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Cardiovascular toxicology, Apr 1, 2024
Atherosclerosis, 2013
Purpose Eggs are highly nutritious but concerns over their cholesterol content have led to dietar... more Purpose Eggs are highly nutritious but concerns over their cholesterol content have led to dietary avoidance among many. There are also important international differences in relevant dietary guidance. We conducted the first prospective study in China investigating the association of egg consumption, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and a meta-analysis. Methods We included 28,024 participants without CVD at baseline in Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. All-cause and CVD mortality were identified through record linkage. We used Cox proportional hazards regression. We followed the Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology reporting guidelines. Results During 275,343 person-years follow-up (average 9.8 years), we found 2685 all-cause and 873 CVD deaths. We found no significant difference in all-cause mortality between higher (7+ eggs/week) and low consumption (< 1 egg/week) [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1.08, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.93-1.24], and mortality from CVD (0.99, 95% CI 0.76-1.27), ischemic heart disease (IHD) (0.92, 95% CI 0.63-1.36), or stroke (0.88, 95% CI 0.57-1.35). The updated meta-analyses including our results showed that 7+ eggs/week was not associated with all-cause mortality (HR 1.09, 95% CI 0.997-1.200) or IHD (HR 0.97, 95% CI 0.90-1.05), but associated with a small reduction in stroke (HR 0.91. 95% CI 0.85-0.98). Conclusions Eating one egg daily is not associated with increase in CVD or all-cause mortality. The small observed reduction in stroke risk needs to be confirmed. Our findings support current guidelines recommending eggs as part of a healthy diet, and should be considered in other dietary recommendations.
Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Jun 15, 2017
Background and Objectives: High-Sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is the most reliable mean... more Background and Objectives: High-Sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is the most reliable means of diagnosing and controlling hidden inflammation and infection in the body. poor nutritional status in older adults with increased serum levels of CRP, followed by systemic inflammation is linked. It appears that diet has an significant effect on chronic inflammation affecting the progression of the disease. This study aimed to examine the association between macronutrients intake with serum High sensitivity C-reactive protein in elderly located in nursing homes in Sabzevar. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study included 105 nursing home residents from Sabzevar city, stratified sampling method was performed. Anthropometric indexes, BMI and WHR were measuremed according standard methods. Nutrientional intake per person was collected and determined by using the N 4 software. Blood samples were collected for measurement of serum hs-CRP. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software descriptive statistics and regression. Results: In the present study, a significant positive correlation between total fat and cholesterol intake and a significant inverse correlation between fiber intake and serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein was observed. Among Anthropometric indexes, hs-CRP has a statistically significant relationship with BMI. Conclusion: According to results of this study, diets high in fiber, low in fat, low cholesterol should be the first level of prevention in this age group and it can reduce inflammation remarkably.
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Oct 15, 2006
Atherosclerosis Supplements, 2003
This study has been determined the influence of local mineral water (Damavand) on serum lipids. M... more This study has been determined the influence of local mineral water (Damavand) on serum lipids. Material & Methods: 41 middle age men with hypertension (48±8) were matched based on age, BMI, WHR, drug, smoking and duration of the disease and randomly selected in a case and control groups. Mineral and usual tap waters were given to case and control group 2 liters per day for 8 weeks respectively. The serum levels were measured at the first and the end of experiment. Triglyceride, total cholesterol and HDL-c were measured by calorimetery method and LDL-c calculated by formula. Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney statistical methods analyzed data. Dietary intakes of subjects were determined by using 24 hours recall questionnaire at the first, middle and the end of experiment and were analyzed by Nutrition III program. Results: At the beginning of study, the mean TG in case and control groups were 189.35±97 and 166.95±86.8 mg/dl respectively, which has no significant difference between two groups at the end of experiment. The mean Tc in case and control were 149.50±31.16 and 136.10±24.62 mg/dl respectively at the first of study and these levels reached to 133.75±31.97 and 157.81±19.04 mg/dl respectively, which the significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). The mean LDL-c in case and control groups were 55.53±27.11 and 56.09±33.35 mg/dl respectively, at the beginning of the study and these levels reached to 51.73±27.38 and 68.48±25.53 mg/dl respectively, which the significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). Also the mean HDL-c in case and control group were 44.15±22.23 and 46.61±14.97 mg/dl respectively, at the first of study and these levels to 44.15±12.23 and 46.61±14.97 mg/dl respectively, which no significant difference between two groups. Conclusion: These findings showed that the local mineral water decreased serum Tc and LDL-c can reduce CVD.
Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility, 2009
Introduction: Many factors effect on pregnancy and its outcome. Although, the role of nutrition o... more Introduction: Many factors effect on pregnancy and its outcome. Although, the role of nutrition on the outcome of pregnancy has not been confirmed, it was determined that the nutritional status of pregnant woman affect the pregnancy outcome considerably. Therefore, this study was done to compare the energy and nutrient intake of pregnant women in Sabzevar city (north-east Iran) with the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intakes. Methods and Material: This cross-sectional analytic study was done on 561 pregnant women who were selected by using cluster sampling method from all the municipal regions of Sabzevar city. They are including who no disease and like to be in this research. Their nutritional intake in the last 24 hours was recorded, using the food recall technique, by filling a questionnaire for three days. The data of the nutritional intake were analyzed by using the Food Processor (CAT-2 factory and the U.S.A country) software for each person to find the exact amount of nutrient each woman had received. Also, their pregnancy time was evaluated by sonography. The obtained data were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 11.5. Descriptive statistics and one sample t test were used to compare data with the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intakes. Result: The mean pregnancy duration was 4/29±3/2 months. The results of our study showed that mean energy and all nutrient intakes except vitamin B12, phosphorous, sodium, and selenium in our study sample were less than the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intake. Conclusion: Having considered the low nutritional status in pregnant women in our region, educational programs regarding the recommended nutrition for pregnant women should be prepared.
Medical History Journal, Apr 8, 2017
Background: Spiritual health is a component of human health. Despite of its importance in recent ... more Background: Spiritual health is a component of human health. Despite of its importance in recent years the concept of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing as a nurses duties, there are few studies in this field especially in our country Iran. Aim: This study was aimed to investigate nurses and nursing students’ viewpoints about spirituality and spiritual care of patients. Method: This cross-sectional study conducted in hospitals affiliated with the Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. Sampling performed for students by census and for nurses by two-stage sampling. Study instrument was Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale- SSCRS. Data was analyzed by SPSS software ver.16. Results: The mean total score of attitude towards spirituality and spiritual care in nursing students participating in the study was 54.57±1.74 and 52.44±0.88 in nurses. The mean score differences in nurses and students were not statistically significant and by demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Participants' attitude toward spirituality and spiritual care was desirable and this could be considered as an asset for health managers. Further studies about factors affected their attitude were offered. Please cite this article as: Tofighian, T. Kooshki, A. Borhani, F. Rakhshani, MH. Mohsenpour, M. (2017). Nursing students and nurses attitude toward spirituality and spiritual care. Med History J . 8(29): 45-62.
Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 2016
Background & Objectives: With regard to probable mechanisms about probiotics effect in cholestero... more Background & Objectives: With regard to probable mechanisms about probiotics effect in cholesterol lowering and since final conclusion about fat-lowering effect of probiotics is not clear; Present study has been conducted to determine effect of probiotics on serum lipid profile level of patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Material and Methods: This double-blind randomized, clinical trial study was done on 44 type-2 diabetic patients, by available sampling. Patients were allocated to either case or control groups by permuted block randomization. Probiotic group received one probiotic tablet and placebo group received one placebo tablet daily for 8 weeks. At baseline and the end of study, 5 ml blood was collected from each patient after a 14-h fasting in order to measure serum lipid profile. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytic statistics. Results: Demographic parameters, anthropometric and dietary factors were not significantly different between two groups at baseline ...
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
Background: High concentrations of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress markers and lipid abno... more Background: High concentrations of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress markers and lipid abnormities are important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in hemodialysis patients. This study aims to investigate the effects of Nigella sativa oil on serum levels inflammation and oxidative stress markers and lipid profile in hemodialysis patients. Methods: Fifty hemodialysis patients participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups, including receiving 2 tablets of Nigella sativa oil (1000 mg/day, NG) and receiving placebo (PG), for 8 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the patients at the beginning and the end of the study after 12 to 14 hour fasting for measuring serum markers. Then, levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), LDL-c, HDL-c, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. Results: Consumption of Nigella sativa oil as a supplement...
The Horizon of Medical Sciences, 2005
International Journal of Linguistics, 2012
This study was carried out to examine the effect of consciousness-raising tasks on the syntax acq... more This study was carried out to examine the effect of consciousness-raising tasks on the syntax acquisition of Iranian elementary EFL learners. To this end, a Cambridge Key English Test (KET) was administered to 85 elementary level learners at a Language Institute in Tehran, Iran. From among these learners, 60 homogeneous subjects were selected and divided into control group and experimental group. Before starting the treatment, a pretest was administered to both groups and t-test results showed no significant difference in their information about the grammatical structures under study. Then, the control group learned these structures traditionally whereas the experimental group worked on a sequence of consciousness-raising tasks. At the end, all subjects in both groups were post tested to check the progress they made after receiving the treatment. The results of the analysis of data showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group on the posttest.
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
Background: Current educational techniques may have a few effects on dietary habits and food pref... more Background: Current educational techniques may have a few effects on dietary habits and food preferences in adolescents, so by designing an educational attractive program, nutritional knowledge can be significantly enhanced. This study aims to investigate the effect of a structured educational intervention based on poetry, game, and problem-solving skills on promoting nutritional knowledge, and behavior in primary school students. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 120 primary school students aged 10-12 years in Sabzevar, Iran, in 2019. The participants were selected through multi-stage random sampling and divided into experimental (EG, n=60) and control (CG, n=60) groups. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of three sections (demographic characteristics, nutritional knowledge section, and nutritional behavior section). The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked and confirmed. The educational program, including e...
Hypertension in Pregnancy, 2022
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of current study was to investigate the correlation between preeclampsia... more ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of current study was to investigate the correlation between preeclampsia and food groups among pregnant women. Methods This case-control study was done on pregnant women with a diagnosis of preeclampsia in Sabzevar. The control group was included non-infected postpartum women. Results Intake of vegetables (OR = 0.952, CI: 0.724–0.985, p < 0.001), fruits (OR = 0.901, CI: 0.852–0.990, p = 0.012), nuts and legumes (OR = 0.712, CI: 0.531–0.848, p = 0.009), and sugars and sweets (OR = 1.254, CI: 1.112–1.497, p < 0.001) were related to the odds of preeclampsia. Conclusions Women with preeclampsia had lower intake of vegetables, fruits, milk and products, and also fluids. Intake of sugars and sweets compared with the intake of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes was associated with increasing odds of preeclampsia.
Introduction: Semen is one of the factors in preparing endometrium for embryo implantation. This ... more Introduction: Semen is one of the factors in preparing endometrium for embryo implantation. This is in contrast with public believed that immune response to antigen in ejaculated semen will disrupt fertility and pregnancy. The aim of this study was investigation of the influence of seminal plasma injection on Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) success among infertile couples. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 140 infertile couples undergoing ICSI treatment in Kosar infertility clinic and reproductive health research center of Urmia, Iran during 2010-2011. Couples were randomly divided into seminal plasma injection and control groups. Cry preserved seminal plasma was prepared 30-60 minutes before embryo transferring. bHCG test and sonography was performed respectively at day 14 and between 6th to 12th weeks after embryo transfer. Outcomes were compared between two groups. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 and chi-square test. P value less than 0.05 was c...
Cardiovascular toxicology, Apr 1, 2024
Atherosclerosis, 2013
Purpose Eggs are highly nutritious but concerns over their cholesterol content have led to dietar... more Purpose Eggs are highly nutritious but concerns over their cholesterol content have led to dietary avoidance among many. There are also important international differences in relevant dietary guidance. We conducted the first prospective study in China investigating the association of egg consumption, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and a meta-analysis. Methods We included 28,024 participants without CVD at baseline in Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study. All-cause and CVD mortality were identified through record linkage. We used Cox proportional hazards regression. We followed the Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology reporting guidelines. Results During 275,343 person-years follow-up (average 9.8 years), we found 2685 all-cause and 873 CVD deaths. We found no significant difference in all-cause mortality between higher (7+ eggs/week) and low consumption (< 1 egg/week) [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1.08, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.93-1.24], and mortality from CVD (0.99, 95% CI 0.76-1.27), ischemic heart disease (IHD) (0.92, 95% CI 0.63-1.36), or stroke (0.88, 95% CI 0.57-1.35). The updated meta-analyses including our results showed that 7+ eggs/week was not associated with all-cause mortality (HR 1.09, 95% CI 0.997-1.200) or IHD (HR 0.97, 95% CI 0.90-1.05), but associated with a small reduction in stroke (HR 0.91. 95% CI 0.85-0.98). Conclusions Eating one egg daily is not associated with increase in CVD or all-cause mortality. The small observed reduction in stroke risk needs to be confirmed. Our findings support current guidelines recommending eggs as part of a healthy diet, and should be considered in other dietary recommendations.
Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Jun 15, 2017
Background and Objectives: High-Sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is the most reliable mean... more Background and Objectives: High-Sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is the most reliable means of diagnosing and controlling hidden inflammation and infection in the body. poor nutritional status in older adults with increased serum levels of CRP, followed by systemic inflammation is linked. It appears that diet has an significant effect on chronic inflammation affecting the progression of the disease. This study aimed to examine the association between macronutrients intake with serum High sensitivity C-reactive protein in elderly located in nursing homes in Sabzevar. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study included 105 nursing home residents from Sabzevar city, stratified sampling method was performed. Anthropometric indexes, BMI and WHR were measuremed according standard methods. Nutrientional intake per person was collected and determined by using the N 4 software. Blood samples were collected for measurement of serum hs-CRP. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software descriptive statistics and regression. Results: In the present study, a significant positive correlation between total fat and cholesterol intake and a significant inverse correlation between fiber intake and serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein was observed. Among Anthropometric indexes, hs-CRP has a statistically significant relationship with BMI. Conclusion: According to results of this study, diets high in fiber, low in fat, low cholesterol should be the first level of prevention in this age group and it can reduce inflammation remarkably.
Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Oct 15, 2006
Atherosclerosis Supplements, 2003
This study has been determined the influence of local mineral water (Damavand) on serum lipids. M... more This study has been determined the influence of local mineral water (Damavand) on serum lipids. Material & Methods: 41 middle age men with hypertension (48±8) were matched based on age, BMI, WHR, drug, smoking and duration of the disease and randomly selected in a case and control groups. Mineral and usual tap waters were given to case and control group 2 liters per day for 8 weeks respectively. The serum levels were measured at the first and the end of experiment. Triglyceride, total cholesterol and HDL-c were measured by calorimetery method and LDL-c calculated by formula. Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney statistical methods analyzed data. Dietary intakes of subjects were determined by using 24 hours recall questionnaire at the first, middle and the end of experiment and were analyzed by Nutrition III program. Results: At the beginning of study, the mean TG in case and control groups were 189.35±97 and 166.95±86.8 mg/dl respectively, which has no significant difference between two groups at the end of experiment. The mean Tc in case and control were 149.50±31.16 and 136.10±24.62 mg/dl respectively at the first of study and these levels reached to 133.75±31.97 and 157.81±19.04 mg/dl respectively, which the significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). The mean LDL-c in case and control groups were 55.53±27.11 and 56.09±33.35 mg/dl respectively, at the beginning of the study and these levels reached to 51.73±27.38 and 68.48±25.53 mg/dl respectively, which the significant difference between two groups (P<0.05). Also the mean HDL-c in case and control group were 44.15±22.23 and 46.61±14.97 mg/dl respectively, at the first of study and these levels to 44.15±12.23 and 46.61±14.97 mg/dl respectively, which no significant difference between two groups. Conclusion: These findings showed that the local mineral water decreased serum Tc and LDL-c can reduce CVD.
Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility, 2009
Introduction: Many factors effect on pregnancy and its outcome. Although, the role of nutrition o... more Introduction: Many factors effect on pregnancy and its outcome. Although, the role of nutrition on the outcome of pregnancy has not been confirmed, it was determined that the nutritional status of pregnant woman affect the pregnancy outcome considerably. Therefore, this study was done to compare the energy and nutrient intake of pregnant women in Sabzevar city (north-east Iran) with the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intakes. Methods and Material: This cross-sectional analytic study was done on 561 pregnant women who were selected by using cluster sampling method from all the municipal regions of Sabzevar city. They are including who no disease and like to be in this research. Their nutritional intake in the last 24 hours was recorded, using the food recall technique, by filling a questionnaire for three days. The data of the nutritional intake were analyzed by using the Food Processor (CAT-2 factory and the U.S.A country) software for each person to find the exact amount of nutrient each woman had received. Also, their pregnancy time was evaluated by sonography. The obtained data were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 11.5. Descriptive statistics and one sample t test were used to compare data with the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intakes. Result: The mean pregnancy duration was 4/29±3/2 months. The results of our study showed that mean energy and all nutrient intakes except vitamin B12, phosphorous, sodium, and selenium in our study sample were less than the values recommended by Dietary Reference Intake. Conclusion: Having considered the low nutritional status in pregnant women in our region, educational programs regarding the recommended nutrition for pregnant women should be prepared.
Medical History Journal, Apr 8, 2017
Background: Spiritual health is a component of human health. Despite of its importance in recent ... more Background: Spiritual health is a component of human health. Despite of its importance in recent years the concept of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing as a nurses duties, there are few studies in this field especially in our country Iran. Aim: This study was aimed to investigate nurses and nursing students’ viewpoints about spirituality and spiritual care of patients. Method: This cross-sectional study conducted in hospitals affiliated with the Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences. Sampling performed for students by census and for nurses by two-stage sampling. Study instrument was Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale- SSCRS. Data was analyzed by SPSS software ver.16. Results: The mean total score of attitude towards spirituality and spiritual care in nursing students participating in the study was 54.57±1.74 and 52.44±0.88 in nurses. The mean score differences in nurses and students were not statistically significant and by demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Participants' attitude toward spirituality and spiritual care was desirable and this could be considered as an asset for health managers. Further studies about factors affected their attitude were offered. Please cite this article as: Tofighian, T. Kooshki, A. Borhani, F. Rakhshani, MH. Mohsenpour, M. (2017). Nursing students and nurses attitude toward spirituality and spiritual care. Med History J . 8(29): 45-62.
Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 2016
Background & Objectives: With regard to probable mechanisms about probiotics effect in cholestero... more Background & Objectives: With regard to probable mechanisms about probiotics effect in cholesterol lowering and since final conclusion about fat-lowering effect of probiotics is not clear; Present study has been conducted to determine effect of probiotics on serum lipid profile level of patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Material and Methods: This double-blind randomized, clinical trial study was done on 44 type-2 diabetic patients, by available sampling. Patients were allocated to either case or control groups by permuted block randomization. Probiotic group received one probiotic tablet and placebo group received one placebo tablet daily for 8 weeks. At baseline and the end of study, 5 ml blood was collected from each patient after a 14-h fasting in order to measure serum lipid profile. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytic statistics. Results: Demographic parameters, anthropometric and dietary factors were not significantly different between two groups at baseline ...
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
Background: High concentrations of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress markers and lipid abno... more Background: High concentrations of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress markers and lipid abnormities are important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in hemodialysis patients. This study aims to investigate the effects of Nigella sativa oil on serum levels inflammation and oxidative stress markers and lipid profile in hemodialysis patients. Methods: Fifty hemodialysis patients participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups, including receiving 2 tablets of Nigella sativa oil (1000 mg/day, NG) and receiving placebo (PG), for 8 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the patients at the beginning and the end of the study after 12 to 14 hour fasting for measuring serum markers. Then, levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), LDL-c, HDL-c, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. Results: Consumption of Nigella sativa oil as a supplement...
The Horizon of Medical Sciences, 2005
International Journal of Linguistics, 2012
This study was carried out to examine the effect of consciousness-raising tasks on the syntax acq... more This study was carried out to examine the effect of consciousness-raising tasks on the syntax acquisition of Iranian elementary EFL learners. To this end, a Cambridge Key English Test (KET) was administered to 85 elementary level learners at a Language Institute in Tehran, Iran. From among these learners, 60 homogeneous subjects were selected and divided into control group and experimental group. Before starting the treatment, a pretest was administered to both groups and t-test results showed no significant difference in their information about the grammatical structures under study. Then, the control group learned these structures traditionally whereas the experimental group worked on a sequence of consciousness-raising tasks. At the end, all subjects in both groups were post tested to check the progress they made after receiving the treatment. The results of the analysis of data showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group on the posttest.
Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
Background: Current educational techniques may have a few effects on dietary habits and food pref... more Background: Current educational techniques may have a few effects on dietary habits and food preferences in adolescents, so by designing an educational attractive program, nutritional knowledge can be significantly enhanced. This study aims to investigate the effect of a structured educational intervention based on poetry, game, and problem-solving skills on promoting nutritional knowledge, and behavior in primary school students. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 120 primary school students aged 10-12 years in Sabzevar, Iran, in 2019. The participants were selected through multi-stage random sampling and divided into experimental (EG, n=60) and control (CG, n=60) groups. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of three sections (demographic characteristics, nutritional knowledge section, and nutritional behavior section). The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked and confirmed. The educational program, including e...
Hypertension in Pregnancy, 2022
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of current study was to investigate the correlation between preeclampsia... more ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of current study was to investigate the correlation between preeclampsia and food groups among pregnant women. Methods This case-control study was done on pregnant women with a diagnosis of preeclampsia in Sabzevar. The control group was included non-infected postpartum women. Results Intake of vegetables (OR = 0.952, CI: 0.724–0.985, p < 0.001), fruits (OR = 0.901, CI: 0.852–0.990, p = 0.012), nuts and legumes (OR = 0.712, CI: 0.531–0.848, p = 0.009), and sugars and sweets (OR = 1.254, CI: 1.112–1.497, p < 0.001) were related to the odds of preeclampsia. Conclusions Women with preeclampsia had lower intake of vegetables, fruits, milk and products, and also fluids. Intake of sugars and sweets compared with the intake of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes was associated with increasing odds of preeclampsia.
Introduction: Semen is one of the factors in preparing endometrium for embryo implantation. This ... more Introduction: Semen is one of the factors in preparing endometrium for embryo implantation. This is in contrast with public believed that immune response to antigen in ejaculated semen will disrupt fertility and pregnancy. The aim of this study was investigation of the influence of seminal plasma injection on Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) success among infertile couples. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 140 infertile couples undergoing ICSI treatment in Kosar infertility clinic and reproductive health research center of Urmia, Iran during 2010-2011. Couples were randomly divided into seminal plasma injection and control groups. Cry preserved seminal plasma was prepared 30-60 minutes before embryo transferring. bHCG test and sonography was performed respectively at day 14 and between 6th to 12th weeks after embryo transfer. Outcomes were compared between two groups. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 and chi-square test. P value less than 0.05 was c...