Comparison of serum levels of thyroidstimulating hormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsia pregnant women referring to Karaj Kamali Hospital in 2018

Introduction: As there is no reliable criterion for early diagnosisof preeclampsia up to present date, this study wasconducted to compare the serum levels of thyroid-stimulatinghormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsiapregnant women and the use of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) as a predictive factor in preeclampsia.Method: In this case-control study, 45 non-preeclampsiapregnant women and 45 preeclampsia pregnant womenin the third trimester of pregnancy referred to Kamali Hospitalof Karaj were examined. A skilled person took 10 ccof venous blood of the subjects and the mean serum TSHlevels of both groups were compared by using SPSS, version22, software.Results: The mean serum TSH level was 2.55 ± 1.13 and3.08 ± 1.23, respectively, in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen and preeclampsia pregnant women, the relationshipwas statistically significant (P =0.013). Besides, theprevalence of preterm delivery in preeclampsia pregnantwomen was higher than that in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen (P = .000). The mean weight of neonatesin preeclampsia pregnant women was lower than that innon- preeclampsia pregnant women (P = .000).Conclusion: This study revealed that measuring serumTSH levels in the third trimester of pregnancy could be apredictor of preeclampsia

Evaluation of sequencing batch reactor performance for petrochemical wastewater treatment

Sequencing batch reactor (SBR) technology has found many applications in industrial wastewater treatment in recent years. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal time for a cycle of the sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and evaluate the performance of a SBR for petrochemical wastewater treatment in that cycle time. The reactor was operated with a suspended biomass configuration under aerobic conditions. Carbon removal and operating parameters such as pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) were monitored during the wastewater treatment. The SBR was run at different cycle times and amongst the cycle times tested, the best performance was obtained with a 7 h cycle time composed of a fill time of 15min, reaction of 6 h, settling of 30 min, and withdrawal of 15 min. The SBR with the determined cycle time was used to study the treatment of wastewater with various organic loading rates (12.88 gr COD/L.d, 18.02 gr COD/L.d and 31.39 gr COD/L.d). The SBR performance was evaluated by chemical oxygen demand (COD), total solids (TS) total suspended solids (TSS) removal efficiencies. During the shock loading tests, the maximum COD, TS and TSS removal efficiencies were 84%, 67% and 92%, respectively

Investigating the effect of Primrose Capsule (Primula Flower Oil) on cervix preparation and commencement of child delivery pains

Introduction: Oenothera biennis (primrose) oil is oneof the most common herbal medicines used for preparingcervix but its effectiveness is yet to be proved. Thereare limited articles on the effectiveness of this medicinein inducing delivery. The present study was designed andconducted with the objective of investigating the effectivenessof vaginal administering of evening primrose ininducing delivery.Study Method: the present study is a triple blind caseevidenceclinical trial. Out of the individuals featuring therequired qualifications for entering the study, 160 wererandomly selected and assigned into two equal groups.Following the acquisition of the consent letter, the participantswere subjected to clinical examinations. Theirpreliminary information was recorded. Then, two softprimrose capsules were placed in the posterior choledosacof the intervention group participants. Placebo capsuleswere used in control group. Next, the patients wereasked to leave a contact number for the future requiredfollow-ups in terms of the delivery pain commencementand labor duration and delivery time. In the end, the collectedinformation was analyzed using SPSS.Result: based on the analyses, the two groups were notfound significantly different in terms of the demographicdata. Moreover, no significant difference was observed interms of the interval between the primrose administrationand delivery pain initiation (T1) and the interval betweenprimrose use till delivery (T2) as compared to the controlgroup (P>0.05).Discussion: it seems that the vaginal application of primrosecapsule is not effective in cervix preparation. However,there is a need for further research in this area. Thecurrent studies on the effectiveness of the evening primroseis limited to two researchers that have also foundresults consistent with what has been found here and twoother studies with results not in accordance with the currentpaper’s findings. More comparative studies seem tobe useful in this regard

Investigating the effect of Primrose Capsule (Primula Flower Oil) on cervix preparation and commencement of child delivery pains

Introduction: Oenothera biennis (primrose) oil is oneof the most common herbal medicines used for preparingcervix but its effectiveness is yet to be proved. Thereare limited articles on the effectiveness of this medicinein inducing delivery. The present study was designed andconducted with the objective of investigating the effectivenessof vaginal administering of evening primrose ininducing delivery.Study Method: the present study is a triple blind caseevidenceclinical trial. Out of the individuals featuring therequired qualifications for entering the study, 160 wererandomly selected and assigned into two equal groups.Following the acquisition of the consent letter, the participantswere subjected to clinical examinations. Theirpreliminary information was recorded. Then, two softprimrose capsules were placed in the posterior choledosacof the intervention group participants. Placebo capsuleswere used in control group. Next, the patients wereasked to leave a contact number for the future requiredfollow-ups in terms of the delivery pain commencementand labor duration and delivery time. In the end, the collectedinformation was analyzed using SPSS.Result: based on the analyses, the two groups were notfound significantly different in terms of the demographicdata. Moreover, no significant difference was observed interms of the interval between the primrose administrationand delivery pain initiation (T1) and the interval betweenprimrose use till delivery (T2) as compared to the controlgroup (P>0.05).Discussion: it seems that the vaginal application of primrosecapsule is not effective in cervix preparation. However,there is a need for further research in this area. Thecurrent studies on the effectiveness of the evening primroseis limited to two researchers that have also foundresults consistent with what has been found here and twoother studies with results not in accordance with the currentpaper’s findings. More comparative studies seem tobe useful in this regard

The effect of environmental sustainability orientations and entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of greenhouses

Abstract This research aimed to explore the effect of environmental sustainability and entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of greenhouses in Iran. It is a sort of descriptive-correlational research conducted by the survey methodology. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire whose validity was checked by a panel of entrepreneurship and environment experts, and its reliability was estimated by conducting a pilot study and calculating Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.88–0.91). The statistical population was composed of all greenhouse units in Mahallat County in Markazi province, Iran (N = 405). The sample size was determined to be 197 greenhouses by Krejcie and Morgan’s table. The independent variables included environmental sustainability orientations (including the dimensions of environmental knowledge and awareness, practices, and commitment) and entrepreneurial orientation of greenhouse managers (including the dimensions of innovation, proactiveness, and risk-taking), and the dependent variable was the performance of greenhouses (including the dimensions of increasing customers, increasing sales, and increasing profitability). The results of structural equation modeling showed that the dimensions of environmental sustainability orientations and entrepreneurial orientations of the greenhouse managers were decisive factors in the performance dimensions of the greenhouses. Furthermore, the entrepreneurial orientations had a positive and significant effect on the environmental sustainability orientations

Coping with identity threat and health literacy on the quality of life and mental health in students: Structural equation modeling

Abstract Aim Adolescents face many challenges when entering university. The aim of this study was determined predictor role of coping with identity threat and health literacy on the quality of life and mental health of students. Methods This is a descriptive‐analytical study of the structural equation study. Random sampling was performed on 300 students of Alborz University of medical science who were eligible to enter the study. The link of the questionnaires was provided to the students through social networks. The questionnaires were used to study identity threat, mental health, health literacy, and quality of life. Results The results of structural equations showed that health literacy has a negative and significant effect (β = −0.22) and identity threat strategy has a negative and significant effect on students' mental health disorder (β = −0.53). Mental health disorders have a negative and significant effect on the quality of life in students (β = −0.49), and health literacy has a positive and significant effect on the quality of life (β = 0.35). Based on Sobel criterion, mental health disorder was a partial mediator for the indirect effect of coping threat strategy on quality of life. Conclusions Considering the effect of mental health and health literacy on the quality of life and the effectiveness of coping strategies, it is recommended to evaluate the mental health and health literacy of students in universities and provide educational programs for identity coping in the early years after entering the university

Comparison of serum levels of thyroidstimulating hormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsia pregnant women referring to Karaj Kamali Hospital in 2018

Introduction: As there is no reliable criterion for early diagnosisof preeclampsia up to present date, this study wasconducted to compare the serum levels of thyroid-stimulatinghormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsiapregnant women and the use of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) as a predictive factor in preeclampsia.Method: In this case-control study, 45 non-preeclampsiapregnant women and 45 preeclampsia pregnant womenin the third trimester of pregnancy referred to Kamali Hospitalof Karaj were examined. A skilled person took 10 ccof venous blood of the subjects and the mean serum TSHlevels of both groups were compared by using SPSS, version22, software.Results: The mean serum TSH level was 2.55 ± 1.13 and3.08 ± 1.23, respectively, in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen and preeclampsia pregnant women, the relationshipwas statistically significant (P =0.013). Besides, theprevalence of preterm delivery in preeclampsia pregnantwomen was higher than that in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen (P = .000). The mean weight of neonatesin preeclampsia pregnant women was lower than that innon- preeclampsia pregnant women (P = .000).Conclusion: This study revealed that measuring serumTSH levels in the third trimester of pregnancy could be apredictor of preeclampsia

Comparison of serum levels of thyroidstimulating hormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsia pregnant women referring to Karaj Kamali Hospital in 2018

Introduction: As there is no reliable criterion for early diagnosisof preeclampsia up to present date, this study wasconducted to compare the serum levels of thyroid-stimulatinghormone in preeclampsia and non-preeclampsiapregnant women and the use of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) as a predictive factor in preeclampsia.Method: In this case-control study, 45 non-preeclampsiapregnant women and 45 preeclampsia pregnant womenin the third trimester of pregnancy referred to Kamali Hospitalof Karaj were examined. A skilled person took 10 ccof venous blood of the subjects and the mean serum TSHlevels of both groups were compared by using SPSS, version22, software.Results: The mean serum TSH level was 2.55 ± 1.13 and3.08 ± 1.23, respectively, in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen and preeclampsia pregnant women, the relationshipwas statistically significant (P =0.013). Besides, theprevalence of preterm delivery in preeclampsia pregnantwomen was higher than that in non-preeclampsia pregnantwomen (P = .000). The mean weight of neonatesin preeclampsia pregnant women was lower than that innon- preeclampsia pregnant women (P = .000).Conclusion: This study revealed that measuring serumTSH levels in the third trimester of pregnancy could be apredictor of preeclampsia

Investigating the prevalence of menopausal complications and its related factors in women referred to Shahroud Health Centers in 2014

Introduction and Objective: Epidemiological studieshave shown that 65-85% of women experience menopausalcomplications. These complications can cause illnessand disability, and decrease women’s quality of lifeand endanger the health of the family and society. Therefore,it is important to address menopause and preventand treat menopausal complications. The aim of this researchwas to investigate the most common menopausalcomplications and related factors in Shahroud.Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study wasperformed on 350 women referred to Shahrood healthcenters in 2014. A questionnaire including demographicvariables, age and duration of menopause, weight, andbody mass index (BMI) was used for data collection. Datawere analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferentialtests through SPSS software.Results: According to the results, 79.1% of patientshad psychological complications, 61.1% had skin complications,51.7% of them had urogenital complications,70.9% had cardiac complications, 54% had musculoskeletalcomplications, and 82.6% had hot flashes. Hotflashes (82.6%) and psychological complications especiallyhopelessness (82.57%) and depression (80.28%) werethe most common menopausal complications.Conclusion: According to the results, although menopauseis a physiological process, the changes that occurin a woman during this period have a negative effect onher temperament and cause depression and anxiety; fordecreasing the rate of depression and increasing quality oflife, adaptation is needed. Moreover, adequate awarenessshould be given