Evaluation of the thyroid and hypothyroid function after postoperative radiation therapy among breast cancer patients.

Background: The current advances in radiotherapy (RT) have improved the outcome of breast cancer (BC) patients. Despite its therapeutic benefits, the iatrogenic toxicities of RT and its impact on BC survivors are still debated, and further evaluations should be considered. This study aims to assess the rate of subclinical hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism among BC patients who were exposed to therapeutic radiation.

Quality of sleep and its determinants among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Northwest of Iran.

Aim: To examine sleep quality and its determinants among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among diabetic patients referring to Ardabil diabetes clinic in Northwest of Iran. Information on sleep quality was collected using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).