Efficacy of community-based participatory research on diabetes care in yasouj-lran

Diabètes is a major heaith issue worldwide. This study evaluâtes whether a community-based participatory program may improve diabètes care in adult in west area of Yasouj. A community based participatory research was designed. A local leading group was established consisted of academie researchers, local leaders, heaith providers and public representatives. Ail the 30-65 years old residents of designated area [2569 persons] were screened for detecting diabètes; anthropometrie measurements and biochemical tests were measured. Educational interventions about improving the diet and physical activities were performed for high risk individuels through a 3-months period. Out of 2569 individuels, 1336 were at high risk. Approximately 228 persons [17%] identified having diabètes. After the intervention, the mean FBS, HbAlC, TG and cholesterol of participant significantly decreased [p<0.05], decreasing in systolic and dîastolic blood pressure and body mass index were seen however this was not statistically significant. The mean physical activity and exercise increased and consumption of frying foods, saturated oil decreased significantly. Community-Based Participatory cares could be a feasible model for control of diabètes and its risk factors

[Evaluation of vestibular function following cochlear implant surgery]

There are contradictory reports regarding vestibular function after cochlear implant surgery. In this study, we evaluated the influence of cochlear implant surgery on vestibular function by comparing the results of caloric test in both ears of patients who received implants. 24 adult patients who had undergone cochlear implant surgery at least 6 months earlier, were participated in this study. Caloric test with the stimulus of cold and warm water was performed on both ears of each patient and results were compared with each other regarding unilateral weakness, directional preponderance and areflexia. The differences between two ears regarding directional preponderance, unilateral weakness and areflexia were not statistically significant. It seems the pathological cause of deafness is a more influential factor on vestibular dysfunction than the damage following cochlear implant surgery

[Comparison of in vitro cytotoxic effect of two MTAs [Iran made and imported] on peripheral blood mononuclear cells]

Imported mineral Trioxide Aggregate [MTA] as a root -end filling material has many applications in root repairing and bone healing including direct pulp capping, repair of root and furcation perforation, and apexification. By introducing a similar material, made in Iran, namely Root MTA, primary tests such as cytotoxicity test should be performed. The purpose of this study was to compare the 24h and 48h cytotoxicity effect of Root MTA on peripheral blood mononuclear cells using MTT Assay. In this study, after blood sampling, peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated on a gradient of ficole hypac. After several washing phases, cells were cultured in RPMI with 10% FCS in 96 well U shape microtiterplates in a 5% Co[2] incubator. Serial dilution of MTA and Root MTA were added to the wells. Cell cytotoxicity was determined, 24 and 48 hours after treatment by MTT Assay. Cytotoxicity of Root MTA was less than that of MTA [ProRoot ]. At 24 hours after culture there was significant difference between cell viability affected by Root MTA and MTA in the three different dilutions 20 lamda, 50 lamda, and 100 lamda [p<0.05]. At 48 hours, there was also a significant difference between cell viability after using Root MTA and MTA in two dilutions 50 lamda, 100 lamda [p<0.05]. Root MTA could be considered as a proper alternative for MTA. For ther studies such as clinical trials should also be performed