Prevalence of cigarette smoking and smoking-related disease correlates in Iranian asymptomatic HBV carriers

Introduction: The possible hepatotoxic effect of cigarette smoking in HBV patients has been proposed by epidemiological and experimental studies, therefore we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of smoking and it’s correlat...

Vitamin C pre-medication enhances the anaesthetic effect of ketamine-xylazine combination in the rat

Widespread subarachnoidal pneumocephalus development as a complication of influenza: a case report

Effective combination of lamivudine with ursodeoxycholic acid in the treatment of acute flare of chronic hepatitis B infection after discontinuation of lamivudine therapy

Lamivudine is an effective nucleoside-analogue for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. However, treatment withdrawal after 1 year has been associated with a high rate of relapse, while long-term treatment is associated...

Functional and biopsychosocial restrictions among patients with a venous ulcer

Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess physical and psychosocial problems of patients with a venous ulcer. Functioning, downfall risk, nutritional status and prevalence of depression were assessed. Relationship...