Thrita
Volume:3 Issue: 8, Jun 2014

Hemimandibular hyperplasia is a facial deformity which may develop in any age and includes a unilateral enlarged mandibular condylar head, deviation of mandible and chins, elongated condylar neck or ramus, and an occlusal cant with open bite. Different surgical treatments are proposed in the literature from simple low or high condylectomy to more complex procedures combining osteotomies in different sites of the mandible. Surgical procedure is defined by the clinical evaluation and scintigraphic diagnosis of activity or inactivity in the center of condylar growth.. This case report describes a 30-year-old female patient with left hemimandibular hyperplasia with activity of condylar growth, that was successfully treated with low condylectomy, asymmetric lefort I osteotomy and inferior border ostectomy on the affected side, and associated with a unilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy on the contra-lateral side.. The innovation on nerve dissection by removing the overlying buccal bone and performing inferior ostectomy under direct visualization of the nerve, proved to be a safe technique with a low risk of nerve damage..

In the recent years, the focus of consumers to less popular fruits such as Cornus mas, with unusual flavor as well as rich antioxidant and anthocyanins content has increased. C. mas fruits have been used for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.. The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of C. mas fruits extract (CMFE) against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in male albino rats.. Hepatotoxicity was induced by administration of CCl4 (1 mL/kg i.p. (Intraperitoneal)) in olive oil with 1:1 dilution ratio. To evaluate the effect of CMFE on the disease progression, serum marker enzymes, serum total protein and albumin, liver lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes activities were determined in CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity.. Oral administration of CMFE to rats for 16 days, afforded significant (P < 0.05) hepatoprotection against CCl4-induced elevation in serum marker enzymes activities, serum total protein and albumin, and liver lipid peroxidation, as well as significant (P < 0.05) reduction in liver antioxidant enzymes activities, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities.. The present study indicated that the beneficial effect of C. mas extract might be due to the presence of some antioxidant components with membrane-stabilizing effects..

Appropriate management of chronic conditions requires full knowledge of the situation-related complications and preventive behaviors, which can improve or eliminate these complications. It is also essential to evaluate treatment methods regularly, with respect to the features of each social group and the available resources.. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents with severe hemophilia, with regard to the prevention of related complications..Patients and A pilot study was conducted in a hemophilia center (East Azerbaijan, Iran). In total, 40 adolescents with severe hemophilia were included in the study. The Nazzaro et al. questionnaire was conducted using a telephone interview. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 13). Results were expressed as frequencies, means and standard deviations.. A relatively large proportion of the subjects (46% and 64%) had not been informed of the transmission methods of hepatitis B and C, respectively. Bleeding episodes (61%) and joint disorders (26%) were the main concerns for the majority of subjects. Less than half (38%) of the respondents had had an experience of managing a bleeding episode within a one hour period. Half of the subjects were involved in vigorous activity, which ranged from one to more than five days per week, and only 37% of the subjects participated in moderate physical activity for more than 5 days per week.. The current study highlights the need to improve the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents with severe hemophilia. The prevention of complications, can be assisted by providing; education, skill sessions and group discussions..

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the most important environmental contaminants all over the world where wide studies have been conducted on their hazards on environment and living organisms; especially human.. The aim of this study was to investigate the quantitative uptake of Phenanthrene’s (as one of the most important PAHs in crude oil) by Salicorniaeuropea and also the effectiveness of crude oil content on normal condition of this plant especially at various concentrations..Matherials and Salicornia plantlets were taken from Eshtehard plant bank which is located in Alborz, Iran. They were transplanted and exposed to various t concentrations of crude oil (4.5-16-27.5-32-36.5 g/kg soil). Spectrophotometery and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy methods were used to determine and identify the phenanthrene uptake in roots and stalks, also the plants’ appearance were checked out.. The highest uptake was at eight mg crude oil, per one g of soil and the least uptake was at 13.75 mg crude oil, per one g of soil. It seems that physical characteristics of crude oil are the main reasons of damages to plant tissue.. Concerning the ability of Salicorniaeuropea to survive in the contaminated areas, it might be suitable that endemic types of this plant would be cultivated in contaminated coast lines..

Diabetes mellitus and its complications are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in human.. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and prediabetes among adults older than 20 years in Ilam province.. This cross sectional–descriptive study was carried out on 3915 subjects aged older than 20 years. The sampling was done by census. Fasting blood glucose and two hours post prandial glucose level after administration of 75 g oral glucose were measured. American Dietic Association criteria were used for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and prediabetes.. The prevalence of diabetes was 7.04% (4.52% women, 2.52% men) and the prevalence of prediabetes was 8.58% (5.59% women, 2.98% men). Thehighest prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes were observed on sixth and fifth decades, respectively Approximately two percent % of population, mostly men, were unaware of their pre-existing diabetes.. Because of increasing prevalence of prediabetes at earlier age, it seems necessary to reconsider the screening age in urban areas and perform the screening in all adults at younger ages..

Physician directories are among the most important databases in health systems.. The aim of this study was to estimate the accuracy of physician directories in Tehran, Iran.. This was a cross-sectional study. Tehran, the capital of Iran, was selected for study. Specialists'', fellowships'' and subspecialists'' information were extracted from Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Council (IRIMC) website and completed using the White Book. The data were gathered through telephone interviews in 2010, which included the physicians'' names, sexes, types of specialties, office phone numbers, and office addresses.. The information of 5475 physicians was extracted from databases. The findings showed that 59.2% of phone numbers were registered correctly. These structural and functional defects may occur due to incomplete updating cycles.. The study findings reflected the necessity of establishing revision cycles in studied databases and providing a basic framework for a national medical directory..

Humor is a valuable tool for establishing a conducive environment in classroom learning. From the teachers’ point of view, “how” to teach effectively is a challenging task. It demands creativity and imagination to capture students’ attention and interest in one’s teaching. From students’ point of view, a monotonous lecture would hinder their interest to concentrate in the classroom.. The present study had two objectives; firstly to explore students’ perspectives on the use of humor in classroom teaching and secondly to explore students’ perspectives regarding teachers, using humor in classroom teaching.. Students were requested to respond to two questionnaires focusing on items related to the use of humor in classroom teaching, on a 4-point Likert scale (4 = Strongly agree; 3 = Agree; 2 = Disagree; 1 = Strongly disagree). Data were summarized using median grade with interquartile range (IQR). Frequency analysis of the responses was performed and agreement to each item was calculated by adding the frequencies of strongly agree and agree responses. Disagreement to each item was calculated by adding the frequencies of strongly disagree and disagree responses.. Students (n = 157; 97.5%) opined that humor if incorporated appropriately in classroom teaching is a good thing and also helps in better retention of the topic being taught (n = 141; 75.15%). Majority of students (n = 158; 98.12%) responded that use of humor in classroom teaching facilitates a good teacher-student relationship. Majority of students (n = 146; 90.67%) also felt that having a good sense of humor is an attribute of an effective teacher.. The present study revealed that students prefer humor to be integrated into classroom teaching. The thoughtful use of humor fosters better teacher-student relationship which might culminate in better student learning..