Clustering the Economic Status via Partitioning around Medoid and Its Association with Common Non-communicable Diseases.

Background: During the last decades, the role of economic status and wealth-related variables in relation to the mortality and incidence of a wide range of diseases have received increased attention. This study focused on clustering the economic status of a population-based study using partitioning around the medoid (PAM) and then investigating the association between the obtained economic clusters and the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Methods: The present study was based on data from Shahrekord Cohort Study (SCS).

The importance of integrating flexible learning methods (audio-visual animation vs. visual pamphlet) to enhance awareness, perspectives, and practices in preventing lower back pain in nurses. A quasi-experimental study.

Background And Aims: Nurses are highly susceptible to developing low back pain (LBP), which is considered a common occupational hazard. The present study investigated the efficacy of flexible learning methods on the nurses' awareness, perspectives, and practice regarding the prevention of LBP.

Methods: In pre-test posttest quasi-experimental study conducted from June to December 2019, 153 eligible nurses working in three hospitals were participated.

The Effect of Yoga and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Sexual Function and Sexual Self-esteem of Reproductive-age Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Sexual function is a part of sexual health which is an important aspect of the quality of life. Physical activity is one of the healthiest activities that can effectively reduce the risk of sexual disorders. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effect of yoga and pelvic floor muscle exercises on the sexual function and sexual self-esteem of reproductive-age women.

Sex differences in clinical profile and risk factors of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at a high-altitude area: A 10-year retrospective cross-sectional study.

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon disorder with an increased mortality risk. Data on the sex-specific clinical profile and related factors can be practical in clinical diagnosis and management. Thus, we aimed to assess CVST characteristics in Shahrekord, the most elevated city among the centers of the provinces of Iran, referred to as the Roof of Iran.

Impact of Performing Medical Writing/Publishing Workshops: A Systematic Survey and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: Proficiency in medical writing and publishing is essential for medical researchers. Workshops can play a valuable role in addressing these issues. However, there is a lack of systematic summaries of evidence on the evaluation of their impacts.

Effective hands-on teaching strategy on participants' confidence in medical writing and publishing: A before-after study.

Proficiency in medical writing is crucial for disseminating reports of medical studies. The impact of workshops in this regard on participants' confidence is a subject of debate. We assessed the impact of a hands-on workshop on participants' confidence in medical writing.

Correction: Factors associated with reluctancy to acquire COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran, 2022.

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Assessment of confidence in medical writing: Development and validation of the first trustworthy measurement tool.

Background: The popularity of medical writing workshops highlights the need for a standard measurement tool to assess the impact of such workshops on participants' confidence in: 1- writing a standard article and 2- using optimal English language. Because such an instrument is not yet available, we undertook this study to devise and evaluate the first measurement tool to assess such confidence.

Method: We created an item pool of 50 items by searching Medline, Embase, and Clarivate Analytics to find related articles, using our prior experience, and approaching the key informants.

Investigating the association between diabetes and carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis approach.

Introduction: In recent years, several studies have reported on the relationship between diabetes and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, due to their contradictory results, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate this subject.

Methods: This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published in ISI Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Embase databases.

The effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hemodialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Objective: Anemia is a common condition in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are commonly used to treat anemia in these patients. However, concerns have been raised regarding their potential effects on blood pressure.

Lesson learned from assessing teachers' and students' perspectives regarding the quality of e-learning in medical education during the pandemic: a mixed-methods study.

Background: The evaluation of e-learning systems ensures the provision of quality training. The goal was to identify the perspectives of teachers and students on e-learning in medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Iran.

Methods: This study utilized a convergent mixed methods research design with a two-phase approach to collect and analyze data between June and August 2022.

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and cardiovascular mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies and 372,156 hemodialysis patients.

Introduction: Prior studies on the association between erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients have yielded conflicting findings. We aimed to clarify this relationship through a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence.

Methods: We comprehensively searched major databases for observational and interventional studies on ESA use and cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients published from 1980 to September 2023.

Investigating the relationship between erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and mortality in hemodialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In recent years, various studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and mortality in hemodialysis patients, who showed contradictory results. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between ESAs and mortality in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: The current study is a systematic review and meta-analysis based on observational and interventional studies published in the Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases between 1980 and the end of 2022.

The Role of Social Support and Socioeconomic Factors in the Prediction of Depression among First-Year Undergraduate Students.

Aim: This study was devoted to determining the role of social support and socioeconomic factors in predicting students' depression.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all first-year undergraduate students in the Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran, during the 2019-2020 academic year were included via the census method. Data collection tools include a researcher-made checklist about demographic and socioeconomic status, a standard questionnaire of perceived social support, and Beck's depression questionnaire.

Clustering Undergraduate Students Based on Academic Burnout and Satisfaction from the Field Using Partitioning around Medoid.

Background: Academic satisfaction is known as one of the most important factors in increasing students' efficiency, and academic burnout is one of the most significant challenges of the educational system, reducing student motivation and enthusiasm. Clustering methods try to categorize individuals into a number of homogenous groups.

Aims: To cluster undergraduate students at Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences based on academic burnout and satisfaction with their field of study.

Dietary intake of micronutrients are predictor of premenstrual syndrome, a machine learning method.

Background & Aims: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder affecting 30-40% of women of reproductive age. Many modifiable risk factors associated with PMS involve nutrition and poor eating habits. This study aims to explore the correlation between micronutrients and PMS in a group of Iranian women and to build a predictor model showing the PMS using nutritional and anthropometric variables.