Risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases attributed to satellite-based PM over 2017-2022 in Sanandaj, an area of Iran.

The risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases attributed to satellite-based PM has been less investigated. In this study, the attributable risk was estimated in an area of Iran. The predicted air PM using satellite data and a two-stage regression model was used as the predictor of the diseases.

Maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with multiple sclerosis disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Little is known regarding the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Consequently, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to study the impacts of MS on maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with a history of MS.

Methods: This review was designed in line with the PRISMA guidelines.

Impact of maternal psoriasis on adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is a dearth of robust evidence regarding the correlation between psoriasis with maternal and neonatal outcomes, making it challenging to establish definitive recommendations for the management of these patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to review the evidence with regard to the impact of maternal psoriasis on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Methods: Following the PRISMA guideline, a systematic search of English articles using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library was conducted.

Barriers and gaps in tuberculosis care and treatment in Iran: A multi-center qualitative study.

Introduction: Patients with Tuberculosis (TB) still have barriers in accessing high quality care and treatment services. In this qualitative study, we investigated barriers in accessing TB health services including confirmatory diagnosis, treatment adherence and recurrence of pulmonary TB using patients, physicians, and policy makers point of view.

Materials And Methods: In this qualitative research from November to March 2021, 3 policy makers from the Ministry of Health, 12 provincial TB experts and physicians from the TB control program and 33 patients diagnosed with TB from 4 provinces were enrolled for a semi-structured in-depth interview.

An Evaluation of The Diagnostic Value of Sputum Smears Microscopy and Pcr Relative to Sputum Culture in The Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Iran.

Tuberculosis is one of the oldest known diseases in humans, and early detection of tuberculosis is one of the main measures to decrease the spread of tuberculosis. In many parts of the world, including Iran, the diagnosis of tuberculosis is based on the detection of acid-fast bacillus in sputum smear microscopy and PCR. this study aimed to synthesize evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of sputum smear and PCR compared to sputum culture for the diagnosis of PT in Iranian patients.

Validation of the Persian version of the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) among antenatal and postnatal women.

Background: Anxiety disorder is more common in women than men. To some extent, it can be attributed to childbirth and factors related to pregnancy in women. Therefore, it is necessary for mothers to use valid and reliable scale to assess perinatal anxiety, such as the perinatal anxiety screening scale (PASS).

An explanation of the 15-year trend and investigation of the tuberculosis cascade in Kurdistan province.

Objective: This study's objectives were to describe the 15-year trend from 2005 to 2019 and examine the tuberculosis cascade in the Kurdistan province from 21 march 2018-20 march 2019.

Methods: This retrospective study was in 2744 patients with tuberculosis from 2005 to 2019 who were registered in Kurdistan disease registration centers. For the initial evaluation of demographic data, we utilized SPSS software version 20 and excel.

Association between Maternal Birth Weight and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Aims: Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most important issue related to health status of mothers and their children throughout life. This meta-analysis has been conducted to assess relationship between maternal birth weight and gestational diabetes.

Methods And Results: This article is written using PRISMA guideline for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kidney Complications of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Some patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported to have developed mild to severe kidney injuries. The current systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to estimate the prevalence and incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) among COVID-19 patients.

Study Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis .

The effect of yoga on the quality of life and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: The impact of yoga on the quality of life and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown various results in different reports. As a result, performing a systematic review and meta-analysis to guide physicians and patients seems necessary. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of yoga intervention on the quality of life and fatigue in patients with MS.

The association between caesarean section and childhood asthma: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Investigating the association between caesarean section (SC) and childhood asthma has shown contradictory results in different studies. The present study was conducted to determine the association between SC and childhood asthma.

Material And Method: The present study was conducted based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

The association between gestational diabetes and postpartum depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: Postpartum period is a critical period for mothers, which is often accompanied by increased risk of depression. Many studies have evaluated the relationship between gestational diabetes (GDM) and postpartum depression (PPD), but contradictory results have been reported. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between GDM and PPD.

Workplace Violence Against Iranian Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nurses are exposed to workplace violence more than other healthcare professionals. This study aims to examine the prevalence of different types of workplace violence against Iranian nurses. A systematic review and meta-analysis were designed according to the PRISMA statement.

The relationship between maternal anemia during pregnancy with preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy. Other causes of anemia include parasitic diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, and genetic hemoglobin apathies. Maternal anemia during pregnancy is the most important public health problem.

Total Calcium (Dietary and Supplementary) Intake and Prostate Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Controversial results have been reported concerning the influence of calcium intake on prostate cancer risk. The aim of this study was to determine any association between total calcium (in the diet and in supplements) intake and prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: The present systematic review and meta-analysis study was carried out following a PRISMA guidelines.

The relation of maternal hypothyroidism and hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy on preterm birth: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The clinical consequences of hypothyroidism and hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy such as preterm birth are not still clear.

Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the relation of clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism and hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy and preterm birth.

Materials And Methods: In this meta-analysis, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis were utilized.

Prevalence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) refers to the developmental disorder of the retina in premature infants and is one of the most serious and most dangerous complications in premature infants. The prevalence of ROP in Iran is different in various parts of Iran and its prevalence is reported to be 1-70% in different regions. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of ROP in Iran.

The Effect of Yoga on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Women.

Background: In recent decades, several medical and scientific studies on yoga proved it to be very useful in the treatment of some diseases. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of yoga on stress, anxiety, and depression in women living in Ilam, Iran.

Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental study with pre-post test.

Hearing loss in Iranian thalassemia major patients treated with deferoxamine: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hearing disorders are reported in thalassemia patients treated with deferoxamine. This study aimed to assess hearing loss in Iranian thalassemia major patients treated with deferoxamine.

Methods: This review article was designed based on PRISMA guidelines.

Epidemiology of hepatitis B in pregnant Iranian women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Perinatal transmission is one of the most common routes of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission. This study aims to identify the epidemiological features of HBV among pregnant Iranian women. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

Maternal Anemia during pregnancy and infant low birth weight: A systematic review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Infant low birth weight is one of the major problems in different societies. Different reports have provided different results regarding the relationship between maternal anemia and infant low birth weight in different months of pregnancy.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between maternal anemia during pregnancy and infant low birth weight.

Epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii among blood donors in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Asymptomatic Toxoplasma gondii transmitted from blood donors to receiving patients has become a concern. Numerous articles have been published on the epidemiology of T. gondii in blood donors in Iran and a systematic review of the results shows quite different findings, hence this study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of T.