Evaluation and Comparison of Sensitivity and Specificity of Ultrasonography in Placenta Accreta Diagnosis in the Second and Third Trimesters.

Background: Ultrasound is the selected technique for the detection of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). This method can detect PAS in 80%-50% of cases. This study aimed to assess and compare the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of PAS after the first trimester.

Evaluation of Fetal and Maternal Outcomes in Chorion Villus Sampling (CVS).

Background: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is one of the invasive diagnostic methods used to diagnose chromosomal, genetic, and metabolic diseases in the embryonic period. The use of this method is associated with maternal and fetal consequences, the most serious of which is abortion. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the incidence of these consequences and the factors affecting the incidence of abortion.

Comparison of renal artery Doppler parameters of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies with and without twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Background: Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies are considered high-risk for several reasons, especially the risk of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Renal artery Doppler (RAD) is reported as a useful tool for predicting oligohydramnios in singleton pregnancies. We aimed to compare the RAD indices between MCDA twins with and without TTTS.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP-A) and Pregnancy Outcomes.

Background: In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the association between pregnancy-related plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) levels measured in the first trimester and pregnancy outcomes.

Materials And Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study that was performed in 2019--2021 on 1061 pregnant women in their first trimester. Demographic and basic information of all women were collected.

Effect of Alkaline Drinking Water on Bone Density of Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis.

Objectives: Postmenopausal women are predisposed to osteoporosis, and those on acidic diets are at a higher risk, because it has been demonstrated that such diets have adverse effects on bone health. In this study, the effect of alkaline drinking water on bone mineral density was evaluated in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Methods: One hundred postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (T-score ≤ -2.

The efficacy of thermotherapy and cryotherapy on pain relief in patients with acute low back pain, a clinical trial study.

Introduction: Acute low back pain is one of the most common health problems especially in industrialized countries where 75 per cent of the population develop it at least once during their life. This study examined the efficacy of thermotherapy and cryotherapy, alongside a routine pharmacologic treatment, on pain relief in patients with acute low back pain referring an orthopedic clinic in Shahrekord, Iran.

Materials And Methods: This clinical trial study was conducted on 87 patients randomly assigned to three (thermotherapy and cryotherapy as intervention, and naproxen as control) groups of 29 each.