Modulation of Long Non-coding RNA FAS-AS1/FAS/Caspase3 Axis in Endometriosis: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: An increasing number of studies have demonstrated that excessive proliferation and apoptosis play a pivotal role in the development of endometriosis.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the expression of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) FAS-AS1, FAS, soluble Fas (sFas) and caspase-3 in patients with different stages of endometriosis.

Setting And Design: The design of the study was a cross-sectional study.

Unlocking the Healing Potential: A Comprehensive Review of Ecology and Biology of Medical-Grade Honey in Wound Management and Tissue Regeneration.

Background And Aims: Honey has long been studied for its healing abilities in wound care. This narrative review examines its properties and their impact on wound healing, particularly its ability to accelerate wound closure and promote tissue regeneration. The review focuses on how honey's botanical origins affect its medical properties and wound-healing capabilities.

Assessment of Bendopnea and Its Association With Clinical and Para-Clinical Findings in Systolic Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: Bendopnea is a symptom found in patients with heart failure (HF) defined as shortness of breath when bending forward. The present study examined the correlation between bendopnea with other cardiac symptoms, echocardiographic findings, and cardiac function parameters.

Methods: This was a single-center prospective cross-sectional study of patients diagnosed with systolic HF.

Comparative Analysis of COVID-19 Severity and Mortality Among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals During the Delta Variant Surge in a Tertiary Care Center: A Cohort Study.

Background And Aims: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. The spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus started in June 2021 and accounted for the fifth peak of COVID-19 in Iran in July 2021. According to reports from other countries, vaccination protects against severe diseases caused by COVID-19, including the Delta variant.

Using Real-Time Power BI Formative Feedback to Improve Nurse Anesthesia Students' Clinical Competence: An Educational Intervention.

Background And Aims: The escalating complexity of diseases and the burgeoning demand for proficient nurse anesthetists underscore the critical need for graduates optimally equipped to deliver competent care across varying patient conditions. Given the gap between the expected and actual clinical competencies among graduates, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of formative assessment coupled with immediate online feedback on the clinical competence of anesthesia nursing students in peri-anesthesia care.

Methods: This educational intervention was conducted with the participation of nurse anesthesia students who were enrolled into intervention and control groups.

Prevalence of food allergy and its association with atopic dermatitis in Iran: Results from the PERSIAN birth cohort.

Background: The incidence of food allergy (FA) has been increasing worldwide, causing growing concern on a global scale.

Objective: This birth cohort study analyzes the incidence of reported FA and other atopic comorbidities in children from birth to age 2 years who were living in 4 urban and semiurban areas in Iran.

Methods: Children were followed from birth until age 24 months, with follow-up questionnaires administered through parent or guardian interviews conducted when the children were aged 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 months.

Cardiovascular Complications Following Acute Methadone Poisoning in Patients with and Without a History of Long-term Methadone Use.

Objective: Given the prevalence of methadone poisoning, this study was conducted to compare the cardiovascular complications following acute methadone poisoning in patients with and without a history of long-term methadone use.

Methods: In this retrospective study, information related to patients with acute methadone poisoning hospitalized at Al-Zahra and Khorshid hospitals in Isfahan-Iran was collected from hospital archives and analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups with and without a history of long-term methadone use.

The Effect of Omeprazole on Urinary Magnesium Excretion in Children with Peptic Diseases.

Objective: This study investigates the impact of omeprazole on urinary magnesium (Mg) excretion in children undergoing treatment for peptic disease. Specifically, it examines how omeprazole influences the fractional excretion of Mg.

Methods: This single-arm clinical trial was conducted from 2020 to 2021.

Carbapenem-resistant and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia; Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Current Therapeutic Approaches.

is one of the primary pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated infections. It is related to high rates of morbidity and mortality globally, mainly because of its high capacity to develop resistance to antimicrobials. Nowadays, carbapenem-resistant (CRAB) has increased and represents a significant concern among carbapenem-resistant organisms.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Medication Errors in Enteral Tube Feeding Among ICU Patients: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Objective: Most of the patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are forced to feed and use nutrition and medicine through an implanted tube. When administering medication through enteral feeding tubes, it is essential to be cautious, as some drugs may not be suitable due to interactions with feeding formulas or adverse effects when crushed. Some errors during drug gavage can lead to feeding tube blockage, reduced drug effectiveness, or drug toxicity.

Effectiveness of educational intervention in improving physical activity and nutritional performance among pregnant women: a pre-post quasi-experimental study using health belief model.

Background: Physical activity and proper nutrition during pregnancy are crucial for maternal and fetal health. However, many pregnant women fail to meet recommended guidelines. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in improving these behaviors.

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy by dobutamine stress echocardiography during recovery stage - A rare presentation.

Unlabelled: Stress-induced cardiomyopathy is a condition of acute myocardial suppression following an abrupt release of endogenous catecholamines after emotional or physical stress. The exact mechanism is unknown but there are reports of a similar clinical presentation after injection of exogenous catecholamines such as beta agonists. We report a rare type of stress-induced cardiomyopathy following injection of dobutamine during a diagnostic stress echocardiography.

Application of electrodeposition for Nickel Nanoparticle-Modified Electrodes in Biochemical Systems.

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have garnered significant attention from researchers as an innovative and environmentally friendly method for the treatment of urban and industrial wastewater. The type and material of the electrode are critical factors affecting the efficiency and energy production of this process. The electrodeposition method was employed to dope nickel (Ni) and modify the surface of graphite plates (GP) and carbon felt (CF).

A Multicenter ICET-A Survey on Adherence to Annual Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Screening in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (TDT) Patients - The Expert Clinicians' Opinion on Factors Influencing the Adherence and on Alternative Strategies for Adherence Optimization.

Background: Current guidelines for screening glucose dysregulation (GD) in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) recommend an annual 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) starting at the age of 10 years.

Objective: Assessment of adherence to OGTT screening in patients with TDT.

Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 18 Thalassemia Centers in 10 different countries, targeting factors influencing adherence to annual OGTT screening in specialized multidisciplinary pediatric and adult TDT units and identifying strategies to improve adherence to OGTT in TDT patients.

Encapsulation of D-limonene in seed gum/PVA electrospun nanofibers: Physicochemical characterization and modeling the kinetics of release.

To improve the stability of D-limonene, a protective barrier is essential to prevent degradation and maintain its integrity. Therefore, the potential of using seed gum (LPSG) as a novel source for creating electrospun nanofibers for D-limonene encapsulation was investigated by varying LPSG concentrations (0.25%, 0.

Antiproliferative and Pro-apoptotic Activities of vent. Leaves on the Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Cell Line (MCF-7).

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, impacting not only the patients but also their families and communities. vent. is a plant endemic to Mexico, traditionally used in Zapotec medicine for the treatment of cancer.

Administering Fluralaner in Drinking Water for Treatment of Infestation in Hy-Line W80 Laying Hens.

Background: Poultry red mites, or , pose a threat to the welfare and productivity of laying hens. Moreover, the increasing resistance of these mites to conventional miticides highlights the urgent need for alternative treatment options. There are also documented cases of poultry red mite infestations in humans.

Dual COX-2/TNF-α Inhibitors as Promising Anti-inflammatory and Cancer Chemopreventive Agents: A Review.

Cyclooxygenases (COX) play a pivotal role in inflammation and are responsible for the production of prostaglandins (PGs). Two types of COXs have been identified as key biological targets for drug design: Constitutive COX-1 and inducible COX-2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) target COX-1, while selective COX-2 inhibitors are designed for COX-2.

A Preliminary Study to Evaluate the Immune Response to a Booster Dose of the Adult Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine (Td) Available in Iran.

Background: Despite the availability of tetanus-diphtheria (TD) vaccines in Iran, the seroconversion rate of these products as a booster dose is unknown.

Objectives: This study evaluates the seroconversion rate of the Iranian Td vaccine in adults who have not been vaccinated in the past decade.

Methods: In this study, 20 adult volunteers aged 18 to 60 who had not received the Td vaccine in the past decade received a booster dose of the Iranian Td vaccine.

C-Phycocyanin and Phycocyanobilin as a Novel Adjuvant in Hepatitis B Vaccine.

Background: Vaccine adjuvants are components that enhance immune responses to an antigen. Given the importance of adjuvants, research on novel adjuvants with higher efficacy and fewer adverse effects remains crucial. ( sp.

Inhibitory Effects of L. Extract on the Female Hormones Based on Bioautography-HPTLC-MS.

Background: Hormonal imbalances related to women's health, physical activity, and fluctuations are prevalent metabolic disorders in several nations and have significantly impacted women's health for an extended period. The application of individual or combined botanical extracts in traditional, alternative, and complementary medicine is employed to manage and alleviate these issues.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to examine the suppressive properties of horehound ( L.

Therapeutic Potential of Crocin and Nobiletin in a Mouse Model of Dry Eye Disease: Modulation of the Inflammatory Response and Protection of the Ocular Surface.

Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition characterized by ocular surface inflammation, tear film instability, and corneal epithelial damage. Current treatments often provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying inflammatory mechanisms.

Objectives: This study examined the therapeutic potential of crocin and nobiletin, two naturally derived compounds with well-known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in a mouse model of DED induced by lacrimal gland excision (LGE).