Association between abdominal obesity and nutritional supplement use among Iranian adults in the Shahedieh cohort study.

The relationship between the use of supplements and the presence of abdominal obesity is a topic that is currently being debated. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the existence of such an association. The current cross-sectional investigation included a population of 9878 individuals who were the focus of the study's initial phase in the Shahedieh cohort study, conducted in Yazd, Iran.

Cell origin and microenvironment: The players of differentiation capacity in human mesenchymal stem cells.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have several important properties that make them desirable for regenerative medicine. These properties include immunomodulatory ability, growth factor production, and differentiation into various cell types. Despite extensive research and promising results in clinical trials, our understanding of MSC biology, their mechanism of action, and their targeted and routine use in clinics is limited.

The experiences of unprofessionalism among students in dental education: a qualitative study.

Aim: The present study aimed to explore the unprofessional behavior of educators, senior students, and peers in the education process of dental and oral health services.

Method: This qualitative study employed a conventional content analysis approach. The undergraduate students (n = 21) were recruited to participate in the study through purposive sampling.

The functional role of LncRNA HOXA-AS2 in multiple human cancers.

Humans have more than 270,000 lncRNAs. Among these, lncRNA HOXA-AS2 is considered a transformative gene involved in various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion. Thus, it can be regarded as a potential tumor marker for both diagnosis and prognosis.

Validation and reliability assessment of the Persian Adaptation of the Interprofessional Team Collaboration Scale II (P-AITCS-II) for Iranian healthcare providers.

The primary objective of this study was to perform a psychometric evaluation of the Persian adaptation of the Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration Scale (P-AITCS-II). This methodological study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the AITCS-II for practitioners within the Iranian healthcare context. Data were collected from a sample of 230 Iranian healthcare providers between May and June 2024.

Association of TNF-α genetic variants with neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia: consolidated results.

Objectives: Inflammation is increasingly recognized as a key factor in the pathophysiology of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). While previous research has established significant links between TNF-α polymorphisms and BPD susceptibility, further validation of these associations is needed. This study aims to examine the relationship between TNF-α polymorphisms and the risk of BPD.

Use of a bioresorbable polylactide sheet (OrthoWrap Bioresorbable sheet) on tendon healing after extensor tendon repair: a controlled clinical trial.

Background: Adhesion formation poses a significant challenge for both patients and hand surgeons following tendon repair. One common strategy to prevent adhesion formation is the use of physical barriers. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of extensor tendon repair with and without the application of the OrthoWrap bioresorbable Sheet, specifically in terms of adhesion prevention.

Recent progress in prompt molecular detection of liquid biopsy using Cas enzymes: innovative approaches for cancer diagnosis and analysis.

Creating fast, non-invasive, precise, and specific diagnostic tests is crucial for enhancing cancer treatment outcomes. Among diagnostic methods, those relying on nucleic acid detection are highly sensitive and specific. Recent developments in diagnostic technologies, particularly those leveraging Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), are revolutionizing cancer detection, providing accurate and timely results.

Sirtuin 1 mediates the pro-survival effects of vitamin D in angiotensin II-induced hypertrophy of H9c2 cardiomyoblasts.

Background: The role of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin-D3 (VitD) and sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) in mitigating pathological cardiac remodeling is well recognized. However, the potential for SIRT1 to mediate the inhibitory effects of VitD on angiotensin II (Ang II) -induced hypertrophy in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts remains unclear.

Methods: H9c2 cardiomyoblasts were exposed to Ang II or a combination of VitD and Ang II, both in the absence and presence of SIRT1-specific siRNA.

Prevalence of cataracts in Iran based on the Persian eye cohort study.

The PERSIAN eye cohort study is a population-based study that evaluates the overall prevalence of cataracts and their subtypes (nuclear sclerosis, cortical, and PSC) in Iran. In this study, from January 2015 to September 2021, 16,016 participants over 35 years of age from four provinces who were selected by random cluster sampling were examined. Demographic information, education, socioeconomic status, and place of residence were collected through interviews.

Frequency and antibiotic resistance pattern of spp. isolated from traditional dairies and raw milks collected in Yazd province, Iran.

Background And Objectives: Salmonellosis is among the most common food-born infections, caused by spp. bacteria. Present study has investigated the frequency and antibiotic resistance pattern of spp.

Antiviral activity of on HSV-1, 2 .

Background And Objectives: Medicinal plants are the primary treatment for many infectious and non-infectious diseases. In this study, we evaluated the antiviral activity of against herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, and compared it with the antiviral drug acyclovir.

Materials And Methods: In our experimental study, was dissolved in DMSO, then diluted in DMEM medium.

Physicochemical, rheological, sensory properties and shelf life of processed cheese analogue prepared with oleogel sesame oil and mono- and di-glyceride (E471).

Analog processed cheeses are cheese-like products with diverse compositions and functional properties that are produced by replacing milk components with non-milk components. The aim of the study was to investigate physicochemical, rheological and sensory properties of cheeses and oleogels. The results showed; that increasing the concentration of Mono and di-glyceride increased the oil binding capacity and improved the characteristics of the oleogel texture and stable during storage, especially in terms of oxidative.

Lived experiences of international nursing students regarding the studying challenges: a phenomenology study.

Objectives: This study explores and describes the lived experiences of international nursing students regarding studying challenges.

Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive phenomenological study. Participants were undergraduate international nursing students who were purposively selected.

Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss in Adults: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis.

Importance: Current guidance on the duration of aerobic exercise recommended in existing guidelines comes primarily from individual trials. Meta-analyses are lacking to examine the dose-response association of aerobic exercise with adiposity measures.

Objective: To clarify the dose-response association of aerobic exercise with adiposity measures.

The effects of prune products consumption on anthropometric measurements and blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

Introduction: The positive impact of prunes on body measurements and blood pressure has been suggested in previous research.

Purpose: The purpose of this extensive meta-analysis and systematic review was to examine the effects of adult consumption of prunes on anthropometric parameters and blood pressure.

Methods: To identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (till August 9th, 2024), databases from ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed/Medline were searched.

The association between animal protein, plant protein, and their substitution with bladder cancer risk: a pooled analysis of 10 cohort studies.

Purpose: Although total dietary protein intake has been associated with bladder cancer (BC) risk, the effect of the origin (plant or animal) and the substitutions remain to be understood. This study aimed to investigate the effect of total dietary protein, animal-based protein, plant-based protein, and their substitutions with each other on the risk of BC using a pooled analysis of 10 cohort studies.

Methods: The study was conducted within the "BLadder cancer Epidemiology and Nutritional Determinants" (BLEND) study, including 10 prospective cohort studies from several European countries, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Evaluation of the Relative Frequency of Preinjury Activity Recovery in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Replacement Patients: A Cohort Study.

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has an incidence of 0.05-0.08 per thousand.

The role of inflammasome dysregulation in obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia: a comparative molecular analysis of blood, tissue, and seminal plasma.

Background: To address knowledge gaps, this study aimed to investigate the involvement of inflammasomes in the etiology of azoospermia. This study focused on the gene expression of key inflammasome components, including , and .

Methods: We analyzed gene expression in blood and testicular tissue from patients with obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA).

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

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.

The relationship between night shift-work and thyroid nodule: a field study among the employees of Yazd Electricity Company.

Background: Night work includes working between 10 pm and 6 am, which has known effects on people's health. One of the hormones influenced by the circadian rhythm is thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Objective: Considering the effects of night shift-work on the thyroid gland, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between thyroid nodules and night shift-work among the employees of Yazd Electricity Company.