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Purpose: To introduce a new supporting marker for discriminating different grades of ptosis called Sector Area Index (SAI) and a semi-automated technique to calculate it.

Methods: In this cross-sectional comparative case series, a circle enclosing the intercanthal distance was automatically drawn after choosing two points as the medial and lateral canthus and manually selecting the palpebral fissure region. Finally, 15-degree apart sectors are applied to the enclosed circle.

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Background: Gemfibrozil (Gem) is a drug that has been shown to activate PPAR-α, a nuclear receptor that plays a key role in regulating lipid metabolism. Gem is used to lower the levels of triglycerides and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in patients. Experimental studies in vitro and in vivo have shown that Gem can prevent or slow the progression of neurological disorders (NDs), including cerebral ischemia (CI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and multiple sclerosis (MS).

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MSC-based therapeutic strategies have proven to be incredibly effective. Robust self-renewal, multilineage differentiation, and potential for tissue regeneration and disease treatments are all features of MSCs isolated from oral tissue. Human exfoliated deciduous teeth, dental follicles, dental pulp, apical papilla SCs, and alveolar bone are the primary sources of oral MSC production.

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The widespread administration and multiple validations of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in different languages have highlighted the controversy over its underlying structure and the resulting reliability index. In the present study, a meta-analysis based on structural equation modeling (MASEM) was conducted to assess the internal structure of the seven-item, 5-point Likert-type FCV-19S version, estimate an overall reliability index from the underlying model that best reflected the internal structure (one τ-equivalent factor, one congeneric factor, or two-factor models), and perform moderator analyses for the model-implied interitem correlations and estimated factor loadings. A Pearson interitem correlation matrix was obtained for 48 independent studies, from which a pooled matrix was calculated following a random-effects multivariate meta-analysis.

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Waterborne transmission of protozoan parasites: a review of worldwide outbreaks - an update 2017-2022.

J Water Health

October 2023

Medical Faculty and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Medical School, Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, Anatomy Centre, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus.

The current study presents a comprehensive review of worldwide waterborne parasitic protozoan outbreaks reported between 2017 and 2022. In total, 416 outbreaks were attributed to the waterborne transmission of parasitic protozoa. Cryptosporidium accounted for 77.

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Background: This study aimed to assess the effect of premolar extraction and anchorage type for orthodontic space closure on upper airway dimensions and position of hyoid bone in adults by cephalometric assessment.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 142 cephalograms of patients who underwent orthodontic treatment with premolar extraction in four groups of (I) 40 class I patients with bimaxillary protrusion and maximum anchorage, (II) 40 class I patients with moderate crowding and anchorage, (III) 40 class II patients with maximum anchorage, and (IV) 22 skeletal class III patients with maximum anchorage. The dimensions of the nasopharynx, velopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx, and hyoid bone position were assessed on pre- and postoperative lateral cephalograms using AudaxCeph v6.

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Background: We aimed to design a B and T cell recombinant protein vaccine of with approach. MIC13 plays an important role in spreading the parasite in the host body. GRA1 causes the persistence of the parasite in the parasitophorous vacuole.

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Introduction: Body composition is an important predictor of performance and a key component of health and physical fitness. Therefore, the purposes of this study were to compare soccer referees of the first and second divisions and field assistant referees from Iran and to analyze associations of a body shape index (ABSI), body adiposity index (BAI), abdominal volume index (AVI), body roundness index (BRI), conicity index (ConI), and body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage (%BF).

Methods: A total of 270 male soccer referees from the first ( = 124) and second ( = 72) divisions and assistant referees ( = 74) participated in this study.

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Purpose: To evaluate the optical coherence tomography angiogram changes in non-active severe thyroid-related ophthalmopathy patients after cosmetic bone decompression.

Methods: Eighteen patients (25 eyes) with severe not active not compressive (NANC) TED who were candidates for decompression surgery for cosmetic reasons were included in this study, and a 3 × 3 mm macular scan was used to measure vessel density and RNFL thickness. Whole macular vessel density in its superficial, deep and choriocapillaris layers was evaluated.

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Background: Pre-hospital emergency has a crucial role in providing timely care for patients. In this system, seconds and minutes mean the difference between life and death. Considering the importance of the role of pre-hospital emergency in providing services to different patients and the necessity of continuous evaluation of this system, the present study was conducted to investigate time indicators in pre-hospital emergency missions.

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The relationship between spiritual intelligence and self-management in patients with diabetes type 1.

BMC Endocr Disord

October 2023

Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non- Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.

Background: Diabetes is widely recognized as one of the most pressing public health concerns globally. To manage blood glucose levels and reduce subsequent complications and mortality rates, self-management mechanisms have been found to be effective in controlling diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the association between spiritual intelligence and diabetes self-management in patients with type 1 diabetes in Qazvin, Iran.

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The Sexual Function, Desire, and Satisfaction of Couples during the Outbreak of COVID-19 in Qazvin.

Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res

September 2023

Instructor of Nursing, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the lives of the community. The resulting social constraints and the physical and psychological consequences are also expected to affect sexual health. The present study aims to determine the status of sexual function, desire, and satisfaction of couples during the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and heterogeneous mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Clinical trials have used alternative pharmacological agents to treat PTSD, but their associated neural correlates remain unclear. The present systematic review aims to summarize the changes in brain function associated with the use of these alternative pharmacological agents in PTSD.

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A phubbing scale tested in Bangladesh, Iran, and Pakistan: confirmatory factor, network, and Rasch analyses.

BMC Psychiatry

October 2023

Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non- Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.

Background: Phubbing, a phenomenon of ignoring others in face-to-face conversations due to mobile phone use, can be assessed using a Phubbing Scale (PS). Recently, the PS has been shortened into an eight-item version, the PS-8. However, psychometric properties of the PS-8 among Iranian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani individuals remain understudied, especially using advanced psychometric testing, such as Rasch and network analyses.

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The predictive factors of moral courage among hospital nurses.

Philos Ethics Humanit Med

October 2023

Instructor of Pediatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Zeyinab (P.B.U.H) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Background: Having moral courage is a crucial characteristic for nurses to handle ethical quandaries, stay true to their professional obligations towards patients, and uphold ethical principles. This concept can be influenced by various factors including personal, professional, organizational, and leadership considerations. The purpose of this study was to explore the predictors of moral courage among nurses working in hospitals.

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Background: Breast self-examination is a simple, painless, confidential and inexpensive screening method for early diagnosis that does not require specialized tools and equipment. In this study, we have estimated the pooled percentage of breast self-examination (BSE) in Iranian women.

Methods: All the published literatures between 2012 and 2022 have been reviewed.

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This study aimed to assess the relationship of the morphology and size of the sella turcica (ST) with dental anomalies and skeletal malocclusions. This cross-sectional study was conducted on records of fixed orthodontic patients treated between 2013 and 2022. Cephalometric analysis was performed to determine the anteroposterior and vertical skeletal patterns.

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Prevalence of Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sweets from Local Markets in Iran.

Foods

October 2023

Werner Siemens Chair of Synthetic Biotechnology, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Lichtenberg Str. 4, 85748 Garching bei München, Germany.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalences of some important antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) and foodborne bacterial pathogens in sweet samples collected from local markets in Iran.

Methods: Forty sweet samples were collected. Foodborne pathogens and ARGs were detected in the sweet samples by conventional and multiplex PCR assays using species-specific primers.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigated the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in reducing pain, swelling (edema), and limited mouth opening (trismus) after the surgical removal of impacted third molars in 37 patients.
  • TENS was applied to one side of the mouth following surgery, and results showed that patients experienced significantly lower pain scores and required fewer pain medications compared to the placebo group.
  • Overall, TENS was found to be an effective, non-drug option for alleviating pain and improving mouth openness post-surgery.
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. The methylation status of , a tumor suppressor gene, is enrolled in various cancers, i.e.

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Psychometric properties of the Persian Gaming Disorder Test and relationships with psychological distress and insomnia in adolescents.

BMC Psychol

October 2023

Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non- Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, 3419759811, Iran.

Background: Gaming Disorder (GD) was recently included by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a psychiatric condition in the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and is a concern worldwide, including in Iran. Thus, based on the ICD-11 criteria, a Persian version of the Gaming Disorder Test (GDT) was developed to facilitate assessment of GD.

Methods: The present study used classical test theory and Rasch analysis to examine the psychometric properties of the Persian GDT.

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Periodic sound reduction at some frequencies and high pressure loss could be considered as the disadvantages of simple expansion silencers. Generally, reactive elements are applied in silencers to optimize their acoustic and aerodynamic performance. In this paper, we were going to investigate the combined and independent effects of reactive elements, baffle and extended tubes at the inlet and outlet of simple expansion silencer, on the acoustic performance and pressure loss of simple expansion silencer.

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The RSNA Cervical Spine Fracture CT Dataset.

Radiol Artif Intell

September 2023

From the Department of Medical Imaging, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond St, Toronto, ON, Canada M5B 1W8 (H.M.L., E.C.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (E.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah (T.R.); Dasa, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp), São Paulo, Brazil (F.C.K.); Department of Radiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (L.M.P.); Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif (J.T.); The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine (R.L.B.); Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (E.G.); Standard School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (K.W.Y.); School of Computing (M.H., A.L.S., J.J.P.), Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (A.L.S.), and Department of Diagnostic Radiology (J.O.J.), Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazin, Iran (M.H.); Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina (J.S.); Clinic of Radiology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (D.B.); Department of Radiology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand (S.A.); Department of Radiology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain (A.P.L.); Department of Radiology, Hospital Quirónsalud Málaga, Málaga, Spain (M.I.G.A.); Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Alfred Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (M.L.); Department of Radiology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (H.D., E.A.); Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY (E.A.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (A.Y.); Department of Radiology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman (Y.M.); Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colo (J.K.C.); Department of Radiology and Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, Mass (J.K.C.); and Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa (A.E.F.).

This dataset is composed of cervical spine CT images with annotations related to fractures; it is available at https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/rsna-2022-cervical-spine-fracture-detection/.

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