masoomeh karimi

 This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy (ACT) on communication patterns and marital infidelity among married individuals in Yazd.

 The research method was quasi-experimental. The population consisted of all married individuals attending psychological counseling and service centers in Meybod. Using questionnaires on communication patterns and marital infidelity, and employing purposive sampling, 20 couples with higher scores were selected from a pool of 50 couples. They were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (10 couples) or the control group (10 couples). The experimental group underwent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while the control group received no treatment. Post-tests were administered to both groups. Results, analyzed using covariance analysis.

 Findings showed that Acceptance and Commitment-Based Couple Therapy significantly impacts the communication patterns of married individuals. Additionally, it significantly affects marital infidelity among married individuals.

 Thus, ACT can be used to enhance couple’s relationship and prevent infidelity and divorce.

Radiotherapy is one of the oral and pharyngeal cancer treatment methods that can cause damage to the tissues in the radiation area; the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of radiotherapy on dental pulp tissue in rats.
In this interventional, experimental double-blind study, 30 rats were studied in three groups (n = 10 each). The fi rst group received 12 gray (Gy), the second group received 18 Gy in one session, and the third group was not exposed to radiation (control group). The 5 μm sections of mandibular molar tooth were prepared and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Samples were studied under optical microscope to evaluate and score infl ammation, necrosis, hyalinization, and vascular congestion. The data were coded and analyzed by statistical tests of χ² and Fisher’s exact tests. The signifi cant level of P = 0.05.
In Group 1, necrosis in two cases, infl ammation in one case, hyalinization in one case, and vascular congestion in four cases were observed. In Group 2, infl ammation in four cases, hyalinization in two cases, and vascular congestion in fi ve cases were observed. In Group 3, infl ammation was observed only in one case. In comparison between the groups, no signifi cant differences were observed in infl ammation (P > 0.05), necrosis (P > 0.05), and hyalinization (P > 0.05). However, the difference was signifi cant for vascular congestion (P Radiotherapy with doses of 12 and 18 Gy had no signifi cant effect on infl ammation, necrosis, and hyalinization in all groups; however, the difference was signifi cant for vascular congestion.

Medicinal plants are a major source of drugs for the majority of people in the world. Unfortunately, little data is available on the safety of medicinal plants, especially in terms of heavy metal contamination. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the potential risk of Pb and Cd in Shirazi thyme, sweet violet, pennyroyal and jujube marketed in Hamedan City in 2015.
After preparation of 3 samples of each medicinal plant and acid digestion of the samples according to standard methods, the concentration of elements in samples were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) in 3 replicates. Also, all statistical analyses were performed in the SPSS software.
The results showed that the maximum mean concentrations of Pb and Cd in specimens were 1420±30 and 40±30 µg/kg for thyme and viola, respectively. The results of health index for all samples were smaller than one for all samples. Also the mean concentrations of Pb and Cd in all samples were lower than WHO permissible limits.
Controlled consumption of medicinal plants has no adverse effects on the consumers’ health. However, given the increased use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge and wastewater by farmers, it is recommended that medicinal plants be regularly monitored for chemical pollutants especially heavy metals.

Given the high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and it’s psychological, social and economic negative effects, nowadays empowerment approaches to type 2 diabetic care have been extended. This study intented to investigate the status of empowerment index and its related factors in type 2 diabetis Patients of Sirjan city.
This cross sectional study was performed on 160 type 2 diabetic patients referred to health centers in Sirjan. Patient's empowerment was measured by DES (Diabetes Empowerment Scale) self-report scale. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 18) and descriptive and analytical statistics.
Respondents aged in range of 35 to 81. Mean duration of diabetes was 3.2±2.4 years. The mean score of Diabetes Empowerment Scale among respondents was 101.5±12.5. Setting and achieving diabetes goal was considered as the most important domain in measuring diabetes self-management. 35% of participants had optimal control according to World Health Organization criteria. Diabetes empowerment index showed a significant and positive relation with educational level and duration of diabetes (pThe study showed that efforts to improve the ability of diabetics can result in better control of the disease. Empowering can be achieved only if the patients receive the necessary information and are actively informed and educated about their health condition.