Prevalence and outcome of COVID-19 among Iranian celiac patients.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and outcome of COVID-19 among Iranian celiac disease patients.

Background: Patients with celiac disease (CD) might be at greater risk for opportunistic viral infections. Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) cause of respiratory disorder which spread around the world at the end of 2019.

Increased trend of breast cancer mortality in Iran.

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide In Iran, it ranks first among cancers diagnosed in women and is the fifth most common cause of death. The aim of this study was to present the mortality trends from breast cancer for Iranian women during a period of almost a decade, in order to provide update information regarding the likely future.

Methods: We analyzed National death Statistic reported by the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education from 1995 to 2004 to generate annual mortality rates/100,000, overall, by age group (<15, 15-49 and ≥ 50 years of age) and age standardized rate (ASR).

Epidemiological features of gastro-esophageal reflux disease in Iran based on general population.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of GERD base on population study in Tehran providence.

Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and chronic problem. Recent reports from developing countries indicate increment in the incidence and prevalence of the disease over the past.