Epidemiology incidence and geographical distribution of Meningitis using GIS and its incidence prediction in Iran in 2021.

Meningitis is classified as a medical emergency where the identification and early treatment of bacterial meningitis can eliminate serious consequences, such as hearing loss, memory problems, learning disabilities, brain damage, seizures, and death. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and geographical distribution of meningitis using Geographic Information system (GIS) and to predict its incidence in Iran in 2021. This was a descriptive analytical study.

Epidemiology incidence and geographical distribution of Pertussis using GIS and its incidence prediction in Iran in 2021.

Pertussis is a respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, which causes inflammation of the lungs and respiratory tract. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and geographical distribution of pertussis using the geographic information system (GIS) and to predict its incidence in Iran in 2021. This was a descriptive analytical study.

Continuum of hepatitis C care cascade in prison and following release in the direct-acting antivirals era.

Background: People with criminal justice involvement contribute remarkably to the rising hepatitis C virus (HCV) burden; however, the continuum of care is a major barrier to prison-based programs. We aimed to evaluate a comprehensive HCV care model in an Iranian provincial prison.

Methods: Between 2017-2018, in the Karaj Central Prison, newly admitted male inmates received HCV antibody testing and venipuncture for RNA testing (antibody-positive only).

Performance of a rapid diagnostic test for screening of hepatitis C in a real-life prison setting.

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) point-of-care testing using rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is the solution for large-scale, feasible, fast and reliable screening of HCV infection.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of HCV RDT for screening of HCV infection in a real-life prison setting.

Study Design: This study was conducted on individuals admitted and incarcerated in the Central Prison of Karaj, 2017-2018.

Association of irritable bowel syndrome and sleep apnea in patients referred to sleep laboratory.

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is assumed as one of the most frequent gastrointestinal disorders, which decreases the patient's quality of life. IBS pathogenesis, however, is not clearly defined. It seems that sleep apnea induces or escalates IBS clinical symptoms.