Factors associated with progression and outcomes of primary biliary cholangitis: A cohort study, 2010-2019.

Background: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) can impact both the quality of life and the survival of patients. The study aimed to determine the survival rate and associated variables in patients with PBC.

Materials And Methods: This cohort research comprised 65 patients diagnosed with PBC who were admitted to the pathology section between January 2010 and December 2019.

Risk factors for acetabular fracture treatment failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Acetabular fractures can lead to persistent pain and disability. Managing these complex injuries involves several treatment options such as nonoperative methods, percutaneous fixation, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), and total hip arthroplasty (THA), and various combinations of these techniques. Around 20 to 40% of patients treated with ORIF may develop post-traumatic arthritis requiring THA.

A comprehensive seroepidemiology of dengue and chikungunya arboviruses in Iran, 2020-2023.

Aim: Dengue virus (DENV) and Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are the most common arthropod-borne viruses (Arboviruses) globally. So far, no autochthonous cases of DENV and CHIKV infections have been reported in Iran. Nevertheless, due to the recent identification of Aedes aegypti in the south and Aedes albopictus in the north of Iran, the country is at a serious risk of local outbreaks of these infections.

Recovery of antimony from acidic and alkaline leaching solution of low-grade antimony ore by electrowinning process.

With regards to the global continuous growth in consumption of base metals such as antimony (Sb), mining companies are currently looking to improve the productivity and extraction of Sb from low grade ore in order to economically process it. With this aim, in this study, an efficient protocol was developed to recover metallic Sb from the low grade FeSiO(OH). SbO(OH).

The Effects of Mandala Coloring and Free Coloring on Mindfulness and the Score of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Due to the nature of the events in war, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more difficult to treat in veterans than in other people. Nowadays, using art-making methods such as mandala coloring has attracted the attention of researchers. This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 84 male veterans diagnosed with PTSD.

Classification and prediction of drought and salinity stress tolerance in barley using GenPhenML.

Genetic and agronomic advances consistently lead to an annual increase in global barley yield. Since abiotic stresses (physical environmental factors that negatively affect plant growth) reduce barley yield, it is necessary to predict barley resistance. Artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) models are new and powerful tools for predicting product resilience.

A novel sequential risk assessment model for analyzing commercial aviation accidents: Soft computing perspective.

Due to the importance of the commercial aviation system and, also, the existence of countless accidents and unfortunate occurrences in this industry, there has been a need for a structured approach to deal with them in recent years. Therefore, this study presents a comprehensive and sequential model for analyzing commercial aviation accidents based on historical data and reports. The model first uses the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) technique to determine and score existing risks; then, the risks are prioritized using two multi-attribute decision making (MADM) methods and two novel and innovative techniques, including ranking based on intuitionistic fuzzy risk priority number and ranking based on the vague sets.

The effect of mandala coloring and free coloring on the happiness in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in the Covid-19 pandemic: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to complications such as depression and grief, which are more prevalent in veterans than in the general population. Recently, art-making, including mandala coloring, has gained attention as a potential treatment for PTSD patients.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 84 male veterans diagnosed with PTSD and hospitalized at the Milad Psychiatric Center in Tehran, Iran.

The effect of resilience training with mHealth application based on micro-learning method on the stress and anxiety of nurses working in intensive care units: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) face high stress and anxiety, impacting their well-being and productivity. Addressing this, this study evaluated the impact of resilience training via a mHealth application based on micro-learning on ICU nurses' stress and anxiety levels.

Materials And Methods: This study, a single-blind randomized controlled trial conducted in 2022-23, involved sixty ICU nurses from two Tehran hospitals.

Using of artificial neural networks and different evolutionary algorithms to predict the viscosity and thermal conductivity of silica-alumina-MWCN/water nanofluid.

This study predicts the parameters such as viscosity and thermal conductivity in silica-alumina-MWCN/water nanofluid using the artificial intelligence method and using design variables such as solid volume fraction and temperature. In this study, 6 optimization algorithms were used to predict and numerically model the μ and TC of silica-alumina-MWCNT/water-NF. In this study, six measurement criteria were used to evaluate the estimates obtained from the coupling process of GMDH ANN with each of these 6 optimization algorithms.

Investigation of the effect of Jacobson's relaxation technique on the fatigue of family caregivers of hemodialysis patients: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: Caring for hemodialysis patients could be a heavy burden on family caregivers, causing them to become fatigued and decrease their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate whether Jacobson's relaxation can help alleviate the fatigue of family caregivers of hemodialysis patients.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2021.

Comparison of the mechanical characteristics of produced nanofibers by electrospinning process based on different collectors.

Polymer nanofiber in nanofibrous membrane produced by electrospinning process can be employed in various fields such as medical engineering, environmental engineering, biotechnology, energy, tissue scaffolds, and protective clothing. In these applications, the mechanical properties of the nanofibrous membrane should be studied to get long-life durability. In the current study, nanofibers are obtained from electrospinning of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) solution in Dimethylformamide (DFM) solvent.

Movement examination of the lumbar spine using a developed wearable motion sensor.

A system for monitoring spinal movements based on wearable motion sensors is proposed here. For this purpose, a hardware system is first developed that measures data of linear acceleration, angular velocity, and the magnetic field of the spine. Then, the obtained data from these sensors are combined in a proposed complementary filter, and their angular variations are estimated.

Application of a Novel Green Nano Polymer for Chemical EOR Purposes in Sandstone Reservoirs: Synergetic Effects of Different Fluid/Fluid and Rock/Fluid Interacting Mechanisms.

In this research, a novel natural-based polymer, the Aloe Vera biopolymer, is used to improve the mobility of the injected water. Unlike most synthetic chemical polymers used for chemical-enhanced oil recovery, the Aloe Vera biopolymer is environmentally friendly, thermally stable in reservoir conditions, and compatible with reservoir rock and fluids. In addition, the efficiency of the Aloe Vera biopolymer was investigated in the presence of a new synthetic nanocomposite composed of KCl-SiO-xanthan.

Electro-oxidation sensing of sumatriptan in aqueous solutions and human blood serum by Zn(II)-MOF modified electrochemical delaminated pencil graphite electrode.

An electrochemical sensory platform is presented for determination of sumatriptan (SUM) in aqueous solutions and human blood serum. A pencil graphite electrode (PGE) was electrochemically delaminated by cyclic voltammetry technique, and then further modified using nanoparticles of a zinc-based metal-organic framework (Zn(II)-MOF). The fabricated Zn(II)-MOF/EDPGE electrode was utilized for sensitive electrochemical detection of SUM via an electro-oxidation reaction.

A systematic review of the measurement properties of self-care scales in nurses.

Background: Self-care is a necessary measure against occupational injuries of nurses and improves nursing performance at the bedside. Nurses have different scales to measure self-care, and researchers are confused about choosing valid and reliable scales. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the measurement properties of self-care scales in nurses to identify the best available scales.

Comparing the effects of mHealth app use and face-to-face training on the clinical and laboratory parameters of dietary and fluid intake adherence in hemodialysis patients: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Numerous factors are likely to result in poor treatment adherence, which is one of the important factors contributing to increased complications and the low efficacy of hemodialysis (HD), particularly inadequate knowledge of patients. This study aimed to compare the effects of a mobile health (mHealth) app (the Di Care app) use and face-to-face training on the clinical and laboratory parameters of dietary and fluid intake adherence in patients undergoing HD.

Methods: This single-blinded, two-stage/two-group randomized clinical trial was fulfilled in 2021-22 in Iran.

Relationship between fatigue and quality of life and related factors in family caregivers of patients on hemodialysis.

Background: The incessant and stressful nature of providing care to patients with chronic diseases can cause fatigue in caregivers. Caregivers' fatigue and reduced quality of life can reduce the patient's quality of care. Since it is important to pay attention to the mental health of family caregivers, this study investigated the relationship between fatigue and quality of life and their related factors in family caregivers of patients on hemodialysis.

Comparing the effects of mHealth application based on micro-learning method and face-to-face training on treatment adherence and perception in haemodialysis patients: a randomised clinical trial.

Objectives: Comparing the effects of a mobile health (mHealth) application based on the micro-learning method with face-to-face training on treatment adherence and perception among patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Design: A single-blind randomised clinical trial.

Setting: A haemodialysis centre in Isfahan, Iran.

Analysis of Conocurvone, Ganoderic acid A and Oleuropein molecules against the main protease molecule of COVID-19 by approaches: Molecular dynamics docking studies.

Traditional medicines against COVID-19 have taken important outbreaks evidenced by multiple cases, controlled clinical research, and randomized clinical trials. Furthermore, the design and chemical synthesis of protease inhibitors, one of the latest therapeutic approaches for virus infection, is to search for enzyme inhibitors in herbal compounds to achieve a minimal amount of side-effect medications. Hence, the present study aimed to screen some naturally derived biomolecules with anti-microbial properties (anti-HIV, antimalarial, and anti-SARS) against COVID-19 by targeting coronavirus main protease via molecular docking and simulations.

Comparing radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy and corticosteroid injection in the treatment of piriformis syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This study was designed to compare the effects of shockwave therapy and corticosteroid injection in the treatment of piriformis syndrome.

Methods And Materials: In this randomized clinical trial, thirty-five patients with piriformis syndrome were randomly divided into two groups of 18 in the shockwave group and 17 in the corticosteroid group. The Shockwave group underwent three sessions of shockwave therapy per week (2000 pulses per session with 5Hz frequency and pressure equal to 4 Bar) and the corticosteroid group underwent an injection of 40 mg methylprednisolone with 1 mL of 1% lidocaine under ultrasound guidance.

The effect of the demonstration-based progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress and anxiety in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) challenges nurses and causes them to experience stress and anxiety. From this perspective, it is of utmost importance to develop quick and effective intervention strategies to prevent numerous complications. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the progressive muscle relaxation technique, using the demonstration method on the stress and anxiety of nurses who care for COVID-19 patients.

Effects of weight loss after bariatric surgery on the median and ulnar nerves conduction studies.

Background: The aim of the present study was to compare the nerve conduction study (NCS) of median and ulnar nerves before and after bariatric surgery.

Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study included 32 patients with BMI≥35 who were candidate for Sleeve gastrectomy. NCS of median and ulnar nerves were evaluated before and 3 months after surgery.