Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes among Women During 2015-2020 in Mashhad, Iran.

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, and human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination are important in the incidence of cervical cancer.

Methods: This study was performed on Liquid Base Cytology (LBC) samples of 1214 women in Mashhad who were referred for cervical cancer screening in 2015-2020.

The role of the major viral pathogens in a respiratory disease outbreak of broiler flocks in Eastern Iran.

Background: Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), Newcastle disease virus (NDV), and avian influenza virus (AIV) H9N2 are major viral pathogens in broiler respiratory disease.

Aims: Following a respiratory disease outbreak and economic losses in eastern Iran 2020-2021, we investigated the role of major viral pathogens and the implemented vaccination programs.

Methods: Thirty-six respiratory disease affected broiler flocks in South Khorasan province were sampled, molecularly tested, and coinfections were investigated.

Design, development, and usability evaluation of a smartphone-based application for nutrition management in patients with type II diabetes.

Purpose: Information technology (IT)-based interventions, especially mobile health (mHealth), possess a great potential for promoting self-management in patients with chronic diseases, including diabetes type II. The present study was aimed to design and develop a smartphone-based application (app) for nutrition management in patients with type II diabetes and evaluation of its usability.

Methods: In this study, a three-phase research approach was followed; (1) To determine the information content and functionalities of the app, a five-point Likert scale checklist including six parts was developed based on reviews of clinical practice guidelines and specialized databases.

Introduction of a Newcastle disease virus challenge strain (sub-genotype VII.1.1) isolated in Iran.

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) sub-genotype VII.1.1 is the most common circulating NDV in Iran.

Effect of probiotic yogurt on gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the important complications of pregnancy and is related to many adverse events. There is evidence that probiotics can be considered a preventive and therapeutic option in gestational diabetes mellitus. In this meta-analysis, we have focused on the effect of probiotic yogurt as a natural product on gestational diabetes mellitus.