Burden of diseases attributable to excess body weight in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019.

Background: To investigate the global, regional, and national burden of the diseases attributable to excess body weight (EBW) from 1990 to 2019, stratified by age, sex, underlying cause, and sociodemographic index (SDI).

Methods: Using the Comparative Risk Assessment approach of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2019, the burden of diseases attributable to EBW was reported for the period from 1990 to 2019. For adults, EBW was defined as a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 25 kg/m, while for children aged 1 to 19 years, EBW was determined according to the standards set by the International Obesity Taskforce.

Evaluation of Toxoplasma gondii Perforin-like Proteins (PLPs) to Find the Potential Epitopes for Immunization through in silico Approach.

Background: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a widespread apicomplexan parasite that affects approximately one-third of the global population, posing particular risks to pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems. Despite its significant impact, there is currently no vaccine available for humans.

Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

Introduction: Global evidence suggests that natural disasters are on the rise, and that earthquake harm disproportionally impacts developing countries. To mitigate these harms, disaster preparedness is an important behavioral strategy in earthquake risk mitigation. However, there is limited evidence about the levels of preparedness in developing countries, especially Iran.

Metabolic control and its associated factors in type 1 diabetic people: longitudinal trajectory modeling.

Background: Diabetes is a chronic disease, and hyperglycemia can increase the risk of diabetic complications and the need for more inpatient services. Therefore, the prevention and control of diabetes are important. This study aimed to identify the trajectories of metabolic control and its correlates in people with type 1 diabetes.

Impact of fetal sex on neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Research on the relationship between fetal sex and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is limited, and existing findings have yielded inconsistent results. Therefore, the aim of our study was to investigate the impact of fetal sex on neonatal outcomes in mothers with GDM.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of six database) PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, SID (Persian database), and Embase (up to January 1, 2025.

The association between the dietary inflammatory index during pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes: a prospective cohort study and a meta-analysis.

Introduction: To examine the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: A prospective birth cohort study was conducted in Iran. During the first trimester of pregnancy, food intake was measured using a food frequency questionnaire.

Dietary Acid Load and Human Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

Context: Dietary acid load (DAL) plays an important role in different aspects of human health.

Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis was to systematically synthesize the observational evidence reporting on the associations between the DAL (represented by a potential renal acid load [PRAL] and net endogenous acid production [NEAP]) and a range of health outcomes.

Data Sources: A systematic search of Medline (via PubMed), EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed to identify eligible studies.

The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation montages on motor learning across various brain regions: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an effective rehabilitation strategy that promotes motor learning. The related studies reported different findings through different modalities of tDCS over different brain regions. This study aimed to identify the optimal effects of tDCS on motor learning through a systematic review and network meta-analysis, focusing on determining the best electrode montage and assessing the efficacy of various tDCS configurations.

Perspectives of medical sciences students regarding COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The perspectives of medical sciences students regarding COVID-19 vaccination are crucial as they are future healthcare providers who will influence public health outcomes and vaccination rates. The objective of this study was to investigate medical sciences students' perspectives on vaccination and identify ways that these insights can be used to improve public health strategies.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, between October 2021 and March 2022.

Mortality Trend of Hematological Neoplasms in Babol, Northern Iran (2013-2021).

Background: Blood cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In this study, hematological cancer mortality in northern Iran was examined during 2013-2021, along with age-adjusted mortality rates.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, we conducted an analysis of all deaths from hematological neoplasms registered in Babol city between 2013 and 2021.

The association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and sperm quality parameters: a cross-sectional study.

Background: While recent studies suggest a correlation between unhealthy dietary patterns, oxidative stress, inflammation, and male infertility, the potential association between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and male infertility remains underexplored. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between UPF intake and male infertility by evaluating sperm quality parameters.

Methods: The participants (n = 260) of the current cross-sectional study were recruited from an infertility center in Isfahan Province, Iran.

Burden of type 2 diabetes and its relationship with human development index in Asian countries: Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019.

Background: The mounting burden of type 2 diabetes is a major concern in healthcare systems worldwide. The purpose of this study is to investigate Burden of type 2 diabetes and its relationship with human development index in Asian countries.

Methods: All accessible data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study were used to estimate the diabetes mellitus type 2 prevalence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years and diabetes mellitus type 2 in Asia from 1990 to 2019.

The effect of interactive learning methods and reflection on nurses' learning in patient safety at the ICU and Emergency department.

Introduction: Patient safety is vital to health care delivery and service quality. Therefore, it should be a priority in every healthcare system worldwide. As the importance of patient safety is increasingly recognized, the emphasis on training and its impact on safety competencies and quality of care has also grown.

Using a robust model to detect the association between anthropometric factors and T2DM: machine learning approaches.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential models to determine the most important anthropometric factors associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Method: A dataset derived from the Mashhad Stroke and heart atherosclerotic disorders (MASHAD) study comprising 9354 subject aged 65 - 35. 25% (2336 people) of subjects were diabetic and 75% (7018 people) where non-diabetic was used for the analysis of 10 anthropometric factors and age that were measured in all patients.

Identification of emerging harms due to COVID-19 outbreak: a qualitative study in Iran.

Introduction: Although COVID-19 has altered various harms and exacerbated the prevalence of some of them, this period has also set the stage for the emergence of new harms. The present study aims to identify the emerging harms resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran.

Methods: The study was conducted using a qualitative content analysis approach through semi-structured interviews with 21 experts and professors knowledgeable about social harms and COVID-19 consequences who were selected through purposive and theoretical sampling.

Exploring barriers to rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury: a qualitative study in Iran.

Objectives: Rehabilitation services are crucial for improving the quality of life and overall health of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). However, access to adequate rehabilitation remains limited in many regions, including Iran. This study aims to explore the barriers faced by individuals with SCIs in accessing appropriate rehabilitation services within Golestan province, northern of Iran.

The association between age at menarche (AAM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in the MASHAD cohort study.

Age at menarche may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors in different ethnic groups. The purpose of this study was to identify the association of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors with age at menarche (AAM) in Mashhad, the second biggest city in Iran. This was a cross- sectional study based on cohort data of 2353 women (35-65 years) from Mashhad, Iran for whom the age at menarche was reported.

A Monte Carlo simulation and meta-analysis of health risk due to formaldehyde exposure at different seasons of the year in various indoor environments.

Formaldehyde is considered as a significant contaminant. This study aimed to perform comprehensive research with systematic review, health risk estimation, meta-analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation to evaluate exposure to formaldehyde at different seasons of the year in various indoor environments. A systematic literature review was initially performed.

Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children with Accidental Diagnosis of Unilateral Small Size Kidney.

Objective: A majority of small size kidney in children were diagnosed after a urinary tract infection (UTI) and with high-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This study was conducted in children who were diagnosed accidentally and investigated for VUR and UTI.

Methods: This longitudinal retrospective study was conducted in children with a diagnosis of a small kidney accidentally discovered by ultrasonography and referred to Children's Hospital in Babol, Iran, between 2012-2022.

The Prevalence and Determinants of Waterpipe and Cigarette Smoking Among Medical Sciences Students Living in Dormitories in Southern Iran.

Background And Aims: Tobacco use among students is one of the most alarming problems throughout the world. This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe smoking as well as their determinants among students in dormitories of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 293 students living in the dormitories of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences using random sampling method.

Effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy on fatigue in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Fatigue is a prevalent issue among cancer patients. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an individualized intervention that empowers patients and caregivers to actively participate in the treatment process. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of CBT on fatigue in cancer patients.

Antimicrobials profiling, biofilm formation, and clonal lineage of methicillin-resistant isolated from cockroaches.

Cockroaches are widely recognized as vectors for transmitting pathogenic microorganisms in hospital and community environments due to their movement between contaminated and human-occupied spaces. (. ), particularly methicillin-resistant (MRSA), is a primary global health concern because of its capacity to cause a wide range of infections and its resistance to many antibiotics.

The effects of Pistacia atlantica Desf. Fruit oil on primary knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Pistacia atlantica Desf. (Baneh) is a native tree in many areas of Iran such as Zagros mountains and Sistan va Baluchestan Province. It is famous mostly due to its oleo-gum resin and there are many studies on its effects on gastrointestinal disorders and musculoskeletal problems.