[Correlation of hormonal disorders with menstrual disorders]

Menstrual disorders are including of metruragy, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea, dysmenorrheal and amenorrhea. Hormonal disorders can be the cause of such abnormalities. This study was designed to evaluate, the correlation between serum thyroid and sex hormones level, with menstrual disorders. This descriptive - analytical study carried out on 110 women with menstrual disorders without anatomical disorders referred to private clinic during 2007-08. In third day of menstrual cycle, sample blood was taken for determination of LH, FSH, PRL, TSH, T3, T4 and Testosterone. Laboratory tests were performed by ELISA method. The 42.7% of women with menstrual disorders were in age group lower than 25 years. Oligomenorrhea with 42.7% was the major menstrual disorder and amenorrhea was the lowest with 4.5%. The most hormonal disorders was related to T3 [46.3%], LH [44.5%] and testosterone was the lowest with 5.4%. 11 cases [10.0%] have presented with hirsutism. According to findings of this study T3 and LH are the common hormonal disorders in menstrual abnormalities

[Estatus of knowledge thesis resulted from medical students dissertation fulfilled at Gorgan medical school]

Over half of medical researches in Iran are done by students of different levels as their thesis. In medical school, thesis is a 6 hours mandatory course. This study carried out to determine the publication of thesis in faculty of medical in Gorgan, located in North of Iran. This descriptive study was performed on all thesis and all faculty members who have been advisor of at least one thesis up to the time of this study. To collect data, we used a questionnaire which contained questions about the research, their output and any obstacles to publication. All data have been analyzed by SPSS-13 software and Chi-Square test. According to the collected information, 322 thesis were directed by 43 faculty academic members of Gorgan Medical School. 87.6% and 12.4% thesis supervisors were clinical and basic science academic members respectively. The majority of 127 [39.4%] published papers have either been published by domestic medical journals or represented in medical seminars inside the country. Basic members have published 70% of their papers while only 35.1% of clinical faculty members have published their research findings. Experimental papers have been published more than other papers [48.5%]. The most important publication barrier was lack of time and collaborator in this matter. This study showed that publication rate of medical student thesis is far from ideal

Serum level of lactate dehydrogenase, homocystein, hemoglobin and platelet in preeclampsia

Pre-eclampsia affects approximately 5-8% of pregnant women. The aim of this study was to compare the serum level of Lactate dehydrogenase [LDH], Homocystein, Hemoglubin and platelet in pregnant women diagnosed as pre-eclampsia and a normal group in Gorgan city, Northeastern Iran from 2007-2008. In this case control study, 50 cases of pre-eclampsia were compared with the control group women hospitalized in Dezyani hospital. Pre-eclampsia criteria were: Blood pressure more than or equal to 140/ 90 mm hg and Proteinuria greater or equal to 300 mg/ 24 hours urine sample in the third trimester. Hemoglobin, platelet, LDH and hemocystein were measured. Data were analyzed by the mean of SPSS-14 program and Chi-2 or t-student were used. The difference of BMI and family incomes was significant between two groups [P-value<0.01]. LDH level was not statistically different between healthy and pre-eclamptic individuals. Six cases [12%] in controls and 9 cases [18%] in pre-eclamptic group had thrombocytopenia [P-value>0.01]. Hemocystein level was more than normal range in five patients with pre-eclampsia [P-value<0.001]. In this study, hemocystein level was significantly higher in pre-eclampsia patients but LDH, hemoglobin and platelet level had no significant difference

[Factors associated with enuresis in adenotonsillar hypertrophy and the effect of surgery on it]

One of the probable causes of enuresis is an obstruction in upper airway and especially adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Adenotonsillectomy may be an effective treatment in some cases. This study carried out with patients suffering from adenotonsillar hypertrophy. To determine the incidence of enuresis and the effects of surgery on it. The study was conducted on 100 children aged 3-12 years with Adenotonsilar hypertrophy in 5-Azar Hospital who were candidates for Adenotonislectomy. They were examined by an otolaryngologist and, if needed, by a urologist. UA and UC were done for all of them, and data were recorded in a questionnaire. The results were evaluated 1 and 3 months post surgery, and finally the collected data were analyzed by SPSS software. The present study was conducted on 100 children consisting of 49 males and 51 females, aged between 3- 12 years [mean 7.68]. The prevalence of enuresis was found to be 9%, and its rate among the males was twice that of the females. One month after surgery, complete improvement in 22-2% and partial improvement in 33-3% of the cases were observed. The general improvement after 3 months was 54.3%. Taking into account the correlations between adenotonsilar hypertrophy, enuresis and improved enuresis following surgery, the relative improvement of enuresis can serve as an indication for surgery in patients with adenotonsilar hypertrophy

[ comparative study on efficacy of Co-trimoxazole and Permethrin for treatment of pediculosis capitis]

The prevalence rate of pediculosis capitis is 0.9% to 20.5% in different areas of Iran. This rate in Gorgon rural areas is around 10.8%. According to the complications of this infectious in children, treatment is very important. There are several factors that affect the efficacy of treatment like form of the drug and length of treatment. This study was done to compare the effect of permethrin with co-trimoxazole on pediculosis of female students. This experimental study with infectious of pediculosis in head performed on 200 female students of elementary schools in Gorgan the center of Golestan province in the north of Iran. The patients divided in two groups [permethrin and co-trimoxazole] in permethrin group, the patients used permethrin shampoo with 1% concentration and in co-trimoxazole group, patients used co-trimoxazole tablet [two tablets, twice a day]. The cure rate of permethrin and co-trimoxazole were 65% and 59%, respectivly. Having bathroom in their home was an important factor affecting the cure rate [p<0.05]. according to the higher efficacy of permethrin, we recommend this drug for treatment of pediculosis

[Epidemiology of cleft lip and cleft palate in Gorgan [1998-2003]]

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common human congenital craniofacial abnormalities with the side effects of middle-ear infections, hard of hearing, nutritional problems, speaking, and other societal burdens. The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of cleft lip and palate and its relation with sex, ethnic group, paternal and maternal age, consanguineous marriage and season in Gorgan during 6 years. This cross-sectional study was done on 37951 births in Gorgan's Dezyani hospital during 1998-2003. Sex, type of abnormalities, ethnic group, paternal and maternal age, consanguineous marriage, season and date of birth were recorded in questionnaires and data were analyzed by SPSS. The prevalence of cleft lip and cleft palate was 0.97 per 1000 birth and it was more common in males [1.08 per 1000] than in females [0.86 per 1000]. The rate of cleft was 0.86, 0.89 and 1.47 per 1000 in native Fars, Turkaman and Sistani ethnic group, respectively. 29.7% of parents had consanguineous marriage. 29.7% of mothers with affected newborns consumed different drugs during pregnancy. The commonest rate was in winter and autumn. Maternal and paternal age was 35.5 and 28.5 years, respectively. Cleft was more common in 1998. This study reveals that incidence of cleft in Gorgan is much closer to European and east Asian countries. Consanguineous marriage and the toxicity of pregnant women with drugs or chemicals can induce cleft palate