The epidemiologic trend of multiple sclerosis in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran in fifteen-year period.

Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a major global health problem as a growing debilitating disease and according to the Global Burden of Diseases study in 2016 has had a 40 % prevalence increase in Iran during the 3 previous decades; far more from the Global prevalence which only increased about 10 %. Razavi Khorasan is the second most populous province in Iran with over 6.5 million people and its MS status is not clear; therefore, this study aims to define the current epidemiologic trend of MS in Razavi Khorasan METHODS AND MATERIALS: We performed this cross-sectional, analytical study in Khorasan Razavi Multiple sclerosis Center during 2021-2023.

Association between serum hypertriglyceridemia and hematological indices: data mining approaches.

Background: High triglyceride (TG) affects and is affected of other hematological factors. The determination of serum fasted triglycerides concentrations, as part of a lipid profile, is crucial key point in hematological factors and significantly affect various systemic diseases. This study was carried out to assess the potential relation between the concentration of TG and hematological factors.

Predicting the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile of Pregnant Women Based on Their Health Literacy Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: Health literacy is considered as key factor to empower women to participate in self-care and child-care activities. The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between health-promoting behaviours and health literacy among pregnant women.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran.

Aim: To explore the perception of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects in affected women with endometriosis.

Method: Data was gathered through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews using open questions to comprehend women's experiences with endometriosis and their health-promoting lifestyle. The Conventional Qualitative Content Analysis approach was utilized, and sampling continued until data saturation.

Paternal addiction to cigarettes, alcohol, and opium and the psychological distress of their youths in southeast Iran.

Previous studies have reported inconsistent findings regarding paternal addiction to cigarettes, alcohol, and opium with psychological distress in youths. This study examined the association between paternal addiction to cigarettes, alcohol, and opium and the psychological distress of youths in southeast Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 895 youths (aged 15-35) from the baseline phase of the Rafsanjan Youth Cohort Study (RYCS) whose fathers also participated in the Rafsanjan Cohort Study (RCS).

Challenges of smoking cessation in users of non-invasive stimulation technologies in Iran: a parallel convergent mixed-methods study.

Objectives: In recent years, non-invasive stimulation technologies such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, bioresonance and auriculotherapy have been used for smoking cessation. Individuals may face various challenges throughout the quitting process. This study aimed to explore the challenges of smoking cessation for users of non-invasive stimulation technologies in Iran.

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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Role of Healthy and Unhealthy Dietary Patterns-A Comprehensive Review.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and irreversible disease affecting many people worldwide. Recent evidence suggests that diet and lifestyle play a vital role in COPD progression. We aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the effect of healthy and unhealthy dietary patterns on preventing and treating COPD.

Protective Effects of Some Graded Iranian Honey Samples Against Cold Water Immersion-Induced Gastric Ulcers in Rats.

Honey has a rich history of treating gastrointestinal diseases due to its diverse bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the protective effects of select Iranian honeys against cold water immersion stress (CWIS)-induced ulcers in rats. Forty male Wistar rats (250-280 g) were randomly assigned to eight groups ( = 5): control, CWIS, and groups treated with strong (eucalyptus, Annaab, and Jangale) and weak honeys (Chand Giah, Sumaq, Gaz) + CWIS.

Acupressure as an Effective Method for Improving Sexual Function in Depressant Women Treated with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: Sexual dysfunction in individuals suffering from depression may be both a symptom of the disorder and a side effect of antidepressants. To date, and to our knowledge, no randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupressure on sexual function in women of reproductive age who take antidepressants.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure on sexual function in women of reproductive age taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

The role of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in rehabilitation of cerebral palsy: a systematic review.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most important causes of disability across the globe. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been proposed as a potential adjunct therapy.

Objective: This systematic review aims to explore the application of TENS in the rehabilitation of individuals with CP.

The evaluation of depression prevalence and its association with obesity phenotypes in a community-dwelling aged population.

Background: Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders and a risk factor for many other chronic diseases that are commonly seen in the geriatric population. It has been claimed in previous studies that depression can be associated with obesity in this age group, but there is no common consensus between their results.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the association between depression metabolic syndrome and obesity phenotypes in community-dwelling older adults living in the East of Iran.

Degradation of azo dye (direct red 89) using HO/periodate process-parameter optimization and mixture composition evaluation.

As a fast and efficient process, a periodate (PI)-based advanced oxidation process was used to degrade direct red 89 (DR89), wherein hydrogen peroxide (HO) was employed to activate PI (HO/PI process) to investigate the effect of operating parameters and mixture composition. The PI was efficiently activated by HO to degrade 67% of DR89 within 1 min. Acidic pH was more favorable to high-efficiency degradation than the basic pH; at pH 3 degradation rate was 94.

Decades in the Making: The Evolution of Digital Health Research Infrastructure Through Synthetic Data, Common Data Models, and Federated Learning.

Traditionally, medical research is based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for interventions such as drugs and operative procedures. However, increasingly, there is a need for health research to evolve. RCTs are expensive to run, are generally formulated with a single research question in mind, and analyze a limited dataset for a restricted period.

Demographic and clinical characteristics of hospitalized children with suspected and laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 during the six waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection in northern Iran a retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Northern Iran is one of the regions of the country most affected by COVID-19. The aim of the current study was to examine the demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of suspected and laboratory-confirmed patients <18 years of age hospitalized over two years (during six waves of SARS-CoV-2).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined hospitalized patients with suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection in Babol, northern Iran.

Implementation and evaluation of the impact of virtual workshops of voluntary educational assistance among occupational health and safety students: Case study, Ardabil, Iran.

Background: The advancements and growth in information and communication technology have created new paths in the process of teaching and learning, leading to a shift in focus towards the use of electronic resources and digital teaching platforms. This study aimed to examine the impact of virtual workshops as a tool for improving learning among industrial health and safety students.

Materials And Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical study and was conducted on 104 students of occupational health and safety at the University of Medical Sciences in Ardebil during the course of a year.

Population aging management from the perspective of the health field of Iran and other countries: A scoping review.

Population aging is one of the challenging phenomena where due to health changes and the importance of different levels of prevention, the country's health system is most responsible for it. Therefore, it is responsible for providing responsible service and dealing with challenges and obstacles to successfully face the aging phenomenon. In this regard, the study was conducted aiming to identify inefficiencies and solutions to face the phenomenon of population aging from the perspective of the health field in Iran and other countries.

Relationship between workplace violence and attitudes towards the nursing profession in nursing students: A cross-sectional study in Iran.

Background: Nursing students are at risk of violence. When nursing students encounter violence in clinical environments, their functional abilities and their desire to stay in this profession are impressed. This research determines the relationship between violence in the workplace and the attitude towards the nursing profession (NP) among Iranian nursing students in 2021.

Modeling the determinants of smoking behavior among young adults in Khuzestan province: a two-level count regression approach.

Purpose: This study investigates the determinants of smoking behavior among young adults in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran, using two-level count regression models. Given the high prevalence of smoking-related diseases and the social impact of smoking, understanding the factors influencing smoking habits is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 1,973 individuals aged 18-35 years, using data from the Daily Smoking Consumption Survey (DSCS) in Khuzestan province collected in 2023.

Gout: global epidemiology, risk factors, comorbidities and complications: a narrative review.

Background: Gout is one of the oldest known diseases and the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The established risk factors for gout include hyperuricemia, chronic renal disease, genetic, alcohol consumption, dietary factors, diuretic use, hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Patients with gout have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, particularly from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious diseases.