The Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A in Patients with Positive Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) can have severe manifestations in adult patients with other liver diseases, particularly in those infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This study aimed to measure immunity against HAV in HIV-positive individuals to determine the necessity of vaccination against HAV in this population. This cross-sectional study investigated 171 HIV-positive patients aged 18 years or older who were tested for serum IgG anti-viral hepatitis A antibody.

Study of changes in rs2283265 polymorphisms in dopamine receptor D2 and rs27072 in dopamine transporter gene (SLC6A3) in patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Objectives: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children that lead to numerous complications. This study examined the changes in rs2283265 polymorphisms in the dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) and rs27072 in the dopamine transporter gene (SLC6A3) in ADHD patients.

Materials & Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on children aged 4-12 years with ADHD.

Nudging physical distancing behaviors during the pandemic: a field experiment on passengers in the subway stations of shiraz, Iran.

Background: The possibility of the emergence of new pandemics necessitates further research into using simple strategies to promote social distancing behaviors in public. Most of the current evidence on effectiveness of physical distancing interventions is based on self-report and measure of intention which will not necessarily predict actual behavior.

Methods: A field experimental study was conducted in the subway stations of Shiraz, Southern Iran.