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Abbas’ Dissolution of Palestine Parliament against Democracy: Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Mahmoud al-Zahar, the head of a delegation of the Hamas faction in the Palestinian parliament, in Tehran, on Dec. 23, 2018 / Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry

Zarif made the comments in a Sunday meeting with a delegation of the Hamas faction in the Palestinian parliament, headed by Mahmoud al-Zahar.

The Iranian minister expressed regret over Abbas’ decision, and stressed the need for the unity of the Palestinian nation around the resistance axis.

For his part, al-Zahar said the parliament has been elected legally and should continue its work until the end of its tenure.

“According to the Palestinian Constitution, the parliament cannot be dissolved under any circumstances, even in an emergency situation, and its tenure should end,” he said.

Abbas announced Saturday that his government was going to dissolve the PLC and hold elections within six months.

The president said that he would immediately implement a Constitutional Court ruling to dissolve the PLC, a chamber which is under the heavy influence of Hamas since the party won elections in 2006.

 

Zionists No Real Friend of Muslim Countries

During the meeting, Zarif said that Muslim countries, despite some differences, should unite on the issue of supporting Palestine in order to prevent abuses.

“Unfortunately, efforts to counter the Resistance movement are made from inside the Muslim world today. These pressures are also placed on all countries and Muslim movements,” he said.

“Supporting Palestine is a basic policy of the Islamic Republic,” he said, expressing hope that some regional governments that have pinned their hopes on the support of the Zionists and the US would return to the Muslim world and realize that Zionists are no real friend or partner for anybody.

Al-Zahar, in turn, said Iran provides Palestine with “true support”, expressing hope the resistance of the Palestinian people and the support of the Muslim world will bring an end to the Zionist project.

Iran Sympathizes with Indonesia over Deadly Tsunami

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Residents inspect the damage to their homes on Carita beach on December 23, 2018, after the area was hit by a tsunami on December 22. / Photo by AFP

In a Sunday statement, Qassemi also offered sympathy to the Indonesian nation and government, and the bereaved families of the tragic incident’s victims.

The tsunami struck two of the country’s islands without warning, killing at least 370 people and injuring more than 1400, officials said on Sunday.

A three-foot wave, apparently caused by volcanic activity on the island of Anak Krakatau, swept ashore on Saturday night along the coasts of western Java and southern Sumatra.

No earthquake was recorded, and no tsunami warning was issued to people in the area, said Rahmat Triyono, earthquake and tsunami chief at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.

“We don’t know what caused the tsunami yet,” he said. “We suspect it was caused by the Anak Krakatau activities.”

Officials reported deaths and destruction on both Java and Sumatra. The Sunda Strait lies between the islands, connecting the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Officials put the number of missing at 30.

More than 400 homes, nine hotels and at least 10 vessels were damaged or destroyed in Pandeglang, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, the spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster management agency, said on Twitter.

Heart Valve Replacement Gives New Birth to Dying Patients

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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A normal heart has four chambers and as many valves which separate the chambers from each other. The valves open and close each time the heart beats.

The valves cause blood to be pumped in the right path through the atria and ventricles and other parts of the body. Any malfunction of the valves will result in serious problems for the body.

Heart Valve Replacement Gives New Birth to Dying PatientsThe bicuspid or mitral valve is located on the left side of the heart between the left atrium and ventricle, and the tricuspid valve separates the right atrium and ventricle.

The aortic valve is located at the beginning of aorta, and the pulmonary valve is located at the beginning of the pulmonary vein.

The valves allow the blood to flow in one direction only, keeping the blood from moving in the opposite direction. The blood flows through the tricuspid valve from the left and right atria to the ventricles. When the ventricles are full of blood, the valves are closed.

Heart Valve Replacement Gives New Birth to Dying Patients

The closure of the valves keeps the flood flowing from the ventricles to the atria. When the ventricles contract, the aortic and pulmonary valves open whereby blood is pumped out of the ventricles.

While the heart is contracting, blood enters the left ventricle from the left atrium through the mitral valve before being pumped into the whole body. The blood being pumped contains oxygen. Oxygen transfer takes place between blood and tissues.

The blood loses oxygen and takes in CO2. When the heart is relaxing, oxygen-depleted blood returns from the whole body to the right atrium from where it is pumped to the lungs via the tricuspid valve to receive oxygen.

Diseases and Replacement

There are some diseases which affect heart valves. One such disease is valve prolapse which causes blood to flow back into the heart. This condition happens when the valve does not close tightly.

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When tissues of heart valves become thick or blocked, it will result in a condition called stenosis. In this condition, valves do not open enough and block blood flow.

Sometimes heart valves are completely blocked and there is no way for blood to flow.

The treatment of heart valves depends on the state and intensity of the disease. Many people suffering from heart valve diseases continue to live for a long time and never need to undergo heart valve replacement surgery.

However, if the heart valve disease negatively affects the ability to pump blood, then the valve will likely need to be repaired or replaced or be operated on.

What to Look for in an Office Chair

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IFP Media Wire
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Even though it makes sense to put a lot of thought and time into choose the right office chair, often it is the desk that takes priority. However, we’re here to encourage you to take as long as you need to find the perfect chair to suit your needs and so eliminate the problems of discomfort, back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Back Support

The best office chairs have support provided for your lower back which will ensure that you don’t suffer from back pain in the long term. The very best have adjustable lumbar supports so you can customize the chair to suit your specific needs.

Arm Adjustments

Although you may not immediately think that you’ll need to adjust the armrests of your office chair, in fact this is another important element to consider. Having chair arms at the wrong height can result in pressure on your wrists and this can result in carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition which can be very debilitating.

Height Adjustments

If you’re shorter or taller than average, having an office chair which can be adjusted so you are the right height for your desk will ensure that you don’t develop neck strain from craning your neck up or down to see your computer monitor properly.

Seat Back Height

If you don’t have sufficient height to your seat back, you’ll find that your upper back lacks the essential support it needs when looking at a PC monitor all day. Choose a chair with an adjustable seat back height and width so you can get the right fit for you.

Wheel Base

Not every chair will have a wheel base, but if you move around the office a lot to pick up paperwork from different surfaces, you’ll probably benefit from a wheeled chair so you don’t need to strain to reach. If your office has a carpeted floor, you’ll usually need a chair that has wheels designed specifically for use on carpet.

Swivel Base

You need an office chair which swivels freely so you can easily access every part of your desk. If your chair won’t freely swivel, you can develop arm fatigue due to over-extension.

Fabric

You sit in your chair for long periods, and inevitably it can become hot and sweaty. If you choose a mesh chair or breathable fabric, it will still feel cool after hours of use. You should also ensure that there is enough padding so that you won’t end up with an aching bottom after a while.

Your Chair Checklist

Trying out a chair before you buy is always wise. Knowing how it feels and how comfortable it will be in the long run is pretty important. Here is a checklist of points to pay attention to when trying out your chosen chair.

  • An adjustable backrest which curves with your spine and offers lumbar support
  • An adjustable height so your feet can rest on the floor properly
  • Arm rests which are close to your body, allowing your shoulders to be relaxed
  • Adjustable arm height so your elbows rest on your desk
  • A chair back which rises to the centre of your shoulder blades at an absolute minimum
  • A long enough seat so you can put a couple of finger-lengths between the chair and your knee
  • A cushion made from memory foam

Once you have found the best chair to suit your needs you will not only feel comfortable but will lose less time from work due to injury and pain. You’ll also be a lot more productive overall when you’re comfortable at your desk.

If you need any more advice about how to pick the best office chair to meet your unique needs, there’s complete information found here about the benefits of getting the right chair for you and expert information about making the right purchasing decision to suit your requirements.

Iran Denies It Fired Missiles at US Flotilla in Persian Gulf

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Brigadier General Alireza Tangsiri made the comment in response to reports by some foreign media that Iran had fired missiles at a US flotilla during military exercises by the Iranian military in the south of the country.

“The Americans are used to telling lies,” said General Tangsiri, the commander of the Navy of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

“The Americans are present in the region, but they are not in our waters, and we have the whole region on our intelligence radar,” he added.

“The vessels of the IRGC’s Navy monitored the [American] flotilla, and our aircraft monitor any foreign vessel that enters the region,” the top general noted.

“Our duty is to defend the waters of Islamic Iran, and we are present in the region with power and full intelligence capability,” he said.

He said the Iranian military is constantly keeping a close watch on threats and is fully prepared to counter any threat.

The top general underlined that Iran can establish full security in the Persian Gulf region in cooperation with neighbouring countries.

“The presence of foreign troops in the region disrupts security,” he noted.

His comments came after Western media claimed Iranian ships had fired rockets in waters navigated by the USS John C. Stennis and an Iranian drone flew near the American aircraft carrier strike group.

The reports said the missiles were fired at a distance from the American ships, and that Iranian sailors were sighted taking photographs and video of the vessels.

US Media Reports Encounter Between US Carrier, IRGC Vessels

Iran Says No Ban on Mahan Air’s Flights to/from Germany

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Reza Jafarzadeh, a spokesman for the Iranian Aviation Organization, on Sunday rejected a report by Bild newspaper that the German government had taken the decision to stop Mahan Air from operating its flights to Dusseldorf and Munich after intensive deliberations on US demands.

The Iranian official said Mahan’s flights to Germany are on schedule, and the organization has not received any report regarding such a ban.

A German government spokesman said he could not comment on the report in Bild, which said Mahan Air would be banned in January.

The US government has imposed sanctions on several companies for their links to Mahan Air, including a Thai aviation company and a Malaysia-based sales agent.

Germany and its European Union partners are at odds with the United States over policy toward Iran.

US President Donald Trump in May pulled out of a deal between Iran and major powers and reinstated sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Mahan Air, which is not sanctioned by the European Union, currently operates flights to Milan, Athens, the German cities of Dusseldorf and Munich, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and several other destinations in the Middle East and Asia.

Iran Envoy to UK Rejects Talks with US over Yemen

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a tweet, Hamid Baeidinejad said that the report by the Kuwaiti daily al-Jarida was false.

The Iranian ambassador noted that some news outlets quoted the Kuwaiti media as claiming that some Iranian and US diplomats have secretly met in London, and that the Yemeni negotiations in Sweden have been the result of these meetings.

Baeidinejad stressed that “it is a sheer lie and is completely rejected.”

The Kuwaiti newspaper earlier claimed that after the Yemeni agreement in Sweden, a top European diplomatic source said the talks were the result of communications and secret meetings between Iranian and US authorities, with mediations from some European countries and Oman.

The source claimed that the visits were made at a hotel in London. It alleged that some Iranian and US diplomats had travelled to the British capital, London, with ordinary visas and held meetings in a very cautious manner in ordinary rooms of a hotel.

A truce was reached between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the Saudi-backed former government during UN-sponsored peace talks in Sweden last week. The deal is part of attempts to get the warring sides to sign a permanent ceasefire and hammer out a framework for future political negotiations.

New Bio-Implants Getting under Patients’ Skins

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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Implants are man-made and are used to replace physical organs of the body. Their outer surface, which is in contact with living tissue, is made by biological materials or materials resistant to the ionic environment of the body.

There are 45 different types of bio-implants. Various types of bio-implants, such as cardiovasculars, are used to repair diseases and injuries to various systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, skin, eyes, brain, nerves and joints.

The epithelium type of bio-implant is used in skin transplants, burns, wounds, and surgeries of eye, ear, throat and nose.

New Bio-Implants Getting under Patients’ Skins

Metal implants used to treat bone fractures are commonly known as platinum. However, today they are made of stainless steel which is a combination of iron, chromium and nickel. Platinum as a very precious metal is not used in these implants.

Epithelium bio-implants are used in the treatment of burns, repair of diabetic wounds, repair of skin lesions after extraction of tumors, gum repair, plastic surgeries, bed sore, repair of skin lesions with ionizing radiations like lasers, breast cancer surgeries, repair of corneal ulcers, and chemical injuries.

The technology is currently used in the world for replacing body tissues in case of necessity. In Iran, the knowledge-based company Tissue Regeneration Corporation (TRC) has acquired the technology and is using the new method.

With the production of ocular bio-implants, a major step would be taken in the treatment of diseases, eye injuries, and the treatment of chronic ocular complications resulting from injuries.

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The use of ocular bio-implants does not require anesthesia in eye surgery. Also, there is no need to stitch the eye. The absence of adverse effects of eye surgery, the absence of local bleeding, and reduction of the duration of eye treatment are among the other advantages of using these implants.

However, any implant in the body is considered an external object and can stimulate the body’s defence system. For this reason, the surface of these implants are made of materials that are not affected by the ionic environment of the body.

Some implants may be defective due to low and poor quality, but today, thanks to the advanced technologies in making bio-implants compatible with the body, the complications and problems of using them have been minimised.

Birthmark; Harmless Disorder That Can Be Cured

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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Birthmark refers to congenitally benign and non-cancerous macules. Birthmarks could become bolder or go pale gradually after birth. They have various types. We see them in various colours and structurally they are straight or curved.

Almost none of such congenital macules poses any serious threat to our health. If you and one of your family members have developed such a skin disorder, it’s better to visit a dermatologist to make sure about their latest conditions.

Genetic disorders during subcutaneous vascular development is usually diagnosed as the major cause of such diseases. The parents of a person, who has developed such disorders, may lack any similar symptom. Medically speaking, there is no connection necessarily between parents with such symptoms and their children’s macules.

Birthmark; Harmless Disorder That Can Be Cured

Since long time ago, people from various cultures and sericites enlisted a number of imaginary causes for the birthmark. Today, however, the scientific progress has refuted the superstitious hypotheses about them.

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The disorders negatively affect our face, but other parts of our body is potentially prone to develop them.

Meanwhile, the disorder can even affect our lip and gum. If developed on face, the macules can gradually get thicker and larger. This, in turn, enlarges some bones of the face and makes teething to happen sooner in childhood. In some cases, the disorder can affect our hands and feet.

It goes without saying that local creams or medications are of no use and cannot remove the macules at all. Fortunately, new scientific developments have cherished hopes about removing the disorders forever.

Arthritis; Most Prevalent Pain in World

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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One of the most common symptoms of Osteoarthritis is eruption of awful pain in the affected joints. Other symptoms are swelling, decreased range of motion and stiffness.

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis which comes after the breakdown of joint cartilage in one or more joints.

Cartilage is the glass-like protein serving as a guard among bones of each joint. Osteoarthritis is the most common one among over 100 types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis usually comes with old age. Men and women develop Osteoarthritis respectively before 45 and 55. All races in the US equally suffer from the disorder. Japan has the highest number of people suffering from Osteoarthritis in the world. This comes as, compared with others, the black in South Africa, Indians and residents of southern China suffer less from the disorder. Osteoarthritis is usually recognized as degenerative joint disease.

Arthritis; Most Prevalent Pain in World

Osteoarthritis affects hands, feet, spinal cord as well as the joints bearing the total weight of body like knees and thighs. It has no known causes. The disorder is called First Osteoarthritis when its cause is not clear, but when the cause is clear (crash or disease), it is called secondary Osteoarthritis. Keeping weight at an appropriate level, doing exercise and good nutrition can prevent the disorder.

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Among the main measures to stop rubbing of joints, one can refer to changing lifestyle, doing exercises, losing weight, using auxiliary equipment, keeping warm the painful areas and using anti-swelling and pain killers.

In case the pain does not ease with the above-mentioned treatments, the person should undergo a surgery. Today, relying on the progress made in the scientific area, most doctors seek to treat Osteoarthritis through stem cells injection.

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