Health Information Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors: An Umbrella Review.

Purpose: The aim of this umbrella review was to identify the main information needs of breast cancer survivors. Since several reviews have already been done on this topic, conducting an umbrella review not only combines their results but also gives a comprehensive picture and informative summary of breast cancer survivors' needs.

Method: The search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, Cochrane, and Google Scholar from inception to the end of March 2024.

A framework for health information governance: a scoping review.

Background: As a newly emerged concept and a product of the twenty-first century, health information governance is expanding at a rapid rate. The necessity of information governance in the healthcare industry is evident, given the significance of health information and the current need to manage it. The objective of the present scoping review is to identify the dimensions and components of health information governance to discover how these factors impact the enhancement of healthcare systems and services.

Information and health literacy policies during pandemics: A narrative review.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled governments globally to formulate policies addressing the unique needs of their populations. These policies are critical in disseminating accurate information and enhancing health literacy during crises.

Objective: This narrative review aims to identify and assess effective information and health literacy policies implemented during pandemics.

A methodological quality review of citations of randomized controlled trials of diabetes type2 in leading clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews.

Objective: Evaluate methodological quality of type 2 diabetes RCTs conducted in Iran and cited in clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive methodological quality review, analyzing 286 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) on diabetes mellitus published in Iran from July 2004 to 2021. We searched six databases systematically and evaluated eligible articles using the CONSORT 2010 checklist for abstracts.

Identifying and validating the components for the development of an information system for health grey literature in Iran: A mixed method approach.

Background: Considering the importance and necessity of establishing a nationwide information system for health grey literature in Iran, this study aimed to identify the main dimensions and components needed for developing a health grey literature information system in Iran and validate them according to experts' opinions.

Materials And Methods: A mixed-method approach with an exploratory sequential design was used in this study. The research was done in following main steps: (1) conducting a systematic literature review to identify the potential components of the health grey literature information system suggested in the literature, (2) Interviewing 19 experts to explore further components required for designing the health grey literature system for Iran and doing a thematic analysis for analyzing the interviews, and (3) validating the identified components by a Delphi panel in two rounds for finalizing the initially-approved dimensions and components.

Design and validation of a conceptual model regarding impact of open science on healthcare research processes.

Introduction: The development and use of digital tools in various stages of research highlight the importance of novel open science methods for an integrated and accessible research system. The objective of this study was to design and validate a conceptual model of open science on healthcare research processes.

Methods: This research was conducted in three phases using a mixed-methods approach.

Sevoflurane-mediated modulation of oxidative myocardial injury.

Introduction: Volatile anesthetics offer protection when administered throughout an ischemic injury. We examined how volatile anesthetics modulate the cardiac myocytic injury associated with hydrogen peroxide.

Methods: Forty-eight Long-Evans rats were divided into four groups depending on the treatment: none (CONT), Glibenclamide (GLB); Sevoflurane (SEV); or GLB+SEV.

A Scoping Review of Adopted Information Extraction Methods for RCTs.

Background: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide the strongest evidence for therapeutic interventions and their effects on groups of subjects. However, the large amount of unstructured information in these trials makes it challenging and time-consuming to make decisions and identify important concepts and valid evidence. This study aims to explore methods for automating or semi-automating information extraction from reports of RCT studies.

Research impact in randomized controlled trials of diabetes: an altmetric approach.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the impact of research in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of diabetes and explore the various subject areas related to diabetes that receive attention on social media platforms. Altmetric measures were utilized to collect and extract relevant data, providing valuable insights into the social reach and influence of clinical research beyond traditional citation-based metrics.

Methods: The research focused on RCTs of diabetes involving at least one Iranian author, indexed in Scopus.

Case Report: Resolution of high grade anal squamous intraepithelial lesion with antibiotics proposes a new role for syphilitic infection in potentiation of HPV-associated ASCC.

Introduction: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary risk factor for the development of anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) and is a leading risk factor for anogenital squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). Despite common shared risk factors for both HPV and syphilis, co-infection is not well documented, and the role of syphilitic infection in HPV-associated AIN and ASCC potentiation is not defined.

Case Description/methods: A 72-year-old single male presented with complaints of mild rectal pain and intermittent rectal bleeding.

Cost-Effectiveness of Health Literacy Enhancement Intervention on Patients with Type II Diabetes.

Background: Type II diabetes is considered a chronic disease that influences the affected person's quality of life and imposes a high economic burden on the patient and society. The enhancement of health literacy seems essential for self-management and disease control in patients with type II diabetes. Consequently, this study was performed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of enhanced health literacy in type II diabetes patients.

Do Intrathecal Opioids Improve Surgical Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? A Systematic Review and Analysis.

Background: Intrathecal opioids have long been used as analgesia for intractable cancer pain or as part of spinal anesthesia during obstetric operations. More recently, they have been used preoperatively as a pain management adjuvant for open cardiac and thoracic procedures.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the impact of administering intrathecal opioids before cardiac and thoracic surgeries on postoperative pain and mechanical ventilation.

Citation Analysis and Mapping of Iranian's Stem Cell Research Output.

Background: This study aims to map the research trends in the field of stem cell research in Iran by presenting a systematic and analytical bibliometrics approach based on data from the Web of Science database.

Methods: In this study, we provide a visualization overview of the distribution of stem cell publications in Iran. The HistCite software was used to draw and analyze the historiographical maps, based on Global Citation Score (GSC) and Local Citation Score (LCS) in order to indicate the most frequent thematic trends.

Iranian researchers' perspective about concept and effect of open science on research publication.

Background: Sharing research outputs with open science methods for different stakeholders causes better access to different studies to solve problems in diverse fields, which leads to equal access conditions to research resources, as well as greater scientific productivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perceive the concept of openness in research among Iranian health researchers.

Methods: From the beginning of August to the middle of November 2021, twenty semi-structured interviews were held with Iranian health researchers from different fields using purposeful, snowball, and convenience sampling.

Energy loss index as a predictor of all-cause mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A long-term follow-up.

Background: As transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures become more widely available, there is a growing need to monitor and evaluate postoperative outcomes accurately. The energy loss index (ELI) of the ascending aorta has been commonly used to examine the agreement between the echocardiographic and Gorlin measurement of the aortic valve area.

Objectives: This project aims to demonstrate a link between ELI values and mortality following implanted TAVR valves and determine an ELI cutoff value associated with post-TAVR events.

Patients' perspectives on the quality of online patient education materials: A qualitative study.

Background: Access to online patient education information can lead to more effective self-care and disease management. However, the large amount of online information provided through unknown or unreliable sources can challenge patients to trust and use this information. This study was designed to examine the opinions of Iranian gastrointestinal patients about the quality of online information used.

An open label, non-randomized study assessing a prebiotic fiber intervention in a small cohort of Parkinson's disease participants.

A pro-inflammatory intestinal microbiome is characteristic of Parkinson's disease (PD). Prebiotic fibers change the microbiome and this study sought to understand the utility of prebiotic fibers for use in PD patients. The first experiments demonstrate that fermentation of PD patient stool with prebiotic fibers increased the production of beneficial metabolites (short chain fatty acids, SCFA) and changed the microbiota demonstrating the capacity of PD microbiota to respond favorably to prebiotics.

Molecular diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis in liquid-based Papanicolaou samples in Shiraz, southern Iran.

Background: Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection of the urinary and genital tract, caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. This study aimed to investigate the molecular diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection in liquid-based Papanicolaou samples in Shiraz, southern Iran.

The Effective Trends and Driving Forces in The Future of Research Performance Evaluation: A Qualitative Study.

Performance is a multidimensional concept and is evaluated by different criteria. Definition and evaluation of research performance are always controversial and may be affected by variable conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effective trends and driving forces in the future of research performance evaluation.

A study on acute oral caffeine intoxication and its treatment strategies in domestic pigeons ().

Limited knowledge is available on acute intoxication with environmental toxicants in birds. This experimental study determines features of acute caffeine intoxication and clinical outcome of different treatments in pigeons. The experiment was performed in three phases.

Barriers and facilitators of implementing an information system for health grey literature in Iran: Experts' views and perspectives.

Background: Despite the importance of health grey literature, there is not a comprehensive information system for managing these valuable resources in Iran.

Objectives: This study aimed at identifying the barriers to and facilitators of implementing a comprehensive national information system for health grey literature.

Material And Method: This study applied the qualitative research method.

Effect of Incorporation of Zeolite Containing Silver-Zinc Nanoparticles into Mineral Trioxide Aggregate on Odontogenic Activity of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells.

Statement Of The Problem: The stimulation of odontogenic activity is considered an essential property for biomaterials used in vital pulp therapy.

Purpose: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the incorporation of zeolite containing silver-zinc nanoparticles (Ze-Ag-Zn) into Angelous mineral trioxide aggregate (AMTA) on the odontogenic activity of human dental pulp stem cells (HDPSCs).

Materials And Method: In this study, HDPSCs were treated with 2% wt of synthesized Ze-Ag-Zn particles+AMTA, AMTA and Ze-Ag-Zn disks.

Personalization of health information prescription in diabetes clinical setting: A qualitative study.

Background: The prevalence of diabetes makes considerable costs for health-care organizations. The increase of patient's self-care abilities by use of personalizing health information prescription can reduce these costs. This study was conducted to explore the benefits and challenges related to personalizing health information prescription in diabetes clinical settings.

No study is ever flawless: A scoping review of common errors in biomedical manuscripts.

We conducted this scoping review of common errors identified by editors and reviewers of biomedical manuscripts. Errors includes items that a reviewer or editor might identify as needing correction. The errors were categorized by section of the manuscript: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References.

Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Use of Patient Decision Aids and Decision Making on Prenatal Screening: A Qualitative Study.

We aimed to identify factors influencing pregnant women's use of patient decision aids (PtDA) and decision making on prenatal screening. This qualitative study was conducted between July 2019 and June 2020 in Tehran, Iran. The sample included 26 pregnant women selected by purposive sampling.