Predictive value of serum inflammatory biomarkers in postmenopausal osteoporosis: A cross-sectional study in northwest Iran.

The purpose of this study was to compare the inflammatory biomarkers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and those with normal bone mineral density (BMD). A total of 850 postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 were randomly selected for participation in this cross-sectional investigation. 100 women displayed normal BMD, while 101 were diagnosed with osteoporosis, as determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

Informational video on preoperative anxiety and postoperative satisfaction prior to elective cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Preoperative anxiety affects 60 to 80% of patients who are candidates for surgery. Reducing preoperative anxiety can improve surgical outcomes, shorten hospital stays, and minimize disruptions in lifestyle. Having information affects people ability to identify important points and improve their understanding, and lack of information causes fear and anxiety, which negatively affects decision-making.

The Efficacy of L. and Curcumin Nanomicelle Alone or Together on Lipid Profile, Glycemic Control Indices, and Serum 17-Β Estradiol in Postmenopausal Women.

Introduction: Menopause is a condition for metabolic disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of (NS), curcumin nanomicelle (CN), lipid profile, glycemic status and 17-β estradiol (ES) levels in postmenopausal women.

Methods: Triple-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 120 postmenopausal women.

Self-Care Performance of Pregnant Women in Preventing COVID-19 Infection and Its Relationship with Perceived Stress.

To determine the status of self-care performance of pregnant women in the prevention of COVID-19 disease and its relationship with perceived stress during the epidemic period of this disease. This cross-sectional study was performed on 228 pregnant women who referred to the health centers in Tabriz, Iran, for prenatal care. They were selected by cluster sampling.

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition process during embryo implantation.

The epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) in endometrial epithelial and trophectoderm cells is essential for the progression of embryo implantation and its impairment could cause implantation failure. Therefore, EMT should be tightly regulated in both embryonic and endometrial cells during implantation. Studies reported the involvement of numerous factors in EMT regulation, including hormones, growth factors, transcription factors, microRNAs, aquaporins (AQPs), and ion channels.

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Effects of Music Therapy on Postpartum Anxiety and Pain Levels.

Postpartum anxiety may be associated with depression, postpartum blues, and maternal mood disorders. This systematic review investigated the effects of music therapy on postpartum anxiety and pain levels. English databases including Cochrane, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed and Persian databases including Scientific Information Database (SID) and the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) were searched.

Protective effects of sodium nitrate against testicular apoptosis and spermatogenesis impairments in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats.

Aims: As nitric oxide (NO) production is essential for insulin signaling, glucose uptake, endothelial function, and regulation of apoptosis, the loss of bioavailable NO may be a mechanism underlying the development of diabetes complication. Dietary nitrate acts as a substrate for NO generation, thus serving as a physiological source of NO. This study evaluated the therapeutic effects of nitrate supplementation on the apoptosis-induced testicular disorders in diabetic rats.