A survey in natural olive resources exposed to high inoculum pressure indicates the presence of traits of resistance to in Leccino offspring.

Introduction: The epidemic spread of the harmful bacterium causing the "olive quick decline syndrome", decimating olive trees in southern Italy, in the region of Apulia, prompted investigations to search for olive genotypes harbouring traits of resistance.

Methods: A prospecting survey was carried out to identify, in the heavily infected area of Apulia, olive genotypes bearing resistance. Given the limited genetic diversity in the commercial olive groves with few cultivars widely cultivated, surveys targeted predominantly spontaneous olive genotypes in natural and uncultivated areas.

Effect of Needle Insertion Angle on Pain During Labial Infiltration Anesthesia of the Anterior Maxilla: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of needle insertion angle on pain during labial infiltration anesthesia in the anterior maxillary region.

Material And Methods: In this parallel-design randomized clinical trial, participants were randomly assigned to four groups for labial infiltration anesthesia of the anterior maxilla. Local anesthesia was performed with needle orientation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tooth using a conventional syringe (Syringe-0), needle at α angle with a conventional syringe (Syringe-α), computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) device parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tooth (CCLAD-0), and CCLAD at α angle (CCLAD-α).

Missed Nursing Care and Relationship to Burnout and Leave the Profession.

Nurses are at high risk of burnout, desire to leave the profession, and possibly missed nursing care due to the exhausting nature of caring. Missed nursing care may also affect nurses' burnout and desire to leave the profession. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the missed nursing care and its relationship with burnout and desire to leave the profession among intensive care unit nurses.

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Office Workers: Validating the Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire.

Background: Complaints of the arm, neck, and shoulder (CANS) in the workplace are becoming more prevalent among employees. The Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire (MUEQ) validates upper extremity complaints in 7 domains-including workstation, body posture, break time, job control, job demands, work environment, and social support. The aim of the present study was to translate, adapt, and validate the Persian Version of MUEQ among Iranian office workers.

Evaluation of the expression level of microRNA-21, microRNA-15a, microRNA-372 in human follicular fluid stem cells-derived oocyte-like cells (OLCs).

Objective: Today, researchers have succeeded in achieving oocyte-like cells through the in vitro differentiation of stem cells. MicroRNAs are key regulators of oocyte development. In this study we decided to evaluate the expression pattern of microRNA-21, microRNA-15a, and microRNA-372 in oocyte-like cells, to determine the maturation stage of oocyte-like cells.

Time interval between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the influential factors: A national registry-based study.

Objective: The time to diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is of great importance for early treatment, thereby reducing the disability and burden of the disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the time from the onset of clinical symptoms to the diagnosis of MS and to evaluate the factors associated with a late diagnosis in Iranian MS patients.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with MS who were registered in the National MS Registry System of Iran (NMSRI).

Association of Follicular Fluid Antioxidants Activity with Aging and Fertilization Outcome: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: This research was aimed at assessing the relationship between the follicular fluid (FF) antioxidants activity, aging and fertilization (IVF) outcome.

Materials And Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out on 65 women undergoing IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles due to unexplained infertility. Ovarian stimulation was performed using the long gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist protocol.

Comparing the occurrence rate of gestational hypertension during pregnancy with frozen embryo transfer and natural pregnancy.

Introduction: Recent researches have indicated that pregnancies with frozen embryo transfer are associated with the increment of risk of maternal and neonatal complications, especially hypertension during pregnancy. The present study aimed to compare the occurrence rate of gestational hypertension in pregnancy with frozen embryo transfer and normal pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: This research, as a retrospective cross-sectional study, was performed on pregnant women with frozen embryo transfer ( = 97) and women with normal pregnancies ( = 164) referring to medical centers under the supervision of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in 2021.

The Effect of Normal Follicular Fluid on the Differentiation of PCOS Ovarian Stem Cells into Oocyte-Like Cells.

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the causes of infertility for which treatment methods do not have a high rate of pregnancy. In this study, the stem cells in the follicular fluid (FF) of patients were grown in the normal FF, and their differentiation into oocytes was evaluated.

Materials And Methods: The FF of PCOS patients was centrifuged, and their cells were cultured with and without 20% normal FF for 2 weeks.

Factors associated with the number of months of delaying in multiple sclerosis diagnosis: Comparison of count regression models.

It may take a long time to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) since the emergence of primary symptoms. This study aimed to use count regression models to compare their fit and to identify factors affecting delay in the diagnosis of MS. Data were collected from the Nationwide MS Registry of Iran (NMSRI) for Mazandaran Province, Iran, using census sampling until April 2022.

Association of recurrent implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss with peripheral blood natural killer cells and interferon-gamma level.

Objective: Fetal uterine survival depends on maintaining an immune balance between the mother and fetus. This study aimed to investigate the correlation of blood peripheral natural killer (NK) cells and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) with recurrent recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

Methods: In this case-control study, peripheral blood samples were obtained from three groups of RPL, RIF, and parous women without a history of abortion or infertility problems and analyzed by lymphocyte-based flow cytometry.

A structural equation model analysis of the relationship between expectant fathers' fear of COVID-19 and their fear of childbirth: The mediating role of maternal fear of childbirth.

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth may provoke various emotional responses in expectant fathers including excessive fear of childbirth. It is not unreasonable to assume that fear of contracting the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, may have intensified fathers' fear of childbirth. This study aims to determine the mediating role of the expectant mothers' fear of childbirth in the relationship between expectant fathers' fear of COVID-19 and their fear of childbirth.

Comparison of psychological disorders during and after pregnancies caused by assisted reproductive treatments and spontaneous pregnancies.

Introduction: Mental disorders during pregnancy are one of the major public health problems because of its effect on both mother and child, but the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in infertile women is largely unknown to compare psychiatric disorders during and after pregnancies with assisted reproductive therapies (ART) and spontaneous pregnancies.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on pregnant women referring to midwifery centers in Ahvaz City in 2022. Pregnant women were included in two groups of either pregnancy caused by ART (n= 84) or spontaneous pregnancy (n= 256).

At-home sleep monitoring using generic ear-EEG.

Introduction: A device comprising two generic earpieces with embedded dry electrodes for ear-centered electroencephalography (ear-EEG) was developed. The objective was to provide ear-EEG based sleep monitoring to a wide range of the population without tailoring the device to the individual.

Methods: To validate the device ten healthy subjects were recruited for a 12-night sleep study.

Development of the short form Iranian women childbirth experience questionnaire: a confirmatory factor analysis approach item reduction.

Introduction: Considering that childbirth experience has short- and long-term effects on women's lives, it is necessary to examine their delivery experiences. This study aimed to prepare the short form of a 52-item Iranian women's childbirth experience questionnaire with seven factors: professional support, preparation, control, positive perception, baby, family support, and fear.

Methods: This methodological research was conducted on women aged 15 to 49 years (n = 770) with uncomplicated vaginal delivery.

Development of accreditation standards for midwifery clinical education in Iran.

Background: Accreditation is one of the most important methods of quality assurance and improvement in medical education. In Iran, there are no specific midwifery education accreditation standards. This study was designed to develop accreditation standards for midwifery clinical education in Iran.

A structural equation model analysis of the relationship between maternal fear of childbirth and expectant fathers' fear of childbirth: The mediating role of fathers' depression, anxiety, and stress.

Introduction: Some fathers experience traumatic and unpleasant feelings such as fear of childbirth during pregnancy and childbirth. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of the expectant fathers' depression, anxiety, and stress in the relationship between maternal fear of childbirth and paternal fear of childbirth.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, using a two-stage sampling method, 502 expectant Iranian fathers and their wives in the second half of pregnancy were recruited.

Determining the status of preconception care model in pregnant woman of Gorgan city (North of Iran) using structural equation modeling (SEM).

Background: Preconception reduces unplanned pregnancies and plays an important role in reducing maternal and infant mortality. Considering the importance of these care services, this study was conducted to determine the status of preconception care (PCC) model with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 394 pregnant women referring to Gorgan's health centers.

Does Infertility Stress Impair Sexual Function in Infertile Women and Men? A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran.

Background: The issue of infertility is a worldwide challenge, estimated to affect around 50 million couples. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between infertility stress and sexual function in men and women with infertility.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 300 men and women with infertility were recruited.

Cold Spray: Over 30 Years of Development Toward a Hot Future.

Cold Spray (CS) is a deposition process, part of the thermal spray family. In this method, powder particles are accelerated at supersonic speed within a nozzle; impacts against a substrate material triggers a complex process, ultimately leading to consolidation and bonding. CS, in its modern form, has been around for approximately 30 years and has undergone through exciting and unprecedented developmental steps.

The effect of low glycemic index diet on the reproductive and clinical profile in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually initiates with a series of lifestyle modifications such as diet, weight loss, and exercise.

Aims: We, therefore, conducted this meta-analysis to systematically review and evaluate the possible benefits of LGD on a range of anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters in women with PCOS.

Methods: We performed a systematic search through major indexing databases, including Scopus, Pubmed/Medline, ISI web of science, Embase, Cochrane central, and CINAHL (1966-April 30, 2021) using key concepts of PCOS.

Utilization of Whole Exome Sequencing in Non-Syndromic Premature Ovarian Failure: Ficolin-3 Gene Mutation in an Iranian Family.

Background: Premature ovarian failure is a heterogeneous disorder, leading to early menopause. Several genes have been identified as the cause of non-syndromic premature ovarian failure (POF). Our aim was to explore the genetic defects in Iranian patients with POF.

Assisted Reproductive Techniques and submucous myoma.

Submucous myomas have negative effects on fertility. To maintain fertility, conservative treatment should be suggested to women who wish to become pregnant, especially young patients. The patient was a 33-year-old woman, who had had secondary infertility for 3 years.

Metabolic and hormonal effects of melatonin and/or magnesium supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. This study was designed to investigate the effects of melatonin and/or magnesium supplementation on metabolic profile and levels of sex hormones in PCOS women.

Methods: In an 8-week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial, 84 subjects with PCOS aged 18-40 years were randomly assigned based on the random block procedure to take magnesium, melatonin, magnesium plus melatonin, and placebo.