The association between Planetary Health Diet Index and the risk of colorectal cancer: a case-control study.

Background Despite the beneficial effects of a plant-based diet on colorectal cancer (CRC), no study has yet investigated the relationship between a Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) and CRC in the Iranian population. Therefore, the present case-control study aimed to assess the relationship between this index and CRC. Methods The current research was conducted on 71 patients with CRC (case group) and 142 (control group) admitted to hospitals in Tehran, Iran.

A Review of Anticancer Potential of Conferone, Diversin and Ferutinin; Which One is Stronger for Cancer Therapy?

Background: One of the growing diseases in today's human societies is cancer, which has become a major challenge, especially in industrialized and developing countries. Cancer treatments are diverse, but they usually use surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to improve patients. Existing drugs are usually expensive and, in some cases, are not effective due to drug resistance and side effects.

Phenomenological Analysis of Factors that Affect the Increase in the Willingness to Reengage Volunteer Rescuers and Saviors of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Objective: The present study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the increase in the desire to re-engage volunteer rescuers and saviors of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Methods: This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study involved the participation of volunteers who had not volunteered in the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for at least one year but expressed a willingness to be re-engaged. The semi-structured in-depth interview process and data collection continued until the theoretical saturation stage was reached.

Development of active chitosan film containing bacterial cellulose nanofibers and silver nanoparticles for bread packaging.

The objective was to develop an active chitosan-based coating and to evaluate its effect on the shelf life and microbial safety of bread. Bacterial cellulose nanofibers (BCNF) and various levels (0.5%, 1%, and 2%) of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were in the chitosan (CS) film.

Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of tert-butylhydroquinone, butylated hydroxyanisole and propyl gallate as synthetic food antioxidants.

Synthetic food antioxidants such as tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and propyl gallate (PG) have been extensively utilized in different food industries because of their high protectant activities to stop food spoilage and remove foodborne diseases in humans and animals. It would be emphasized that increasing the intake of antioxidants through intracellular may lead to cyto/genotoxicity, and their complex formation with biological molecules eventually accelerate the progress of various diseases like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, neurological disorders, cardiac vascular disease, cancer, etc. Therefore, their toxicity is one of the challenging subjects due to their extensive use in food-related industries.

Dietary advanced glycation end-products (dAGEs) are not associated with the risk of cancer incidence. A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

A growing body of evidence indicates the association of dietary advanced glycation end-products (dAGEs) with the risk of cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the overall association between dAGEs and cancer incidence. An extensive search was carried out through online databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to June 2024.

Evaluation of Frequency of Celiac Disease in Children with Idiopathic Epilepsy.

Objectives: Extra gastrointestinal symptoms in celiac disease (CD), such as neurological manifestations, might be common in pediatrics. The present study aimed to evaluate the frequency of CD in children with idiopathic epilepsy.

Materials & Methods: In a cross-sectional study, signs and symptoms of CD were evaluated in 40 children aged 2-14 years with idiopathic epilepsy who were referred to the Pediatric Neurology Clinic of Shahid Sadoughi Medical Sciences University, Yazd, Iran.

Adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet and in association with asthma and wheezing in schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Limited investigations have focused on the association between the Mediterranean dietary (MeD) and asthma among children and adolescents. We aimed to study the associations between a modified Mediterranean dietary pattern and asthma symptoms in children living in Iran.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 7667 children and adolescence.

Non-Mutational Changes of Autophagy Marker LC3A in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Effect of DNA Methylation and Expression Level of LncRNA-GAS5 and miRNA-155-5p, A Case Control Study.

Unlabelled: Clinical translation of autophagy modulators is tied to thoroughly acquainted with the precise state of this process and its regulators in a particular cancer. LC3Av1 is a marker of autophagosome membrane that has been contributed with pathobiology of myriad of human cancers. In the present study, we examined the effect of promoter methylation and miR-155 and LncRNA-GAS5 (GAS5) expression levels on transcription of LC3Av1 in AML patients.

Exploring the health challenges of affected people in the 2023 Khoy earthquake: a content analysis.

Background: An earthquake has significant effects on health and livelihood of people. It is important to identify health needs and challenges of earthquake victims and use them to prepare for other possible earthquakes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explain the challenges and health needs of earthquake victims in Iran.

Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Mimicking Temporal Arteritis.

This case represents the first diagnosis of pachymeningitis due to granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) in an elderly Iranian man who initially presented with persistent daily headaches. PCR tests of cerebrospinal fluid for tuberculosis, brucellosis, and fungal infections all yielded negative results. Given the pachymeningitis pattern observed on brain MRI and the absence of infectious and lymphoma diseases, along with positive anti-PR3 and proteinuria (793 mg in a 24-h urine sample), a diagnosis of GPA was established.

Prevalence, Incidence, and Risk Factors of Hypothyroidism in Adult Residents of Yazd Greater Area, 2015-2021: Results of Yazd Health Study.

Background: Any abnormal change in thyroid hormone levels leads to thyroid disorders, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goiter, and so on. Recent studies have reported an increasing prevalence and incidence of thyroid disorders worldwide. This study aims to determine the hypothyroid prevalence, incidence, and risk factors related to this disorder.

Dietary Flavonoids and Lung Cancer: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Individual observational studies examining the association between polyphenols and the risk of lung cancer have reported mixed findings. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the pooled effects between polyphenol intake and lung cancer risk. A systematic search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in April 2023.

Modeling and optimization of direct dyes removal from aqueous solutions using activated carbon produced from sesame shell waste.

Today, there is a significant concern in the industry regarding the disposal of wastewater containing dyes into the environment, so the management and appropriate disposal of these wastes in the environment are considerable. The main aim of this study is to assess the efficiency of activated carbon (AC) prepared from sesame shells to remove direct dyes from aqueous solutions. According to the results, AC prepared from sesame shell had a high specific surface area (525 m/g) and porous structure.