A Study of the Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Online Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale in the Iranian Population.

Background: The primary objective of the current paper was to assess the psychometric attributes of the Persian version of the Online Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (P-OGSAS) within the Iranian population.

Methods: The current study was conducted through a convenient sampling method between September and November 2021, involving 187 participants who had experienced online gambling at least once a month for the last 3 months. OGSAS was translated from English into Persian using the forward-backward translation method.

Fabrication and characterization of a BiO-modified chitosan@ZIF-8 nanocomposite for enhanced drug loading-releasing efficacy.

In this study, a simple novel hybrid mesoporous nanomaterial derived from a metal-organic framework (ZIF-8) and chitosan, which were coated on green bismuth oxide, has been successfully synthesized, characterized, and applied to investigate its dapsone loading-releasing capability in the aqueous media. This suggested nanocomposite showed promise for drug loading from water b using hydrogen bonds, pi-pi, and electrostatic interactions. Structural and morphological analyses were performed on the proposed green synthesized nanocomposite through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis.

The impact of using P6 acupressure on the nausea, vomiting, and comfort of myocardial infarction patients: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Background: Nausea and vomiting are two common symptoms in myocardial infarction patients. This study aims to determine the impact of p6 acupressure on nausea, vomiting, comfort, and the need for anti-vomiting drugs in myocardial infarction (MI) patients.

Methods: This research involved 90 patients with acute heart attacks experiencing persistent nausea despite taking anti-vomiting drugs.

The prevalence of elder abuse and risk factors: a cross-sectional study of community older adults.

Background: The old people population is increasing worldwide. Along with their increasing population, an increase in elder abuse cases is predicted. Elder abuse is a neglected problem, and many cases go unreported.

Effect of Cardamom Inhalation Therapy on Intra-and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting of Mothers Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia for Elective Cesarean Section.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of cardamom inhalation on intra and postoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV/PONV) of mothers undergoing spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section.

Design: A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial study.

Methods: Seventy eligible participates were equally randomized to the intervention or placebo group.

Exploring the gelation of aqueous cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)-hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) mixtures.

We investigated the gelation and microstructure of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in nonionic hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) solutions. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with a particle length of 90 nm and width of 8 nm currently produced by acid hydrolysis of wood pulp were used in this study. The microstructures of CNCs/polymer suspensions were investigated by performing linear small amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) and nonlinear large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS), in addition to constructing CNCs phase diagrams and measuring steady-state shear viscosities.

Reproduction of Limnatis paluda (Tennent 1859) in laboratory conditions.

The reproductive functions of Limnatis paluda were studied in laboratory conditions including imposing of two thermal conditions (T: 18 ± 2 °C and T: 26 ± 2 °C) and with there being placement of three bedding substrates (tile, moss, and stone) in the containers specimens were confined. Furthermore, values for reproductive variables of cocoons and hatchlings were recorded. With the T treatment, gravid adults had cocoon depositions, whereas those when there was imposing of the T treatment did not have cocoon depositions.

Comparison of Achievement of Clinical Skills in Seventh and Eighth Semester Nursing Students in Hamadan, West of Iran.

Background: Identifying the status of clinical education helps to improve the achievement of educational goals. This study aimed to compare the achievement of clinical skills in the final year nursing students.

Materials And Methods: In this descriptive analytical study, 157 nursing students in the seventh and eighth semesters were selected through a census method, who were compared with each other.

The potential roles of herpesvirus and cytomegalovirus in the exacerbation of pemphigus vulgaris.

Background: Among exogenous etiologies, the critical role of microbial agents such as herpesviruses (HSV1/2) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) in triggering and flaring autoimmune conditions such as pemphigus vulgaris (PV) has been recently discovered.

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the plausible role of these viruses in the exacerbation of PV using serological and molecular methods.

Patients/methods: Sixty patients with PV (30 with relapse type and 30 with remission type) were recruited for the purpose of this case-control study.

A comparison of the efficacy of mechanical, chemical, and microwave radiation methods in disinfecting complete dentures.

Background: Poor denture hygiene can be a potential source of pathogens. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of microwave radiation with that of chemical and mechanical techniques in disinfecting complete dentures contaminated with and .

Materials And Methods: Seventy-two sterilized mandibular dentures were separately contaminated with ( = 32) and ( = 32) and then incubated at 37°C for 48 h.

Survey of the Relationship Between Activity Energy Expenditure Metabolic Equivalents and Barrier Factors of Physical Activity in the Elderly in Kashan.

Background: Physical activity in the elderly is influenced by aspects of aging that cause personal, mental, environmental, and social changes. Increases in factors that are barriers to activity cause physical energy expenditure to decrease.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to survey the relationship between energy expenditure in metabolic equivalent units (MET) and factors that are barriers to physical activity in elderly people in Kashan, Iran.

Physical Activity Patterns in the Elderly Kashan Population.

Background: Physical activity is an important component of health in old age that provides personal independence, physical ability, and quality of life.

Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate physical activity and associated factors among the elderly population in Kashan, Iran.

Patients And Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study.

Fluoride concentration of bottled water and tap water in tehran, iran.

Background And Aims: As a result of poor quality of public water supply in many countries, people have recently turned to bottled water consumption, the fluoride content of which is not generally consistent among different brands. This study sought to measure the fluoride concentration of public water supply in comparison with commercial brands of min-eral bottled water available in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: Eight different brands of locally produced bottled mineral water and samples of tap water were evaluated for fluoride content.

The effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser and air abrasion on shear bond strength of a fissure sealant to enamel.

Purpose: The authors conducted an in vitro study to evaluate the shear bond strength of a fissure sealant to enamel pretreated with erbium,chromium:yttrium, scandium,gallium,garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser or air abrasion followed by acid etching.

Methods: The authors sectioned extracted sound premolars mesiodistally and used the buccal and lingual surfaces for experimental analysis. They divided specimens randomly into three groups of 15 each according to the enamel surface pretreatment methods: group A, 37 percent phosphoric acid; group B, air abrasion followed by acid etching with 37 percent phosphoric acid; group C, irradiation with Er,Cr:YSGG laser followed by acid etching with 37 percent phosphoric acid.