Adult Hodgkin lymphoma incidence trends in the United States from 2000 to 2020.

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a rare malignancy affecting the lymphatic system. Our study examined the incidence rates of adult HL based on sex, race/ethnicity, age, and histological subgroups in the United States (US) from 2000 to 2020. Data for this study were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results 22 database.

A population-based study on incidence trends of small intestine cancer in the United States from 2000 to 2020.

Background: Although rare, small intestine cancer is on the rise in the developed world. We aimed to investigate the incidence trends of small intestine cancer by sex, race/ethnicity, age, and histological subgroups in the United States (US) over 2000-2020. Also, we evaluated the COVID-19 impacts on the incidence trends of this cancer.

Incidence Trends of Vulvar Cancer in the United States: A 20-Year Population-Based Study.

Background: Despite being uncommon, vulvar cancer is a serious health concern with a 5-year relative survival rate of 71%.

Aims: The objective was to investigate the incidence rates of this disease across different racial, ethnic, and histological subgroups in the United States, as well as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on this cancer.

Methods: We used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 22 database.

Laryngeal cancer incidence trends in the United States over 2000-2020: a population-based analysis.

Introduction: Laryngeal cancers account for one-third of all head and neck cancers. We aimed to report the incidence trends of laryngeal cancer over 2000-2020 in the United States (US), by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and histological subtypes.

Methods: Data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results 22 database were used to identify patients with laryngeal cancer based on the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, version 3.

A population-based study on incidence trends of kidney and renal pelvis cancers in the United States over 2000-2020.

Cancers of the kidney and renal pelvis are among the most prevalent types of urinary cancers. We aimed to outline the incidence trends of kidney and renal pelvis cancers by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and histology in the United States (US) from 2000 to 2020. The data was obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 22 database.

A population-based study on incidence trends of myeloma in the United States over 2000-2020.

Myeloma is one of the most common types of haematological malignancies. We aimed to investigate the incidence rates of myeloma by sex, race, age, and histological subgroups in the United States (US) over 2000-2020. Data were retrieved from the the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 22 database.

Efficacy of Oral Zinc Sulfate Supplementation on Clearance of Cervical Human Papillomavirus (HPV); A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Aim: Human Papillomavirus is one of the most crucial infectious disease in gynecology disease. To assess the efficacy of supplemental zinc treatment in clearance of HPV infection.

Methods: Eighty zinc-sufficient women between 21-55 years, with positive HPV DNA testing, and abnormal cervical cytology in Pap test (ASCUS or LISL) were randomly divided to case (n=40) and control group (n=40).

Comparison between Single Versus Twice Application of Topical 85% Trichloroacetic Acid in the Treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia; A Randomized Clinical Trial on Efficacy and Tolerability.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of up to two-time administration of 85% TCA, as a promising alternative therapy to conservative and surgical management of grade one to three CINs.

Methods: In this two-armed randomized clinical trial, a total of 53 patients with biopsy-proven CIN lesions were allocated to two groups of TCA treatment. The first group (n=26) received a single dose of local therapy with 85% TCA while the second group (n=27) was treated on two separate occasions with a two-week interval.

Diagnostic value of a power Doppler ultrasound-based malignancy index for differentiating malignant and benign solid breast lesions.

Background: Power Doppler ultrasound (PDUS) can provide useful information regarding the vascularity of breast lesions. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of a new PDUS-driven malignancy index in differentiating between malignant and benign causes of solid breast lesions.

Materials And Methods: Patients with solid breast lesions were enrolled consecutively and evaluated first by PDUS and subsequently by histopathologic assessment after undergoing surgical biopsy.

Health promoting hospitals in Iran: Persian translation, cultural adaptation, content and face validation of selfassessment form of the standards of health promoting hospitals affiliated to the World Health Organization.

According to the World Health Organization, hospitals should assess their internal wards to improve health promotion services using self-assessment tools. To achieve this goal, standards of health promoting hospitals have been developed by the World Health Organization, and measurable elements and indicators have been defined to facilitate the practical application of these standards in planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion in hospitals. Moreover, a form has been developed for this self-assessment.

The association of serum vitamin D concentration and ventricular dysfunction among patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Objective: To determine if vitamin D deficiency was associated with higher odds of left ventricular dysfunction among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and, if so, to determine whether this association was mediated by increased inflammation as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell count (WBC).

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 170 participants with ACS. Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between the outcome of ventricular performance and serum vitamin D concentrations.

A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial of second uterine curettage versus usual care to determine the effect of re-curettage on patients' need for chemotherapy among women with low risk, nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasm in Urmia, Iran.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if second curettage was associated with a decreased need for the number of chemotherapy treatments compared to usual care.

Methods: A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial was designed at Motahhari Referral Hospital in 2014. Fifty-two patients with low risk, nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasm were assigned randomly to two arms.

Ethics of rationing of nursing care.

Background: Rationing of various needed services, for example, nursing care, is inevitable due to unlimited needs and limited resources. Rationing of nursing care is considered an ethical issue since it requires judgment about potential conflicts between personal and professional values.

Objectives: The present research sought to explore aspects of rationing nursing care in Iran.

EXPRESION OF P53 IN OVARAN EPITHELIAL TUMOURS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH HISTOPATHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS.

Background: Ovarian cancers are the leading cause of death among gynaecologic neoplasms. The most common form of ovarian tumours is surface epithelial tumours divided as benign, borderline and malignant. Of particular interest are borderline tumours, because the pathologist may rely on some what vague morphologic criteria.

The association of antidepressant medications and diabetic retinopathy among people with diabetes.

Objective: To determine if the use of antidepressants was associated with lower odds of diabetic retinopathy and if so, to determine if this association was mediated by decreased inflammation as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP).

Design: This was a cross sectional study of 1,041 participants with type 2 diabetes 40-85years old from the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between the outcome of diabetic retinopathy and the primary exposure of antidepressant medication usage.

A Pilot Randomized Trial of Financial Incentives or Coaching to Lower Serum Phosphorus in Dialysis Patients.

Objective: Among chronic hemodialysis patients, hyperphosphatemia is common and associated with mortality. Behavioral economics and complementary behavior-change theories may offer valuable approaches to achieving phosphorus (PO4) control. The aim was to determine feasibility of implementing financial incentives and structured coaching to improve PO4 in the hemodialysis setting.

Iranian Effective Clinical Nurse Instructor evaluation tool: Development and psychometric testing.

Background: Clinical education is the heart of the nursing education program. Effective nursing clinical instructors are needed for graduating the future qualified nurses. There is a well-developed body of knowledge about the effectiveness of clinical teaching and the instructors.

Expression of CD44 and P53 in renal cell carcinoma: association with tumor subtypes.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common malignancy of the kidney and accurate prediction of prognosis is valuable for the design of adjuvant therapy and counseling and effective scheduling of follow-up visits. Molecular genetic investigations of CD44 and P53 in RCC may be helpful in this regard. We studied the CD44 and P53 expressions semi-quantitatively on paraffin-embedded specimens of 64 RCC patients (37 male/27 female) who underwent surgery from 2003 to 2008 by immunohistochemistry and analyzed the correlation of P53 and CD44 expression in RCC and outcome.

Ginger as a miracle against chemotherapy-induced vomiting.

Background: Vomiting is one of the most prevalent side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ginger plant on chemotherapy-induced vomiting, since the previous studies were somehow imperfect and have provided controversial results.

Materials And Methods: This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy and suffering from vomiting in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, between July and December 2009.

Outcome of immediate use of the permanent peritoneal dialysis catheter in children with acute and chronic renal failure.

Objective: Peritoneal dialysis remains the only available option for patients which need immediate dialysis and it could be a bridge between end-stage renal failure (ESRD) and transplantation. There is a paucity of published experience of children with immediate use of permanent Tenckhoff Catheter for peritoneal dialysis from developing countries. In this study we report our experience on immediate use of permanent peritoneal access and continued peritoneal dialysis for a prolonged time.

Correlation between ankle-brachial index and microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Introduction: Microalbuminuria is a reliable marker of diabetic nephropathy. Establishment of peripheral vascular complications leads to early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of renal and cardiovascular complications. This study investigated the value of ankle-brachial index (ABI) for prediction of microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients.

The association of Kienbock's disease and ulnar variance in the Iranian population.

We retrospectively determined the distribution of ulnar variance in 60 patients with Kienböck's disease. We also measured the ulnar variances in 400 standard wrist radiographs in the normal adult population. The mean ulnar variance of the Kienböck's group was -1.

Chorioamnionitis and diagnostic value of C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and white blood cell count in its diagnosis among pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes.

Several laboratory parameters have been used in these studies to diagnose chorioamnionitis leading to controversies to some extent. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and white blood cell (WBC) count in chorioamnionitis among pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM). In a cross-sectional diagnostic test research, 71 patients presented with PROM before the 37th week of gestation were enrolled.