Assessment of the relationship between ethical reasoning and conflict management style among nurses.

Background: Clarifying the relationship between ethical reasoning and conflict management style among nurses contributes to improving ethical performance and reducing conflicts. This study aimed to determine the correlation between ethical reasoning and conflict management style among Iranian nurses.

Materials And Methods: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design and was conducted on 196 employed nurses in clinical departments of hospitals in Yasuj City in 2022.

Disaster health literacy for diabetics: A scoping review towards a framework.

Due to the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, it is essential to prioritize the improvement of health literacy during emergencies, particularly for individuals with chronic illnesses like diabetes who are especially vulnerable in the medical sector. The primary objective of this study was to identify the key themes within an emerging framework for disaster health literacy specifically tailored for diabetics. A scoping review design was selected based on the Arksey and O'Malley framework.

An analysis of causal relationships among the factors affecting the academic performance of students at the Alborz University of Medical Sciences.

Background: University graduates are leaders, great human resources, and responsible for the economic and social development of every country. The present study aimed at evaluating the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between stress and effort-reward imbalance (E.R.

Predictive moral sensitivity in nursing students: The roles of empathy and spiritual health.

Background: The evidence indicates a phenomenon of ethical erosion in healthcare students. Variables like empathy and spiritual health might affect moral sensitivity in nursing students. The present study is an attempt to predict the moral sensitivity of nursing students based on empathy and spiritual health.

Beyond traditional metrics: evaluating the triglyceride-total cholesterol-body weight index (TCBI) in cardiovascular risk assessment.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a non-communicable condition, stands as the primary cause of death globally. This study seeks to evaluate the predictive power of atherogenic indices, which are recognized for their influence on CVD, alongside a newly developed index encompassing all three principal risk factors for CVD, referred to as the triglyceride-total cholesterol-body weight index (TCBI). The primary outcomes evaluated include both the incidence and mortality rates associated with CVD.

Interaction between opium use and cigarette smoking on bladder cancer: An inverse probability weighting approach based on a multicenter case-control study in Iran.

Introduction: Opium and cigarette smoking have been identified as significant cancer risk factors. Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified opium as a Group 1 carcinogen in 2020.

Method: Using data from a multicenter case-control study in Iran called IROPICAN, involving 717 cases of bladder cancer and 3477 controls, we assessed the interactions on the causal additive scale between opium use and cigarette smoking and their attributing effects to evaluate public health relevance and test for different mechanistic interaction forms to provide new insights for developing of bladder cancer.

The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study.

Background: Breast cancer is a significant global health challenge, affecting millions annually and imposing a considerable burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the economic impact of breast cancer in Lorestan Province, western Iran.

Methods: A retrospective cost-of-illness analysis utilizing a cross-sectional design was performed from November 2023 to July 2024.

Combination effects of Pistachio hull and carfilzomib on NF-κB p65, MDR1, MRP1, and Caspase3 gene expression in breast cancer cell line.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effects of the chemotherapy drug Carfilzomib (CFZ) and Pistachio hull extract on the SK-BR3 breast cancer cell line.

Methods: In this experimental study, we evaluated the effect of Pistachio hull extract and CFZ as standalone treatments on cell viability using the MTT assay at 24- and 48-hours post-treatment. Following this, we conducted combination therapy analyses to assess the potential synergistic relationship between Pistachio hull extract and CFZ after 24- and 48-hours of treatment on both the SK-BR3 breast cancer cell line and the MCF10A normal cell line.

Factors associated with dental care utilization among Iranian adult populations based on Anderson model.

Background: The utilization of dental care is affected by different factors. Despite the importance of dental care, there are significant disparities in its utilization among various population groups. The aim of this study was to identify the main factors of dental care utilization and the influences of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) in Iran based on the Anderson model.

Effect of stress management based self-care counseling on glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial study.

Background: Stress plays an important role in the consequences of gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM]. It is possible to make a change in the lifestyle by providing counseling in the field of self-care based on stress management in order to avoid the adverse consequences of GDM. Therefore, the present study was designed and implemented with the aim of determining the effect of self-care counseling based on stress management on blood sugar control in women with GDM.

Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries and Their Effects on Perioperative Parameters and Mortality of Children with Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case-control Study.

Background: Inadequate pulmonary blood flow in tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) can lead to the development of major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCA), which interferes with surgical repair. The present study evaluated the features of MAPCAs among patients with TOF and their treatment approaches. Besides, perioperative parameters and mortality rates of our TOF patients with and without MAPCA were compared.

Utilization of a Joint Point Regression Model for Predicting Mortality Rates of Common Cancers in Babol City.

Background: Cancer is a major cause of mortality. Timely information about cancer mortality trends is essential for prioritizing health programs.

Aims: This study aims to use a Joint point regression model to predict the mortality rates of the top 10 common cancers in Babol City.

The effect of consuming bread contaminated with heavy metals on cardiovascular disease and calculating its risk assessment.

Heavy metals (HMs) may cause the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which results in oxidative stress and eventually leads to an increase in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The Hoveyzeh Cohort Study Center provided clinical data for cardiovascular cases. The collection of samples was done randomly.

Factors related to milk donation based on the theory of planned behavior in pregnant women.

The willingness to donate milk is influenced by maternal behavior, and the Theory of Planned Behavior is recognized as a significant predictor of this action. This study aims to identify the factors associated with milk donation among pregnant women based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. This descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study utilized stratified and convenience sampling methods on 337 pregnant women attending women's health and midwifery clinics affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2024.

Investigating the Post-Disaster Reproductive Health Challenges of Iranian Women: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: Disasters pose serious threats to people's health, including reproductive health (RH); therefore, we conducted this study to investigate Iranian women's post-disaster RH challenges.

Methods: This study was conducted as a systematic review, and all published articles until the end of May 2022 were selected by searching in international and domestic scientific databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran. The quality assessment of the studies was done using the Strobe checklist.

Emotional intelligence as a predictor of clinical competence in nursing students.

Background: Clinical competence and emotional intelligence are both essential factors for the success of nursing students in their profession. Due to the inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between clinical competence and emotional intelligence in nursing students, this study aims to investigate this relationship among nursing students at Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

Methods: In this descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study, 220 nursing students from the 2nd to the 8th semester were included in the study by census method.

Assessing the development of health technology assessment in Iran: a policy analysis using Kingdon's Multiple streams framework: a qualitative study.

Background: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is crucial for optimizing healthcare investments and improving system efficiency. In Iran, the rising costs of healthcare technologies and systemic inefficiencies have highlighted the need for a structured HTA framework. However, despite academic discussions, HTA has not yet been fully integrated into formal health policy.

Endometriosis and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between endometriosis and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase, covering studies published from January 2000 to April 2023. Cohort and case-control studies investigating the relationship between endometriosis and CVD risk were included.

Prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among patients with hypothyroidism in Southern Iran.

Purpose: Depression and anxiety are the main disorders in patients suffering from hypothyroidism. These disorders can lead to increased patient suffering. Since hypothyroidism is one of the most prevalent endocrine diseases, controlling the metabolic variables that increase the severity of anxiety and depression is important.

Association of Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) with hematological parameters: a data mining approach.

Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is characterized by early repolarization of the myocardium originating from Purkinje fibers. PVC may occur in individuals who are otherwise healthy. However, it may be associated with some pathological conditions.

Breastfeeding empowerment and its relationship with health literacy and spousal support among breastfeeding mothers in Tabriz, Iran: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Breast milk is crucial for the health and survival of infants, but exclusive breastfeeding often fails due to various reasons such as lack of breastfeeding empowerment.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the status of breastfeeding empowerment and its relationship with health literacy and perceived spousal support among breastfeeding mothers while recognising that other related factors also contribute to breastfeeding empowerment.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

The effect of combined fig-Walnut syrup on functional constipation in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints during pregnancy. Consuming fruits and vegetables is often the first line of treatment due to their fiber content. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of combined fig-walnut syrup on functional constipation (FC) and quality of life (QoL) in pregnant women.

Comparing the effects of Mycozin and Clotrimazole 1% creams on vaginal candidiasis: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Clotrimazole 1% and Mycozin vaginal cream have been reported to be effective in relieving the symptoms of vulvovaginitis caused by Candida. The resistance to azole compounds, and the side effects of chemical drugs have been reported following azole therapy. It was hypothesized that Mycozin is at least as effective as Clotrimazole in treating vaginal candidiasis.