Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of the Holland Sleep Disorders Questionnaire in the Iranian Population.

Background: Assessing sleep disorders and understanding their causes are essential for the proper treatment and management of the disorders. The Holland Sleep Disorders Questionnaire (HSDQ) is a self-assessment questionnaire that measures sleep problems and symptoms based on the six categories of sleep disorders described in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-2 (ICSD-2). The aim of this study was at validating and assessing the psychometric properties of the HSDQ in Iranian adults.

Developing a Risk Prediction Model for Early Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Maze Procedure.

Background: The efficiency of maze is a safe procedure in AF patients who underwent concomitant mitral valve surgery was more than 60%. The aim of this study was to define predictors of early AF recurrence after concomitant maze procedure with valvular surgery.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 234 patients with AF underwent concomitant valvular replacement and maze procedure.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the normal reference value of the longitudinal left atrial strain by three dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography.

The normal reference value of the global longitudinal left atrial strain during the reservoir phase (LASr) by 3D speckle-tracking echocardiography (3DSTE) is needed to define the abnormal and normal spectra and to compare and interpret the obtained values. The present study is a meta-analysis of 3DSTE-derived normal reference value of the longitudinal LASr and an attempt to determine probable contributing factors in the variations of reported ranges. The databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were searched for the following keywordS: "Left atrial/left atrium" and "strain/speckle/deformation" and "three-dimensional/3-dimensional/three dimensional/3 dimensional/three dimension/3 dimension/three-dimension/3-dimension/3D/3-D".

Effect of minocycline on the left ventricular function following ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated by primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background: Cardiac remodeling following myocardial infarction is a pathological process. We aimed to examine the effect of early short-term minocycline on the left ventricular function following ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated by the primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Methods: In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, data of 73 patients STEMI patients who were candidates for primary PCI were enrolled.

Effect of Different Blood Groups on Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical Revascularisation.

Background: ABO blood groups are considered to be associated with cardiovascular disease. Nonetheless, the definite effect of ABO blood groups on the clinical outcome of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is still undetermined. We evaluated whether ABO blood groups can predict long-term major adverse cardiocerebrovascular events (MACCE) in CABG patients.

Impact of the evolution in RAS mutation analysis in Australian patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Background: RAS mutation testing now routinely informs the optimal management of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), specifically the finding of a RAS mutation defines patients who will not benefit from treatment with an epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor. Over time more RAS genes have been tested and more sensitive techniques used.

Aims: To review routine care RAS testing and results over time.

Steroid Use for Recovery of advanced atrioVentricular block Immediately after VALvular surgery (SURVIVAL): A preliminary randomized clinical trial.

Background: Atrioventricular block (AVB) is an important complication following valvular surgery. Several factors including inflammation-mediated injury might trigger AVB.

Methods: Patients with advanced postoperative AVB were randomly assigned to receive either dexamethasone (0.

Does Conjugation of Silver Nanoparticles with Thiosemicarbazide Increase Their Antibacterial Properties?

The opportunistic pathogen, , uses different mechanisms as well as biofilm production to acquire antibiotic resistance. The polysaccharide synthesis locus () genes play an important role in biofilm formation. Therefore, targeting the expression of genes can be a suitable strategy to prevent the formation of biofilms by antibiotic-resistant strains.

Perceptions of Educational Needs in an Era of Shifting Mental Health Care to Primary Care: Exploratory Pilot Study.

Background: There is an unmet need for mental health care in Canada. Primary care providers such as general practitioners and family physicians are the essential part of mental health care services; however, mental health is often underestimated and underprioritized by family physicians. It is currently not known what is required to increase care providers' willingness, comfort, and skills to adequately provide care to patients who present with mental health issues.

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Patients With Meningioma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Meningiomas are the most common intracranial neoplasms. Although genomic analysis has helped elucidate differences in survival, there is evidence that racial disparities may influence outcomes. African Americans have a higher incidence of meningiomas and poorer survival outcomes.

Normal Ranges of Right Atrial Strain and Strain Rate by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Normal range values of right atrial (RA) phasic function markers are essential for the identification of normal and abnormal values, comparison with reference values, and the clinical meaning of obtained values. Accordingly, we aimed to define the normal range values of RA phasic function markers obtained by 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography through a meta-analysis and determine the main sources of heterogeneity among reported values. PUBMED, SCOPUS, and EMBASE databases were searched for the following keywords: "right atrial/right atrium" and "strain/speckle/deformation" and "echocardiography.

dfgcompare: a library to support process variant analysis through Markov models.

Background: Data-driven process analysis is an important area that relies on software support. Process variant analysis is a sort of analysis technique in which analysts compare executed process variants, a.k.

Assessment of Left Ventricular Function and Mitral Regurgitation Severity Early After Percutaneous Device Closure of the Atrial Septal Defect.

Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one the most prevalent forms of congenital heart disease in adults. Closure of ASDs eliminates left-to-right shunt and reduces right heart volumes, but the effects of ASD closure, on the left ventricle (LV) and mitral valve competence are somewhat inconsistent. Therefore, we designed this study to evaluate the early effect of percutaneous closure of ASD on LV function and mitral regurgitation (MR) severity.

Novel COVID-19 Screening Using Cough Recordings of A Mobile Patient Monitoring System.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, research has shown promises in building COVID-19 screening tools using cough recordings as a convenient and inexpensive alternative to current testing techniques. In this paper, we present a novel and fully automated algorithm framework for cough extraction and COVID-19 detection using a combination of signal processing and machine learning techniques. It involves extracting cough episodes from audios of a diverse real-world noisy conditions and then screening for the COVID-19 infection based on the cough characteristics.

Novel Dynamic Prediction of Daily Patient Discharge in Acute and Critical Care.

Determining when a patient can be discharged from a care setting is critical to optimize the utilization and delivery of timely care. Furthermore, timely discharge can lead to better clinical outcomes by effectively mitigating the prolonged length of stay in a care environment. This paper presents a novel algorithm for the prediction of likelihood of patient discharge within the next 24 or 48 hours from acute or critical care environments on a daily basis.

Automatic and Robust Identification of Spontaneous Coughs from COVID-19 Patients.

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. It is easily recorded using a smartphone for further analysis. This makes it a great way to track and possibly identify patients with COVID.

Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) Measurement by Emergency Medicine Residents in Patients Suspected of Pulmonary Emboli.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the ability of emergency medicine (EM) residents to measure tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) by M-Mode ultrasound.

Methods: Four EM residents with prior focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) experience participated in 10 hours of hands-on training and then performed TAPSE measurements in adult patients at high risk of having pulmonary emboli (PE) between December 2020 and April 2021. Patients underwent bedside echocardiography by cardiology residents, and a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) was performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Entirely environment-friendly polylactide composites with outstanding heat resistance and superior mechanical performance fabricated by spunbond technology: Exploring the role of nanofibrillated stereocomplex polylactide crystals.

This study aims at investigating the manufacturing and characterization of all-polylactide composites prepared by melt spunbond spinning technology. To do so, a series of asymmetric stereocomplex polylactide (SC-PLA) blends (PLLA 95 wt%/PDLA 5 wt%) was melt spun. To examine the impact of molecular structure of PDLA, the blends of linear PLLA, and low and high molecular weight as well as branched PDLAs, were subjected to a single step spunbond process.

Integrative programming for simulation of packaging headspace and shelf life of fresh produce.

Fresh horticultural products are exposed to different environmental conditions from farm to fork. Barrier properties of packaging and physiological behaviour of produce, namely respiration and transpiration can affect headspace conditions surrounding produce and consequently remaining shelf life. Packaging material also plays a role in heat and mass transfer, such as thermal conduction and permeation of O, CO and water vapour.

Sex difference in the risk factor distributions and outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the young population.

Objectives: Coronary artery disease is becoming a major health concern in the young population. Male and female patients may experience different journeys after coronary artery disease events. We aimed to evaluate risk factors and compare outcomes between young male and female patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).

Implementation of Clean Hospital Strategy and Prioritizing Covid-19 Prevention Factors Using Best-Worst Method.

Many nations have suffered the catastrophe of COVID-19, and one of the first countries affected by the pandemic was Iran; all industries and individuals have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Health care systems and patients' conditions, in particular, were disrupted due to canceling elective surgery. To put it more sharply, a delay in performing elective surgery may potentially impact patients' survival and the quality of their lives.

Noninvasive, Individualized Cortical Modulation Using Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator for Voiding Dysfunction in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Trial.

Purpose: Voiding dysfunction (VD) leading to urinary retention is a common neurogenic lower urinary tract symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Currently, the only effective management for patients with MS with VD is catheterization. Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator (TRPMS) is a noninvasive, portable, multifocal neuromodulator that simultaneously modulates multiple cortical regions and the strength of their functional connections.

Effect of instrumental music on anxiety and depression among hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Hemodialysis patients suffer from mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. One of the known nonpharmacological methods to eliminate these disorders is music therapy. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of instrumental music on state depression and anxiety in hemodialysis patients.