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Background and purpose: Adipose - drived stem cells are multipotent cells that capable to diffrentiate in to osteogenic cells. On the other hand, the scaffold of chitosan and gelatin are biodegradable and compatible used for tissue repair. This study evaluated the repair of femoral bone defect using adipose-derived stem cells on gelatin – chitosan membrane in adult Albino Wistar rats by radiographic and biomechanical tests. Materials and Methods: In this study, sixty male adult rats were equally divided into six groups. 1)Normal group) that received no treatment and bone intact and is only used to compare the biomechanics, 2(Normal Foramen group) femoral bone were removed from the animal body, and were then created bone defect similar to the experimental groups for biomechanic testing, 3 (control group) received no treatment after bone defect. 4 (sham group) after bone defect, the culture medium was injected at the site of bone defect. 5 (gelatin - chitosan group) that gelatin - chitosan membrane was used in to bone defect. Group 6 that transplanted ADSCs in to bone defect. Results: Radiograph bone opacity increased in chitosan – gelatin, cell and cell with chitosan - gelatin groups compared to control group but this difference was not significant. Biomechanical results of bone showed mean Fmax was increased in treatment groups compared to control group however the difference was not significant but compared with the normal foramen group significantly increased. Conclusion: It seems that scaffold of chitosan - gelatin membrane and ADSC cell transplantation appears to be effective in repair of bone defect.

Information technology can increase the quality of medical care and is a target for many of the pioneers in the development of clinical or medical information. Electronic medical record (EMR), one of such technologies, is a well-known and valuable system to access patient information in hospitals. Electronic medical records which are used for the purpose of providing basic health care are available through a network of computers. All units of the hospital such as examination room, conference room, emergency, patient care units, nursing stations, operating rooms, recovery units, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and medical records should have access to it. Among its advantages are improved quality of care provided to patients, better organized information, improvement in the timeliness of the process, accuracy and completeness of documentation, patient access to electronic copies of records, prevention of medication errors and allergies, reduced medical errors, immediate access to information in different places, decision support technology and improvement in the process of doing . S urely the use of electronic medical records has created a new dimension to patient care and clinical practice and will provide a comprehensive system to support people in the community and enhance the quality of services provided to them.

Introduction: A number of researches show anti-proliferative effects of EMF on animal cells. In addition to antioxidant properties of garlic,it contains compounds that can inhibit cell proliferation. This study wasconducted to investigate the effects of garlic extract and EMF with low frequency on angiogenesis. Methods: Eighty fertilized eggs were divided into the control group, sham-exposed 1 (treated by normal saline), sham-exposed 2 (in vicinity of switched off EMF), experimental group 1 (treated by concentration 100 μg/ml of garlic extract), experimental group 2 (treated by concentration 200 μg/ml of garlic extract), experimental group 3 (in vicinity of EMF with intensity of 50 gauss), experimental group 4 (treated by concentration 100 μg/ml of garlic extract and EMF with intensity of 50 gauss), experimental group 5 (treated by concentration 200 μg/ml of garlic extract and EMF with intensity of 50 gauss). On the 8th day of incubation, gelatin sponge was placed on the chorioallantoic membrane and experimental groups 1, 2, 4, and 5 were treated with 10 microliters of garlic extract. On the 10th day of incubation, experimental groups 3, 4 and 5 were exposed to EMF for 4 hours. All samples were photographed on the 12th day of incubation and the length and numbers of vessels were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey statistical tests. Results: The mean number and length of blood vessels in all experimental groups were significantly decreased compared to the control group (p

"n Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1":*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) related infections are important complications of cathter application. This study assessed the usefulness of mupirocin in prevention and control of these infections."n"nMethods: In this randomized clinical trial, consecutive surgical patients requiring central venous catheter (for more than 2 days) in Amir-Alam Hospital from 2006-2008 were enrolled. Patients were divided in two groups; in "case group" patients received topical mupirocin 2% every 48 hours at the time of insertion of catheter and dressing change and for "control group" mupirocin was not used. All of the patients received chlorhexidine and enoxoparin as complementary treatments. Two groups were comparable in regard of age, sex and risk factors."n"nResults: One hundred eighteen patients enrolled in the study (57 in case and 61 in control group) completed the study. 84 catheters in case group and 88 catheters in control group were inserted. The catheters in 90% of patients were inserted in jugular vein. At the end of study 29(16.8%) patients (16 in control versus 13 in case group) had catheter colonization (p=NS). Catheter related bloodstream infection was observed in 16(9.3%) patients (6 in case versus 10 in control group) (p=NS).Catheter related local infection was seen in 2(1.1%) patients of control versus none of mupirocin group. (p=NS)."n"nConclusions: Mupirocin was not effective to control and prevention of bacterial colonization and catheter related infection

Background & Aim: Patient education, one of the most important nurses responsibilities, depend on their motivation therefore, this study was performed and the purpose of the study was for determining the nurses motivating factors related to the patients education . Methods & Materials: A descriptive cross sectional research was carried out among the nurses in the hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of medical science. Sample population was 214 nurses selected by stratified & cluster sampling. Data was collected by questioner through self reporting. The data were analyzed by SPSS computer software. Descriptive statistic and 2 Test, Fisher Exact Test, Exact Test Mont Carlo were used. Results: Data of motivating factors categorized in 3 levels, high, moderate, low with Lickrate scale showed that in nurses’ opinion salary and payment (48%), facilities (49.5%), supervision (57.5%), have average effect on their motivation related to the patient education. Job security (68%), respect & appreciation (76%), career development (74%), work-interest (81.5%), knowledge (85.5%), professional responsibilities (90%) have much effect on their motivation related to the patient education. Statistical test showed a meaningful relation between demographic variables and motivating factors. Conclusion: According to the findings, Job security, respect & appreciation, career development, work-interest, knowledge, professional responsibility have much effect on the motivation for patient education.

Background & Aim: Patient education, one of the most important nurses responsibilities, depend on their motivation therefore, this study was performed and the purpose of the study was for determining the nurses motivating factors related to the patients education . Methods & Materials: A descriptive cross sectional research was carried out among the nurses in the hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of medical science. Sample population was 214 nurses selected by stratified & cluster sampling. Data was collected by questioner through self reporting. The data were analyzed by SPSS computer software. Descriptive statistic and 2 Test, Fisher Exact Test, Exact Test Mont Carlo were used. Results: Data of motivating factors categorized in 3 levels, high, moderate, low with Lickrate scale showed that in nurses’ opinion salary and payment (48%), facilities (49.5%), supervision (57.5%), have average effect on their motivation related to the patient education. Job security (68%), respect & appreciation (76%), career development (74%), work-interest (81.5%), knowledge (85.5%), professional responsibilities (90%) have much effect on their motivation related to the patient education. Statistical test showed a meaningful relation between demographic variables and motivating factors. Conclusion: According to the findings, Job security, respect & appreciation, career development, work-interest, knowledge, professional responsibility have much effect on the motivation for patient education.

Introduction: Users of Hospital Information System know its problems better than others. Studying their views are very important and can be especially effective in the development of the information system. The aim of this study was to investigate the users' views towards the quality of Hospital Information System in the training hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The current study was an applied research which was conducted with descriptive cross-sectional method. A four-section questionnaire was designed for data collection consisting of: characteristics of quality information, reasons of low quality of information, accessibility of information and decision support. Validity and reliability were tested and SPSS was used for data analysis. Results: The findings indicated that 62.8% of users explained that one of reasons of low quality information was a problem related to obtaining information. About 47.7% of users were unsatisfied with hospital information system ability for decision making support. In general 53.2% of users were slightly satisfied with the overall quality information of the system. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study there are some problems concerning information quality of Hospital Information System in Mashhad trainig hospitals. These problems include of inappropriate information quality of the system and incompatibility with user needs which leads to decreased satisfaction of users towards the system. Keywords: Hospitals, Teaching; Hospital Information System; Computer Systems;.Information Systems

Background and aims: Diabetes mellitus type 1 is one of the most common endocrynological diseases. Todays, the trend in the treatment of diabetes by herbal medicines which have fewer side effects than chemical drugs has promoted. This study was performed to investigating the effects of extract of asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) resin on the serum level of insulin and blood glucose in diabetic rats. Methods: In this experimental study, 28 rats were divided into four groups, the normal control, diabetic control, diabetic 1 (injection of insulin), diabetic 2 (injection of extract of Ferula assa-foetida's resin). At the first, fifteenth and thirtieth days, insulin and blood glucose was measured. Results: At first, fifteenth and thirtieth days, in the hyperglycemic groups, blood insulin increased and blood glucose increased in compared with normal control (P<0.05). At fifteenth day in diabetic groups 1 and 2, and at thirtieth day in diabetic group 2, respectively, was significantly increased and decreased in compared with diabetic control (P<0.05). Conclusion: Resin of Ferula assa-foetida lowered blood glucose. Probably synthesis and secretion of insulin and hyperplasia in the remaining pancreatic beta cells, was stimulated by resin of Ferula assa-foetida. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]