Context: There are numerous pharmacological activities for Ruta graveolens and its bioactive constituent, rutin, on learning and memory. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of R. graveolens and rutin on memory in rats. Materials and methods: In this study animals were treated with the hydroalcholic extract of R. graveolens and rutin by IP injection for 10 days. Behavioural and biochemical tests as well as HPLC analysis and antioxidant activity of extract have been evaluated. Results: R. graveolens extract and rutin significantly increased learning and improved spatial memory, as well as secondary latency; moreover, there were significant increases in the serum and brain antioxidant capacity as well as the level of TBARS in serum and brain tissues. Results also showed that R. graveolens has significant DPPH radical scavenging effect (IC 50 : 159.17 ± 1.56 lg/mL). The HPLC analysis of extract showed that caffeic acid (19.92 ± 0.01), rutin (40.15 ± 0.01), and apigenin (0.84 ± 0.01) mg/g of dry extract are the main components of the extract. Discussion and conclusion: Regarding the effects of R. graveolens extract and rutin on animal brain cells, memory function, and learning, additional studies, including clinical trials, might be beneficial in producing natural supplementary drugs from this herb.

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is one of the most common problems among women that has significant effects on various aspects of their lives. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence and risk factors in women aged 40-60 years referred to urology clinics affiliated to Shahid Sadoughi University in Yazd City in 2010-2011. Methods: This cross-sectional study performed on 200 randomly selected women aged 40-60 years referred to urology clinics. Questionnaire containing demographic information and questions related to determining urinary incontinence and type of urinary incontinence and risk factors (age, weight, height, BMI, age of onset of menopause, age of onset of menopause, number of deliveries, age at first delivery, number of vaginal deliveries, number Cesarean delivery, menopause, diabetes, hypertension, constipation, chronic lung disease, use of contraceptive hormones, postmenopausal hormone therapy, smoking, obsession) were completed by face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed by SPSS16 software using Chi-square and t-test. Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence in women aged 40-60 years referred to these clinics was 54%. The highest prevalence was stress urinary incontinence with 89.2%, followed by urge (48.6%) and mixed incontinence (47.7%), respectively. In the study of risk factors, a significant relationship was observed between taking birth control pills and urinary incontinence (P=0.032), constipation and stress and urgency urinary incontinence (P=0.046); there was also a significant relationship between taking birth control pills and not having mixed urinary incontinence (P=0.02). Conclusion: The prevalence of urinary incontinence in women referred to urology clinics is high and in order to reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence, diet change is recommended.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the results of recovery of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia through two surgical methods, including TURP (Transurethral resection of prostate) and modified open prostatectomy (OP) was performed. Methods: In this clinical trial study, 100 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia who were referred to the Urology Clinic of Shahid Rahnemon Hospital from 1996 to 1997 were admitted to the study on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to one of the surgical groups using the modified OP or TURP approach. The results of the study in both groups were analyzed through SPSS 16 software. Due to the normal distribution of data, T-test and Chi-Square statistical tests were applied to analyze the data. Results: The mean age of the patients undergoing modified OP surgery and the TURP patients was 70.36 ± 8.35 and 69.39 ± 8.44 years, respectively. The maximum urinary flow (Qmax) was significantly higher in the modified OP group than in the TURP group (P <0.001). In addition, the mean duration of operation in the modified OP group was significantly lower than the TURP group (P = 0.001). The increase in obstructive and excitatory symptoms in the TURP group was statistically significant 6 months after surgery (P = 0.009 and P = 0.011, respectively). Conclusion: While TURP is the standard therapy for patients with BPH‎, the findings of this study indicate that modified OP is a safer and more reliable procedure with fewer postoperative complications. It is recommended that modified OP be considered as a treatment for the patients with BPH.

A significant proportion of abdominal and pelvic injuries in men are the genitourinary system, which involves the external genitalia more than the others. Due to the specific anatomical position of the external genitourinary and the participation of men in activities such as martial arts, violent interaction and war activities, the incidence of injury is higher than women. In this case report, we report the traumatic incident of an 11-year-old boy whose boxing bag fell while moving, hooked his perineum and exit from the suprapubic.