 13.54) was significantly higher than that in the healthy counterparts (47.47 ± 12.57) (P<0.01). Also, the mean score of distress tolerance was significantly higher in women with type 2 diabetes (44.69 ± 12.58) than in the controls (39.85 ± 9.65) (P<0.01). Conclusion: The results of the study showed that spiritual experiences and distress tolerance can be effective in improving the quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes.}, Keywords = {Distress tolerance, Diabetes, Spirituality}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {23-28}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.23}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-192-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-192-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {Hoseini, Hosnie}, title = {Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Patients with Thalassemia Major in Zahedan, Southeast of Iran}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Patients with thalassemia are at high risk of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV infections because of the frequent and long-term need for blood transfusion. In the present study, we aimed to determine prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV in patients with thalassemia major in a hospital in Zahedan, Iran. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 289 thalassemia major patients (130 men and 159 women) who were referred to the Ali ibn Abi Talib hospital in Zahedan, Southeast of Iran. First, serum of patients was checked for presence of antibodies against HB surface antigen, HCV and HIV by ELISA, and then results were confirmed by immunoblotting. Data were analyzed with SPSS 21 software using chi-square test. Results: Of the 289 patients, 11(3.8%) were anti-HBs positive, 11(3.8%) were anti-HCV positive, and none were positive for HIV antibodies. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of the viruses between different age groups. We found no significant correlation between history of HBV vaccination and the absence of infection with the virus in thalassemia patients. Conclusion: Although the prevalence of HCV and HBV infection is not alarmingly high in thalassemia patients in Zahedan (Southeast of Iran), screening of blood donors using more sensitive detection techniques can effectively reduce the prevalence and incidence of these viral infections in this area.}, Keywords = {Thalassemia major, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, AIDS}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {29-33}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.29}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-196-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-196-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {MahmodiShan, Gholamreza and Royani, Zahra and Kord, Farhad and Kazemi, Sakine Beygom and Ghana, Samieh and Rahimian, Shima and Kalantary, Soheyla and SeyedGhasemi, Navis}, title = {Effect of In-Person and E-Training on Nurse Managers\' Perception of Patient Safety Culture in Hospitals of the Golestan Province, Iran}, abstract ={Background and objectives: Patient safety culture is one of the basic principles of health care. Nurses are the first to be involved in the implementation of this culture in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to determine effect of in-person and E-training on patient safety culture of nurse managers working in hospitals affiliated to the Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Golestan Province, Iran. Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted on 60 nurse managers working in hospitals affiliated to the Golestan University of Medical Sciences in 2012. The subjects were randomly divided into an in-person training group and an E-training group. Data were collected using the patient safety culture questionnaire (originally designed by Liane Ginsburg). SPSS (version 16) was used for analysis of data using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: After the training intervention, the patient safety culture improved significantly in both groups (P<0.001). However, the mean score of patient safety culture in the in-person training group was significantly higher than that in the E-training group (P<0.03). Conclusion:  The results of this study showed that both training programs are beneficial for promoting the patient safety culture in nurse managers. Since the support, commitment and understanding of hospital managers are crucial for creating a positive safety culture, managers can provide planned strategies for improving patient safety.}, Keywords = {Patient safety, safety culture, nurse managers, hospitals}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {34-39}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.34}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-197-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-197-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} } @article{ author = {Shakhsemampour, Bibifatemeh and Zojaji, Faegheh and Amouzeshi, Ahm}, title = {Management of Persistent Hyponatremia after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Case Report}, abstract ={Background: Delayed hyponatremia is a common phenomenon following transsphenoidal surgery. Recent evidence suggests that the risk of developing intensive care unit-acquired hyponatremia is high following cardiac surgery. Herein, we report management of persistent hyponatremia after off-pump coronary artery bypass in a patient with diabetes and hypothyroidism who was on diuretics. Case description: An 81-year-old man with diabetes and hypothyroidism was admitted to Valiasr hospital in Birjand (Iran) with history of typical chest pain and dyspnea since a month ago. Coronary angiography revealed a critical triple vessel disease, and therefore, the patient was considered a candidate for coronary artery bypass grafting. His pre-operative sodium level was normal but decreased to 128mEq/L on sixth postoperative day. Conclusion: When hyponatremia is detected in a patient with hypothyroidism, even if severe, in the absence of myxedema coma, it may not be directly associated with the lack of thyroid hormones. Thus, other possible etiologies should be considered.}, Keywords = {Persistent hyponatremia, CABG, Management}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {40-43}, publisher = {Golestan University of Medical Sciences}, title_fa = {}, abstract_fa ={}, keywords_fa = {}, doi = {10.29252/jcbr.3.1.40}, url = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-198-en.html}, eprint = {http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-198-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical and Basic Research}, issn = {}, eissn = {2538-3736}, year = {2019} }