Arch Iran Med
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We aimed to examine the relationship between high levels of cystatin C, retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) and cardiovascular risk score [determined by Framingham Risk Score (FRS)] in postmenopausal women. ⋯ High cystatin C and retinol-binding protein 4 may contribute significantly to cardiovascular risk burden in addition to traditional cardiovascular markers.
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Case Reports
Intra-pancreatic Accessory Spleen Mimicking Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor on 68-Ga-Dotatate PET/CT.
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare tumors, but the incidence is increasing with new diagnostics. A 37-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for an incidental 17-mm nodule in the tail of the pancreas. PET/CT shows indeterminate mass in the pancreatic tail with enhanced uptake of 68-Ga-dotatate. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) case in which the positive 68-Ga-dotatate uptake reported in the literature. Our case showed that IPAS is one of the reasons of false positive involvement of 68-Ga-dotatate PET/CT. When PET/CT shows an indeterminate mass in the pancreatic tail with enhanced uptake of 68-Ga-dotatate, surgeons should keep IPAS in their mind for differential diagnosis to avoid false treatment.
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The clinical manifestations of celiac disease (CD) have changed in the past decades. There are currently little data describing the initial clinical manifestations of CD in children in Iran. This study describes the initial presentation of children with suspected CD from a geographically defined region in Iran. ⋯ GI complaints in Iranian children are a common feature. Screening of children with suspected CD, especially with GI symptom is highly recommended.
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The Role of Medical Research Centers in Health Research System Promotion in I.R. of Iran: 2001-2014.
Research centers, defined as organized research units having research as their primary mission, are positioned as an organizational solution to tighten the knowledge to do gap in health research system (HRS). Therefore, this study aims to explore the roles of medical research centers (MRCs) in promoting HRS. ⋯ MRCs are well empowered in knowledge production in national HRS.