297 results match your criteria: "Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences[Affiliation]"
Tanaffos
January 2024
Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background: Cancer is a disease caused by manifestation and abnormal gene expression. Many of the genes that inhibit cancer by the microRNAs. The aim of this study was to investigate the Expression of miR155 gene and CEA and VEGF proteins as Diagnostic Markers in Early Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVirol J
December 2024
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
The Flaviviridae family includes the dengue virus (DENV). About half of the world's population is in danger because of the estimated 390 million infections and 96 million symptomatic cases that occur each year. An effective treatment for dengue fever (DF) does not yet exist.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiscov Ment Health
December 2024
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Background: Understanding the prevalence of mental distress in hospitalized patients and identifying associated factors can help reduce the burden of mental disorders on their medical management and improve their quality of life. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of mental distress among hospitalized patients in general hospitals and assess its associated factors.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated the mental health status of inpatients in seven cities in Iran, using the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), with a total GHQ-12 score ≥ 4 or higher categorized as "mentally distressed.
J Drug Target
December 2024
D.D.S., School of Dentistry, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnourd, Iran.
Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic gum illness that may be hard to cure for a number of reasons, including the fact that no one knows what causes it, the side effects of anti-microbial treatment, and how various kinds of bacteria interact with one another. As a result, novel therapeutic approaches for PD treatment must be developed. Additionally, supplementary antibacterial regimens, including local and systemic medication administration of chemical agents, are necessary for deep pockets to assist with mechanical debridement of tooth surfaces.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Recent evidence suggests the relationship between periodontitis and systemic inflammation, which complete blood count can assess (CBC)-derived biomarkers such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR). We conducted this meta-analysis to evaluate the levels of NLR and PLR of patients with periodontitis compared to those of healthy controls. METHODS: Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, and Open Grey were searched for studies published before October 20, 2024, without any limitation on date and language; then, using the random-effects model, we reported a standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Med Educ Curric Dev
December 2024
Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Objective: During the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic, could be observed an established use of online information in the field of coronavirus disease worldwide. As a systematic review study, the present investigation aimed to evaluate related studies about digital health/e-health literacy among university students in the coronavirus disease 2019 era.
Methods: Three electronic bibliographic databases (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched from 2020 until June 2022, and articles were screened according to pre-established inclusion criteria.
Front Neurosci
December 2024
School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background And Aim: The neurological processes responsible for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) pathophysiology and its clinical potentials are not fully understood. The current study aimed to examine white matter microstructural abnormalities and the reasons behind white matter impairment in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome by performing a meta-analysis of diffusion tensor imaging studies.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were searched until April 2024.
Int J Dent
December 2024
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
This study aimed to assess the effect of temperature of 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel on enamel microhardness of permanent teeth. This in vitro experimental study was conducted on 36 surgically extracted impacted human third molars.
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September 2024
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran.
Surface roughness is one of the important properties of composite restorations. Different polishing systems are used to provide an appropriate composite restoration surface. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Sof-Lex, Eve, and Astropol polishing systems on composite resin surface roughness after aging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrob Cell Fact
November 2024
Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
November 2024
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemat Expressway, Tehran City, Iran.
Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility of using dynamic MRI to measure the features of cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI).
Design And Setting: Fifteen healthy participants (9 females and 6 males, aged 25 to 77) underwent dynamic MRI in a sagittal T2 HASTE view at a rate of 0.60 Hz for 30 s.
Int J Dent
November 2024
School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
This study aims to provide the impact of different endodontic irrigation treatments after post space preparation on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to dentin using self-adhesive cements. A total of 180 extracted premolar teeth were selected. The canals were instrumented by and then were filled.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDent Res J (Isfahan)
September 2024
Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background: This study investigates the influence of dental pulp and periapical status on inflammatory mediators, particularly matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which contribute to tissue destruction around the teeth and the development of periodontitis. This study aimed to compare MMP-9 levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) between the cases of acute apical periodontitis, chronic apical periodontitis, and healthy controls before and after root canal treatment (RCT).
Materials And Methods: This prospective, cohort study involved 19 samples each of acute and chronic periodontitis cases, both before and after RCT, along with 18 samples from healthy control teeth.
Background: Job satisfaction is the extent to which an employee feels positively or negatively toward their job. Hospitals with high job satisfaction among nurses provide higher-quality nursing care, resulting in higher patient satisfaction.
Aims: This study was conducted to determine job satisfaction among nurses in Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) hospitals.
J Appl Microbiol
November 2024
Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Bacteriocins, natural antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteria, present eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional chemical antimicrobial agents in the food industry. This review provides a comprehensive update on the classification of bacteriocins in food preservation. It highlights the significant industrial potential of pediocin-like and two-peptide bacteriocins, emphasizing chemical synthesis methods like Fmoc-SPPS to meet the demand for bioactive bacteriocins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMC Oral Health
October 2024
Department of Periodontics, Dental School, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Pasdaran St., Tehran, 1946853314, Iran.
Background: This study aimed to assess the effect of malocclusion severity according to the Index of Treatment Need (IOTN) on oral health (dental caries and gingivitis), and its correlation with socioeconomic status (SES) in Iranian adolescents.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on adolescents between 10 and 16 years in Tehran city, who underwent clinical dental examination. The Dental Health Component (DHC) of the IOTN was used to assess the severity of malocclusion.
Virol J
October 2024
Restorative Dentistry Department of Dental Faculty, TABRIZ Medical University, Tabriz, Iran.
Dental infections, such as apical Periodontitis, periodontitis, and peri-implantitis (PI), are closely associated with specific bacterial species, including Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), and Fusobacterium nucleatum (F.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Res Med Sci
August 2024
Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Sistan-Baluchistan Province, Zabol, Iran.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol
December 2024
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
J Occup Environ Hyg
December 2024
Occupational Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Airborne particulates in iron ore mining are a risk factor for adverse human lung effects. In this study, fine particulates deposited on surfaces of about 1.5 m above the ground and 6 meters from a milling unit of the Gol-e-Gohar iron ore mine were collected through wipe sampling.
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September 2024
Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IRN.
Imaging Sci Dent
September 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental School, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Imaging Sci Dent
September 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.