Exploring internet addiction during Covid-19 pandemic: a comparative study considering psychological, social, familial and individual aspects in University students.

Background: Internet addiction causes a variety of social, interpersonal, psychological, and physical issues. We are confronting a worldwide crisis about internet addiction and its effects.

Objectives: Utilizing five questionnaires to survey university students during the COVID-19 epidemic, the current study sought to evaluate internet addiction and associated risk variables.

Comparing the effects of premarital booklet- and video-based educations on the reproductive health literacy of engaged couples.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of premarital booklet-based education (BBE) and video-based education (VBE) on engaged couples' RHL.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2021-2022. The study population consisted of engaged couples who referred to Amirkola Premarital Counseling Center, Babol, Iran, to receive premarital counseling.

Hospital crisis management in the epidemic: A qualitative study.

Background: Despite the advances in medical science, the epidemic of infectious diseases has faced serious challenges to the health system of countries, so the purpose of this study was to identify obstacles and management strategies to prepare for planning preventive measures and better care in dealing with infectious diseases in hospitals.

Method: The current qualitative research was of the grounded theory type, which was conducted in 2023. The semistructured interview questions were obtained from experts.

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet in patients with psoriasis and its relationship with the severity of the disease: A case-control study.

Background And Aim: Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin condition, and the Mediterranean diet is often recommended for its health benefits, particularly its ability to mitigate chronic inflammation. This study sought to examine the extent to which psoriasis patients adhere to the Mediterranean diet and to explore its correlation with the severity of their condition.

Methods: Seventy-one psoriasis patients and 71 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled the study and filled a standard questionnaire of adherence to the Mediterranean diet.

Predictors of quality of professional life and well-being of medical residents and interns: Role of gender and workplace spirituality.

Background And Aims: The well-being of physicians in their professional lives has a major influence on the quality of medical care and patient outcomes. This study explored how Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) and psychological well-being are connected to workplace spirituality (WPS) and demographic factors like age and gender. It also compared the average levels of ProQOL, psychological well-being, and WPS between medical residents and interns.

Comparison of the effect of dydrogesterone and natural micronized progesterone for luteal-phase support in assisted reproductive technology cycles: A single-blind randomized clinical trial study.

Background And Aims: One of the causes of preterm labor and recurrent abortion is progesterone deficiency in the luteal phase. The aim of the study was a comparison of the effect of oral dydrogesterone and vaginal progesterone for luteal-phase support (LPS) in assisted reproductive technology cycles (ART).

Methods: This randomized clinical control trial study was conducted on 207 infertile women.

Ultra-Processed food intake and risk of infection: A case-control study.

The components in our food are known as one of the important risk factors for the development of () infection. A balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, and free of fat, sugar, and salt, might protect people from the consequences of infection. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake and the risk of infection.

SARS-CoV-2 PCR cycle threshold value at admission might not be a good predictor of in-hospital COVID-19-associated AKI.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a prevalent complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, and a predictor of disease severity and mortality; furthermore, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of this complication may enhance COVID-19 prognosis. Therefore, we aim to investigate potential risk factors for SARS-CoV-2-associated AKI, including SARS-CoV-2 PCR cycle threshold value (CT value), which correlation with AKI is conflicting.

Methods: This case-control study included 110 hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2-associated AKI as cases and 110 random SARS-CoV-2 hospitalized patients as controls.

Effect of a gamified mobile-based self-management application on disease activity index, quality of life, and mental health in adults with inflammatory bowel disease: A protocol of a randomized controlled trial study.

Background And Aims: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disease subdivided into Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). There is currently no cure for IBD, and individuals with IBD frequently experience a lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) than the general population. Gamification has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years.

Superinfected COVID-19 in a young patient with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A case report.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical syndrome with central nervous system (CNS) symptoms usually related to autoregulatory cerebral failure and high blood pressure. Neuroimaging is critical to diagnosis. Neurological presentations of COVID-19 disease are categorized into CNS symptoms and peripheral nervous system (PNS) symptoms.

Mistreatment with maggot therapy in diabetic foot ulcer causing an amputation.

Maggot therapy is one of the treatments used in diabetic foot ulcer management. But if we do not pay attention to the indications and contraindications of it, there might be a failure in the treatment.

Comparison of Aripiprazole and Risperidone effectiveness in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder in patients with bipolar disorder: Double-blind, randomized clinical trial.

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness with a chronic coarse and waxing and waning of symptoms. Treatment of OCD in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) remains challenging.

Objectives: The present study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of Risperidone and Aripiprazole as adjunctive therapy with valproate sodium, in treating mania, depression, and OCD in patients with comorbidity of OCD-BD.

Prevalence and risk factors of prenatal anxiety disorders: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Studies regarding the risk factors of prenatal anxiety disorders are inconclusive and sometimes contradictory. The current study aimed to define the prevalence and risk factors for anxiety disorders in women during pregnancy.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional and hospital-based survey of two public hospitals (Ayatollah Rohani and Yahyanejad) of inpatients/outpatients, obstetric wards/clinics, and four private outpatient obstetric clinics in the city of Babol.

pneumonia complicated a case of SARS-CoV-2 infection and multiple sclerosis after treatment with rituximab.

Although immunodeficient patients are less prone to develop Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-mediated cytokine storm, secondary infections can cause serious complications in this vulnerable population. They are more likely to develop opportunistic infections that can mimic the symptoms of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Herein, we presented a 27-year-old male patient of SARS-CoV-2 infection, who was complicated with pneumonia (PJP), following treatment with rituximab.

Clinical misdiagnosis of influenza infection with a confusing clinical course: A case report.

A 32-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism and major depressive disorder was admitted with severe weakness and somnolence. She had tachycardia and hypotension, indicative of severe dehydration, and was treated with a vasopressor and sodium bicarbonate, but her clinical manifestations deteriorated. A high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan showed a patchy ground glass appearance with interlobular septal thickening, suggesting pneumonia.

COVID-19 vaccination in children as a global dilemma through an ethical lens: A retrospective review.

Background And Aims: COVID-19 pandemic led to a need to rapidly vaccinate as many people as possible. Children are an important part of the population with different characteristics which vaccinating them is a matter of great importance as it should be decided considering all aspects and ethics. Here, we present different aspects of COVID vaccination in children including the potential challenges.

Fulminant hepatitis following COVID-19 vaccination: A case report.

The common side effects of COVID-19 vaccination were mostly self-restricted local reactions that quickly resolved. Nevertheless, rare autoimmune hepatitis cases have been reported in some vaccinated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. This article presents a young man who developed fulminant hepatitis a few days after vaccination with the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

The role of psychological self-care on worry of vaccination against COVID-19 in Iranian pregnant women: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Although previous studies have reported some psychological factors to prevent the worry of vaccination against COVID-19 in pregnant women, the role of psychological self-care is unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the role of psychological self-care in pregnant women on the depressive symptoms, psychological distress, and worry of vaccination against COVID-19.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted during the peak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Babol city (North, Iran) from August to November 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine-related new-onset lichen planus.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines significantly impacted world health and well-being. However, various adverse events have been observed following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination. Cutaneous reactions have been prevalent following many vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines.