Azizollah Yousefi
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View article: Ten Times Normal Anti Tissue Transglutaminase Level Detected By Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), But Normal Level by Chemiluminescent Assay (CLIA)
Ten Times Normal Anti Tissue Transglutaminase Level Detected By Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), But Normal Level by Chemiluminescent Assay (CLIA) Open
View article: The Course of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation
The Course of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation Open
Background: Gastrointestinal complications are common in kidney transplant recipients. In these patients, the use of immunosuppressive drugs reduces the optimal immune response against infections such as Helicobacter pylori infection. This…
View article: The Relationship between Liver Enzyme Levels and Severity of Lung Involvement in Children with COVID-19 Infection
The Relationship between Liver Enzyme Levels and Severity of Lung Involvement in Children with COVID-19 Infection Open
Liver enzyme values do not appear to predict the severity of lung involvement in pediatric COVID-19 patients.
View article: Investigation of Some Long Noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): An Iranian Study
Investigation of Some Long Noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): An Iranian Study Open
Introduction: According to the importance of long noncoding RNAs (LncRNA) in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and also the lack of study for pediatric IBD in this regard, we investigated the expression of a selected pan…
View article: Detection of Eosinophilic Cell-free Granules Based on Expression of CCR3 and MBP Markers in Esophageal Biopsy Specimens of Patients with Suspected and Confirmed Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Detection of Eosinophilic Cell-free Granules Based on Expression of CCR3 and MBP Markers in Esophageal Biopsy Specimens of Patients with Suspected and Confirmed Eosinophilic Esophagitis Open
The results of the present study showed that IHC can be applied to detect cell-free eosinophil granules in esophageal tissue. Observation of granules and basal cell hyperplasia in biopsies of suspected EoE patients whose eosinophil count i…
View article: Respule or metered-dose inhaler for eosinophilic esophagitis treatment? A dose-ranging, randomized clinical trial study on efficacy, safety, and relapse rate
Respule or metered-dose inhaler for eosinophilic esophagitis treatment? A dose-ranging, randomized clinical trial study on efficacy, safety, and relapse rate Open
BackgroundEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergen/immune-mediated disease known by eosinophil infiltration into the esophagus. Topical steroids are used for its treatment. We investigated the efficacy, side effects, and sympto…
View article: Association of autoimmune pancreatitis with Raghib syndrome
Association of autoimmune pancreatitis with Raghib syndrome Open
Key Clinical Message Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a form of chronic pancreatitis scarcely found in children. Raghib syndrome is a rare congenital heart defect known as persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) draining into the left at…
View article: Jujube Versus Polyethylene Glycol for Maintenance Treatment of Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Jujube Versus Polyethylene Glycol for Maintenance Treatment of Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background: Functional constipation (FC) is a common major problem in children. This study compared Jujube paste and polyethylene glycol (PEG) as laxative drugs in children with FC. Ziziphus Jujuba Mill (Jujube) was selected according to t…
View article: Previously Unreported Pseudomembranous Duodenitis
Previously Unreported Pseudomembranous Duodenitis Open
The pseudomembranous inflammatory process is a process characterized by the formation of a white membrane‐like exudate over colonic mucosa and is mainly caused by Clostridium difficile toxin. The stool culture is considered to be the gold …
View article: Atopy Patch Test in the Diagnosis of Food Allergens in Infants with Allergic Proctocolitis Compared with Elimination/Introduction Challenge
Atopy Patch Test in the Diagnosis of Food Allergens in Infants with Allergic Proctocolitis Compared with Elimination/Introduction Challenge Open
Allergic proctocolitis is a cell-dependent food allergy that is present in both breast and formula-fed infants. The presence of blood with different amounts in the stool is the main manifestation of the disease. Different results have been…
View article: Biofeedback Therapy in Children with Functional Constipation in Tehran, Iran
Biofeedback Therapy in Children with Functional Constipation in Tehran, Iran Open
Background: Functional constipation is a common disorder in pediatrics and affects about 30 percent of children, causing several physical and emotional complications and having a considerable impact on health expenses and quality of life. …
View article: Assessment of IgE- and cell-mediated immunity in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis
Assessment of IgE- and cell-mediated immunity in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis Open
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergen/immune-mediated disease leading to esophageal dysfunction. Food allergens play critical roles in the pathogenesis and treatment of EoE via different mechanisms. This study aimed to prese…
View article: The relation between anxiety and functional constipation: A multicenter study in Iranian medical interns
The relation between anxiety and functional constipation: A multicenter study in Iranian medical interns Open
View article: A Study of Familial Aggregation of Habitual Constipation
A Study of Familial Aggregation of Habitual Constipation Open
Background: Constipation is a frequent complication in pediatrics, most of which is habitual, comprising 25% of visits in pediatric gastroenterology clinics. Objectives: The main object of this study was to investigate clustering of habitu…
View article: Medicinal and Nutritional Properties of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. in Traditional Persian Medicine and Modern Phytotherapy
Medicinal and Nutritional Properties of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. in Traditional Persian Medicine and Modern Phytotherapy Open
Objectives: Ziziphus jujuba (jujube) is a plant with a long history of consumption as a fruit and a medicinal plant, which has various pharmacological effects. This plant has been widely used in traditional Persian medicine (TPM) and moder…
View article: How Does Functional Constipation Affect Growth Status in Children?
How Does Functional Constipation Affect Growth Status in Children? Open
Background: There are some evidences suggesting functional constipation-related growth retardation in children, especially in early childhood. Considering high prevalence of constipation, early diagnosis and treatment of constipated patien…
View article: Association of Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-1 Family Gene Polymorphisms in Autoimmune Hepatitis
Association of Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-1 Family Gene Polymorphisms in Autoimmune Hepatitis Open
Introduction and aim. Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune-mediated destruction of liver cells, in recognition of interface hepatitis, seropositivity for autoantibodies, and interface hepatitis in histology sections. Hepatocyte destruct…
View article: Tetralogy of Fallot cases: Prone to be Affected by Malignancies or just a Coincidence?
Tetralogy of Fallot cases: Prone to be Affected by Malignancies or just a Coincidence? Open
Background: The tendency of developing malignancy in patients with congenital heart defects has been well documented. Osteosarcoma and tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) have never been so far reported to happen in a single patient. Case Report: An…