[ comparative study on the personality traits of opioid- dependents with and without somatic chronic pain complaints]

Some people use opioid substances to relief their chronic somatic pains. There are differences in the personality traits of this individuals and others who abuse opioid substances. The purpose of the present study was to compare these two groups in regard to their personality traits and disorders. In a cross-sectional study between 2007 to 2011, all patients referred for drug quit to the outpatient addiction clinic of Imam Hospital affiliated to Jundishapur University were investigated demographically. In addition, all of them underwent physical examination, MMPI test and psychiatric interview. Then they were divided into two groups of "with pain complaint" and "without pain complaint". Their personality traits were compared using t-test and chi[2]. The total number of patients was 488, including 478 males and 10 females. Mean scores of Psychatenia [pt] and paranoia [Pa] indexes in the patients who suffered from chronic non- cancer pain was lower in comparison to the patients without pain complaint. Based on the results of psychological interview, the prevalence of personality disorder was higher in the "without pain" group. Patients with chronic pain had higher educational degrees and they were more likely under the influence of their friends at the onset of opioid abuse. In the present study those who used opioid for pain relief, had healthier psychiatric profiles and personalities. Their psychiatric interviews were more valid and reliable and their psychological problems were less than the other group and their addiction was a maladaptive behavior

[Comparative study of some breast cancer risk factors in patients with breast cancer and leukemia in Ahvaz Shafa hospital]

Breast cancer includes 32% of women's cancer is the most common malignancies in women and is the reason for 19% of cancer-dependent mortality. The aim of this study was comparison between some breast cancer risk factors in patients with breast cancer and leukemia in Ahvaz Shafa Hospital. In this retrospective and analytic study,167 patients with breast cancer were compared with 317 patients with leukemia in a two- year period. The risk factors included age, OCP usage, smoking, positive familial history of breast cancer and positive history of benign breast disease. Odds ratio index was used for statistical data analysis. Breast cancer was seen more in 41 to 50 years old women. Familial history of breast cancer and history of benign breast disease were effective risk factors and smoking and, OCP usage increased the risk of developing breast cancer in our study. The results showed that some of the breast cancer risk factors are preventable, such as changes in lifestyle, regular examinations, especially about persons with a familial history of breast cancer or benign breast diseases which in turn can influence early diagnosis. Screening tests such as mammography are also useful in early diagnosis and improved prognosis of breast cancer