Exploring internet addiction during Covid-19 pandemic: a comparative study considering psychological, social, familial and individual aspects in University students.

Background: Internet addiction causes a variety of social, interpersonal, psychological, and physical issues. We are confronting a worldwide crisis about internet addiction and its effects.

Objectives: Utilizing five questionnaires to survey university students during the COVID-19 epidemic, the current study sought to evaluate internet addiction and associated risk variables.

Natural biomarocmolecule-based antimicrobial hydrogel for rapid wound healing: A review.

Antibacterial hydrogels are a type of hydrogel that is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria and prevent infections. These hydrogels typically contain antibacterial agents that are either integrated into the polymer network or coated onto the surface of the hydrogel. The antibacterial agents in these hydrogels can work through a variety of mechanisms, such as disrupting bacterial cell walls or inhibiting bacterial enzyme activity.

Comparing the Effects of Virtual Reality and Home Chair-Based Exercises on Balance, Daily Living Activities, and Loneliness Among Older Adults With Balance Disorders.

The current quasi-experimental study aimed to compare the effects of virtual reality (VR) and home chair-based (HCB) exercises on balance, daily living activities, and loneliness among older adults ( = 90) with balance disorders living in nursing homes. Participants were assigned to three groups: (a) VR exercises, (b) HCB exercises, and (c) routine nursing home programs. Findings indicated that VR and HCB exercises significantly increased participants' balance and daily living activities compared to routine programs ( < 0.

The effectiveness of a motivational text-messaging program for smoking cessation after coronary angioplasty: a quasi-experimental study.

Objective: Smoking is an important risk factor of coronary artery stenosis after angioplasty. Therefore, this investigation aimed to determine the effectiveness of a motivational text-messaging program for smoking cessation after coronary angioplasty. This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 patients after angioplasty.

The effect of time management education on critical care nurses' prioritization: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, and time management skills can increase their ability to make decisions faster. This study aimed to assess the effect of a time management workshop on prioritization and time management skills among nurses of emergency and intensive care units.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed with 215 nurses.

Psychosocial Experiences of Older Women in the Management of Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a prevalent disorder amongst older women. Identifying the psychosocial experiences of older women in disease management can improve the patient care process. Hence, the present study aimed to determine the psychosocial experiences of older women in the management of urinary incontinence.

Experiences of Urinary Incontinence Management in Older Women: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: Older women have various experiences regarding the management of urinary incontinence depending on the societies they live in and their cultural backgrounds. The present study aimed to determine older women's experiences in urinary incontinence management.

Methods: The present qualitative study employed a conventional content analysis approach and was conducted in Iran from 2019 to 2020.

Effect of virtual reality exercises on balance and fall in elderly people with fall risk: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Deficient balance and fear of falling in elderly people can lead to disturbed daily activities, falling, and finally reduced quality of life. Therefore, evaluation of low-risk methods that might partially improve balance in this group of people is of utmost importance. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) exercises based on Xbox Kinect on balance and fear of falling among elderly people.

Online class or flipped-jigsaw learning? Which one promotes academic motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Background: Due to the progress in COVID-19, education has undergone a huge change all around the world, leading all universities to move towards distance learning. In this context, the majority of instructors tend to make use of the educational methods that maintain and improve students' motivation and, consequently, promote their academic performance. This study aimed to compare the effects of synchronous online class and the combination of flipped and jigsaw methods on students' academic motivation.

The relationship between spiritual well-being and hope, and adherence to treatment regimen in patients with diabetes.

Background: Adherence to treatment regimen is one of the behaviors related to diabetes, which has predicted successful control of the disease and reduced its intensity as well as negative consequences. This study aimed to determine the relationship between spiritual well-being and hope, and adherence to treatment regimen in patients with type II diabetes referred to diabetes clinics.

Methods: In this descriptive-correlational study, 227 diabetic patients referred to healthcare centers and diabetes clinics affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences were selected via cluster sampling (clinics) followed by convenience sampling (patients).

Pattern of Internet Use by Iranian Nursing Students. Facilitators and Barriers.

Objectives: To evaluate the pattern of internet use and factors that facilitate or dissuade its use among nursing students from a university in Urmia, Iran.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with 162 nursing students selected through simple random sampling.

Results: The findings indicated that 49.

Anti-histaminic Effects of Resveratrol and Silymarin on Human Gingival Fibroblasts.

Periodontitis as a chronic inflammatory disease leads to the destruction of the supportive tissues of affected teeth. Crosstalk between periodontitis and the host immune system plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease. Since polyphenol components such as silymarin and resveratrol have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on periodontal tissues, the purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-histaminic effects of silymarin and resveratrol on human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs).

The Relationship Between Critical Thinking Skills and Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Nursing Students.

Background: Academic achievement is one of the most important indicators in evaluating education. Various factors are known to affect the academic achievement of students.

Purpose: This study was performed to assess the relationship between critical thinking skills and learning styles and the academic achievement of nursing students.

Effects of exercise training and supplementation with selenium nanoparticle on T-helper 1 and 2 and cytokine levels in tumor tissue of mice bearing the 4 T1 mammary carcinoma.

Objectives: Physical exercise decreases the incidence of breast cancer and also improves survival in breast cancer patients. However, the mechanistic basis of these protective effects of exercise is not well known. Changes in tumor cytokines, such as oncostatin-M (OSM), have been associated with modulation of antitumor immune responses in breast cancer.

The Barriers and Challenges of Applying New Strategies in the Clinical Evaluation of Nursing Students from the Viewpoints of Clinical Teachers.

Background: Numerous studies have emphasized the use of new approaches in clinical evaluation. However, there are some challenges and barriers to applying these new approaches. The aim of the present study was to investigate the barriers and challenges of applying new strategies in the clinical evaluation of nursing students from the viewpoints of clinical teachers.

Lateral Lower Lip Cleft: A Report of a Rare Craniofacial Cleft in a Child.

Introduction: Craniofacial clefts are unusual. Perioral clefts that are discussed in the literature include cleft lip and cleft palate is more common. Midline mandibular and lower lip clefts are rare.

Proliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Resveratrol and Silymarin on Human Gingival Fibroblasts: A View to the Future.

Objectives: It has been demonstrated that polyphenol components such as silymarin and resveratrol have anti-inflammatory properties. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to the breakdown of dental supporting tissues and tooth loss. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of silymarin and resveratrol on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs).

Dynamics of self-directed learning in M.Sc. nursing students: A qualitative research.

Introduction: Working in the complex and ever changing healthcare settings forces the nurses and nursing students to be equipped with lifelong learning skills. One of the lifelong learning skills is self-directed learning. This study aimed to explore the M.

Mesenchymal stem cells alter macrophage immune responses to Leishmania major infection in both susceptible and resistance mice.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are attracted to inflammation site and switch immune system to modulate inflammatory responses. This ability makes MSCs the best candidate cells for stem cell therapy of infection diseases. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the modulatory effect of adipose-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) on macrophages in Leishmania (L.