Modeling the time series of scorpion stings in Southwestern Iran.

Scorpion stings pose a significant public health concern in Iran, resulting in approximately 45,000-50,000 cases and 19 deaths annually. The Khuzestan and Hormozgan provinces have the highest reported incidence rates, with an estimated 36,000 cases each year. This study focused on modeling the time series data of scorpion stings, specifically in Shoushtar City, from 2017 to 2022.

Comparison of serum zinc levels between patients with sinonasal neutrophilic and eosinophilic inflammatory polyposis and healthy individuals.

Objectives: Some changes in nasal mucus and paranasal sinuses may occur due to zinc deficiency, which can cause chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The current study was designed to compare the serum zinc concentration between patients with chronic rhinosinusitis complicated with eosinophilic or neutrophilic nasal polyps and a control group.

Methods: A total of 105 patients participated in the study.

Fibroepithelial polyp as an unexpected pathology in the external auditory canal: a case report.

Introduction And Importance: Fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign lesions with uncertain origins. They are commonly found in the skin and genitourinary system. Fibroepithelial polyps in the external auditory canal are infrequent.

Lab-scale evaluation of Microalgal-Bacterial granular sludge as a sustainable alternative for brewery wastewater treatment.

Microalgal-bacterial granular sludge (MBGS) could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional aerobic methods in brewery wastewater (BWW) treatment. This study compared MBGS with conventional activated sludge (AS) in treating real BWW and highlighted its advantages and challenges. MBGS achieved comparable chemical oxygen demand removal efficiency (93%) compared to AS (89%).

Post-stapedotomy dizziness after applying topical steroid on footplate: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Otosclerosis is characterized by abnormal bone growth in the otie capsule. Nowadays, stapedotomy is commonly used for otosclerosis treatment. Currently, postoperative dizziness has been associated with stapedotomy.

Successful management of an idiopathic first bite syndrome: A case report and review.

FBS is associated with surgical interventions or malignancies and could occur idiopathically. Also, this case highlights the successful management of FBS symptoms with pharmacological intervention with gabapentin and carbamazepine.

Mental health status of pregnant women during COVID-19 in healthcare centers of Iran: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every single aspect of life. In addition to being a public health emergency, the COVID-19 outbreak impacted the mental health of individuals, especially pregnant women. This study aimed to examine the mental health status of pregnant women and also the effect of sociodemographic factors on their mental health status during COVID-19 in healthcare centers of Iran.

Multi-stage adsorption of methyl orange on the nitrogen-rich biomass-derived carbon adsorbent: DFT and MD evaluation.

Dyes that are released into the environment may have negative effects on living organisms. To address this issue, a biomass-derived carbon adsorbent made from Enteromorpha was tested for its ability to remove methyl orange (MO) from wastewater. The adsorbent was found to be effective in removing MO, with a 1:4 impregnation ratio producing an adsorbent that could remove 96.

Role of bio-electrochemical technology for enzyme activity stimulation in high-consumption pharmaceuticals biodegradation.

Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and their intermediate residues have recently been considered a serious concern. Among technologies, bio-electrochemical technologies (BETs) have stimulated the production of bio-electrical energy. This review aims to examine the benefit and mechanism of BETs on the degradation of high-consumption pharmaceutical compounds, including antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic drugs, and the stimulation of enzymes induced in a bioreactor.

Comparison of the Safety and Immunogenicity of FAKHRAVAC and BBIBP-CorV Vaccines when Administrated as Booster Dose: A Parallel Two Arms, Randomized, Double Blind Clinical Trial.

: This study was completed to assess the immunogenicity and safety of the FAKHRAVAC and BBIBP-CorV vaccines as a booster dose in the population with a history of receiving two doses of BBIBP-CorV vaccine. : In this double-blind, parallel clinical trial, we randomly assigned healthy adults with a history of receiving two doses of the BBIBP-CorV vaccine, who then received either the FAKHRAVAC or BBIBP-CorV vaccine as a booster dose. The trial is registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial document depository (Code: IRCT20210206050259N4).

Highly efficient adsorption of Bisphenol A using NaHCO/CO activated carbon composite derived from shrimp shell@cellulose.

In this study, the efficiency of activated carbon (AC) synthesized from the shrimp shell plus cellulose (SS@C) was optimized toward Bisphenol A (BPA) adsorption. Low-cost, renewable, and non-toxic shrimp shells mixed with cellulose were carbonized, followed by activation via CO and NaHCO to produce SS@C-AC. The results revealed that SS@C-AC samples were a porous composite with mesoporous structures comprising a relatively high specific surface area (935.

Characterization of diet based nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in rodent models: Histological and biochemical outcomes.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as the most common chronic liver disease, is rapidly increasing worldwide. This complex disorder can include simple liver steatosis to more serious stages of nonalcoholic fibrosis and steatohepatitis (NASH). One of the critical concerns in NASH research is selecting and confiding in relying on preclinical animal models and experimental methods that can accurately reflect the situation in human NASH.

Schwannoma of the lateral nasal wall: A case report.

Nasal schwannomas account for about 4% of head and neck schwannomas. We report a rare case of lateral nasal wall schwannoma presenting as a nasal mass in a 70-year-old man.

Capillary Hemangioma as an Unexpected Pathology in the External Auditory Canal.

Introduction: Hemangiomas are benign vascular lesions frequently observed in infancy and childhood.

Case Report: A 14-year-old boy was referred to the hospital with a left-sided ear canal mass and hearing impairment. Otoscopic examination revealed a mass that occluded the canal.

The safety of povidone-iodine solution in tympanoplasty: a randomised, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Objective: Nowadays, povidone-iodine is commonly used as a disinfectant in head and neck procedures. The present study investigated the effect of povidone-iodine, which is used as a disinfectant solution in tympanoplasty, on patients' hearing.

Methods: A povidone-iodine solution was used as disinfection in chronic otitis media patients undergoing tympanoplasty.

Does maxillary advancement alter vocal acoustic parameters in class III skeletal patients?

Any change in the maxillary position can affect the length of the vocal tract. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the vocal acoustic parameters in 24 class III skeletal patients who underwent Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement. The vocal acoustic parameters (fundamental frequency, and jitter and shimmer perturbation indexes) were studied before, and at three, seven, and 10 months after maxillary advancement.

Sled dogs as a model for PM2.5 exposure from wildfires in Alaska.

Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exposure induces oxidative stress associated with many negative health outcomes such as respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disease.

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic in hospital: An insight into environmental surfaces contamination, disinfectants' efficiency, and estimation of plastic waste production.

The current COVID-19 pandemic that is caused by SARS-CoV-2 has led all the people around the globe to implement preventive measures such as environmental cleaning using alcohol-based materials, and social distancing in order to prevent and minimize viral transmission via fomites. The role of environmental surface contamination in viral transmission in within hospital wards is still debatable, especially considering the spread of new variants of the virus in the world. The present comprehensive study aims to investigate environmental surface contamination in different wards of a hospital as well as the efficacy of two common disinfectants for virus inactivation, and tries to produce an estimate of plastic residue pollution as an environmental side effect of the pandemic.

Are history of dietary intake and food habits of patients with clinical symptoms of COVID 19 different from healthy controls? A case-control study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that put unprecedented significant strain on clinical services and healthcare systems. The aim of the present research was to assess dietary food groups and also food habits of patients with clinical symptoms of COVID 19 and healthy controls.

Methods: This case-control research was carried out on 505 participants (279 subjects with clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and 226 controls), in age 18-65 years.

Comparison of Double Lateral Osteotomy and Asymmetric Dorsal Hump Reduction in Correction of Crooked Nose.

Background: Several methods have been introduced to correct crooked nose during rhinoplasty. This study aimed to compare the final shape of nasal pyramid as well as patients' satisfaction of the outcomes in two different rhinoplasty techniques.

Methods: Participants in this study underwent rhinoplasty with two different techniques of double lateral osteotomy in comparison with asymmetric dorsal hump reduction using rasp.

Lip Augmentation Using Post-Auricular Fibroareolar Tissue as a New Autogenous Filler.

Background: Augmentation of facial components is an acceptable approach in facial aesthetics. The best filler material and the optimal technique for facial soft tissue augmentation still remain to be determined. This study has assessed the lip augmentation using post-auricular fibroareolar tissue as a new autogenous filler.

Effect of Local Estrogen on Repairing Tympanic Membrane Perforation.

Introduction: Tympanoplasty is a surgical treatment of tympanic membrane perforation. Many efforts have been made to increase the success rate of tympanoplasty. Some studies confirmed the positive role of estrogen in wound healing.

Study on two-step hydrothermal liquefaction of macroalgae for improving bio-oil.

In this work, the conversion of Enteromorpha clathrata into bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) was investigated under different preparation conditions. A two-step reaction method was compared with single-step reaction. At a high temperature, bio-oil produced through the two-step hydrothermal reaction displayed slight changes in yield, but solid residue rate was low.

Does maxillary superior repositioning affect nasal airway function?

This study aimed to assess nasal airflow, nasal resistance, and the cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity in patients who have had maxillary superior repositioning (MSR). This is a cross-sectional study, and nasal airflow, nasal resistance, and the cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity were evaluated by rhinometry and acoustic rhinometry techniques in patients who had had MSR. Thirty-two patients were studied, and the mean (SD) MSR was 5.