The diabetes cascade of care through the 14 years in Iran: findings of nationwide STEPS surveys 2007-2021.

Background: Diabetes as the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, have been increased by about 35% from 2011 to 2015 worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the trend and pattern of diabetes and prediabetes prevalence in Iran and also evaluate the diagnosis and status of diabetes management.

Methods: The results of this study are extracted from the National Stepwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS), conducted in 2007, 2011, 2016, and 2021 in Iran.

Serum Levels of Sirtuin-1 in Patients with Lung Cancer and its Association with Karnofsky Performance Status.

Background: Lung cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. There are conflicting results regarding the role of sirtuin-1 in cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the serum sirtuin-1 levels in patients with lung cancer and its relationship with the quality of life based on Karnofsky performance statue scale (KPS).