Exposure to Mercury in the Air and Its Effect on Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD): A Systematic Review.

Background: We aimed to verify the exposure to mercury in the air and its effect on cardiovascular disorders.

Methods: The review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and national databases (such as SID) from 1995-2022.

Results: Mercury exposure can cause many disorders in humans, including neurodevelopmental disorders in fetuses and children, adverse cardiovascular outcomes, hypertension, and diabetes.

Nanoliposomal formulation of pistachio hull extract: preparation, characterization and anti-cancer evaluation through Bax/Bcl2 modulation.

Background: Pistachio is one of the main crops in Iran. Pistachio green hull, as a by-product of this fruit, is obtained in large quantities after the processing of pistachios. This novel work was designed to examine the possible anti-cancer impact of the pistachio hull extract in the liposomal form (PHEL) on HepG2 cells.

Interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α levels in tear film of Keratoconus patients.

Background: It is hypothesized that increased inflammatory markers in keratoconus (KC) may be one of the causes of corneal damage. The aim of our study was to the measurement of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL)-6 in tear of patients with KC and investigate their relationship with the severity of KC.

Materials And Methods: The current study was performed on KC patients and healthy controls with a case-control setting.

Occupational health risk assessment at healthcare institutions: Developing a semi-quantitative risk method.

Background: Environmental hazards in healthcare institutions affect the quality of patient care as well as personnel and patient safety.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and apply a semi-quantitative risk assessment method to calculate occupational health risk levels with regard to the sensitivities of healthcare institutions.

Methods: The present research was conducted in three phases.

Effect of atorvastatin on delirium status of patients in the intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Delirium is one of the most prevalent complications in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, which is related to worse clinical outcomes including a longer ICU stay, longer duration of mechanical ventilation, higher mortality rates and increased risk of cognitive impairment. Observational studies have suggested that statins might have a positive effect on delirium status of hospitalized patients. To date, there has been no trial assessing the effect of atorvastatin on delirium status in critically ill patients.