Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Volume:22 Issue: 2, 2018

Researchers have recently focused on the use of natural compounds, especially essential oils of high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in order to reduce the risks of synthetic preservatives.
Also Therefore, the present study examined the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil and Berberis vulgaris water and ethanol extract (BGE).
In this experimental study, the components of the essential oil were analyzed by GC/MS. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by the last well without turbidity, the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was determined by culturing the wells without turbidity, and the least concentration of essential oil that inhibits bacterial growth was determined by microdilution method. The antioxidant activity of different concentrations of ZEO and BGE was measured by 2, 2-diphenyl, 1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, β-carotene-linoleic acid assays and the level of total phenolic.
Thymol was found to be the major component of ZEO through chemical composition analysis (44.82%). The results of antioxidative tests indicated that BGE was significantly more potent (P The results of this study showed that water and ethanol extracts of BG and essential oil of ZEO have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Hence, it is suggested that these compounds be added to food products to increase their shelf life

Students with dysgraphia often find it challenging to organize, prioritize, and store information. These problems are known as poor executive function. On the other hand, the performance of motor exercises can affect cognitive and executive functions through the secretion of nerve growth factors.
The present study examined the effect of motor exercises on the serum level of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and executive function in children with dysgraphia.
In this interventional study, 40 male third to fifth grade students with dysgraphia were selected through purposive sampling and randomly allocated to experimental and control groups. The exercise program including a set of motor exercises selected from the Lincoln-Oseretsky motor development scale was implemented for 12 weeks (three 45-minute sessions per week). Blood samples were taken 48 hours before the first session and 48 hours after the final session of fasting participants. Moreover, the Wisconsin card sorting task (WCST) was implemented to examine students’ executive function.
The analysis of covariance, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data (P The present study revealed that motor exercises may improve executive function in children with dysgraphia by increasing the level of BDNF

Type II diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases with irreparable complications for patients if it is not managed properly. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-compassion training on glycemic control in patients with type II diabetes, presenting to Taleghani Diabetes Clinic in Kermanshah.
This quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest design and a control group recruited patients with type II diabetes presenting to Taleghani Diabetes Clinic in Kermanshah during 2016. Twenty patients were selected through convenience sampling method and were randomly assigned into experimental group (n = 10) and control group (n = 10). The experimental group was offered group self-compassion training in 8 sessions (90 minutes each) and the control group did not receive any training. The groups recorded their blood glucose levels three times a day in a form (3 hours after breakfast, 3 hours after lunch and 2 hours after dinner). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and t-test in SPSS version 21 software.
The findings showed that after the intervention, the mean scores of the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Self-compassion training is effective in glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is suggested that therapists and psychologists use this method to control blood glucose level of patients with diabetes

In children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defects in executive functions and sleep problems are also recognized. Currently, drug interventions and behavioral therapy are used more than any other therapist to treat this disorder. Behavioral or pharmaceutical approaches do not directly target cognitive problems and sleep disorders associated with the disorder.
The aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation of response inhibition in Improving the quality of sleep and behavioral symptom of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The present study was semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with control group and it was done in the fall of 1396. In this study, children aged 7 to 12 years who were diagnosed with (ADHD) by psychological experts of the counseling center of Kermanshah were selected. The Conners-parent’s questionnaire and the Petersburg sleep inventory by parents and the Conners-teacher form by teachers were completed. 20 people were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group was subjected to 12 sessions of The captain’s log mind power builder and the control group did not receive treatment. After the last session of treatment, both groups were re-evaluated.
The findings showed that cognitive rehabilitation of response inhibition was effective in Improving the quality of sleep (P Therefore, it can be concluded that cognitive rehabilitation of response inhibition is effective inhibition in improving the quality of sleep and behavioral symptoms in ADHD

Vitamin D insufficiency and HIV infection are both risk factors for chronic disorders. Several studies on small groups of male HIV-infected patients have reported alterations of calcium and bone metabolisms. This study aimed to evaluate serum levels of vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, iron, and TIBC in HIV-infected patients compared with controls in the west of Iran.
In a case-control study approved by the Ethics Committee of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, 98 prisoners with HIV and 98 controls were selected in 2016. Age, sex, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) were checked for all participants in both groups. Also, CD4 was checked in all HIV-infected patients.
The mean age ± SD (range) of HIV-infected and control groups was 40.11 ± 7.73 (21.68) and 45.59 ± 18.61 (18.85) years, respectively. Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and TIBC levels were significantly different in these two groups (P This study showed that calcium, iron and TIBC levels were significantly higher in HIV-infected patients compared with those in the control group. Moreover, vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency were higher in HIV-infected patients. The patients with CD4 500 cells/mm3

Antibiotics are among the most effective medications used to treat infectious diseases. The present study was conducted over six months on the municipal sewage in Hamadan Sewage Treatment Plant. Tests were carried out on six antibiotics commonly used in medical settings. Antibiotic sensitivity of Escherichia coli found in inlet sewage and outlet residue was assessed using disc diffusion technique and interpreted according to Kirby-Boer chart. According to the results, Escherichia coli was most resistant to AMX (100%) in inlet sewage and E (100%) and AMX (100%) in outlet sewage

In patients with immunodeficiency, any fungus may be potentially pathogenic. In this study, fungal infections among immune compromised patients presenting to medical mycology lab of special clinic of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences during 2013 - 2014 were studied.
In this cross-sectional study, data of all patients (personal information, time of visit, underlying diseases, infected site, smear and culture tests) presenting to medical mycology lab were collected. Data were entered into SPSS software and summarized.
In this study, 325 patients were studied in two years. Of these, 47.7% had no fungal infections. More individuals with fungal infections had dermatophytosis (44.1%), 66.5% were women and the highest morbidity was observed among housewives (52.9%). Medical staff had the lowest morbidity (1.2%). Spring with 30% and autumn with 21.8% had the highest and lowest prevalence of fungal infections, respectively. The highest prevalence of fungal infections pertained to endocrine and metabolic disorders (29.4%) with candidiasis (11.8%) as the most common infection.
The results showed that women and middle-aged people had higher odds of morbidity. Dermatophytosis is an important fungal and skin disease among surface and skin diseases. Opportunistic fungal infections in patients with acquired immunodeficiency are on the rise