Nurses' perceptions of compassionate care in pediatric oncology: a qualitative interview study.

Background: Compassion is a crucial aspect in the management of pediatric oncology patients as it has the potential to enhance nurse satisfaction levels, thereby further enhancing the quality and safety of the care they deliver. This study aimed to investigate nurses' understanding and experience of compassionate care when working in pediatric oncology departments.

Methods: This research utilized a qualitative descriptive design.

Effectiveness of Training the Couples on the Anxiety of Patients with Breast Cancer and Their Spouses: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Introduction: Breast cancer not only affect physical and mental status of the patient intensively but also her spouse.  Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders among patients and their spouses. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of training couples on the anxiety of patients with breast cancer and their spouses.

Effect of advanced maternal age on ischemic stroke vulnerability in aged rats: Investigating on blood-brain barrier permeability and gene expression.

Background: Advanced maternal age (AMA), commonly defined as pregnancy at or above 35 years old. Based on the evidence, this trend has raised concerns about potential health consequences for mothers, particularly in relation to ischemic stroke. Studies suggest that AMA may be associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke in women due to physiological changes that impact vascular health and increase cardiovascular risk factors.

Promising potential effects of resveratrol on oral and dental health maintenance: a comprehensive review.

Resveratrol (RV-3, 5, 4'-trihydroxystilbene) is a natural compound found in plants like red grapes, berries, and peanuts, with promising effects on dental health. It helps strengthen tooth enamel by promoting remineralization, making the teeth more resistant to decay caused by acid-producing bacteria. RV also shields dentin, a vulnerable layer beneath the enamel, from erosion and sensitivity.

The effect of escape room clinical evaluation method on satisfaction, learning, and preparedness to practice as interns of nursing students: A quasi-experimental quantitative study.

Background: Clinical evaluation utilizing the escape room game is recognized as a novel method for assessing the team-oriented performance of learners. It is a tool for evaluating teamwork skills in clinical settings, which can boost student motivation and learning. This study aimed to investigate the effect of clinical evaluation through escape rooms and feedback provision through the PEARLS (promoting excellence and reflective learning in simulation) approach on pre-internship nursing students' satisfaction, learning, and preparedness to practice as interns.

Saffron () and its constituents in ovalbumin-induced asthma model: a preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Animal and human studies have demonstrated that the saffron and the active components of saffron, including crocin, crocetin, and safranal, possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. In this meta-analysis, the preclinical evidence and potential mechanism of saffron were explored in an animal model of ovalbumin-induced asthma.

Methods: Studies related to saffron and its constituents in an animal model of ovalbumin-induced asthma from the beginning to March 2024 were searched from Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases.

The association of ghrelin rs26311 and rs27647 polymorphisms and mRNA expression with preeclampsia susceptibility and severity-A case-control study.

Objective: Ghrelin is an adipokine the placenta generates to control the maternal metabolic adaptation to pregnancy. It causes different pregnancy complications like preeclampsia (PE). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the association between ghrelin mRNA expression and rs26311 and rs27647 polymorphisms and PE development.

Knowledge and attitude of Iranian dental practitioners toward teledentistry: A web-based descriptive survey.

Background: It is necessary to improve the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners toward teledentistry for its implementation in the oral healthcare system. The objective of the current study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude of Iranian dental practitioners toward teledentistry.

Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional survey was performed among 387 dental practitioners working in two big cities in Iran.

Pattern of Neuroinflammatory miRNAs, C-reactive Protein and Alanine Aminotransferase in Hospitalization In Recovered or Not-recovered COVID-19 Patients.

Introduction: Our aim was to investigate the expression of miRNAs, C-reactive protein as a blood inflammation marker, and alanine aminotransferase as a tissue inflammation marker, in recovered and not-recovered COVID-19 patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional project was conducted at three medical centers in Iran from December to March 2021. In total, 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with grade III severity and 20 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study.

The Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Serum Levels of Antioxidant Status in Patients With Bipolar Disease: A Randomized Double-blind Controlled Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Antioxidants prevent the progression of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder (BD). Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps prevent lipid peroxidation and improve antioxidant status. This study aims to investigate the effect of omega-3 supplementation on serum levels of antioxidant status in patients with BD.

Basic Reproduction Number (R0), Doubling Time, and Daily Growth Rate of the COVID-19 Epidemic: An Echological Study.

Introduction: In infectious diseases, there are essential indices used to describe the disease state. In this study, we estimated the basic reproduction number, R0, peak level, doubling time, and daily growth rate of COVID-19.

Methods: This ecological study was conducted in 5 provinces of Iran.

Household financial burden associated with out-of-pocket payments for healthcare in Iran: insights from a cross-sectional survey.

Background: One of the key functions and ultimate goals of health systems is to provide financial protection for individuals when using health services. This study sought to evaluate the level of financial protection and its inequality among individuals covered by the Social Security Organization (SSO) health insurance between September and December 2023 in Iran.

Methods: We collected data on 1691 households in five provinces using multistage sampling to examine the prevalence of catastrophic healthcare expenditure (CHE) at four different thresholds (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%) of the household's capacity to pay (CTP).

The effect of family-centered education on posttraumatic stress symptoms in mothers of premature infants hospitalized in the NICU.

Background: Premature infant hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is considered a traumatic event for mothers. It is critical to provide instructions and support to couples to help them emotionally adapt and reduce posttraumatic stress. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of family-centered education on posttraumatic stress in mothers of premature infants hospitalized in the NICU.

Association between maternal hypothyroidism, baby birth weight, and adult cardiovascular disease risk: insights from ECG measurements.

Objectives: Thyroid hormone (TH) deficiency during pregnancy may affect cardiovascular function in offspring rats. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of TH deficiency during gestation, on the electrocardiogram indices of young and middle-aged offspring of male rats.

Methods: Eight female rats were equally divided into hypothyroid and control groups.

Spirulina supplementation and circuit resistance training (CRT) reduce serum asprosin and appetite and improve energy balance in men with obesity and overweight.

Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks spirulina supplementation and circuit resistance training (CRT) on asprosin, appetite, and energy balance in men with obesity and overweight.

Methods: The study comprised a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Sixty men with obesity and overweight (BMI > 25) were selected and randomly divided into four equal groups (n = 15 each) of training plus spirulina, training plus placebo, spirulina, and placebo.