Publications by authors named "Mahdieh Salehi"

Introduction: Gamification is an innovative learning approach that, when combined with technology, aligns well with students' preferences. Recognizing the necessity of employing effective educational methods in surgical team training, this study aims to examine the impact of gamification-based educational software on students' learning and motivation in the surgical technology field.

Methods: This study was conducted as a quasi-experimental single-group pre-and post-test design in Iran in 2023.

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a profound effect on patients' quality of lives; and it is important to identify the affecting factors. The aim of this study was to assess the status of and relationship between coping strategies and quality of life in women with PCOS.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 200 married women (20-50 years old) with PCOS from Arash and Bu Ali hospitals in Tehran in 2019-2020.

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Background: Dietary intake of fat, salt and sugar is important for prevention of noncommunicable diseases; therefore, evaluation of these constituents in industrial packaged foods is necessary.

Aims: To compare the levels of fat, salt and sugar in mayonnaise and salad dressings commercialized in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2017 and 2019, and to monitor compliance with standard limits.

Methods: The levels of fat, salt and sugar in 12 mayonnaise and 47 salad dressing samples collected from an Iranian market were evaluated according to the Iranian Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI) and compared between 2017 and 2019.

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Background: Dermoscopy is used increasingly in dermatological practice. Although dermoscopic findings of alopecia areata (AA) are described in the literature, studies are limited.

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate dermoscopic findings of Iranian patients with AA and correlate them with disease activity and severity.

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