Identification of meat adulteration in minced meat samples labeled as beef and mutton in Tehran stores using duplex PCR.

Food fraud and profiteering are becoming increasingly common in the meat industry. Therefore, it is essential to identify such practices to prevent consumer deception and maintain food safety. This study aimed to determine the contents of minced meat samples labeled as beef and mutton in retail stores across Tehran province, Iran, to identify instances of meat adulteration.

Effects of zinc supplementation on sleep quality in humans: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background And Aims: Alternative therapies, such as zinc supplementation, have been explored as potential interventions for sleep disorders. However, the efficacy of zinc supplementation in improving sleep quality remains uncertain. This systematic review aims to examine the impacts of zinc supplementation on sleep quality in humans.

Incidence and predictors of new-onset atrial fibrillation in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A single-center study.

Background And Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that occurs following ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and can significantly impact clinical outcomes. We investigated the incidence and predictors of AF following STEMI in patients, as well as its association with major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study, including all STEMI patients who presented under code 247 to Tehran Heart Center between 2016 and 2020 and completed a 1-year follow-up.

Comparing long-term outcomes of septal myectomy and mitral valve replacement in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients: A retrospective cohort study in Iran.

Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) affects millions of individuals worldwide. In severe cases, it can cause life-threatening conditions such as left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction, mitral regurgitation (MR), and sudden cardiac death, making surgical treatment necessary. This study aimed to report the long-term outcomes of HCM patients undergoing septal myectomy or mitral valve replacement (MVR) and compare the results between different types of surgeries.

Effect of using biodegradable film constituting red grape anthocyanins as a novel packaging on the qualitative attributes of emergency food bars during storage.

This study presents a novel packaging film based on whey protein isolate/κ-carrageenan (WC) with red grape pomace anthocyanins (RGA) to investigate its impact on some qualitative attributes of emergency food bars (EFBs) for 6 months at 38°C. Increasing the RGA dose in WC films from 5% (WCA5) to 10% (WCA10) reduced hydrogen bonding between polymers and polymer homogeneity in the matrix according to FTIR and SEM. Tensile strength slightly declined in WCA5 from 7.

Evaluating the performance of selected military hospitals in Tehran in response to Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: The rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) led the need to admit a large number of infected people to hospitals in a short period of time, turning them into one of the most important responsive organizations. This study aims to evaluate the performance of selected military hospitals because they carried out a military operation in Tehran in response to the recent pandemic.

Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study.

Evaluation surgical strategies in perianal fistulas treatment: Efficacy draining seton compared to other surgical approaches; a case-control study.

Background And Aims: Perianal fistula is a prevalent anorectal condition originating from an infectious crypt extending to the external opening. Multiple surgical methods exist for treating perianal fistulas; however, selecting the appropriate options is still controversial. Our study aims to evaluate seton replacement versus other surgical methods in treating perianal fistula.

Examining the effect of polyurethane dressing containing silver particles on the rate of diabetic foot ulcer infection in hospitalized patients: A randomized control study.

Background And Aims: One of the new types of dressings is the polyurethane dressing containing silver particles. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of polyurethane dressing containing silver particles on the rate of diabetic foot ulcer infection in hospitalized patients in a military hospital.

Methods: This was a randomized clinical trial study on 48 patients with diabetic foot ulcers who were referred to the wound clinic of Shahid Dr.

Efficient cyanide sensing using plasmonic Ag/FeO nanoparticles.

In the line of our previous studies, we have reported a developed sensitive and selective probe for cyanide detection based on Ag/FeO nanoparticles (NPs) with an extremely low limit of detection at the level of ng per milliliter. Herein, we report the improvement of the easy-to-make magnetic silver nanoparticle-based sensor system for cyanide determination in an extended calibration range with higher selectivity and precision. As far as our knowledge is concerned, the detectable linear range from 1.

Expression assay of the in a family with congenital myasthenic syndrome and symptomatic carriers.

Congenital myasthenic syndromes-5 (CMS5) is a rare autosomal recessive heterogeneous disorder, caused by pathogenic variants in the that lead to skeletal muscle weakness and abnormal fatigability. The onset is usually from birth to childhood. Disease-causing variants in the collagen-like tail subunit are the most explained etiology in synaptic CMS, causing defected acetylcholinesterase.

Evaluation of acceptance, attitude, and knowledge towards artificial intelligence and its application from the point of view of physicians and nurses: A provincial survey study in Iran: A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study.

Background And Aims: The prospect of using artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is bright and promising, and its use can have a significant impact on cost reduction and decrease the possibility of error and negligence among healthcare workers. This study aims to investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and acceptance among Iranian physicians and nurses.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted in eight public university hospitals located in Tehran on 400 physicians and nurses.

The effect of education based on health belief model on hand hygiene behavior in the staff of Tehran dentistry centers: A quasi-experimental intervention study.

Background And Aims: Considering the increasing prevalence of dental services in the community and the impossibility of identifying each infected patient, hand sanitation is the most critical factor in controlling infection in these centers. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention on the hand health behavior of the staff of Tehran dentistry clinics based on the health belief model (HBM).

Methods: In this quasi-experimental study in 2017, 128 employees of the health centers were selected through a multistage sampling method and they were placed in two groups of intervention and control (each 64 people).

Predictors of outcome in cryptoglandular anal fistula according to magnetic resonance imaging: A systematic review.

Background And Aims: Anal fistula (AF) with cryptoglandular origin tends to recur, and multiple risk factors are implicated. Recently, some magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with predictive value for disease outcomes have been proposed. These intrinsic anatomic features include those of the AF and its surrounding structures.

Lifestyle assessment in individuals with spinal cord injuries caused by accidents and disasters in qualitative studies published from 1990 to 2020: A meta-synthesis of qualitative study.

Background And Aims: As a debilitating disorder, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can bring about a range of physical, psychological, and social consequences in individuals and even have effects on their lifestyle indicators. The present study was thus to reflect on lifestyles among people with SCIs developing from accidents and disasters.

Methods: Using a meta-synthesis of qualitative research, all articles recruiting qualitative methods to examine patients with SCIs, published from 1990 to 2020, were retrieved by the researchers, good at the Persian and English languages, from the databases of ScienceDirect, MD Consult, Pedro, ProQuest, PubMed, SID, MedLib, Magiran, Scopus, Google Scholar, Iranmedex, the Cochran Library, CINAHL, and Blackwell, tapping the keywords of "spinal cord injury, SCI, manmade disaster, natural disaster, content analysis, concept analysis, thematic analysis, lifestyle, quality of life, QoL, grounded theory, meta-synthesis, mixed-methods research, historical research, ethnography, and phenomenology" in both languages for their inclusion in this study and further analyses.

Electrolyte abnormalities in hospitalized COVID-19 patients at tertiary referral centers in Tehran: Hypermagnesemia as a marker of fatality: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: To evaluate biochemical abnormalities and their association with the outcome of hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients at a tertiary referral center in Iran.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on COVID-19 patients who were admitted at tertiary referral centers in Tehran, Iran, from March 2021 to 2022. Demographic and biochemical laboratory data of the patients including blood sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium were collected from patient treatment sheets of severe COVID-19 patients admitted to a different ward of the hospital.

Cadaveric kidney transplantation in an ESRD patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome-A case report.

Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a congenital skeletal disorder with classic clinical triad consisting of short neck, low hairline, and limitation of neck movement. In addition to skeletal deformities, diagnosed cases of KFS may have other anomalies such as cardiac, neurologic, and genitourinary disorder. We report a case of KFS with associated anomalies such as short neck, limitation of neck movement, scoliosis of cervical spine, and dextrocardia who received successful cadaveric kidney transplantation.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation against conventional aortic valve replacement surgery in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis; a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Background: Aortic stenosis is a prevalent heart valvular disorder in Iran. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) are two common procedures for treating the disease in the current clinical pathway. However, TAVI is an expensive procedure, and for Iran with severe limitations in financial resources, it is crucial to investigate the cost-effectiveness of the technology against other competing alternatives with the same purpose.

A comprehensive comparison of the early and late complications of surgical circumcision in neonates and children: A cohort study.

Background And Aims: Major circumcision complications are rare; however, circumcision arouses distress in some special cases. The present study aimed to compare infancy and childhood regarding the frequency and relative risk of early and late complications of circumcision.

Methods: This study was a retrospective cohort data analysis including 240 neonates and 240 children referred for circumcision from 2015 to 2021.

Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations.

Background And Aims: Fluid loss due to diarrhea remains a significant cause of mortality among children under the age of 5.

Methods: Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a first-line therapeutic measure to compensate the volume loss due to diarrhea and vomiting among gastroenteritis patients. Despite adequate knowledge, the practice of ORT is limited, particularly in developing countries.

The Correlation of Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Capacity on Perioperative Outcomes in On-Pump CABG in Adults.

Cardiac surgeries in adults usually use cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for cardiac protection and provide a blood-free field for operation. However, due to changes in tissue perfusion and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), there are some side effects for CPB operations. Lipid peroxidation and compromised antioxidant defense are consequences of IRI.

A novel superparamagnetic powerful guanidine-functionalized γ-FeO based sulfonic acid recyclable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst for microwave-assisted rapid synthesis of quinazolin-4(3)-one derivatives in Green media.

The novel organic-inorganic nanohybrid superparamagnetic (γ-FeO@CPTMS-guanidine@SOH) nanocatalyst modified with sulfonic acid represents an efficient and green catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of quinazolin-4(3)-one derivatives three-component condensation reaction between anthranilic acid, acetic anhydride and different amines under microwave irradiation and solvent-free conditions (4a-q). XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, TGA, VSM and EDX were used to characterize this new magnetic organocatalyst. Outstanding performance, short response time (15-30 min), simple operation, easy work-up procedure, and avoidance of toxic catalysts can be regarded as its significant advantages.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study.

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the overlap of clinical features between other viral infections makes a reliable diagnosis difficult in the initial stage of illness. We describe a confirmed case of CCHF in Tehran Province during this year, who was first misdiagnosed as COVID-19 infection.