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PubMed2001

Eating disorder symptoms and body image concerns in Iran: comparisons between Iranian women in Iran and in America.

OBJECTIVE: Rates of eating disorder symptoms were compared between Iranian women living in Iran and Iranian women living in America, in order to assess the impact of Western culture on eating disorders. Women in Iran are mandated by law to cover their bodies with a long veil or overcoat and they have little legal exposure to Western culture and media. METHOD: Fifty-nine female Iranian students living in Tehran and 45 female students of Iranian descent living in Los Angeles were surveyed with the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire and the Figure Rating Scale. RESULTS: Few differences were found between participants in the two samples, despite ample power to detect them. Participants in Iran reported as much disordered eating as participants who had immigrated to America. DISCUSSION: Neither exposure to Western media nor acculturation to Western norms appeared to be related to symptoms of disordered eating and body image concerns in this sample.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

A new transferrin variant from Iran (Tf B-Iran): review of 36 variant alleles.

A total of 2581 serum samples collected from five population groups of Iran was studied for electrophoretic variations of the transferrin (Tf). Besides the common phenotype Tf C the authors could observe 41 individuals with rare Tf types: CB1, CB2, CD1, CDChi, CD2. In addition to these Tf types two individuals with a new Tf B variant were observed. This new variant was found in the Dezfooli sample and was designated as Tf B-Iran. The electrophoretic position of this variant is described, and all the hitherto known Tf variants are reviewed.

Alleles↗
PubMed2002

Long-term effects of chemical weapons on respiratory tract in Iraq-Iran war victims living in Babol (North of Iran).

In the Iraq-Iran war (1981-1989), extensive use of chemical weapons such as mustard gas caused high mortality, morbidity, injuries, and chronic side effects in vital organs, especially the respiratory tract. This study was performed to evaluate the long-term effects on respiratory tract of victims. Two hundred and twenty victims were referred from the Mostazafan and Janbazan Foundation of Babol from 1994 to 1998. Complete histories, physical examinations, chest X-rays, and PFTs were performed. Nearly all the victims complained of cough, dyspnea, and suffocation. Hemoptysis was found in 6 victims. In 4 patients, respiratory distress with use of accessory muscles was observed. Two-thirds of the subjects had wheezing and coarse rale. For the other third, physical examination revealed no abnormal finding. Radiographic findings were mostly normal. Spirometry revealed an obstructive pattern in all patients and PFT revealed mostly normal and restrictive patterns. The shortlist time from exposure to study was 7 years and the longest was 13 years. Most patients reported mustard gas exposure and a few of them did not know what type of gas exposure they had. The clinical evaluations, radiography, and PFTs revealed that the most prevalent effects of chemical weapons on respiratory tract were chronic obstructive lung disease, presenting as many types of obstructive involvement.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Esophageal cancer studies in the Caspian littoral of Iran: results of population studies--a prodrome. Joint Iran-International Agency for Research on Cancer Study Group.

Epidemiologic studies were undertaken on the Caspian littoral of Iran to investigate the geographic distribution of factors that might underlie the signal differences in incidence of cancer of the esophagus. In zones of contrasting incidence and sex ratio, information was obtained on food intake, smoking and drinking patterns (including tea), other personal habits, occupation, economic and agricultural practices, and methods of food storage preservation, and preparation. The diet in the highest incidence area was markedly restricted to bread and tea. The poor quality of the diet itself was thought to have a role in the increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. The use of opium and sesame oil, consumption of sheep's milk and yogurt, the chewing of nass (confined to men), and the use of dyes (confined to women) were also more prevalent in the high incidence areas. Typical dietary items were analyzed for the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile nitrosamines, aflatoxins, nitrates, and nitrites. The results showed no unusual levels of any of the carcinogens tested or geographic differences.

Agriculture↗
PubMed2001

An infant with homozygous hemoglobin D-Iran.

Hemoglobin D-Iran (Hb D-Iran, beta 22 Glu-->Gln) is a beta-chain variant that was first described in 1973. Hb D-Iran in combination with normal Hb A (Hb D-Iran trait) is a benign condition. Hb D-Iran has also been described in combination with sickle hemoglobin and beta thalassemia, but never as a homozygous mutation. The authors describe a case of homozygous Hb D-Iran in an infant of Pakistani descent. The hematologic values, hemoglobin electrophoresis, peripheral blood smear, and clinical course to date suggest that homozygous Hb D-Iran is a relatively benign condition with mild microcytic anemia, poikilocytosis, and minimal hemolysis.

Anemia↗
PubMed2001

Esophageal cancer in Iran.

Esophageal cancer is among the 10 most frequent cancers in the world. Iran is one of the known areas with a high incidence of esophageal cancer. Most of the patients in Iran have been reported from the north and northeast regions of the country. In one survey by the Iran Cancer Institute, 9% of all cancers and 27% of gastrointestinal cancers were esophageal carcinoma. The male to female ratio was 1.7/1. The distal portion of the esophagus is involved more often than other parts. Consumption of wheat flour, exposure to residues from opium pipes, drinking hot tea, and chewing nass (a mixture of tobacco, lime, ash, and other ingredients) are the suspect etiologic agents for esophageal cancer in Iran. Dysphagia, weight loss, anorexia, abdominal pain, and odynophagia are the common symptoms and signs of Iranian patients with esophageal cancer. For clinical staging, chest computed tomographic scanning is performed. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is not as common in Iran as in western countries. Public education, nutritional support, and eradication of opium addiction may decrease the morbidity and mortality that result from esophageal cancer. Surgery has traditionally been the mainstay of esophageal cancer treatment in Iran. Radiotherapy is mainly used postoperatively. The usual combination chemotherapy regimen is cisplatin plus flurouracil (5-Fu). Semin Oncol 28:153-157.

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