[Application of cognitive computerized test in assessment of neuro-cognitive domain]

Background and Aim: The Stroop Color-Word test is a common and quick tool for assessing selective attention. This study was run to evaluate application of Stroop cognitive test in assessment of selective attention

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was implemented during 6 months from June to November, 2010 on 84 healthy adults [42 males and 42 females]. All participants performed computerized Stroop test after signing consent. The cases were examined before the test to confirmtheir health status and were trained for the test

Results: The obtained data indicate that there is a significant correlation coefficient between age, gender and education variables [p<0.05]

Conclusion: The above-mentioned test can be used to assess selective attention

Effect of dextromethorphan on antinociception and tolerance induced by swim-stress in the formalin test

Incisional hernias are common and recurrence after repair has been reported in up to 44% of patients. Large incisional hernias of the abdominal wall represent substantial defect of supportive tissues. Twenty-nine patients with large incisional hernias underwent surgery from January 2003 through December 2005. Herein, we presented our experience in closure of large incisional hernias using a technique in which we combine a fascia with a prosthetic repair. The variables recorded were classified as patient-related [gender, age, obesity, cough, constipation, diabetes mellitus, glucocorticosteroid therapy, smoking habit, and abdominal surgical history] and operation-related factors [size of defect, recurrence, wound infection, hematoma, and duration of hospital stay]. The repair was performed for 25 midline hernias and four large incisional hernias in the right subcostal region. Four patients were females and 25 were males with a mean age of 52 [range: 30 - 77] years. The mean size of fascial defect was 12.7x4.5 cm. The mean time of operation was three hours and 18 minutes. The mean hospital stay was six [range: four to ten] days. Two patients had recurrence during the follow-up period. The mean follow-up period was 16 [range: eight to 26] months. The combined three-layer fascia and mesh repair can be successfully used for large incisional hernias