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Makan Cheraghpour, Farnoosh Naghashian, Elham Ehrampoush, Hosein Davoodi, Jalalaldin Mirzairazzaz, Reza Homayounfar, ,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (5-2014)
Abstract
Vitamin D directly (due to receptor activation by vitamin D) or indirectly (through regulation of calcium homeostasis) effects on the pathogenic mechanisms associated with both types of diabetes, such as pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction, impaired insulin action and systemic inflammation. It has been shown that using Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and infancy has relation with a reduced risk of type 1 diabetes. In non-obese diabetic mice studies, pharmacological doses of vitamin D can delay the onset of diabetes. Any direct link between vitamin D and risk of type 2 diabetes has not been established yet, however many questions such as the concentration of vitamin D for optimal glucose homeostasis and how long pursuit to understand the effect of vitamin D on insulin secretion and sensitivity is essential have not been fully answered. The use of 1, 25 (OH) 2D3 for preventing or treating diabetes through its hypercalcemic effects and bone turnover is limited. On the other hand however, the protective effects only observed in response to doses higher than the physiological levels. In any case, a better understanding of the role of vitamin D can lead to the development of preventive strategies for both types of diabetes..
Alireza Askari, Zahra Shahabfard, Elham Ehrampoush, Ehsan Bahramali, Reza Homayounfar,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (4-2015)
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome refers to a set of conditions that include high blood pressure, increased insulin level in the blood, the accumulation of the excess fat around the abdomen, and increased blood lipids. In metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of these conditions are simultaneously present, and the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes rises. Besides, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the most common joint disease in humans and is also the main cause of pain and disability in the elderly. The end result of this process is pain and reduced range of motion, and in advanced cases joint inflammation, cartilage destruction, and disability are clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis. Considering the high prevalence of these two disorders in the country and many common pathologic aspects of these two diseases such as obesity and elderly, we decided to review their relationship.
Elham Ehrampoush, Seyed Amin Kouhpayeh, Mojtaba Farjam, Reza Homayounfar, Alireza Ghaemi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (12-2017)
Abstract
Background & Objective: The duty of physicians in the new world is to promote health, prevent diseases and deliver primary health care. But in accordance with the Edinburgh Declaration, physicians are not trained to deal with these issues. One of the key areas that has an important role in the health of the population, contains the issues related to life style and particularly nutritional issues. Proper nutrition plays a major role in achieving optimal health outcomes and inpatient health care costs will be reduced. This article describes the experience of the implementation and results of the evaluation of providing a course of clinical nutrition for medical students.
Material & Methods: This action research study was conducted using census method, in collaboration with 50 students of Fasa University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 96-1395. In this study, clinical nutrition course was presented along with clinical courses for students. The data were gathered through pretest and posttest questionnaire, in each training session, and EDC questionnaire was applied to evaluate students' satisfaction. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results of the questionnaires.
Results: The comparison of students' score after each training session with pre-test scores, showed a significant increase in students' knowledge of clinical nutrition. Most students' satisfaction was related to the presentation (4.37) and the use of resources (4.32), respectively.
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated a positive effect of teaching clinical nutrition which can be considered by policymakers to insert this topic in the clinical course for medical students.
