Assessing the accuracy of spectral indices obtained from Sentinel images using field research to estimate land degradation.

Wind erosion resulting from soil degradation is a significant problem in Iran's Baluchistan region. This study evaluated the accuracy of remote sensing models in assessing degradation severity through field studies. Sentinel-2 Multispectral Imager's (MSI) Level-1C satellite data was used to map Rutak's degradation severity in Saravan.

Comparative analysis of infective endocarditis in hemodialysis versus non-hemodialysis patients in Iran: implications for clinical practice and future research.

Background: In hemodialysis (HD) patients, there is a larger frequency of mortality and morbidity associated with infective endocarditis (IE) as opposed to the general population. Despite the increased burden of IE in the HD population, optimal strategies for prevention and management still need to be clarified. Elucidating the distinguishing features and outcomes of IE in HD patients is crucial to guide clinical decision-making and improve prognosis in this high-risk group.

Nutrient Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis study aimed to estimate changes in blood nutrient concentrations and nutrient deficiencies in adolescents following bariatric surgery.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science to find studies published between January 2000 and August 2023. Observational studies reporting the mean blood concentration of nutrients before and after bariatric surgery or the proportion of nutrient deficiencies after the surgery in healthy adolescents were selected.

Evaluation of Circ_0000977-Mediated Regulatory Network in Breast Cancer: A Potential Discriminative Biomarker for Triple-Negative Tumors.

Previous investigations have revealed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play pivotal roles in cancer development and progression by participating in several biological procedures, such as competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks. Recently, circRNAs have been proposed as non-invasive, stable, and affordable cell-free biomarkers for cancer screening and test monitoring. Although, their clinical usefulness vastly remains to be evaluated in breast cancer (BC).