Backgroumd : Lupus nephritis is a common and serious complication in SLE with deposition of autoanti-bodies in the glomerulus. HsCRP is an acute-phase reactant serum which usually parallel with disease activity in inflammatory states. TNF ? was reported to be increased in Lupus Nephritis and correlated with disease activity and it has been...

Background: Noise is one of the most important hazardous factors in industrial environments. It can damage auditory, visual, neurological, psychological and hormonal systems, and can deteriorate physiological and cognitive functions. This study aimed to examine the effect of continuous noise on blood cortisol level in textile industry...