Showing 4 results for Shirazi
Z Vaise Malekshahi, Mh Shirazi, S Heidarzadeh,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (spring[PERSIAN] 2014)
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Background and Objective: Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are recognized as the main pathogens of urogenital tract. Mycoplasma genitalium can cause several reproductive tract inflammatory syndromes in women.
Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 100 women with the history of abortion. The samples were obtained from cervical secretions and remaining products of curettage to diagnose Genital Mycoplasma. All samples were inoculated into PPLO Broth medium and incubated at 37ºC for 3 days.
Results: Of 21 Mycoplasma isolates, Mycoplasma hominis was isolated from both cervical secretions and remaining products of curettage (4.26%) Ureaplasma urealyticum was isolated from products of curettage (12.8%), cervical secretions (8.5%) and from both samples (6.38%).
Conclusion: Based on the results, a high percentage of women with the history of abortion were infected with these bacteria. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment of these pathogenic organisms are necessary.
Key words: Mycoplasma Hominis Ureaplasma Urealyticum Abortion
M Keshtvarz, Mh Pourmand, Shirazi, M Yousefi, S Hajikhani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (spring[PERSIAN] 2014)
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Background and Objective: Transmission of pathogens by cosmetics is one of the major health complications. Direct contact with contaminated non-standard cosmetics can have irreparable side effects for the consumers. Thus, the evaluation of microbial contamination in cosmetic products is important. The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological contamination of one of frequently used cream.
Material and Methods: In the present study, 135 samples of a special moisturizing cream were randomly selected from pharmacies in Tehran. The microbial contamination assessment, sampling and culturing method were based on the protocol (No.3978) of Iranian Institute of Standard and Industrial Research.
Results: sixty-two (46%) out of 135 samples were contaminated. The highest and lowest contaminations observed were Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus, respectively.
Conclusion: Due to the high contamination rate of cosmetic creams, we recommend extremely monitoring and controlling these products by health centers.
Keywords: Cosmetics, Microbial Contamination, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Toktam Arbabian, Reza Rezaeshirazi, Amin Farzaneh Hesari, Habib Asgharpour,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (Jul-Aug 2021)
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Background and objectives: Physical activity has long been considered as the cornerstone of interventions for reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Homocysteine and obesity indices are important indicators of CVD risk. The present research aimed to evaluate homocysteine and obesity variables in female CVD patients and healthy counterparts with different physical activity levels.
Methods: This study was carried out on 85 CVD patients (40-55 yr, n=41, 60-75 yr, n=44) and 80 healthy women (40-50 yr, n=40, 60-75 yr, n=40). Subjects were divided into three groups based on their physical activity level: sedentary, moderately active and active. Serum homocysteine, body roundness index (BRI), a body shape index (ABSI), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test and one-way ANOVA.
Results: Physically active middle-aged CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.022) and homocysteine (p=0.008) levels compared with the sedentary counterparts. In addition, physically-active old CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.041), ABSI (p=0.011) and homocysteine (p=0.001) compared with the sedentary counterparts. Physically-active healthy middle-aged individuals had significantly lower BRI (p=0.013) and BMI (p=0.008) levels compared with sedentary counterparts. Active elderly subjects also had significantly lower BRI (p=0.001) and WC (p=0.008) compared with the sedentary counterparts.
Conclusion: Physical activity can reduce the risk of CVD and improve health status of women by reducing homocysteine, BRI and ABSI.
Mahshad Paziraee, Habib Asgharpour, Asra Askari, Reza Rezaei Shirazi, Neda Aghaei Bahman Beglo,
Volume 18, Issue 4 ( In Press (Jul-Aug) 2024)
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Background and objectives: The purpose of this research is to investigate continuous exercise and starvation in regulating the activity of the apoptotic pathway caused by endoplasmic reticulum stress in the liver of male Wistar non-alcoholic fatty model rats.
Methods :30 Wistar male obese rats, 18-20 weeks old, with an average body weight of 348 ± 25.53, , were selected as research samples. After one week familiarization with the laboratory environment, the fatty model animals were randomly divided into 6 groups of 5 Rat. The entire training course includes two familiarization stages (one week of adaptation to the research environment and treadmill) and the main training (for 4 weeks, 3 and 5 days a week for 45-60 minutes) on a treadmill with zero grade. The statistical test of one-way analysis of variance was used at a significance level of less than 0.05 and the LSD post hoc test was used among the research groups.
Results: According to the statistical results of the one-way analysis of variance, it showed a significant decrease in the ratio of lipoproteins (VLDL/HDL, LDL/HDL) in all experimental groups compared to the control group, and also a significant decrease in XBP1 and CHOP gene expression in the 5-day training groups. He showed 3-5 days of training with hunger.
Conclusion: Therefore, regular exercise along with starvation can prevent the progression of NAFLD by suppressing the excessive stress activity of the endoplasmic reticulum.
