The Incidence of Myocardial Infarction after Vaccination against COVID-19: a Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Background: Vaccines were developed to stop the pandemic stage of COVID-19. A wide range of adverse effects, including vascular complications, has been reported after vaccination. Up to now, various studies have reported different rates of myocardial infarction (MI) after COVID-19 vaccination.

Cannabinoids for spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: One of the most disabling symptoms of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is spasticity which affects their quality of life. Nowadays, cannabinoids are used for spasticity control in patients with MS, while the efficacy and safety are not clearly understood. So, we designed this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of cannabinoids for controlling MS-related spasticity.

Prevalence and Features of Post-stroke Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Long-term complications of stroke, persisting for more than 6 months after the initial event, substantially reduce the quality of life (QoL) in a significant percentage of stroke survivors. In this paper, we studied the prevalence of long-term urinary incontinence (UI) in post-stroke patients. In addition, we attempted to identify patient characteristics which were associated with higher UI prevalence, higher UI severity, and less UI-associated QoL.

Associations between exposure to common technology devices and reported neck pain among Iranian school-age adolescents: a cross sectional study.

Background: The advancement of technology has contributed to a more sedentary lifestyle, and the extensive use of handheld devices among adolescents may potentially result in neck pain. This study aimed to assess the association between exposure to common technology devices and self-reported neck pain in Iranian school-age adolescents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June and October 2021, employing a randomized multi-stage cluster sampling approach.

Characteristics of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with cervical radiculopathy: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a group of signs and symptoms caused by cervical root dysfunction. Patients with this condition may also have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. This coexistent condition is referred to as double crush syndrome (DCS) which is explained by proximal disruption in axoplasmic flow that may result in nerve dysfunction.

Effects of Nonconsecutive Sessions of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Stationary Cycling on Walking Capacity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Exercise has been demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Physical activity has been shown to enhance the therapeutic effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This study aimed to determine the efficacy of intermittent tDCS combined with riding a stationary bicycle to improve walking capacity in individuals with MS.

Musculoskeletal symptoms in patients with long COVID: A cross-sectional study on Iranian patients.

Background And Objectives: Latest studies have revealed that an increasing number of Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) patients may continue to feel symptoms after the acute phase. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms after the acute phase of COVID-19 and its associated factors.

Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study from January 2021 to April 2021.

Comparison of an Iranian Traditional Massage (Fateh Method) with Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is currently a major reason for disability worldwide. Therapeutic massage is one of the most popular non-pharmacological methods for managing chronic LBP (CLBP), and the Fateh method is a massage technique based on Iranian Traditional Medicine.

Objectives: The current study aimed to compare the effects of Fateh massage with those of acupuncture and physiotherapy on relieving pain and disability in CLBP.

Duloxetine for the Prevention of Oxaliplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial.

Purpose: Peripheral neuropathy is a dose-limiting adverse effect of oxaliplatin. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duloxetine in the prevention of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN).

Method: Cancer patients receiving oxaliplatin based chemotherapy were randomized into two arms.

The prevalence of osteoporosis/osteopenia in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The prevalence of osteoporosis is reported differently. We designed this systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate pooled prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in patients with MS.

Methods: Independently, two researchers searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and google scholar along with gray literature (conference abstracts and references of the references) up to March 2021.

Short-term Efficacy of Ultrasonographic Guidance for Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in Hallux Rigidus: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Multiple considerations should be taken before standardizing a clinical procedure such as efficacy, safety, or the cost. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of landmark-guided vs ultrasonography-guided intra-articular injection of corticosteroid into the first metatarsophalangeal joint cavity to reduce pain and dysfunction in patients with hallux rigidus.

Methods: We carried out a single-blind randomized controlled trial with 2 parallel arms in an outpatient clinic affiliated with a medical university.

Evaluation of physical medicine and rehabilitation course for undergraduate medical students: A mixed-methods study.

Background: The objective was to evaluate an innovative physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) course for undergraduate students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and their attitude and knowledge change following course participation.

Materials And Methods: Ninety-one medical students filled the knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction forms pre- and postintervention. Nineteen medical students, two faculty physiatrists, two residents, two physical therapists, and two occupational therapists participated in the focus groups.

Effectiveness of Acupuncture Treatment on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Trial.

Objective: This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).

Methods: This study was a pilot randomized controlled trial, which was conducted with cooperation between Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), China, and Tehran University of Medical Science (TUMS), Iran. Forty participants with CIPN were randomly assigned (1 : 1) to receive twelve sessions of acupuncture (20 minutes each session over 4 weeks) or take one 300 mg tablet of vitamin B1 and three 300 mg capsules of gabapentin per day for 4 weeks, after which both groups were followed up for 4 weeks.

The MedRisk instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with physical therapy care: A validation of the Persian-language version.

: Valid and reliable tools are required to measure patient satisfaction with physical therapy care. The aim of this study was to translate the MedRisk instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with physical therapy care (MRPS) into Persian language and to evaluate its measurement properties.: A cross-sectional and prospective validation study design was adopted.

Ultrasound-guided versus blind subacromial bursa corticosteroid injection for paraplegic spinal cord injury patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomized, single-blind clinical trial.

Introduction: Shoulder pain is one of the common musculoskeletal complaints of the patients with spinal cord injury. Corticosteroid injection to the subacromial bursa is one of the confirmed therapies which can be guided by anatomic landmarks or ultrasound. This study is aimed to compare these two methods to find the one with the highest therapeutic impact.

Bladder Dysfunction in Iranian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Bladder dysfunction is one of the most disabling problems in multiple sclerosis patients, associated with lower quality-of-life and social isolation. There have been few studies regarding bladder dysfunction in Iranian patients with multiple sclerosis. Therefore, this study was designed to assess bladder dysfunction in Iranian patients with multiple sclerosis.

Persian Adaptation of Actionable Bladder Symptom Screening Tool Among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most neurologic disease among individuals of 20-45 years. About 75% of MS patients report bladder problems that have a moderate-high impact on their life. The present study aimed to translate and determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of ABSST questionnaire.

Chronic Back Pain Diagnosed as Giant Osteoid Osteoma of the Thoracic Vertebra: A Case Report.

Introduction: Diagnosing an osteoid osteoma as a benign tumor can be challenging owing to its different presentation patterns, ambiguous radiological findings and unusual sites of involvement. The present case report involves a 30-year-old female patient with a large osteoid osteoma of the thoracic vertebrae as an uncommon site of its presentation.

Case Presentation: The patient presented with a one-year history of progressive right-sided upper back and interscapular pains.

Prolotherapy vs Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Short-term Treatment of Lateral Epicondylosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of prolotherapy with hypertonic dextrose and radial shock wave therapy in chronic lateral epicondilosis.

Design: Prospective single-blind randomized clinical trial.

Setting: Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic.

Efficacy and short-term safety of topical Dwarf Elder (Sambucus ebulus L.) versus diclofenac for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Sambucus ebulus L. (S. ebulus) has had long-standing application in Traditional Persian Medicine for joint pain and for a variety of bone and joint disorders.

Application of ultrasound elastography for determining carpal tunnel syndrome severity.

Objective: To evaluate grey-scale and elastography ultrasound imaging findings in patients with CTS compared to nerve conductive studies.

Method: Sixty median nerves of 31 cases with confirmed CTS and 44 median nerves in 22 controls (healthy volunteers) who had no clinical evidence of CTS were evaluated. An expert radiologist performed all US evaluations.