Impact of shock index (SI), modified SI, and age-derivative indices on acute heart failure prognosis; A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is still associated with quite considerable mortality rates and usage of simple tools for prognosis is pivotal. We aimed to evaluate the effect of shock index (SI) and its derivatives (age SI (ASI), modified SI (MSI), and age MSI (AMSI)) on acute HF (AHF) clinical outcomes.

Methods: PubMed/Medline, Scopus and Web of science databases were screened with no time and language limitations till February 2024.

Incidence of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after COVID-19 Vaccination: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Global vaccination against COVID-19 will help nations to overcome the pandemic stage as soon as possible. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves (PNS) that is reported as a complication of both COVID-19 and vaccines. Up to now, case reports regarding the incidence of GBS have been reported after different COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

Prevalence of multiple birth in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: According to increasing rate of using assisted reproductive technology (ART) which result in higher rates of multiple birth and natal difficulties, we aimed to determine the prevalence rate of multiple birth pregnancies.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study evaluating birth files in 2009-2010 of main hospitals of Isfahan, Iran.

Results: Among 31640 files' studies, 614 cases of multiple birth pregnancies were investigated.