Babol University of Medical Sciences

About: Babol University of Medical Sciences is a education organization based out in Babol, Iran. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 3195 authors who have published 4005 publications receiving 39888 citations.

Satisfaction of Family Physicians (FPs) about Effective Factors on Activation of FP Program in Medical Universities

Abstract: Introduction: Family Physicians (FPs) played a responsible role as the manager of health team for using of potentials promotion and conserve the health in their protege population. Family physicians Satisfaction can be effect on efficacy, quantity and quality of health services. Objective: To evaluate the level Satisfaction of family physicians (FPs) about effective factors on activation of FP program in medical universities in northern provinces of Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptiveanalytic study was performed on rural regions and towns with population under 20000 persons in the universities of Golestan, Mazandaran, Bobol and Guilan in 2008. At first 20% of health centers which applied family physician program were selected by randomized systematic selection, 160 FPs were interviewed by questionnaire in each center. Data was analyzed by Chi-square, Fisher's Exact and kendall's Test in SPSS. Results: Among 160 FPs, 92 persons (55.4%) were male, 132 persons (79.5%) were married. Mean age of them was 34.5±4.95 years, mean records of their services was 32±9.79 months. Mean of their protégé population was 4285±1338.persons. Level of FPs satisfaction was low about the function of district health center, specialists between the second level of referral system and the people with rural assurance,there was a significant difference between the mentioned universities (about these factors). But the Level of FPs satisfaction was high about the health team. Conclusion: According to the results the managers of district health center must promote the programs and increase the coordination between first and second levels for presentation of health services.

Shift work and metabolic syndrome: A multi-center cross-sectional study on females of reproductive age.

Abstract: Shift work during reproductive age can be a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. The present study evaluated the association between shift work and metabolic syndrome during reproductive age. This multi-center cross-sectional correlational study was performed between September 2017 and May 2018. A total of 419 female shift and day workers were purposively recruited to the study from three central cities in Mazandaran, Iran. To diagnose metabolic syndrome based on the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, the anthropometric measures, blood pressure, and levels of serum triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein and fasting blood sugar were taken. Data were analyzed using the independent-sample t, Chi-square and the Fisher's exact tests as well as the logistic regression analysis. Among the 419 participants, 28 were excluded during the study. The total prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 16.3%, and its prevalence among shift workers and day workers was 17.3 and 14.9%, respectively. The most prevalent components of metabolic syndrome were low serum level of high-density lipoprotein and abdominal obesity. Following adjustments for the effects of potential cofounders, the logistic regression analysis revealed that the odds of metabolic syndrome among shift workers was ~2 times greater than day workers (odds ratio, 1.83; 95% confidence interval, 0.088-3.79), although this association was statistically insignificant (P=0.10). The results of the current study suggest that shift work is associated with a greater risk of metabolic syndrome for women. The most important components of metabolic syndrome are low serum level of high-density lipoprotein and abdominal obesity, which are attributable to limited physical activity and high occupational stress. The risk of metabolic syndrome among female shift workers of reproductive age may be reduced through strategies, including awareness raising, dietary educations and provision of physical activity facilities in the workplace.

A comparative study of PCNA and Ki-67 expression in dental follicle, dentigerous cyst, unicystic ameloblastoma and ameloblastoma

Abstract: Various cell proliferation markers are used as diagnostic and prognostic tools in oral lesions. Simultaneous evaluation of these markers can increase the precision of estimation of the proliferative status of different tissues. In this study we investigated the expression of PCNA and Ki-67 as markers of cell proliferation in 15 paraffin embedded samples of each dental follicle, dentigerous cyst, unicystic ameloblastoma and ameloblastoma belonging to a total of 30 male and 30 female paients using immunohistochemistry method. Expression levels based on the intensity and the percentage of stained cells was separately analyzed for each marker with chi-square test, the results of which were significant for the two markers (P<0.05). The correlation coefficient between the two markers was found to be 0.88. A significant difference in the expression of Ki-67 and PCNA was observed in the four types of studied lesions.

Preliminary study on association between toxoplasmosis and breast cancer in Iran

Abstract: Objective To investigate the possible association between Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) infection and breast cancer by examining the seropositivity and serointensity rate of anti- T. gondii antibodies in breast cancer patients and healthy volunteers. Methods This study was carried out on 66 women with breast cancer which consists of 29 newly diagnosed patients (Group 1) and 37 cases undergoing treatment and regular checkups (Group 2). Also, 60 healthy women (Group 3) with no history of cancer confirmed by clinical examination and imaging participated in this study. The participants were tested for T. gondii immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies by enzyme-linked immunoassays. Results The mean age of Groups 1, 2 and 3 were 43.3±6.8, 41.8±5.5 and 42.3±4.9, respectively ( P =0.72). Overall, 104 (82.5%) and 8 (6.3%) out of 126 women were positive for anti- T. gondii IgG and IgM antibodies, respectively. Higher seropositivity rate of anti- T. gondii antibodies (IgG) was seen in breast cancer patients (86.4%) compared with control group (78.3%) ( P =0.24). IgG antibodies were detected in 89.2% of cancer patients under treatment, 82.7% of newly diagnosed patients ( P =0.18). IgM antibodies were found in 3 (10.3%), 2 (5.4%) and 3 (5%) in Groups 1, 2 and 3. No significant difference was found between the mean titers of T. gondii IgG antibody among these groups ( P =0.87). Conclusions This study did not find any significant association between toxoplasmosis and breast cancer besides higher rates of seropositivity and serointensity in patients compared with healthy volunteers.