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Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) as a valuable inflammatory cytokine for estimation of the efficacy of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in stage II-IV periodontitis patients.

Methods: This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statements, and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022321211). An electronic search was conducted for articles comparing the efficacy of aPDT versus scaling and root planing (SRP) published up until June 2023.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with several mild metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance (IR), obesity, and dyslipidemia, as well as with some more severe ones, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cardiovascular disease. Clinically, mild metabolic complications of PCOS such as IR or lipid metabolism disorders are the predictors of these more severe ones. So far, there is no reliable single marker that enables defining metabolic risk in patients with PCOS.

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Background: Giant prolactinoma (size > 4 cm) is a rare condition and accounts for less than 1% of pituitary adenomas. In even rarer cases, these lesions may involve craniocervical structures requiring surgical intervention. The present case is the largest reported giant prolactinoma (99 × 72 × 57 mm).

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Background: Despite the development of various therapeutic approaches over the past decades, the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains a major challenge. The extracellular adenosine-generating enzyme, CD73, is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of GBM, and targeting CD73 may represent a novel approach to treat this cancer. In this study, three-dimensional culture systems based on three hydrogel compositions were characterized and an optimal type was selected to simulate the GBM microenvironment.

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A study on the workplace cultural violence against nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Syst Rev

December 2024

Department of Nursing, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.

Introduction: Cultural violence includes any offensive behavior regarding ethnicity, race, language, religion, and place of birth devaluing human dignity. The purpose of this study was to investigate workplace cultural violence against nurses by systematic review and meta-analysis.

Materials And Methods: The guideline of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was followed.

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The evaluation of awareness, attitude, and performance of the residents of Bandar Abbas in relation to preventive behaviors and methods for controlling dengue fever.

BMC Res Notes

December 2024

Department of Environmental Health, School of Health Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Objective: Dengue fever is a rapidly spreading viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, and it is becoming a global concern. This study aimed to assess the awareness, attitude, and performance of the people in Hormozgan province in carrying out preventive behaviors and dengue fever control methods.

Method: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 1401 in Bandar Abbas, Iran.

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A review of cardioprotective effect of ginsenosides in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.

Biomed Eng Online

December 2024

Department of Stem Cells Technology and Tissue Regeneration, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Technologies, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 15614, Iran.

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is a significant concern in cancer treatment, as certain chemotherapeutic agents can have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. This can lead to a range of cardiac complications, including heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial dysfunction, pericardial complications, and vascular toxicity. Strategies to mitigate chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity may include the use of cardioprotective agents (e.

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Background And Aim: Considering opioid use disorder (OUD) as one of the major global concerns, methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) has been documented the core treatment for such dependence in the affected individuals. With regard to the significant role of quality of life (QoL) in evaluating the outcomes of various treatment methods in this line, the present study was to explore perceived QoL in long-term methadone-dependent patients (MDPs).

Materials And Methods: Applying a qualitative research design, this study was performed on 25 long-term MDPs, selected by purposive sampling with maximum variation.

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Aim: This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Innovative Behavior Inventory-20 (IBI-20) among clinical nurses in northwest Iran.

Methods: A descriptive survey with psychometric analysis was conducted involving 321 nurses from Ardabil medical training centers. The study employed a stratified proportional sampling method.

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  • * Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study with 664 women in Mashhad, using the Menopause Severity Symptoms Inventory (MSSI-38) to group women into three clusters based on their symptom severity: mild, moderate, and severe.
  • * Results indicated that women in moderate and severe symptom clusters had significant associations with higher rates of underlying diseases, lack of physical activity, and more pregnancies, with the severe cluster being most affected by factors such as insufficient income and menopause stage.
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Background And Objectives: Although effective irrigation methods are crucial for pulpectomy in primary teeth (PT), no consensus exists on the best technique. This study guides clinicians in making evidence-based choices for irrigation techniques in PT.

Design: This study reviewed in vitro and in vivo research on PT using an extensive electronic search up to April 2024.

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Background: The aim of the present study was to analyze the lived experiences of Iranian women living with their retired spouses in relation to their marital rights.

Methods: The research method was qualitative and descriptive phenomenology. The statistical population included women living with their retired spouses in the city of Isfahan, and the sample consisted of 15 women.

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Background: Acute postoperative pain is often reported after repair of inguinal hernia and can negatively impact patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. This includes delayed wound healing, longer hospitalization, and increased health care costs. Non-pharmacological techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Rhythmic Breathing (RB) have been suggested as possible interventions for managing this type of pain.

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Investigation of adsorption/desorption properties of vancomycin on ionic liquid modified magnetic activated carbon in aqueous solutions and cytotoxicity evaluation of synthesized nanoparticles.

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int

December 2024

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, 98167-43463, Iran.

Effluents containing antibiotics raise concerns due to their potential to promote or sustain bacterial resistance and disrupt essential cycles and processes critical to aquatic ecology, agriculture, and animal farming. Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic, recognized as the treatment for cases in which other antibiotics are unsuccessful. The efficient elimination of antibiotics plays a crucial role in managing antibiotic pollution.

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Objectives: This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 for Parents (CVHI-10-P) in Persian for assessing voice-related quality of life in Persian-speaking children.

Methods: The CVHI-10-P was translated into Persian and assessed for face and content validity by a panel of speech-language pathologists. The questionnaire was administered to 141 children aged 6-11 years, including 35 with voice disorders and 106 without.

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The journey of MASLD: Tracking resolution, relapse, and predictive factors after sleeve gastrectomy and one-anastomosis gastric bypass, a propensity score-matched cohort study.

Diabetes Res Clin Pract

December 2024

Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Metabolic and Obesity Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:

Aims: To assess the rates and predictors of resolution and relapse of metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in individuals undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB).

Methods: This observational prospective cohort study involved 1618 propensity score-matched participants (81.5% female) with concurrent MASLD and obesity who underwent SG or OAGB between 2013 and 2023.

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Emerging treatment strategies in dry eye disease: potential of blood-derived approaches and natural plant-based products.

Exp Eye Res

December 2024

Department of Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

Dry eye disease (DED) is a common ocular condition characterized by chronic inflammation and tear film disruption. It affects millions of people worldwide, causing significant eye discomfort and vision disturbances. Despite its prevalence, DED remains a complex condition that is not yet fully understood.

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Brain glucose metabolism: Role of nitric oxide.

Biochem Pharmacol

December 2024

Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City University of New York School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA; Graduate Program in Biology, City University of New York Graduate Center, New York 10091, USA.

One possible reason for failure in achieving optimal glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is that less attention has been paid to the brain, a fundamental player in glucose homeostasis, that consumes about 25% of total glucose utilization. In addition, animal and human studies indicate that nitric oxide (NO) is a critical player in glucose metabolism. NO synthesis from L-arginine is lower in patients with T2D, and endothelial NO synthase (eNOS)-derived NO bioavailability is lower in T2D.

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Background: Group A Streptococci (GAS) may cause infections of the pharynx and soft tissues and invasive infections in children (iGAS). A significant increase in severe iGAS infections has been reported in Europe since the fall of 2022.

Objectives: This retrospective study aims to analyse clinical data of children with invasive and non-invasive GAS infections in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, searching for predisposing factors to developing invasive infections.

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Traumatic brain Injury: Comprehensive overview from pathophysiology to Mesenchymal stem Cell-Based therapies.

Int Immunopharmacol

December 2024

Trauma Research Center, Shahid Rajaee (Emtiaz) Trauma Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Electronic address:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disastrous phenomenon which is considered to cause high mortality and morbidity rate. Regarding the importance of TBI due to its prevalence and its effects on the brain and other organs, finding new therapeutic methods and improvement of conventional therapies seems to be vital. TBI involves a complex physiological mechanism, with inflammation being a key component among various contributing factors.

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Sulfur mustard (SM) induced pulmonary disorder is a heterogeneous disease characterized by uncontrolled inflammatory immune responses. In this cross-sectional study carried out in Isfahan-Iran, our objective was to thoroughly evaluate the clinical health and peripheral blood leukocyte profiles of adult veterans exposed to SM 25-30 years. In total, 361 people were studied in two groups, 287 chemical veterans with pulmonary complications and 64 healthy individuals as a control group.

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Purpose: The present study is a systematic review aimed at examining the impact of neurofeedback interventions on the body structure and function, as well as the activity and participation of children with developmental dyslexia, in accordance with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health-Children and Youth version.

Method: Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, databases including Scopus, Cochrane, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched using keywords such as "Neurofeedback," "Dyslexia," and related terms based on Mesh terms, without any time restrictions, until January 2024. The inclusion criteria were clinical experimental and randomized controlled trials that investigated the impact of neurofeedback in children with reading and writing disorders, and their full-text articles were available in English or Persian.

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Background: Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders and a risk factor for many other chronic diseases that are commonly seen in the geriatric population. It has been claimed in previous studies that depression can be associated with obesity in this age group, but there is no common consensus between their results.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the association between depression metabolic syndrome and obesity phenotypes in community-dwelling older adults living in the East of Iran.

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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Pyridostigmine on IGF-1 and GH levels and the outcomes of COS cycles in women with POR.

Methods: A total of 110 eligible women were randomly allocated to Pyridostigmine (n: 55) and control (n: 55) groups. COS outcomes, including gonadotrophin doses, COS duration, cycle cancellation rate, number of retrieved oocytes, number of MII oocytes, and fertilization rate, were compared between the groups.

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