Remodeling of the myocardium in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) is mediated by the presence of mineralocorticoid receptors on the myocytes and fibroblasts. The goal of this study was to analyze the effect of arterial hypertension and metabolic disorders on the cardiovascular system in patients with PA. We recruited 54 patients with PA, 32 ...

By Andryi Nykonenko, Iryna Zubryk, Oleksandr Podluzhnyi, Olrksandr Molodan, Sergii Bukhtii, Oleksandr Nykonenko

Sigmoid sinus septic thrombosis is an infrequent complaint that may lead to extensive morbidity and mortality. We report a case with septic thrombosis of the sigmoid sinus caused by chronic mastoiditis and otitis media. A 29-year-old male presented with a 14-day history of tinnitus and true vertigo with a gradually developing swelling on the right ...

By Soheil Ebrahimpour, Mahmoud Sadeghi-Haddad-Zavareh, Zeinab Afshar, Arefeh Babazadeh

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults and carries poor prognosis. Despite advances in therapy, no significant increase in survival has been achieved for GBM patients. These tumors inevitably recur in the majority of patients, and the therapeutic options for recurrent tumors are limited. GBMs are aggressive, f...

By Desanka Tasić, Irena Dimov, Miloš Kostov, Nataša Vidović, Dragan Dimov

Postpartum psychiatric disorders are mental disorders which occur after childbirth. Untreated depression and anxiety during pregnancy as well as stress and previous episodes of depression are significant risk factors for postpartum psychiatric disorders. Postpartum blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, as well as postpartum anxiety...

By Jelena Stojanov, Miodrag Stanković, Olivera Žikić, Jovana Antonijević

Origanum compactum (O. compactum) is an endemic Moroccan medicinal herb. Numerous studies have shown that O. compactum organic extracts, essential oil and its main components possess a broader spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumour activity. This research was designed to ...

By Merima Ibišević, Darja Husejnagić, Radmila Kazanović, Ivana Arsić

Hypercalcemia in granulomatous diseases as tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon. We describe a case of a 21-year-old male whose serum calcium level was 14 mg/dL at the time of admission. Chest imaging revealed a cavity at the top of both lungs as well as the closure of the right laberal angle. The sputum smears and culture were evaluated regarding Mycobac...

By Soheil Ebrahimpour, Ahangar Darabi, Mahmoud Sadeghi-Haddad-zavareh, Afshar Mohseni, Mehran Shokri, Arefeh Babazadeh

ERRATUM The article entitled: “Adjustment and Its Association with Demographic and Clinical Factors among Iranian Population with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The First Native Diabetes Adjustment Assessment Scale “, authored by: Parviz Sadeghi, Hossein Namdar Areshtanab, Rasoul Zarrin, Hossein Ebrahimi, Reza Sabanloei was published in v...

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During the peripartum period, women are at a greater risk of developing a mental disorder or experiencing an exacerbation of the pre-existing mental disorders. Therapeutic interventions are based primarily on psychotherapy, but if the symptoms are severe and pose a risk to the mother and the child, then the use of drugs, hospitalization or electroc...

By Miodrag Stanković, Jelena Stojanov, Jovana Antonijević

Obesity is an increasing health problem in developing countries and has grown into a major global epidemic. Recent studies suggest that colonization of the stomach with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may affect gastric expression of appetite and satiety-related hormones, finding that patients cured of H. pylori infection have gained weight. Furthe...

By Abdulhadi Alrubaie, Maytham Al-Qanbar, Raed Rassam

Leadership is a tool and a potential power in an organization. Managers would be able to achieve organizational goals and also manage conflicts in a more effective manner by using appropriate leadership styles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between leadership styles and conflict management among the nurses of Hamadan...

By Zahra Hassanian, Amir Sadeghi, Maryam Farhadi, Amanj Rahrovan