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Detection of Aflatoxin B1 in Buffalo Feed Samples from Cities of Ahvaz and Karun
Abdol Kazem Neisi, Huria Gharibi, Afshin Takdastan, Hamideh Rezazadeh, Mina Badiee, Fatemeh Zohrehvand, Adel Nazarzadeh,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (Mar-Apr 2017)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
        Background and Objective: Mycotoxins are a group of relatively resistant toxic metabolites. The most important mycotoxins are aflatoxins (B1 and B2, G1 and G2), which originate from contaminated animal feed. Dairy cattle transmit aflatoxins B1 and B2 through milk in form of aflatoxins M1 and M2, and endanger the human health. Traditional buffalo farms play an important role in the supply of dairy products in Khuzestan Province. In addition, the province has suitable conditions for the growth of various types of fungi. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the amount of aflatoxins in buffalo feed samples collected from two main suppliers of milk in the province (Ahvaz and Karun).
         Methods: Overall, 60 samples were collected during the 3 months of autumn 2014. Samples were analyzed by the sensitive and fast method of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
         Results: The concentration of aflatoxin ranged from 0.77 to 64.85 μg/Kg. In addition, the concentration of aflatoxin in 21 samples was higher than the permitted limit (25 μg/Kg).
        Conclusion: The mean concentration of aflatoxin in the samples increases with the decrease in temperature and humidity. This increase is observed in Ahvaz at a higher rate, which could be due to inappropriate storage and use of rice bran in their feed.
         Keywords: Aflatoxins,  Ahvaz, Animal Feed.

The importance of blood products reservation management in tertiary hospitals: A case study from a tertiary educational hospital in the North East of Iran
Parsa Sheybani, Ata Nazarzadeh , Mohammad Reza Keramati, Seyyede Fatemeh Shams ,
Volume 20, Issue 3 (7-2026)
Abstract
Background: Blood products are vital yet scarce medical resources. In teaching hospitals, inefficient transfusion practices often lead to unnecessary waste, compromising both patient safety and healthcare costs. This study investigated the patterns and underlying causes of unused blood products at Imam Reza Hospital, a major tertiary center in northeast Iran, with the aim of identifying modifiable factors contributing to this problem.
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study extracted data from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the hospital dashboard for the period from March 2022 to 2025. Blood component reservation and return data from five large clinical departments were examined.
Results: Although the total number of returned units declined over time, the return percentage increased in the final year, indicating persistent inefficiencies. By department, Neurology and Gynecology showed the highest return percentages, whereas the Hematology-Oncology ward, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Department reported the highest absolute numbers of returns. Platelets were the most frequently returned product, whereas fresh frozen plasma had the highest relative return rate. The most consistently reported reason for returns was “Physician Decision / Order Canceled,” while returns due to “Patient Death” also showed a gradual increase over the study period.
Conclusion: The key problem identified was that, despite gradual improvements, systemic challenges-especially poor documentation, the absence of digital monitoring tools, and knowledge gaps in transfusion handling-continue to undermine efficient blood product use. Implementing the proposed plan, including real-time dashboards, mandatory documentation, clinical staff education, and AI-based demand prediction tools, could address these inefficiencies, substantially reduce waste, and enhance transfusion practices.

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