[ association of diet and anthropometric indices with high-sensitive C-reactive protein [hs-CRP], among depressed and healthy female nurses]

Depression is related to an increase acute phase protein, C-reactive protein [CRP], followed by systemic inflammation. Inflammation is a problem mechanism through which diet can affect the development of chronic diseases. This study was aimed to evaluate the association of diet and anthropometric indices with high-sensitive C - reactive protein [hs-CRP], among depressed and healthy female nurses in Ahvaz city. In this descriptive-analytical study 98 women [45 depressed and 53 healthy subjects] were randomly chosen from Jondishapoor University of medical sciences, Ahvaz. [I.R. Iran]. We assessed dietary intakes, anthropometric measurements and hs-CRP serum levels. Data were analyzed using, ANOVA and linear regression model test. There was not significant difference between the two healthy and depressed groups in the mean of hs-CRP. BMI [Body Mass Index], weight, body fat percent and fat/W [fat to weight ratio] had significant positive association with serum hs-CRP level in depressed subjects [P<0.05]. The depressed subjects in fourth quartile had higher dietary vitamin E, A and B12 intake than second one [P<0.05]. No significant differences were found between the depression score in healthy participants in different quartile. The result of this study showed that the more anthropometric measurements, dietary intake of iron and vitamin E, and the less dietary intake of calcium are associated with an increased acute phase response in depressed and healthy subjects

[ in vitro comparison of micro-leakage of two self-etch adhesive and the onebottle adhesive used in pit and fissure sealant with or without saliva contamination]

Complete control of intra- oral moisture is difficult to achieve. To minimize the deleterious effects of contaminated enamel on bonding, some authors have advocated the use of adhesive systems under the sealant. The aim of this study was to compare the microleakage of two self-etch adhesive and the one-bottle adhesive use in pit and fissure sealant with or without saliva contamination. Sixty extracted non-carious upper premolar teeth were assigned to the six groups of 10 teeth. Group 1: acid + saliva + Single Bond + sealant, Group 2: acid + Single Bond +sealant, Group 3: saliva + S3 Bond +sealant, Group 4: S[3] Bond + sealant, Group 5: saliva +Protect Bond+ sealant, Group 6: Protect Bond +sealant. The teeth were thermocycled [1000 cycles, 5-55[degree sign] c] and immersed in 2% basic Fuchsine dye for 24 hours. Then the teeth were sectioned and examined with a stereomicroscope under X40 magnification. The results were evaluated with Kruskal - Wallis and Dunn. Group 2 had lower microleakage scores than group 4 and 6. Also, group 6 has the lower microleakage scores than group 4 and generally an increase in microleakage was observed in each group related to contamination. The findings showed that the best technique of sealant therapy in saliva contaminated and non-contaminated condition is the use of acid-etching and bonding agent and so the use of self-etch adhesive, is not advised

[Study of prevalence of fasting blood glucose impairment in G6PD deficient patients in Shafa and Golestan hospitals of Ahvaz, 1386]

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G-6-PD] is an enzyme which supports the cell membrane against oxidant agents. Acute deficiency of enzyme activity in G-6-PD deficient individuals, due to sensitivity of red blood cells membrane to the oxidative agents, leads to haemolytic anemia. There are some reports showing that diabetic patients are at the risk of G-6-PD deficiency. Thus the object of this clinical study was to investigate the percent of hyperglycemia in individuals who are G-6-PD deficient. One hudred and forty three patients [men and women in all ages] with G-6-PD deficiency were studied. In order to confirm the G-6-PD deficiency, Butler test was used, and then Fasting Blood Sugar [FBS] was determined by enzymatic method. Analytical studies were done by means of descriptive tables and, Pearson correlation tests. The mean concentration of FBS was 99.35 mg/dl which is within the normal range [70-100mg/dl]. In 86 G-6-PD deficient individuals [60.2%] FBS was within the normal range and in 57 [39.8%] G-6-PD deficient individuals FBS was higher than normal range. [normal range 70-100 mg/dl]. The mean FBS in men was not significantly different from women [P=0.7]. There is no significant correlation between FBS and age in both sexes. The results of this study suggest a relation between G-6-PD deficiency and diabetes mellitus; however more researches are required to clarify all aspects of this correlation