Improvement in Health-Related Quality of Life With Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study.

Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) can profoundly affect many aspects of everyday life. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a potential therapeutic option. This retrospective, single-site evaluation explored health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with CRPS treated with SCS in our Pain Service.

Exploring Patient Satisfaction and Other Outcome Measures With Pain Relief in Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Single-Site, Cohort Audit.

Context Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an approved treatment for chronic pain of neuropathic origin. Initial research suggests a close relationship between pain relief and patient satisfaction with SCS. Objectives To see whether similar patterns were observed in our center and to identify areas of improvement, this single-site, cohort audit explored the association between pain relief and satisfaction as well as specific factors that influence satisfaction at follow-up in patients with fully implanted SCS.

Full-Thickness Skin Graft Versus Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Radial Forearm Free Flap Transfer in Oral Cavity Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a surgical technique for addressing intraoral reconstruction. However, with the limitation of an unavoidable defect at the RFFF donor site, split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs) have been a solution for repairing these defects, but they are not without challenges. This study aimed to evaluate an approach using full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs), comparing their effectiveness in terms of aesthetics, pain, complications, and scarring.

Open Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy Versus Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Parathyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Various minimally invasive techniques exist for surgical parathyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis comparing two popular minimally invasive techniques: minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy (MIVAP) and open minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (OMIP). An extensive search was conducted of online databases to identify all previous studies that had compared MIVAP and OMIP.

Pie-Crusting Technique of Medial Collateral Ligament for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Varus Deformity: A Systematic Review.

Background: We aimed to better understand the outcomes/complications of pie-crusting technique using blade knife during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with knee genu varum deformity.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. English and Persian language articles were considered on the use of pie-crusting technique during TKA in patients with knee genu varum/varus deformity using related keywords and Medical Subject Headings terms with reported postoperative complications and outcomes.

Assessing physical inactivity as a risk factor for chronic kidney diseases in Iranian population.

Objectives: Physical inactivity is a major adjustable lifestyle risk factor in renal patients; nevertheless, research on the association of physical activity (PA) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unclear.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: We evaluated the secondary care related to the nephrology specialists.

Chronic Kidney Disease in Isfahan Province, Action Plan for Screening in A Population-based Study.

Introduction: We intended to explore the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its different stages, as well as CKD associated variables in the adult population in Isfahan province, Iran.

Methods: Adults aged ≥ 18 were recruited in a cross-sectional study from 2017 to 2019. Data including demographics, anthropometrics, and laboratory findings were collected from each subject.

An Innovative Approach to Clinical Practice Guideline Adaptation in the Nursing Profession in a Developing Country.

Introduction: Healthcare professionals should seek the necessary resources to improve the quality of care. Given the cultural, social, and economic differences, in every health care system, there are increasing needs for the adapted versions of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). This study aimed to introduce an innovative CPG adaptation approach for nurses working in a developing country.

Macro- and Micronutrients of Human Milk Composition: Are They Related to Maternal Diet? A Comprehensive Systematic Review.

Background: This study aims at systematically reviewing the observational and interventional studies on the association of maternal macro- and micronutrient intake with breast milk content.

Methods: We systematically searched the Medline via PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Knowledge till October 2016 with the following search strategy: ("human milk" OR "breast milk" OR "breast milk composition" OR "human breast milk composition" OR "composition breast milk" OR "mother milk" OR "human breast milk") AND ("maternal diet" OR "maternal nutrition"). We also searched Google scholar for increasing the sensitivity of our search.

The Comparison between Effects of 12 weeks Combined Training and Vitamin D Supplement on Improvement of Sensory-motor Neuropathy in type 2 Diabetic Women.

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a common complaint of diabetes. This study aimed to determine the effects of 12 weeks combined training with Vitamin D supplement on improvement of sensory-motor neuropathy in women with diabetic neuropathy.

Materials And Methods: This clinical trial study conducted on 90 patients were selected and randomly divided into two groups.

The correlation between early complications of percutaneous coronary intervention and high sensitive C-reactive protein.

Background: Increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease (CAD), during recent decades shows this disease entity to be the leading cause of death in the world. On the other hand many successes were achieved in the treatment of these diseases with new technology, which has its own side effects and threats for the patient. Among these new strategies is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), especially with stent implantation.

Comparison of the effects of acupuncture and isometric exercises on symptom of knee osteoarthritis.

Background: The investigation and comparison of the effects of acupuncture and isometric exercises on pain and quality of life in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of joint disease and one leading cause of disability in the elderly. The symptoms of OA are pain, morning stiffness, and joint limited motion.

Assessment of effects of upper extremity exercise with arm tourniquet on maturity of arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients.

Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effects of hand exercise using a tourniquet on arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturity in patients with end stage renal disease.


Methods: Fifty patients were randomly allocated to 2 groups with 25 patients. After creating an AVF, in the control group, patients were asked to start doing simple hand exercise- opening and closing the fingers.