Marital status and risk of type 2 diabetes among middle-aged and elderly population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Marital status is among the factors influencing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the precise relationship remains incompletely understood. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the association between marital status and the incidence of T2DM.

The concentration of selected organophosphorus pesticides associated with PM10 in agricultural ambient air in Iran: Health risk assessment using Monte Carlo simulation.

Organophosphate pesticides, widely utilized for pest management globally, are associated with various adverse health effects upon exposure. This study aimed to investigate the presence of organophosphate pesticides in particulate matter (PM10) and evaluate the potential risks to human health using both deterministic and probabilistic approaches in urban and suburban areas of Yasuj City, Iran. A total of 32 air samples were collected during the study period.

Innovative grey water treatment using eco-friendly bio-photocatalyst AgCuFeO@chitosan in the presence of synergistic effects of persulfate activation: optimization and mechanisms.

In this study, AgCuFeO@Chitosan bio-photocatalyst was synthesized to make the most of environmental benignity and chemical stability for advanced greywater applications. The photocatalyst was evaluated under UV irradiation by synergistic activation of persulfate. FESEM, EDS-Mapping, and BET analyses showed quasi-spherical nanoparticles with a homogeneous size distribution, homogenous elements dispersion, and 15.

Electromagnetic intensity investigation of emitted non-ionizing radiation from base transcriptive stations in the urban region of southern Iran.

Their monitoring in urban regions is essential for policymakers and the population. In this study, the electromagnetic intensity (EMI) was measured around 30 stations of base transcriptive stations (BTS) at both distances lower than 20m and higher than 200m using real-time equipment SMP2-dual in summer and winter. Results have shown that EMI in summer (range: 2-6500 mW/m2) was more than in winter (1.

Evaluation of Preventive Pentoxifylline Effect on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Incidence in Traumatic Patients: A Randomized Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Background: Inflammation is important in the pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Traumatic injuries have been assumed to be primary ARDS causes. Recently, pentoxifylline, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PEI), was shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and reduce the incidence of ARDS.

The relationship between moral distress and clinical care quality among nurses: an analytical cross-sectional study.

Background: Nurses constitute the largest group of service providers in the healthcare system and significantly influence the quality of healthcare services. Factors such as ethical considerations may be related to the quality of care. This study aimed to determine the relationship between moral distress and the quality of clinical care among nurses working in Gonabad, Iran.

Effects of mechanical properties of the underburden on induced seismicity along a basement fault during hydrogen storage in a depleted reservoir.

This study models the geomechanical deformation of a depleted gas field, wherein gaseous hydrogen is stored in a North Sea reservoir, and is cyclically injected and withdrawn. A fault is modeled within the underburden, and its slip is investigated during a three year storage period. Parametric simulations are conducted to study the influence of the underburden mechanical properties, such as Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, and permeability on induced seismicity.

Bioengineered FeZn/GA@Cu nanocomposite utilizing spent coffee ground extract and gum arabic: Enhanced nitrate removal via (RSM) and machine learning optimization.

This research focused on synthesizing an eco-friendly FeZn/GA@Cu nanocomposite using spent coffee grounds and Gum Arabic (GA). The study aimed to investigate its effectiveness as both a photocatalyst and an adsorbent, specifically for removing nitrates from aqueous solutions. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized using various analytical techniques, including XRD, TGA, FESEM with EDS, TEM, BET, FTIR, zeta potential, UV-DRS, and VSM.

Operando Investigation of WS Gas Sensors: Simultaneous Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Electrical Characterization in Unveiling Sensing Mechanisms during Toxic Gas Exposure.

Ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (APXPS) is combined with simultaneous electrical measurements and supported by density functional theory calculations to investigate the sensing mechanism of tungsten disulfide (WS)-based gas sensors in an dynamic experiment. This approach allows for the direct correlation between changes in the surface potential and the resistivity of the WS sensing active layer under realistic operating conditions. Focusing on the toxic gases NO and NH, we concurrently demonstrate the distinct chemical interactions between oxidizing or reducing agents and the WS active layer and their effect on the sensor response.

The effects of empagliflozin on ventricular arrhythmias in heart failure patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors such as empagliflozin are one of the main treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and heart failure (HF). They have also demonstrated anti-arrhythmic effects in some preclinical and clinical studies. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of empagliflozin on ventricular arrhythmias in HF patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

Evaluation of the Protective Effects of Lugol's Solution in Rats Poisoned with Aluminum Phosphide (Rice Tablets).

Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is the main component of rice tablets (a pesticide), which produces phosphine gas (PH3) when exposed to stomach acid. The most important symptoms of PH3 toxicity include, lethargy, tachycardia, hypotension, and cardiac shock. It was shown that Iodine can chemically react with PH3, and the purpose of this study is to investigate the protective effects of Lugol solution in poisoning with rice tablets.

Evaluation of the effect of empagliflozin on prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of empagliflozin in preventing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Eighty-two patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were allocated to the empagliflozin group (n = 43) or placebo group (n = 39). In two groups, patients received empagliflozin or placebo tablets 3 days before surgery and on the first three postoperative days (for 6 days) in addition to the standard regimen during hospitalization.

Effects of reservoir mechanical properties on induced seismicity during subsurface hydrogen storage.

The intermittent storage of hydrogen in subsurface porous media such as depleted gas fields could be pivotal to a successful energy transition. Numerical simulations investigate the intermittent storage of hydrogen in a porous, depleted subsurface reservoir. Various parametric studies are performed to assess the effect of mechanical properties of the reservoir (i.

Challenges and advantages of electronic prescribing system: a survey study and thematic analysis.

Introduction: Electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) systems can bring many advantages and challenges. This system has been launched in Iran for more than two years. This study aimed to investigate the challenges and advantages of the e-prescribing system from the point of view of physicians.

Photocatalytic degradation of Acid Red 18 by synthesized AgCoFeO@Ch/AC: Recyclable, environmentally friendly, chemically stable, and cost-effective magnetic nano hybrid catalyst.

Chitosan (Ch) is a linear biodegradable natural carbohydrate polymer and the most appealing biopolymer, such as low-cost biodegradability, biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, and non-toxicity. In this case, Ch was utilized to synthesize AgCoFeO@Ch/Activated Carbon (AC) by the modified microwave-assisted co-precipitation method. The physical and chemical structure of magnetic nanocomposites was analyzed and characterized by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy (DRS), Value stream mapping (VSM), Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR) and BET.

The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: While coronary artery calcification (CAC) is recognized as a reliable marker for coronary atherosclerosis, the relationship between the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the incidence and progression of CAC remains controversial.

Method: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were systematically searched to identify relevant observational studies until October 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).

Evaluation of the concentration and human health risk of nitrate and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in melons from a southern region of Iran: Identification of pollution sources.

Decentralized agriculture, improper monitoring of cultivation conditions, and leaching of contaminants into lands led to the contamination of crops with various potentially toxic elements (PTEs). However, it is essential to know more about the profile level and associated risk of these contaminants and their origin, especially in high-water content crops. This study aimed to investigate the concentration of PTEs in melons of one of Iran's southern cities and follow that health risk assessment in the target population for the first time.

Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the nursing moral disengagement scale.

Moral disengagement is a set of cognitive mechanisms through which a person violates his/her moral standards without losing his/her dignity. Therefore, a tool has been designed to measure moral disengagement in nurses. This study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the Nursing Moral Disengagement scale.

Application of montmorillonite/octadecylamine nanoparticles in the removal of textile dye from aqueous solutions: Modeling, kinetic, and equilibrium studies.

In the study, the proliferation of industries has been associated with an increase in the production of industrial wastewater and subsequent environmental pollution, wherein dyes emerge as prominent pollutants. The characteristics of nanoclay modified with octadecylamine, were elucidated throughvarious techniques, including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (FE-SEM/EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Surface Area Analysis (BET). The research delved into the impact of variables such as pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose, temperature, and ultrasonication time on the removal of Acid Black 1 (AB1) through an ultrasonic process, employing a central composite design (CCD).

Role of Structural Peculiarities of Flavonoids in Suppressing AGEs Generated From HSA/Glucose System.

The pathogenesis of diabetes is related to the amount of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that are naturally generated from the attachment of glucose with tissue and circular proteins. Human serum albumin (HSA) is more susceptible to AGE occurrence than other circular proteins due to its sensitive sites and high abundance. Considering the location of hydroxyl groups in the structure of flavonoids, which play a major role in suppressing of AGEs generating pathways, the present study was conducted to compare the effect of the chemical peculiarities of five flavonoids: apigenin (AP), naringenin (NA), luteolin (LU), Quercetin (QU), and methylquercetin (MQ), in suppressing AGEs generated in the HSA/glucose system.

Cardiac troponins and coronary artery calcium score: a systematic review.

An early diagnosis of atherosclerosis, particularly in subclinical status, can play a remarkable role in reducing mortality and morbidity. Because of coronary artery calcification (CAC) nature in radiation exposure, finding biomarkers associated with CAC could be useful in identifying individuals at high risk of CAC score. In this review, we focused on the association of cardiac troponins (hs-cTns) and CAC to achieve insight into the pathophysiology of CAC.