effect of rhythmic aerobic exercise and green tea supplementation on visfatin levels and metabolic risk factors in obese diabetic women

Background: Visfatin is protein with insulin-like function that is expressed in high levels in visceral fat tissue and its circulating levels is associated with obesity and diabetes

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 10 weeks of rhythmic aerobic exercise and green tea supplementation on visfatin levels and insulin resistance in obese type II diabetic women

Methods: 46 obese diabetic women [BMI>30] 45 -60 years old were selected and randomly assigned into four groups of green tea [n=12], aerobics + green tea [n=12], aerobics [n=12] and control [n=10] groups. Subjects in green tea supplementation group received 1500 mg capsules containing green tea extract daily for 10 weeks. Also exercises were performed three sessions a week in a ten week period. The analysis of variance with Tukey test and dependent t-test were used to within and between groups analysis

Results: The results showed that visfatin have significant difference between groups [P=0.001] however, there was no significant difference between interventions. Also, there was no significant differences between interventions for HOMA, insulin and glucose

Conclusion: Although there are no significant differences between interventions, significant reduction of visfatin after aerobic exercise and consumption of green tea may be due to improvements in glycemic index and weight loss and the HOMA index. Therefore, it seems that supplementation with green tea along with aerobic exercise may influence weight control and improved glycemic index in type II diabetic patients

Effect of two methods of training, small sided game [SSG] and resistanceplyometric, on plasma level of Interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in youth soccer players

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two concurrent resistance-plyometric and small sided game methods on pro-inflammatory in youth soccer players. 30 youth soccer players with a range of 14 to 17 years of age were divided randomly in three groups, SSG [n=8], resistance-plyometric [n=11] and control [n=11]. Height, weight, BMI and VO2max of the subjects were measured. The next day, blood samples from the anterior brachial vein of subjects were taken. The experimental groups participated in their exercise program [8 week, 2 sessions per week plus three current sessions]. All variables were measured again after 8 weeks. In order to compare data within groups' Dependent t-test was used and for comparison between groups Independent t-test was used by SPSS 17. The findings showed that after 8 weeks of SSG training plasma level of IL-6 and TNF-alpha increased significantly. The results in other groups did not show significant change [P>/=0.05]. SSG training can induce a catabolic environment in youth soccer players' body

[ comparison of the effects of carbohydrate and carbohydrate-protein supplements on heat shock protein 72[HSP72] during intermittent soccer activities]

The main purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Carbohydrate and Carbohydrate-Protein supplements on heat shock protein 72[HSP72] during intermittent soccer activities. 24 soccer players of super clubs were selected and divided into 3 groups of carbohydrate [CHO], carbohydrate-protein [CHO-PRO] and placebo [P]. Intermittent activities included 24 trials of modified Ekblom tests or soccer simulation activities. Subjects ingested drinks before, during and 1 hour after intermittent activities. Blood samples were collected before [baseline], immediately, 1 hour and 24 hours after simulated intermittent activities. HSP72 levels, Insulin and blood Glucose counts, were measured using Elisa Kit. The results showed significant differences in HSP72 levels, Insulin and blood Glucose levels, immediately and 1 hour after intermittent activities of CHO and CHO-PRO groups compared to placebo group [p

predictors of clinical fertilization in IVF cycles

We examined the demographic characteristics of couples, ovarian response and sperm quality to determine the predictors of clinical fertilization in IVF cycles. A descriptive and analytic study was conducted using data and biologic specimens obtained Fatemeh-Alzahra of Babol infertility center from 2004 to 2005. Only data from 315 women who had medical indication for conventional IVF treatment were included in the analysis. Treatment using ICSI was excluded. In the univariate analysis, the following variables affected on fertilization rate: the length of infertility, the number of IVF cycle, basal LH serum on 2 days, the number of administration of hMG, the duration of ovarian stimulation, the number of follicles, the number of oocytes retrieved, the number of oocytes stage II and III, sperm count, sperm motility, sperm grading III and IV. In the multivariate analysis, the strongest predictor of positive fertilization was the mean number of oocytes retrieved. Also, the mean number of oocytes stage II and stage III were positive predictors of fertilization. The mean of basal LH serum on day 2 and the mean duration of ovarian stimulation were negative predictors of fertilization. Ovarian response to gonadotropins and the quality of oocytes were main predictors of fertilization. Although some parameters of sperm quality were significant variables of fertilization rate in univariate analysis, in multivariate analysis one's effects were negligible. This information should be used when selecting couples for IVF cycles or oocytes for fertilization to raise the rate of clinical fertilization

Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in Babol city, Islamic Republic of Iran

To determine the prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence, 2400 married women attending public clinics in Babol, Islamic Republic of Iran, were screened for domestic violence. Overall, 15.0% of women had suffered physical abuse from their husbands in the previous year, 42.4% sexual abuse and 81.5% various degrees of psychological abuse. A significant association with intimate partner violence was found for women with low income, age

[Causes of attempted suicide among women of Babol town [2001-2002]]

Female suicide is an important indicator of cultural, social and legal improvement of women in different societies. Incidence of female suicide rate is low in societies in which women have proper individual, familial and social rights. This study was done to determine the incidence and causes of women suicide in Babol town. This study was performed on 136 women attempt to suicide who referred to teaching hospitals of Babol university of medical sciences and burn center of Mazandaran province from Jan 2001 to Jan 2002. Data were collected by trained personnel and then analyzed by SPSS and X[2] test. Incidence of women suicide was estimated 60 per 100000 women population during one year. Rate of suicide under 20 years of age was more than other age groups [15.5%]. Suicide was more in autumn and winter. Suicide rate of single women was as same as married ones. Acute crisis and familial problems were 2 main causes of suicide. Suicide was more in the afternoon and nights. Methods of female suicide were drugs [87.5%], poisons [6.6%] and self-burning [5.9%]. High incidence of women and adolescents suicide, equality of suicide among singles and married and acute crisis and familial problems as main causes of suicide are indicated that preventive programs should be directed for young adults as target group and role of marriage as protection of suicide has been decreased

[Identification and prediction of overdiagnosis of dystocia]

The Failure progress of labor is the second indication for cesarean delivery after repeat section. It is generally agreed that dystocia leading ro cesarean delivery is overdiagnosed in the world. Variability in the criteria for diagnosis is major determinant of the increase in cesarean deliveries for dystocia. This study was identified dystocia with comparison with the criteria obstetrics standards and determined the cause's effects of incorrect diagnosis. A descriptive analytic case control study was performed on 1212 women who experienced cesarean delivery in Yahyanegad hospital of Babol a city in North of Iran during 2004. We compared criteria of diagnosis of dystocia among 248 women whom were operated with dystocia with criteria that were proposed by American college of obstetricians and gynecologist. Also, we compared 118 women with correct diagnosis with 130 women with incorrect diagnosis to identify causes of incorrect diagnosis. Statistical test chi [2], t-Test and multiple logistic regressions were used to analysis of data. Dystocia was diagnosed during latent phase, active phase and second stage respectively:%64.9,%29.8 and%5.3. The strongest predictor of incorrect diagnosis of dystocia was the lack of administration of oxytocine. Other independent risk factors for failure of labor to progress, using a multivariable analysis, were: performing of cesarean in morning [OR=2.8%95 CI 2.1 -3.5], performing of cesarean in afternoon [OR = 2.6%95 CI 1.3-3], nulliparity [OR=2.1%95 CI 1.7- 3.2], incorrect clinical estimation of fetal macrosomia [OR= 2.3%95 CI 1.5-2.9].%50 accuracy of failure of labor progress according to obstetrics standards implies that there is overdiagnosis in the dystocia. This study proposes that obstetricans should be managed conservatively protract dilatation in the patients to prevent of incorrect diagnosed dystocia cesarean. Active management of labor with accurate administration of oxytocine and amniotomy is another strategy that may be help to decrease cesarean with diagnostic dystocia