Evaluation of Judet view radiographs accuracy in classification of acetabular fractures compared with three-dimensional computerized tomographic scan: a retrospective study.

Background: In the current diagnostic procedure, generally, both plain radiographs and 3D-CT scans are used for the diagnosis of acetabular fractures. There is no consensus regarding the value of a three-dimensional computerized tomographic (3D-CT) scan alone in the classification of acetabular fractures. In this study, we compared the accuracy of 3D-CT scan and plain radiography through the evaluation of their agreement with the intraoperative surgeon's classification.

Current practice of percutaneous coronary intervention on patients with acute coronary syndrome in Iran: A prospective observational study.

Frequent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures are being performed on a daily basis in Iran. However, no study has been reported on the current PCI practice in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Iran. We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment patterns in Iranian ACS patients treated with PCI.

Sagittal Spinopelvic Alignment in Asymptomatic Iranian Adults Aged 18 to 40 Years.

Background: Recent studies have revealed the increasing importance of sagittal spinopelvic alignment. Knowing the values of sagittal spinopelvic parameters, which are affected by ethnicity, is essential in the normal asymptomatic population. In the current study, these parameters were measured in a sample of asymptomatic Iranian population.

Determinants of Success After Metatarsal Head Resection for the Treatment of Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Metatarsal head resection (MHR) is an effective option for the treatment of nonhealing neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers. The present study aimed to identify factors that predict treatment success for neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers undergoing metatarsal head resection. In this prospective interventional case series, 30 consecutive diabetic patients with documented nonischemic neuropathic plantar diabetic foot ulcers beneath the metatarsal head who underwent MHR were included.

Management of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak: Iranian"247" National Committee's position paper on primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

World Health Organization has designated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. During the past several weeks, a considerable burden has been imposed on the Iranian's healthcare system. The present document reviewed the latest evidence and expert opinion regarding the management of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction during the outbreak of COVID-19 and outlines a practical algorithm for it.

Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: The Effects on Symptoms Improvement, Serum Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone, and Interleukin-6 - A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate whether vitamin D deficiency is associated with the severity of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Stress and gut inflammation can increase the serum level of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), leading to a change in bowel movements. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and psychological effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on the symptom improvement of patients with a diarrhea-predominant form of IBS (IBS-D).

Evaluation of a PCR assay for diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cell among HIV/AIDS patients.

Cerebral toxoplasmosis is one of the neurological infections with high morbidity and mortality in patients with AIDS, so the accurate method for diagnosis of cerebral toxoplasmosis seems necessary. In this study, nested PCR assay using B1 gene was evaluated in diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) among HIV/AIDS patients. One hundred eight blood samples from HIV/AIDS patients, including four patients with cerebral toxoplasmosis and 104 HIV/AIDS patients without cerebral toxoplasmosis were evaluated for the antibodies using Enzyme Linked immunosorbent Assay.

One-Bone Tarsus: A Case Report.

Tarsal coalition is a condition characterized by abnormal connections between ≥2 tarsi. Although tarsal coalition is not rare, tarsal coalitions involving >2 tarsi are very unusual. In this report, we describe a case of multiple tarsal coalitions in a 24-year-old male who experienced progressively worsening pain for 3 to 4 months before presenting for care.

The effect of saffron supplement on clinical outcomes and metabolic profiles in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Our study aimed to determine the effect of saffron supplement on clinical outcomes and metabolic profiles in patients with active RA. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 66 women older than 18 years old received 100 mg/day either saffron supplement in the intervention group (n = 33) or matched placebo in the placebo group (n = 33) for a period of 12 weeks.

The Association between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Atopic Dermatitis: A Study among Iranian Children.

Background: The co-occurrence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with atopic dermatitis (AD) has been well described in some recent association studies; however, we did not have any perspective on this relationship in our country.

Aim And Objective: Hence, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of ADHD in children with AD.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 95 consecutive children and adolescents (aged 4-18 years) who were referred to dermatology clinics at the two hospitals in Tehran during 2017 with atopic dermatitis.

Letrozole Effect on Final Height of Patients with Constitutional Delay of Growth and Puberty.

Introduction: The inhibitory effect of aromatase on predicted adult height and near final height has been studied in patients with constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP).

Aim: This is the first study aimed at verifying the letrozole (Lz) effect on final height of patients with CDGP.

Material And Methods: In this study 8 patients with CDGP underwent treatment with Lz (2.

The Effects of Resveratrol on Oxidative Stress Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Objective: Recent trial studies have found that resveratrol supplementation beneficially reduces oxidative stress marker, but, there is no definitive consensus on this context. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of resveratrol supplementation on oxidative stress parameters.

Methods: We searched databases of Pubmed, Scopus and Cochrane Library up to December 2018 with no language restriction.

Flow diverter embolization device for endovascular treatment of ruptured blister and wide necked very small aneurysms.

Purpose: Ruptured blood blisters (BBA) and very small, wide necked aneurysms (VSA) remain challenging lesions to treat due to their small size, wide necks, and thin, fragile walls. In the present study, we reviewed our experience with these aneurysms treated by flow diversion.

Methods: A total of 18 patients with hemorrhage due to a ruptured BBAs and VSAs, treated with flow diversion between July 2014 and March 2016 were included in this study.

The Expression Analysis of Intestinal Cancer Stem Cell Marker Lgr5 in Colorectal Cancer Patients and the Correlation with Histopathological Markers.

Introduction: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have frequently been utilized in the cell characterization and identified responsible for tumor development, metastasis, recurrence, and chemoresistance. CSC surface markers function in cancer cell signaling and are indicated as potential biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. As well, dysregulation of cancer-related signaling pathways could promote CSC development and progression.

Serum homocysteine level, vitamin B12 levels, and erythrocyte folate in psoriasis: A case-control study.

Background: One of the most important organ involvements in psoriasis is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine is known to have atherogenic properties, but some inconsistency exists in the literature about its probable role as a risk factor of cardiovascular disorder in patients with psoriasis.

Objective: Because of some controversies, we compared homocysteine levels and related parameters of metabolic cycles in patients with psoriasis and healthy individuals.

Dural arteriovenous fistulas as a relative contraindication for lumbar puncture: brief report and literature review.

We report three patients who deteriorated after lumbar puncture (LP). Two patients were later found to have type іі (a + b) dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) with high flow retrograde venous drainage on cerebral angiography. The third had a type II (a) DAVF.

Wolcott-Rallison syndrome in Iran: a common cause of neonatal diabetes.

Background Wolcott-Rallison syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by neonatal/early-onset non-autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes, multiple epiphyseal dysphasia and growth retardation. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2α kinase 3 (EIF2AK3). We aimed to study the clinical characteristics and frequency of the disease in the Iranian population.

Enteric Opportunistic Infection and the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV/AIDS Patients from Tehran, Iran.

Background: Opportunistic parasites have been identified as human pathogens, especially in immunodeficient patients. Microsporidian and coccidian infections cause chronic diarrhea as common clinical manifestation in HIV positive patients. In this study, the frequency of opportunistic infections, including microsporidian and coccidian infections, was evaluated in HIV/AIDS patients from Tehran and phylogenic analysis was performed for isolates from these patients.

MicroRNA Expression and Correlation with mRNA Levels of Colorectal Cancer-Related Genes.

Introduction: MicroRNAs (miRNAs), as a family of non-coding RNAs, have opened a new window in cancer biology and transcriptome. It has been revealed that miRNAs post-transcriptionally regulate the gene expression and involve in colorectal cancer (CRC) development and progression. Our aim was to examine the differential expression of miRNAs in a CRC and to correlate their expression levels with mRNA levels of CRC-related genes (K-ras, APC, p53).

Craniometrical imaging and clinical findings of adult Chiari malformation type 1 before and after posterior fossa decompression surgery with duraplasty.

Posterior fossa decompression both with and without duraplasty are accepted treatments for symptomatic adult patients with Chiari Malformations Type 1 (CM-1). There is still debate of the superiority of one technique over the other. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and craniometrical imaging outcomes of a series of patients who underwent posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty.

Prevalence of Dementia Among Older Patients: A Hospital-Based Study in Iran.

Background: Dementia constitutes a public health hazard in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dementia and its associated factors in older hospitalized patients.

Methods: The participants of this cross-sectional study consisted of older patients admitted to medical wards in Rasoul-e Akram hospital in Tehran, Iran.

Successful microvascular decompression surgery for dolichoectatic vertebral artery compression of medulla oblongata in a patient with hypersomnia disorder.

Introduction: Hypersomnia is a condition in which a person has trouble staying awake during the day. There are several potential causes of it, including sleep apnea and sleep disorders.

Case Presentation: A 43 year old male was referred to our practice with complaints of hypersomnia, snoring, slurred speech and sleep apnea for more diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Complications of Fusionless Correction of Early Onset Scoliosis Using Dual Growing Rods.

Background: Growing rods are increasingly used for treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) worldwide. Beside promising outcomes, some authors are concerned about high rates of complications. In the current clinical trial, complications of EOS surgery using dual growing rods were investigated.