Magnetic Resonance Elastography for Breast Cancer Diagnosis Through the Assessment of Tissue Biomechanical Properties.

Background And Aim: Breast cancer and normal breast tissue exhibit different degrees of stiffness, indicating distinct biomechanical properties. Study results reveal that breast cancer tissue is several times stiffer than normal breast tissue. These variations can serve as indicative factors for imaging purposes.

Optimizing Multiparametric MRI Protocols for Prostate Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Assessment Aligned with PI-RADS Guidelines.

Background And Aim: Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is recognized as the most indicative method for diagnosing prostate cancer. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive evaluation aligned with the Prostate Imaging and Reporting Data System (PI-RADS) guidelines, offering an in-depth insight into the various MRI sequences used in a standard mpMRI protocol. Additionally, it outlines the critical technical requirements necessary to perform a standard mpMRI examination of the prostate, as defined by the PI-RADS specifications.

High prevalence of multidrug-resistant carrying integron and , and genes isolated from burn patients in Ahvaz, southwest Iran: A retrospective study.

Background: as an opportunistic pathogen produces several virulence factors. This study evaluated the relative frequency of exoenzymes () A, U and S genes and integron classes (I, II, and III) among multi-drug-resistant clinical isolates from burn patients in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study isolates were recovered from 355 wound samples.

Biofilm generation and antibiotic resistant profile of extensive and multidrug resistant from burn patients in Ahvaz: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Multidrug and extensive drug-resistant was extracted from burn patients referring to burn centers in southwest Iran so that biofilm generation and antibiotic resistance could be investigated.

Methods: A specific primer was used to confirm all our considered 110 culture-positive reports on 345 burn patients. The resistance of to seven antibiotics and Colistin with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was assessed.

Evaluating the attitudes of radiologic technology students and graduates toward their study major and career prospects: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Objectives: Understanding students' attitudes toward their study major and career prospects in healthcare is crucial. This study evaluates radiologic technology students and graduates' attitudes toward their study major and career prospects.

Methods: This cross-sectional study at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences assessed 120 BSc radiologic technology students and graduates' attitudes toward their study major and career prospects using an online questionnaire.

D-tryptophan, an eco-friendly natural, safe, and healthy compound with antimicrobial activity against food-borne pathogens: A systematic review.

Recently, the use of D-amino acids as food preservatives has attracted considerable attention because these natural compounds do not have adverse effects on human health. In addition, D-amino acids such as D-tryptophan can reduce the harmful effects of other treatments. For instance, the use of D-tryptophan in food reduces the requirement for high temperatures and their damaging effects on nutrients such as proteins and vitamins.

Predictive factors of anxiety and depression in COVID-19 survivors: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Depression and anxiety are among the most critically recognized psychological complication of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the two predictors among COVID-19 survivors in Ahvaz, Iran, in 2022.

Methodology: Using a descriptive-analytical design, 347 COVID-19 survivors referred to hospitals in Ahvaz were meticulously examined.

Designing a minimum data set for the information management system (registry) of spinal canal stenosis: An applied-descriptive study.

Background And Aims: Spinal canal stenosis is one of the most common vertebral column diseases, which can lead to disability. Developing a registry system can help in research on the prevention and effective treatment of it. This study designs a minimum data set (MDS) as the first step in creating a registry system for spinal canal stenosis.

The effect of celery () powder on cardiometabolic factors in overweight/obese individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Celery () was shown to have beneficial effects on cardiometabolic factors in animal models. As the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) adversely affects cardiometabolic factors, we aimed to assess the effects of celery powder on glycemic and anthropometric indices, lipid profile, liver function, oxidative stress, and blood pressure of individuals with T2DM. In a pilot randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 50 eligible adults with T2DM were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control to consume either 750 mg of celery powder (obtained from fresh celery) or placebo along with a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks, respectively.

Pelvic radiation dose measurement for trauma patients in multifield radiographic examinations: A phantom-based TLD dosimetry study.

Background And Aims: Trauma patients often suffer from multiple injuries and require undergoing various radiography which is referred to as multifield radiographic examinations. Protective measures may be ignored for these examinations due to stressful emergency situations or patients' conditions. This study was conducted to evaluate the scattered doses received by the pelvis during different common multifield radiographic examinations with an emphasis on field size adjustment.

Impact of alginate coating combined with free and nanoencapsulated essential oil on rainbow trout burgers.

essential oil (CEO) is known as a valuable active food and pharmaceutical ingredient with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Solid lipid nanoparticles incorporated with CEO can overcome their limitations, namely low physicochemical stability and water solubility. In the current study, the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of free and nanoencapsulated CEO were measured.

Impact of microencapsulated essential oil and orange fiber as natural-functional additives on chemical and microbial qualities of cooked beef sausage.

The aim of the current study was to investigate the suitability of essential oil (ZEO) as a preservative. For this purpose, the effect of free and microencapsulated ZEO, combined with orange fiber, was determined on the chemical and microbial qualities of cooked beef sausage. In this study, modified starch was used for encapsulation of essential oil, and subsequently, 0.

Follow-up the severity of abnormalities diagnosed in chest CT imaging of COVID-19 patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the severity of diagnosed lung abnormalities of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients based on the pre-and postrecovery follow-up chest computed tomography (CT) scan findings done at regular intervals.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in three phases. The severity of lung abnormalities was recorded and compared based on the initial and follow-up chest CT findings carried out pre-and at regular intervals (3 and 6 months) of postrecovery of COVID-19 patients.

Probiotic bacteria from 10 different traditional Iranian cheeses: Isolation, characterization, and investigation of probiotic potential.

In this study, 10 different traditional Iranian cheeses, which are still consumed by people in rural areas of Iran, were examined to isolate new strains of probiotic bacteria. Isolated bacteria were identified by 16s rRNA gene amplification and subjected to series of in vitro tests to find out their probiotic potential. A total of 2345 colonies were collected and 465 of them were confirmed as lactic acid bacteria (LAB), of which , , and were the top three isolated bacteria.