Hematotoxicity induced by simultaneous exposure to noise and toluene in New Zealand white rabbits: Synergistic and antagonistic effects.

Exposure to numerous pollutants is prevalent in workplaces. Examination of combined exposure to different harmful physical factors and chemicals has offered new insights into toxicology in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the hematological alterations caused by exposure to noise and toluene.

Effects of alpha lipoic acid on iron overload, lipid profile and oxidative stress indices in β-thalassemia major patients: A cross-over randomised controlled clinical trial.

Aims: β-Thalassemia major (β-TM) is associated with iron overload, abnormal lipid levels and oxidative stress. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) showed anti-oxidant and iron chelating properties, but its effect in β-TM patients is unclear. We investigated the effects of ALA on iron levels, lipid profile and oxidative stress.

A Conditional Probability Model to Predict the Mortality in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Bayesian Network Analysis.

Background: The aim of this study was to compute the event rate of patients with breast cancer (BC) using Bayesian network (BN) structure.

Method: Data for 1,154 patients newly diagnosed with BC were recruited in this study during 2007 and 2016 in Iran. The database was linked to the regional death registration system and active follow-up was performed by referring to hospital information system or calling the patients.

Gender Differences in the Associations Between Health Literacy and Medication Adherence in Hypertension: A Population-Based Survey in Heris County, Iran.

Objective: We examined the gender-based associations of health literacy (HL) with self-reported medication adherence (MEDA) among patients with primary hypertension (pHTN).

Patients And Methods: The subjects were recruited from the general population through all health centers of the Heris county, east Azarbaijan. They were to be adults (30+ years age), with pHTN of any stage, of any gender, and without comorbid illness.