Evaluation of serum BDNF, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels alongside assessing mental health and life satisfaction in sulfur mustard-chemical veterans.

Sulfur mustard (SM), a chemical warfare weapon has been used in conflicts. The delayed impact of sulfur mustard on mental and physical health of veterans remains a topic of significant concern. This cross-sectional study investigated the serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 in 227 SM-chemical veterans receiving long-term financial support and 77 healthy individuals.

Acute paraplegia after general anesthesia.

Acute paraplegia is a rare but catastrophic complication of surgeries performed on aorta and corrective operations of vertebral column. Trauma to spinal cord after spinal anesthesia and ischemia of spinal cord also may lead to acute paraplegia. Acute paraplegia as a complication of general anesthesia in surgeries performed on sites other than aorta and vertebral column is very rare.

The Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (BFNE): translation and validation study of the Iranian version.

Background: The Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (BFNE) is a commonly used instrument to measure social anxiety. This study aimed to translate and to test the reliability and validity of the BFNE in Iran.

Methods: The English language version of the BFNE was translated into Persian (Iranian language) and was used in this study.