Can paternal environmental experiences affect the breast cancer risk in offspring? A systematic review.

Introduction: Studies in recent years have shown that parental environmental experiences can affect their offspring's risk of breast cancer (BC). We assessed the effect of different paternal factors on BC risk in offspring by reviewing the existing literature.

Method: This systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) method for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence.

Observation of nine previously reported and 10 non-reported mutations among 20 Iranian CHED probands and identification of an mutation as possible cause of CHED and FECD in one family.

Background/aims: is the only known causative gene of congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED). Mutation screenings have shown that most but not all patients with CHED harbour mutations in , suggesting that other CHED-causing genes may exist. We aimed to screen in Iranian patients to learn the mutation spectrum of this gene among Iranians and to gain further knowledge on potential contribution of other genes to CHED aetiology.

Corneal profile in primary congenital glaucoma.

Purpose: To investigate biomechanical and ultrastructural corneal parameters and ocular biometrics in the affected eyes of patients with unilateral primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) as compared to unaffected fellow eyes and age-matched healthy controls.

Methods: A total of 12 patients with treated unilateral PCG and 10 normal subjects were evaluated. LENSTAR was performed to determine biometric parameters; the ocular response analyser was employed to determine biomechanical properties and slit-scanning confocal microscopy was used for evaluation of corneal ultrastucture.

Topical cyclosporine a for mustard gas induced ocular surface disorders.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of topical cyclosporine A 0.05% for treatment of mustard gas-induced ocular surface disorders with special attention to conjunctival goblet cell density in patients with severe dry eye.

Methods: This prospective clinical study included 20 eyes of 20 patients previously exposed to mustard gas with dry eye syndrome unresponsive to artificial tears.

Comparison of clustered care with three and four procedures on physiological responses of preterm infants: randomized crossover clinical trial.

Introduction: Preterm infants are under different procedures as a part of their care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reduction of their stress and to provide rest opportunity for them is very important. In this regard, clustering of routine care is recommended.

Impression cytology in eyes with clinical and confocal scan features of acanthamoeba keratitis.

Purpose: To report impression cytology findings in specimens obtained from eyes with clinical and confocal microscopic features of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).

Methods: In this interventional case series, impression cytology was obtained from corneas of patients with clinical and confocal microscopic features indicative of AK. Specimens were stained with Periodic acid-Schiff/Papanicolaou (PAS/PAP) and examined for the presence of PAS-reactive Acanthamoeba cysts and/or hyperchromatic pear-shaped trophozoites.

Assessment of sound levels in a neonatal intensive care unit in tabriz, iran.

Introduction: High levels of sound have several negative effects, such as noise-induced hearing loss and delayed growth and development, on premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). In order to reduce sound levels, they should first be measured. This study was performed to assess sound levels and determine sources of noise in the NICU of Alzahra Teaching Hospital (Tabriz, Iran).

Electroretinogram Changes following Silicone Oil Removal.

Purpose: To evaluate electroretinogram (ERG) changes after silicone oil removal.

Methods: Scotopic and photopic ERGs, and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were checked before and shortly after silicone oil removal in eyes that had previously undergone vitrectomy and silicone oil injection for complex retinal detachment. Pre- and postoperative ERG a- and b-wave amplitudes were compared.