Expression of miR-155 and CEA and VEGF Proteins as Diagnostic Markers in Early Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Peripheral Blood.

Background: Cancer is a disease caused by manifestation and abnormal gene expression. Many of the genes that inhibit cancer by the microRNAs. The aim of this study was to investigate the Expression of miR155 gene and CEA and VEGF proteins as Diagnostic Markers in Early Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Complementing Managerialism Ideology with Leaderism Discourse: An Idea to Address Management and Leadership Challenges in the Iranian Health System.

Background: Managerialism and leaderism were introduced in response to the challenges in public service management, aiming to improve the management of public service organizations. These ap-proaches both have their own strengths and challenges. The purpose of this study was to examine the current and desired state of the Iranian health system and to find whether these approaches can be integrated to leverage their strengths and address some of the management and leadership challenges of the country's health system.

Explaining the concepts and examples of conflict of interest and its management in the medical laboratory system of Iran: A scoping review.

The occurrence of conflict of interest (CoI) is assumed to be a big challenge facing all healthcare sectors, including the medical laboratory system (MLS). Therefore, this study aimed to explain the concepts and examples of CoI and its management within this system. This scoping review was fulfilled in 2023 in Iran.

Biomarkers for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (miR-24, miR-200, and miR-34): Screening and Detection MicroRNA.

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) includes about 90% of all oral malignant tumors, and most of them are diagnosed in advanced stages. This study investigated the expression changes of miR-24, miR-200, and miR-34 in saliva samples of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma, for early diagnosis.

Methods: In this study, 30 patients and 30 healthy individuals were selected.

Examining the Problems and Solutions to Facilitate the Payment and Receipt of Health Taxes.

Background: In addition to creating significant health gains, taxation can be used to increase public health funding. However, achieving the goals of health-related taxes faces many barriers and problems. We aimed to examine the barriers and solutions to facilitate the payment and receipt of health taxes.

Learner satisfaction with synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning systems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tehran university of medical sciences: a comparative analysis.

Background: The need for electronic learning and its systems, especially during specific circumstances and crises, is crucial and fundamental for users in universities. However, what is even more important is the awareness and familiarity of learners with different systems and their appropriate use in e-learning. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the satisfaction of learners with synchronous and asynchronous electronic learning systems during the COVID-19 period at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

The role of taxation measures in the management of harmful products, services, and practices in Iran: a qualitative study.

Background And Aim: Levying a tax on harmful products, services, and practices can affect consumer choices, effectively preventing diseases and reducing health care costs. The goal of this study was to investigate the role of taxation as a powerful financial tool in the management of harmful products, services, and practices to maintain and improve public health and preserve the financial sustainability of the health care system.

Materials And Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2020-2021.

Explaining specific taxes management and use in the health sector: a qualitative study.

Background And Aim: Being the major source of revenue and essential economic tool for policymakers to improve public health, taxes contribute to government spending on the development of health care facilities and services. Given the financial challenges facing the health sector together with the public health issues that affect each society, placing specific taxes on some goods, services, and activities can be effective in this regard. The study aims to explain the various dimensions of specific taxes in the health sector and management of these resources in order to achieve the health system goals.

Expression of miRNA1, miRNA133, miRNA191, and miRNA24, as Good Biomarkers, in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Real-Time PCR Method.

Background: Lung cancer has recently shown the highest incidence among all cancers. microRNAs (miRNAs) are the molecules playing a role in regulating gene expression and contributing to many pathogenic mechanisms. Therefore, these molecules could be used as biomarkers for the detection, anticipation, and treatment of cancer.

Developing an Evaluation Model for Maternity Care: A Mixed-Method Study from Iran.

Background: Maternity care is an integral part of primary health care (PHC) systems worldwide. This study aimed to develop a new model for evaluating the maternity health program (MHP) in Iran.

Methods: In this mixed-methods study, first, the challenges of MHP were surveyed through systematic review and expert interviews.

The relationship between managers' ideal intelligence as a hybrid model and employees' organizational commitment: a case study in Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

High ideal hybrid intelligence of managers is among the factors that can improve employees' organizational commitment. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between managers' ideal hybrid intelligence and employees' organizational commitment in the Vice Chancellors' Headquarters of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. This was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study conducted in 2017 - 2018.

A phenomenological study on barriers of adherence to medical advice among type 2 diabetic patients.

Background: More than three decades of research and study for overcoming the problem of "non-acceptance/non-compliance" of patients has neither resolved nor reduced the severity of this problem. This phenomenological study aimed to identify barriers of adherence to medical advice among type 2 diabetic patients.

Methods: This study was a qualitative research using phenomenology approach, and the data were analyzed using content analysis approach.

Developing Framework and Strategies for Capacity Building to Apply Evidence-Informed Health Policy-Making in Iran: Mixed Methods Study of SAHSHA Project.

Background: SASHA, which stands for "evidence-informed health policy-making (EIHP)" in Persian, is a national project to draw a roadmap for strengthening EIHP in Iran. As a part of SASHA, this research aimed to develop evidence-based and context-aware policy options for increasing the capacity of decision-makers to apply EIHP in Iran.

Methods: This was a qualitative study, which was informed by a literature review of pull efforts' capacity building programs.

Barriers to reporting clinical errors in operating theatres and intensive care units of a university hospital: a qualitative study.

Background: Clinical errors are one of the challenges of health care in different countries, and obtaining accurate statistics regarding clinical errors in most countries is a difficult process which varies from one study to another. The current study was conducted to identify barriers to reporting clinical errors in the operating theatre and the intensive care unit of a university hospital.

Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in the operating theatre and intensive care unit of a university hospital.

Organizational behaviour management in clinical laboratory: A literature review.

Background: The clinical laboratories require organizational behavior management approach that creates a balance between directors' expectations and staffs' needs in this field. This study was aimed to explain the role of organizational behavior management in clinical laboratories and suggest mechanisms for its implementation in these organizations.

Materials And Methods: In this research, using several Persian and English databases by keywords consist of the clinical laboratory, organizational behavior management, and staff diversity.

Design and Psychometrics of the Assessment Instrument for Innovation Capabilities of Medical Sciences Universities Using the Cube Model Approach.

Background: To investigate any subject, a scholar needs a suitable instrument to collect the required information with the utmost accuracy and the least amount of error. Therefore, this study aimed at designing and conducting a psychometric analysis of an assessment instrument for innovation capabilities of Medical Sciences Universities using the Cube Model Approach.

Methods: This study began by searching in questionnaires in the fields of input and process, considering innovation outcomes.

The Health Sector Evolution Plan and the Technical Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Iran.

Background: Iranian public hospitals have been excessively changing during the healthcare reform since 2014. This study aimed to examine the technical efficiency of public hospitals during before and after the implementation of Health Sector Evolution Plan (HSEP) and to determine whether, and how, efficiency is affected by various factors.

Methods: Forty-two public hospitals were selected in Tehran, Iran, from 2012 to 2016.

Three Markers in Cancerous and Healthy Cells of Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC).

Introduction: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death among males and females. The diagnosis of lung cancer is of great importance for clinical considerations and follow-up treatment. This study aimed to examine the expression of CEA, LUNX, and CK19 biomarkers in the cancerous and healthy tissues of patients suffering from NSCLC.

Family Medicine Program in Iran: SWOT Analysis and TOWS Matrix Model.

Background: We aimed to determine strength, weakness, opportunities and threats analysis and intended to present strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats matrix model for appropriate implementation of Family medicine program in Iran.

Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study. All attending physicians in 30 health care centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran were asked to present and prioritized their views about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats factors of family medicine program in Iran in 2015.

Evaluation of service quality from patients' viewpoint.

Background: Measuring patients' perception from health service quality as an important element in the assessment of service quality has attracted much attention in recent years. Therefore, this study was conducted to find out how the patients evaluated service quality of clinics at teaching hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Tehran in 2017 and 400 patients were randomly selected from four hospitals.

Design a Fuzzy Rule-based Expert System to Aid Earlier Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer.

Introduction: Screening and health check-up programs are most important sanitary priorities, that should be undertaken to control dangerous diseases such as gastric cancer that affected by different factors. More than 50% of gastric cancer diagnoses are made during the advanced stage. Currently, there is no systematic approach for early diagnosis of gastric cancer.

Assessment of High Reliability Organizations Model in Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran.

Background: A high-reliability organization (HRO) is a separate paradigm can indicate medical error reduction and patient safety improvement. Hospitals, as vital organizations in the health care system, can transform to HROs to achieve optimal performance and maximum safety in order to manage unpredicted events efficiently. Therefore, the aim of this research was to determine the knowledge of managers and staffs of Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran about HROs model, and the extent of HROs establishment in this hospital in 2015-2016.

A Study of the Readiness of Hospitals for Implementation of High Reliability Organizations Model in Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Creating a safe of health care system requires the establishment of High Reliability Organizations (HROs), which reduces errors, and increases the level of safety in hospitals. This model focuses on improving reliability through higher process design, building a culture of accreditation, and leveraging human factors. The present study intends to determine the readiness of hospitals for the establishment of HROs model in Tehran University of Medical Sciences from the viewpoint of managers of these hospitals.

Technical Efficiency of Hospitals in Tehran, Iran.

Background: Nowadays, restriction on access and optimum use of resources is the main challenge of development in all organizations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the technical efficiency and its factors, influencing hospitals of Tehran.

Methods: This research was a descriptive-analytical and retrospective study conducted in 2014-2015.

Innovation Network Development Model in Telemedicine: A Change in Participation.

Objectives: This paper introduces a telemedicine innovation network and reports its implementation in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The required conditions for the development of future projects in the field of telemedicine are also discussed; such projects should be based on the common needs and opportunities in the areas of healthcare, education, and technology.

Methods: The development of the telemedicine innovation network in Tehran University of Medical Sciences was carried out in two phases: identifying the beneficiaries of telemedicine, and codification of the innovation network memorandum; and brainstorming of three workgroup members, and completion and clustering ideas.