The correlation between parenting styles and children's anxiety in the COVID-19 pandemic in Bandar Abbas in Iran.

Background: Anxiety is considered a prevalent mental disorder during childhood. Due to the significance of child psychology in critical psychological and health conditions and the fact that parenting styles may affect child health and behavioral issues in prospective life, the present study intends to explore the association of parenting styles and anxiety level among children in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials And Methods: The present cross-sectional study used a convenient sampling of all mothers with 5 to 12 children in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

Impact of Tissue Factor Gene Knockout on Coagulation Properties of Umbilical Cord-Derived Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells.

Multipotent mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) refer to a population of stem cells that exhibit distinct progenitor cell characteristics including the potential for differentiation into a wide range of cell types. MSCs have become a promising candidate for cell therapy and tissue regeneration due to their unique properties, such as their ability to differentiate into multiple cell types, their capacity for expansion, self-renewal, and immune-regulatory effects. However, reports have brought attention to thrombosis-related complications associated with MSCs therapy in the last decade.

Should testicular sperm retrieval be implemented for intracytoplasmic sperm injection in all patients with severe oligozoospermia or cryptozoospermia?

Objective: The choice between utilizing testicular or ejaculatory sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in men with severe oligozoospermia or cryptozoospermia is a crucial aspect of managing male infertility. This study aimed to identify a predictive factor that could guide this decision-making process.

Methods: Seventy-five infertile men with severe oligozoospermia or cryptozoospermia were included in the analysis.

Lycopene in male infertility.

Male infertility is a major concern around the world, and efforts to find effective therapies to improve reproductive results are continuing. Factors such as genetics, hormonal disorders, lifestyle, and environmental pollutants have been mentioned as the pathoetiology of male infertility. The treatment of male infertility is far from optimal despite the recent signs of progress provided by assisted reproductive technology.

Biological activities of astaxanthin in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Introduction: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) develop with the gradual advancement of neuronal damage and dysfunction in the central nervous system (CNS). These disorders are mostly the outcomes of the improper sedimentation and accumulation of proteins, such as amyloid-β (Aβ), α-synuclein, and prions. Astaxanthin (AST) exists in different types of living organisms and displays antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.

Gross hematuria and placenta percreta: Report of two cases and literature review.

Placenta percreta, a rare variant of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders, poses a significant risk of life-threatening hemorrhage associated with the adherent placenta. Bladder involvement signifies an even rarer incidence and may sometimes present solely with gross hematuria. Therefore, it is imperative to consider both microscopic and gross hematuria during pregnancy as alarming signs.

Role of estradiol level before progesterone start on outcomes of frozen embryo transfer; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Estradiol (E2) levels on the day progesterone starts may negatively impact implantation, ongoing pregnancy, and live birth rates in frozen embryo transfer (FET). Overall, while the picture isn't entirely clear, some evidence suggests maintaining estradiol levels within a specific range before starting progesterone might be beneficial for frozen transfer success. So we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to find out the rate of pregnancy-related outcomes of frozen embryo transfer in different level of E2.

Oocyte competence develops: nuclear maturation synchronously with cytoplasm maturation.

Human oocyte maturation is a lengthy process that takes place over the course of which oocytes gain the inherent ability to support the next developmental stages in a progressive manner. This process includes intricate and distinct events related to nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation. Nuclear maturation includes mostly chromosome segregation, whereas rearrangement of organelles, storage of mRNAs and transcription factors occur during cytoplasmic maturation.

Plasma Glycated CD59 and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.

Aims: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy worldwide. The standard method for screening GDM is the 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). However, the OGTT is difficult, time-consuming and requires fasting, making it an inconvenient test for GDM.

The antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of gentamicin, imipenem, and fucoidan combinations against dual-species biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from diabetic foot ulcers.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin production or utilization, leading to severe health complications. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a major complication, often exacerbated by polymicrobial infections involving Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii. These pathogens, notorious for their resistance to antibiotics, complicate treatment efforts, especially due to biofilm formation, which enhances bacterial survival and resistance.

Tissue engineering strategies for ocular regeneration; from bench to the bedside.

Millions globally suffer from visual impairment, complicating the management of eye diseases due to various ocular barriers. The eye's complex structure and the limitations of existing treatments have spurred interest in tissue engineering (TE) as a solution. This approach offers new functionalities and improves therapeutic outcomes over traditional drug delivery methods, creating opportunities for treating various eye disorders, from corneal injuries to retinal degeneration.

Effect of Different Concentrations of PRP on the Expression of Factors Involved in the Endometrial Receptivity in the Human Endometrial Cells from RIF Patients Compared to the Controls.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been suggested for the improvement of endometrial growth and receptivity in the patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). The aim of present study was to investigate the impact of different concentration of PRP on the expression of genes involved in the endometrial receptivity in the human endometrial cells from RIF and controls with thin and normal endometrium in vitro. In this cross-sectional study, endometrial biopsies were obtained from 14 healthy fertile women and 14 women with RIF.

Exploring microbial diversity in Kermanshah province's Kermanshahi oil through DGGE and sequencing analysis.

Background: Ghee, known as "roghane heiwâni," or "Kermanshahi oil" is a traditional fermented butter-like product highly esteemed for its nutritional value. Ghee is prepared using traditional methods and has substantial potential as a reservoir of probiotic microorganisms. Previous research delved into isolating and identifying lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in Kermanshahi through culture and PCR sequencing.

Foramen Ovale Pulsatility Index as an Early Affected Doppler Study among Abnormal Growth Fetuses: A Recent Insight for Practice Based on a Prospective Study.

Background: Routine Doppler study is a common tool for early diagnosis of Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) and Small for Gestational Age (SGA) patients. It aimed to determine the role of the Foramen Ovale Pulsatility Index (FOPI) study beside routine Doppler study among patients with FGR and SGA fetuses.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 35 FGR, 32 SGA, and 33 Appropriate for Gestational Age (AGA) fetuses.

Prediction of physical activity and nutritional behaviors based on social cognitive theory in middle-aged population at risk of coronary artery disease in Bandar Abbas.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cardiovascular disease and the main cause of mortality in developing countries. Since physical activity and nutritional behaviors are modifiable risk factors in people at risk of CAD, the present study aims to explore the effect of an intervention based on the social cognitive theory (SCT) on physical activity and nutritional behaviors in middle-aged population at risk of CAD in the city of Bandar Abbas. The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 519 middle-aged subjects who visited the healthcare centers in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, in 2023.

Personalized mRNA vaccines in glioblastoma therapy: from rational design to clinical trials.

Glioblastomas (GBMs) are the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumors, presenting significant challenges for treatment due to their invasive nature and localization in critical brain regions. Standard treatment includes surgical resection followed by radiation and adjuvant chemotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ). Recent advances in immunotherapy, including the use of mRNA vaccines, offer promising alternatives.

Effect of an educational intervention based on health belief model on preventive behaviors against malaria in over 18-year-old Afghan immigrants living in Parsian.

Background: Malaria disease is one of the most dangerous protozoan parasitic infections with a high mortality rate in developing countries. Malaria is a public health issue, especially in Hormozgan province, and is highly affected by foreign immigrants (Pakistani and Afghani); thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of an intervention based on the health belief model (HBM) on the promotion of malaria prevention behaviors in Afghani immigrants over the age of 18. The participants resided in Persian city in Hormozgan province.