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Zamani B, Taghvaee F, Akbari H, Mohtashamian A, Sharifi N. Effects of Selenium Supplementation on the Indices of Disease Activity, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:1457-1467. [PMID: 37477848 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03782-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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The aim of study was to evaluate the effect of selenium supplementation on disease activity, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study was a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial on 59 patients with RA. Participants were randomly divided to receive 200 μg/day of selenium or a placebo for 12 weeks. The disease activity score (DAS.CRP and DAS.ESR), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), fasting blood glucose, lipids, antibodies to cyclic citrullinated protein (anti-CCP), nitric oxide, glutathione, and total antioxidant capacity were assessed. The mean of DAS.CRP and DAS.ESR decreased significantly within both study groups after the intervention. However, the between-group comparisons revealed no significant differences. The CRP levels decreased significantly in the selenium group, and this decrease was near the significance level compared to the placebo (P = 0.05). However, after adjusting for baseline values, the observed difference between groups did not remain significant. In addition, the values of ESR and anti-CCP decreased significantly within the selenium group. Although, between-group comparison did not statistically significant, the change in ESR and anti-CCP in the selenium group was small clinically relevant compared to the placebo [the effect size (95% CI) for ESR: 0.38 (- 0.14, 0.89), and for anti-CCP: 0.32 (- 0.2, 0.83)]. Our study showed that selenium caused a small clinically relevant improvement in some RA biomarkers such as ESR and anti-CCP. Future studies that evaluate the effects of novel forms of supplements such as selenium nanoparticles on the clinical symptoms and biomarkers of RA are suggested. Trial Registration: At www.irct.ir as IRCT20190924044869N1 on 2020-06-14.
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- Batool Zamani
- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Nemati B, Baneshi MM, Akbari H, Dehghani R, Mostafaii G. Phytoremediation of pollutants in oil-contaminated soils by Alhagi camelorum: evaluation and modeling. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5502. [PMID: 38448471 PMCID: PMC10918112 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56214-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, offering a suitable alternative to chemical and physical approaches for the removal of pollutants from soil. This research explored the phytoremediation potential of Alhagi camelorum, a plant species, for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and heavy metals (HMs), specifically lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd), in oil-contaminated soil. A field-scale study spanning six months was conducted, involving the cultivation of A. camelorum seeds in a nursery and subsequent transplantation of seedlings onto prepared soil plots. Control plots, devoid of any plants, were also incorporated for comparison. Soil samples were analyzed throughout the study period using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP‒OES) for HMs and gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry (GC‒MS) for TPHs. The results showed that after six months, the average removal percentage was 53.6 ± 2.8% for TPHs and varying percentages observed for the HMs (Pb: 50 ± 2.1%, Cr: 47.6 ± 2.5%, Ni: 48.1 ± 1.6%, and Cd: 45.4 ± 3.5%). The upward trajectory in the population of heterotrophic bacteria and the level of microbial respiration, in contrast to the control plots, suggests that the presence of the plant plays a significant role in promoting soil microbial growth (P < 0.05). Moreover, kinetic rate models were examined to assess the rate of pollutant removal. The coefficient of determination consistently aligned with the first-order kinetic rate model for all the mentioned pollutants (R2 > 0.8). These results collectively suggest that phytoremediation employing A. camelorum can effectively reduce pollutants in oil-contaminated soils.
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- Bahador Nemati
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, and Department of Environment Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Najafzadeh M, Mohammadian F, Mirabian S, Ganji Z, Akbari H, Rezaie M, Ranjbar E, Zare H, Nasseri S, Ferini‐Strambi L. Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder and its relation to Parkinson's disease: The potential of graph measures as brain biomarkers to identify the underlying physiopathology of the disorder. Brain Behav 2024; 14:e3460. [PMID: 38494747 PMCID: PMC10945078 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD) is a parasomnia characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle atonia during the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase. On the other hand, idiopathic RDB (iRBD) is considered the prelude of the various α-synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies and multiple system atrophy. Consequently, over 40% of patients eventually develop PD. Recent neuroimaging studies utilizing structural magnetic resonance imaging (s-MRI), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) with graph theoretical analysis have demonstrated that patients with iRBD and Parkinson's disease have extensive brain abnormalities. Thus, it is crucial to identify new biomarkers that aid in determining the underlying physiopathology of iRBD group. This review was conducted systematically on the included full-text articles of s-MRI, DWI, and fMRI studies using graph theoretical analysis on patients with iRBD, per the procedures recommended by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The literature search was conducted through the PubMed and Google scholar databases concentrating on studies from September to January 2022. Based on the three perspectives of integration, segregation, and centrality, the reviewed articles demonstrated that iRBD is associated with segregation disorders in frontal and limbic brain regions. Moreover, this study highlighted the need for additional longitudinal and multicenter studies to better understand the potential of graph metrics as brain biomarkers for identifying the underlying physiopathology of iRBD group.
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- Milad Najafzadeh
- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Medical Physics Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Medical Physics Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Vita‐Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilanItaly
- Division of Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders CenterSan Raffaele Scientific InstituteMilanItaly
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Farzandipour M, Heidarzadeh Arani M, Sharif R, Nabovati E, Akbari H, Anvari S. Improving asthma control and quality of life via a smartphone self-management app: A randomized controlled trial. Respir Med 2024; 223:107539. [PMID: 38325663 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mobile phone applications (apps) show promise for enhancing asthma self-management, but their effectiveness varies. This study examined the effect of a smartphone asthma app on asthma control and quality of life. METHODS Using block randomization, 60 patients with asthma were allocated to an intervention group (n = 30) or control group (n = 30) for this single-blind randomized controlled trial. At baseline, both groups completed the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire-Marks (AQLQ-M). The intervention group used a smartphone-based asthma self-management app plus their regular treatment, while the control group received only usual care. Follow-up ACT and AQLQ-M assessments occurred at 3 and 6 months. SPSS version 26 was used for analysis, including descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U), and analysis of variance with repeated measurements. RESULTS Both groups showed improved asthma control and quality of life at 3 and 6 months compared to baseline. However, after 6 months the intervention group had significantly greater improvement than controls (p < 0.05). Repeated measures ANOVA revealed divergent changes in ACT and AQLQ-M scores over time, with the intervention group demonstrating greater enhancement of asthma control and quality of life (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that use of a smartphone-based asthma self-management app improved asthma control and quality of life after 6 months compared to usual care alone. These findings indicate that guideline-based asthma apps can positively impact outcomes.
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- Mehrdad Farzandipour
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Health Information Management and Technology, Allied Medical Sciences Faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Pediatric Department, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Asthma and Allergy Clinic, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Health Information Management and Technology, Allied Medical Sciences Faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Health Information Management and Technology, Allied Medical Sciences Faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Health Information Management and Technology, Allied Medical Sciences Faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Rabbani D, Dehghani R, Akbari H, Rahmani H, Ahmadi E, Bagheri A, Allahi S. Study on diazinon toxicity reduction by electro-Fenton process: A bioassay using daphnia magna. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25928. [PMID: 38380001 PMCID: PMC10877300 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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The realm of diazinon reduction from polluted water has witnessed a surge in the significance of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in recent times. However, there is a dearth of research focusing on the mitigation of its toxicity through AOPs. Thus, the primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Electro-Fenton process (EFP) in the eradication and detoxification of diazinon in aqueous solutions. Synthetic wastewater samples with concentrations of 2, 2.5 and 3 mg/L were prepared. A total of 27 samples were determined using Box Behnken Design. Reaction time, pH and iron to hydrogen peroxide ratio (Fe2+/H2O2) were examined as operational parameters under a constant current of 5.4 amps. The quantification of diazinon concentration was performed using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). To evaluate the detoxification of diazinon, the Daphnia magna bioassay was employed as a methodology in this study. According to the results, the EFP could reduce the diazinon to zero and the LC50 values are increased by applying the process. The LC50 values for diazinon were determined using the Daphnia magna bioassay, considering initial concentrations of 2, 2.5, and 3 mg/L at a pH of 5, a reaction time of 15 min, and an iron to hydrogen peroxide molar ratio of 2. The recorded LC50 values were 3.039, 3.076, and 3.106, respectively, indicating the lowest frequency of cumulative death in Daphnia magna. In this case, after 96 h, only 3 cases (30%) of Daphnia magna death were observed. However, for all the mentioned concentrations of diazinon, after 96 h of exposure to samples without applying the Daphnia Magna death process, it was observed between 60 and 100%. Reducing the diazinon concentration and increasing the 96-h LC50 showed that the EFP can reduce the toxicity of diazinon on Daphnia Magna at the same time. Therefore, EFP can be considered a superior method with low ecotoxicity.
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- Davarkhah Rabbani
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Public Health and Biostatics, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Management, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Bagheri Toolaroud P, Nabovati E, Akbari H, Tamimi P, Mobayen M, Rangraz Jeddi F. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a smartphone-based educational intervention on the outcomes of children's burns: A randomized controlled trial. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14642. [PMID: 38272800 PMCID: PMC10789650 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Children's burns are a major public health concern due to their long-term physical, psychological, and social impacts, as well as their high financial burden. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone-based educational program on outcomes of children with severe burns. This study was designed as a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the effectiveness of a developed mobile application. A total of 93 participants were included in the final analysis. The participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups. Participants in both groups received usual self-care training at discharge, but those in the intervention group used an Android-based application for 2 months. The primary goal of the burn application was scar recovery, and the secondary goals were to increase child caregivers' satisfaction rate and decrease unplanned hospital readmissions. Data collection was conducted using valid and reliable questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS software. The study showed that the mobile application significantly affected the frequency of patient visits to the burn clinic and the satisfaction of caregivers of children with burns with the treatment process (p-value <0.05). Also, there was a significant relationship between the duration of application use and wound healing status ((p-value <0.001). These findings suggest that smartphone-based educational programs can be valuable for optimizing care for children with severe burns. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impact of this intervention and its potential application in different healthcare settings.
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- Parissa Bagheri Toolaroud
- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and EpidemiologySchool of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and LeprosyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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Kosari M, Khorvash F, Sayyah MK, Ansari Chaharsoughi M, Najafi A, Momen-Heravi M, Karimian M, Akbari H, Noureddini M, Salami M, Ghaderi A, Amini Mahabadi J, Khamechi SP, Yeganeh S, Banafshe HR. The influence of propolis plus Hyoscyamus niger L. against COVID-19: A phase II, multicenter, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Phytother Res 2024; 38:400-410. [PMID: 37992760 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
Abstract
The incubation period of COVID-19 symptoms, along with the proliferation and high transmission rate of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is the cause of an uncontrolled epidemic worldwide. Vaccination is the front line of prevention, and antiinflammatory and antiviral drugs are the treatment of this disease. In addition, some herbal therapy approaches can be a good way to deal with this disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of propolis syrup with Hyoscyamus niger L. extract in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 with acute disease conditions in a double-blinded approach. The study was performed on 140 patients with COVID-19 in a double-blind, randomized, and multicentral approach. The main inclusion criterion was the presence of a severe type of COVID-19 disease. The duration of treatment with syrup was 6 days and 30 CC per day in the form of three meals. On Days 0, 2, 4, and 6, arterial blood oxygen levels, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and white blood cell, as well as the patient's clinical symptoms such as fever and chills, cough and shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms, were recorded and analyzed. Propolis syrup with H. niger L. significantly reduces cough from the second day, relieving shortness of breath on the fourth day, and significantly reduces CRP, weakness, and lethargy, as well as significantly increased arterial blood oxygen pressure on the sixth day compared to the placebo group (p < 0.05). The results in patients are such that in the most severe conditions of the disease 80% < SpO2 (oxygen saturation), the healing process of the syrup on reducing CRP and increasing arterial blood oxygen pressure from the fourth day is significantly different compared with the placebo group (p < 0.05). The use of syrup is associated with a reduction of 3.6 days in the hospitalization period compared with the placebo group. Propolis syrup with H. niger L. has effectiveness in the viral and inflammatory phases on clinical symptoms and blood parameters and arterial blood oxygen levels of patients with COVID-19. Also, it reduces referrals to the intensive care unit and mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. So, this syrup promises to be an effective treatment in the great challenge of COVID-19.
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- Morteza Kosari
- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Medical School, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
- Nosocomial Infection Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Addiction Studies, School of Medical, Clinical Research Development Unit-Matini/Kargarnejad Hospital, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Sarem Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Sarem Women's Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
- Sarem Cell Research Center, Sarem Women's Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Mohtashamian A, Mozaffari-Rad N, Soleimani A, Akbari H, Arabi V, Sharifi N. Dietary Magnesium Intake and Proteinuria: Is There a Relationship? Biol Trace Elem Res 2023:10.1007/s12011-023-04005-3. [PMID: 38110607 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-04005-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The possible relationship between dietary magnesium status and proteinuria has been suggested by a number of previous studies. However, human studies on this association are limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the independent relationship between dietary magnesium intake and urinary protein excretion. The present study was a post hoc analysis of the previous randomized clinical trial that evaluated the effect of dietary phosphorus restriction on proteinuria. The baseline data of 90 participants with proteinuria and chronic kidney disease was used to measure the association between dietary magnesium intake and proteinuria. Participants were asked to record their 24-h food intake for three days a week in a questionnaire. Urinary protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) in a random urine sample was measured to be a marker for proteinuria. Out of 90 patients included in the study, 47 were men and 43 were women. The mean ± standard deviation of age and body mass index were 59.05 ± 14.16 years and 29.02 ± 5.54 kg/m2, respectively. The patients' average daily dietary intake of energy and magnesium were 2183 kcal and 169.44 mg, respectively. A significant inverse correlation was found between the dietary intake of magnesium and UPCR (r = - 0.219, p = 0.042). This association remained significant even after adjusting for confounding variables (β = - 0.222, p = 0.028). The findings of the present study showed a significant inverse relationship between the magnesium intake and proteinuria. Although, the design of the current research was cross-sectional, it has provided a basis for conducting future longitudinal studies and trials to better elucidate such a relationship.
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- Abbas Mohtashamian
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Postal Code: 87159-7347415973474, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Postal Code: 87159-7347415973474, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Postal Code: 87159-7347415973474, Iran.
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Ghavidel M, Akhondinasab MR, Karami M, Akbari H, Mortazavi S, Shafaei Y. Reconstruction of a lateral thigh defect with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) free flap: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 112:108842. [PMID: 37856972 PMCID: PMC10667738 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite advancements in reconstructive surgery, the repair of large thigh deformities remains challenging. When other options are not feasible, distant flaps become necessary. Successful repairs have been achieved using a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for the chest wall, groin, abdominal wall, sternum, and breast. CASE PRESENTATION This study presents the case of a 40-year-old man who experienced a large deformity, measuring 20 cm ∗ 10 cm in his left lateral thigh resulting from a road accident that occurred a decade ago. Additionally, he developed osteomyelitis due to exposed bone based on MRI and clinical signs. To address this large defect, a free TRAM flap was utilized, effectively covering the area with a well-vascularized skin graft. This approach eliminated the need for a latissimus flap with a skin graft. DISCUSSION In cases of covering large thigh defects, a variety of flaps can also be considered. The latissimus dorsi muscle is mainly used as a free flap, but surgeons should be cautious regarding the use of the latissimus dorsi flap while this flap is an attractive option in many other parts of the body, it's functional loss must be carefully weighed in lower extremity patients who are often crutch- and/or wheelchair-dependent. CONCLUSION Based on this experience, the free-TRAM flap has proven to be a highly resilient option for similar defects and ranks among our top choices. It is important to note that in cases of infected and traumatic wounds where fatty tissue is undesirable, the flap may not be the best solution.
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- Mojtaba Ghavidel
- Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Biuki NM, Talari HR, Tabatabaei MH, Abedzadeh-Kalahroudi M, Akbari H, Esfahani MM, Faghihi R. Comparison of the predictive value of the Helsinki, Rotterdam, and Stockholm CT scores in predicting 6-month outcomes in patients with blunt traumatic brain injuries. Chin J Traumatol 2023; 26:357-362. [PMID: 37098450 PMCID: PMC10755774 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Despite advances in modern medicine, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are still a major medical problem. Early diagnosis of TBI is crucial for clinical decision-making and prognosis. This study aims to compare the predictive value of Helsinki, Rotterdam, and Stockholm CT scores in predicting the 6-month outcomes in blunt TBI patients. METHODS This cohort study was conducted on blunt TBI patients of 15 years or older. All of them were admitted to the surgical emergency department of Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan, Iran from 2020 to 2021 and had abnormal trauma-related findings on brain CT images. The patients' demographic data such as age, gender, history of comorbid conditions, mechanism of trauma, Glasgow coma scale, CT images, length of hospital stay, and surgical procedures were recorded. The Helsinki, Rotterdam, and Stockholm CT scores were simultaneously determined according to the existing guidelines. The included patients' 6-month outcome was determined using the Glasgow outcome scale extended. M Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16.0. Sensitivity, specificity, negative/positive predictive value and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve were calculated for each test. The Kappa agreement coefficient and Kuder Richardson-20 were used to compare the scoring systems. RESULTS Altogether 171 TBI patients met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with the mean age of (44.9 ± 20.2) years. Most patients were male (80.7%), had traffic related injuries (83.1%) and mild TBIs (64.3%). Patients with lower Glasgow coma scale had higher Helsinki, Rotterdam, and Stockholm CT scores and lower Glasgow outcome scale extended scores. Among all the scoring systems, the Helsinki and Stockholm scores showed the highest agreement in predicting patients' outcomes (kappa = 0.657, p < 0.001). The Rotterdam scoring system had the highest sensitivity (90.1%) in predicting death of TBI patients, whereas the Helsinki scoring system had the highest sensitivity (89.8%) in predicting the 6-month outcome in TBI patients. CONCLUSION The Rotterdam scoring system was superior in predicting death in TBI patients, whereas the Helsinki scoring system was more sensitive in predicting the 6-month outcome.
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- Nushin Moussavi Biuki
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Rangraz Jeddi F, Nabovati E, Mobayen M, Akbari H, Feizkhah A, Osuji J, Bagheri Toolaroud P. Health care needs, eHealth literacy, use of mobile phone functionalities, and intention to use it for self-management purposes by informal caregivers of children with burns: a survey study. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:236. [PMID: 37872538 PMCID: PMC10591411 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02334-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess health care needs, electronic health literacy, mobile phone usage, and intention to use it for self-management purposes by informal caregivers of children with burn injuries. METHODS This cross-sectional research was carried out in 2021 with 112 informal caregivers of children with burns in a burn center in the north of Iran. The data collection tools were questionnaires that included the participants' demographics, their E-Health Literacy, their current mobile phone usage, and their desires for mobile phone use for burn care services. RESULTS Most informal caregivers had smartphones (83.0%) and Internet access (81.3%). Most participants occasionally used phone calls (63.4%), the Internet (45.5%), and social media (42.9) to receive information about psychosocial disorders, infection control, wound care, pain, itch, physical exercise, and feeding. Most participants have never used some of the mobile phone functionalities to receive burn-related information, such as applications/Software (99.1%) and e-mail (99.1%). Nevertheless, most informal caregivers desire to use mobile applications for self-management purposes in the future (88.4%). The mean eHealth literacy score was 25.01 (SD = 9.61). Informal caregivers who had higher education levels, access to the Internet, and lived in urban areas had higher eHealth literacy (P < 001). CONCLUSION The current research delivers beneficial information about the healthcare needs of informal caregivers and their preference to use mobile functionality to receive burns-related healthcare and rehabilitation information post-discharge. This information can help design and implement mobile health (mHealth) interventions to enhance the self-care skills of informal caregivers.
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- Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Community, and Education, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Ab, Canada
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Akbari H, Mohammadi M, Hosseini A. Disease-Related Stigma, Stigmatizers, Causes, and Consequences: A Systematic Review. Iran J Public Health 2023; 52:2042-2054. [PMID: 37899929 PMCID: PMC10612557 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v52i10.13842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Background Stigma is a sociological concept that is important in medicine and health because it threatens health as much as the disease itself. We aimed to explore the causes, stigmatizers, consequences and coping strategies related to the stigma of diseases by systematically analyzing relevant literature. Methods This systematic review examined 65 articles on Disease-Related Stigma by searching Noormags, Magiran, SID, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases. The articles were published in Persian and English between 2001 and 2022 and conducted in Iran. We used a three-step systematic review process to select articles that met the research criteria. Results Conflict in society, lack of knowledge, specific characteristics of the disease, and the contagious nature of disease are the main causes of stigma, leading to stigmatization by different groups such as significant others, generalized others, institutional others, and macro others. Patients experiencing stigma face various psychological, physical, and social complications, and they may use concealment as a coping strategy, which can pose a potential threat to society's general health. Conclusion By knowing the causes and stigmatizers of disease-related, it is possible to reduce stigma with less cost and time.
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- Hossein Akbari
- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Rangraz Jeddi F, Nabovati E, Mobayen M, Akbari H, Feizkhah A, Motalebi Kashani M, Bagheri Toolaroud P. A Smartphone Application for Caregivers of Children With Severe Burns: A Survey to Identify Minimum Data Set and Requirements. J Burn Care Res 2023; 44:1200-1207. [PMID: 37095065 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Recent advances in digital health and increasing access to mobile health (mHealth) tools have led to more effective self-care. This study aimed to identify the minimum data set (MDS) and the requirements of a smartphone application (app) to support caregivers of children with severe burns. The study was performed in three phases in a burn center in the north of Iran in 2022. In the first phase, a literature review was performed. In the second phase, interviews were conducted with 18 caregivers. The third phase was performed in two stages: first, an initial questionnaire was prepared in which the content validity ratio and content validity index were calculated. The final questionnaire included 71 data elements about the MDS and requirements and open-ended elements. Then, the data elements were surveyed by 25 burn experts using the Delphi technique. The minimum acceptable mean score for each item was 3.75. Out of the 71 elements in the first Delphi round, 51 were accepted. In the second Delphi round, 14 data elements were assessed. The most important elements for the MDS were a family relationship, TBSA, the primary cause of the burn, anatomical location, itch, pain, and infection. User registration, educational materials, caregiver-clinician communication, chat box, and appointment booking were the most highlighted functional requirements. Safe login was the most important element for the nonfunctional requirements. It is recommended that health managers and software designers use these functionalities in designing smartphone apps for caregivers of children with burns.
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- Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Toolaroud PB, Nabovati E, Mobayen M, Akbari H, Feizkhah A, Farrahi R, Jeddi FR. Design and usability evaluation of a mobile-based-self-management application for caregivers of children with severe burns. Int Wound J 2023; 20:2571-2581. [PMID: 36872302 PMCID: PMC10410343 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Paediatric burns are a major public health issue because of long-term physical, psychological and social consequences and the high cost of treatment. The aim of this study was to design and evaluate a mobile-based self-management application for caregivers of children with severe burns. A participatory design technique was employed to develop the Burn application, which included three main phases: the determination of application requirements, the design and evaluation of the low-fidelity prototype, and the design and evaluation of the high-fidelity prototypes. In the first phase, application requirements were determined via validated paper questionnaires using the Delphi technique. In the second step, a low-fidelity prototype was prepared using conceptual models and evaluated through a focus group with specialists. Seven specialists reviewed the application and evaluated how this prototype meets functional requirements and objectives. The third phase was performed in three stages. First, the high-fidelity prototype was designed and developed by the JAVA programming language. Second, a cognitive walk-through was carried out to show how users can interact with the mobile application and how it works. Third, this program was installed on the mobile phones of 28 caregivers of burned children, eight IT experts, and two general surgeries, and the prototype's usability was evaluated. In the present study, most caregivers of children with burns stated that after discharge, they face problems regarding infection control and wound care (4.07) and how to perform physical activity (4.12). User registration, educational materials, caregiver-clinician communication, chat box, and appointment booking, safe login were the most important characteristic of the Burn application. Mean usability evaluation scores were in the range of 7.92 ± 0.238 to 8.10 ± 0.103, which is considered at a "good" level. From the Burn program design experience, it can be concluded that co-design with health care specialists can significantly support and meet the specialists' and patients' needs and ensure the program's usefulness. In addition, application evaluation by users involved and not involved in the application design process can help enhance usability.
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- Parissa Bagheri Toolaroud
- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public HealthKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of MedicineGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Ferdows School of Health and Allied Medical SciencesBirjand University of Medical SciencesBirjandIran
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- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
- Department of Health Information Management & TechnologyKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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Naghizadeh S, Faramarzi E, Akbari H, Jafari N, Sarbakhsh P, Mohammadpoorasl A. Prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug abuse in Iranian adults: Results of Azar Cohort Study. Health Promot Perspect 2023; 13:99-104. [PMID: 37600541 PMCID: PMC10439452 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2023.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Substance abuse has significant health impacts on families and society as a whole. We aimed to provide detailed prevalence estimates of substance abuse among the Azar Cohort Study respondents in Tabriz, Iran. Methods Data on 15006 participants of Azar Cohort Study were analyzed. The variables included tobacco smoking, alcohol use, drug abuse, and socio-demographic characteristics. The prevalence of substance abuse (with a 95% confidence interval) was calculated using the direct standardization method. Results Overall, 9.3% and 6.2% of the participants were regular and heavy cigarette smokers, respectively. Also, 1.9% and 2.1% of participants reported a history of using illicit drugs and alcohol, respectively. Substance abuse was more prevalent among males than females. Substance abuse varied significantly with age and socioeconomic variables. Conclusion We identified specific demographic and socioeconomic groups with a higher prevalence of all studied behaviors. Such high-risk groups should be targeted when designing substance abuse prevention programs.
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- Sahar Naghizadeh
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Sadeghi A, Ghorayshi F, Baghshahi H, Akbari H, Memarzadeh MR, Taghizadeh M, Safaei A. The antidepressant effect of combined extracts of Hypericum perforatum and Echium amoenum supplementation in patients with depression symptoms: A randomized clinical trial. Avicenna J Phytomed 2023; 13:328-337. [PMID: 37663381 PMCID: PMC10474918 DOI: 10.22038/ajp.2023.21707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Objective Echium amoenum and Hypericum perforatum dried flowers have been used for therapy of mental disorders in Iranian traditional medicine. In this study, we assessed the efficacy of the E. amoenum and H. perforatum extracts in patients with mild to moderate depression. Materials and Methods In an 8-week double-blind, parallel-group trial, 51 patients randomly consumed 20 mg of fluoxetine or 350 mg of herbal medicine twice daily. The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) was used to assess depression severity in patients at weeks 0, 4, and 8. Results According to the Hamilton score, there were no significant differences between the fluoxetine- and herbal medicine-treated groups after 4 and 8 weeks (p>0.05). Dry mouth was the only reported side effect which was significantly lower in the herbal group (p<0.05) in weeks 2 and 4. Conclusion E. amoenum and H. perforatum have anti-depressant properties similar to fluoxetine and they can be used to treat depression as an alternative to fluoxetine.
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- Akram Sadeghi
- Department of Psychiatry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Disease, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Ghaemi A, Sharifishoshtari S, Shahmoradi M, Akbari H, Boostanifard P, Bagheri S, Shokuhifar M, Ashoori N, Rakhshan V. Effect of bleaching with 15% carbamide peroxide on color stability of microhybrid, nanohybrid, and nanofilled resin composites, each in 3 staining solutions (coffee, cola, red grape juice): A 3-phase study. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2023; 20:74. [PMID: 37483903 PMCID: PMC10361260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background The literature on the effect of bleaching on stainability and color stability of any composites is scarce and controversial. In the case of some composites and/or bleaching agents or staining solutions, there is no previous study. Therefore, this rather large study was conducted for the first time to examine simultaneously the effects of bleaching and 3 staining solutions on 3 composite types. Materials and Methods This 3-phase experimental in vitro study was performed on 18 groups of 5 specimens each: 90 composite discs with 10 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness were fabricated from 3 resin composites (microhybrid, nanohybrid, and nanofilled). Forty-five discs underwent bleaching with 15% carbamide peroxide, and the remaining 45 were immersed in distilled water at room temperature. The color assessment was performed before and after this step, and Δa, Δb, and ΔL color parameters were calculated for each specimen. The specimens were then immersed in coffee, cola, and red grape juice for 2 weeks, and underwent colorimetry again. The simultaneous effects of bleaching and staining agents and composite types on ΔE (color changes) of composite specimens were analyzed using an independent-samples t-test, a Mann-Whitney U-test, and two-way and one-way analysis of variances followed by a Tukey and a Dunnett's T3 tests (α = 0.05). Results Bleaching had no significant effect on color changes of microhybrid, nanohybrid, or nanofilled composites (P > 0.05). The stainability of composites did not increase after bleaching (P > 0.05). Regardless of the composite type and the presence of bleaching, coffee had the worst effect on color of composite specimens, while cola had the smallest staining effect (P < 0.05). Conclusion Stainability of microhybrid/nanohybrid/nanofilled composites did not increase after bleaching with 15% carbamide peroxide. Coffee should be consumed with care, as far as composite coloring is a concern, regardless of the type of composite in use or its bleaching history. Cola was the weakest stainer. Coffee always caused perceptible staining (ΔE >3.7), regardless of the composite in use or its bleaching history. Red grape juice caused such perceptible colorations in most cases. Cola did not cause any perceptible discoloration in most cases.
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- Azadeh Ghaemi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Endodontics, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dentist in Private Practice, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jafari N, Akbari H, Sarbakhsh P, Dorosti A, Khayatzadeh S, Mohammadpoorasl A. Factors associated to patients' referral to public or private Covid-19 healthcare centers in Tabriz, Iran. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:620. [PMID: 37312132 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09640-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Iran, tracking of patients and its associated data recording in private healthcare centers are poor, and thus a majority of patients suffering from Covid-19 are treated without any control on the isolation and quarantine processes. The present study aims to investigate the factors contributed to referral to private or public healthcare centers that provide Covid-19 care services. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to January 2022 in Tabriz, Iran. We invited a total of 258 and 202Covid-19 patients from governmental and private healthcare centers, respectively, to participate in the study by convenient sampling method. Applying a self-administered questionnaire, we collected data on the reason of referring to the healthcare centers, patient's waiting time, quality of healthcare services received by the patients, patients' level of satisfaction, accessibility, insurance coverage, perceived severity of the disease, and the level of staff compliance from health protocols. Logistic regression model was used for data analysis by using SPSS-26 software. RESULTS Adjusted for other variables, higher socio-economic status (AOR (Adjusted Odds Ratio) = 6.64), older age (AOR = 1.02), referral of friends and family members (AOR = 1.52), shorter waiting time (AOR = 1.02) and higher satisfaction (AOR = 1.02) were contributed to referral to private centers. Better accessibility (AOR = 0.98) and wider insurance coverage (AOR = 0.99) were also contributed to referral to governmental centers. CONCLUSION Providing more appropriate insurance coverage by private healthcare centers, and promoting their level of accessibility seems to promote patients' referral to such centers. Moreover, establishing an accurate system for recording patients' information and follow up in private centers might promote the role of private healthcare centers in managing the overload of patients on healthcare system during such epidemics.
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- Nasrin Jafari
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- East Azerbaijan Province Health Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Nabovati E, Farzandipour M, Vahedpoor Z, Akbari H, Anvari S, Sharif R, Fatehi F. Pregnant women's use and attitude toward Mobile phone features for self-management. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:77. [PMID: 37101302 PMCID: PMC10134552 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02172-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to examine the current use of mobile phones by pregnant women and their attitudes towards the use of a variety of prenatal care services through mHealth. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran in 2021. The study population included 168 pregnant women who referred to specialist obstetrics and gynecology clinic. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that included the demographics of the participants, their current mobile phone usage, and their attitudes toward mobile phone use for prenatal care services. The data were analyzed in SPSS with descriptive and analytical statistics. RESULTS The majority of participants (84.2%) had a smartphone and access to mobile internet. More than half of the respondents (58.9%) used their mobile phone for (only) phone calls, and 36.7% occasionally used mobile internet to access prenatal care services. To get information about the pregnancy and to communicate with other pregnant women, the participants mainly used social media, and to get reminders, they preferred phone calls. CONCLUSIONS In this study, pregnant women have a positive attitude towards using mobile phones for obtaining health services and prefer social media to seek prenatal care services. There seems to be a need for pregnant women to have high levels of digital health literacy and be advised by healthcare providers on using this technology to access prenatal care services.
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- Ehsan Nabovati
- Health Information Management Research Centre, Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Centre, Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Centre, Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Health Information Management Research Centre, Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Centre for Health Services Research, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Zavare D, Merrikh M, Akbari H. Comparison of the shear bond strength in Giomer and resin-modified glass ionomer in class V lesions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14105. [PMID: 36915481 PMCID: PMC10006736 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Introduction There are several cosmetic, restorative materials to restore non-carious Cervical Lesions (NCCLs). The aim of this study was to specify and compare the shear bond strength of Giomer and resin-modified glass ionomer in Class V lesions so that whether Giomer showed a better shear bond strength, it could be used instead of RMGI to restore NCCLs because of its better esthetic. Method ology: 20 maxillary and 20 mandibular intact premolars were collected. Each group of 20 samples was divided into two 10-tooth subgroups of A and B. A class V preparation was made on the buccal surface of the samples with 2*2*3 mm dimensions using a diamond bur. Also, the crossing path of the universal machine chisel was prepped with 2 mm depth up to incisal edge. For group A, after applying BeautiBond and curing it, Beautifil II Giomer was placed in nylon cylinders and the cylinders were placed in the middle cervical region and cured for 20 s. For group B, 1 spoon powder of Fuji II RMGI was mixed with two drops of its liquid and transported to nylon cylinders and placed in the middle cervical region, then cured for 20 s. The nylon cylinders were removed from all 40 samples. Then, all teeth were thermocycled and then tested using a universal machine with the force of 20 MPa and the speed of 1 mm/min until they fractured to assess their shear bond strength. The obtained data was analyzed using SPSS v.26. The significance level was considered 0.05. Results There was no significant difference between Giomer (4.97 ± 2.36) and the resin-modified glass ionomer (3.41 ± 2.71) groups as regards their shear strength (p = 0.059). Likewise, there was no significant difference in shear bond strength between Giomer and RMGI groups as regards jaw type (P = 0.326). Conclusion The paper suggests that Giomer and resin-modified glass ionomer groups did not differ significantly in terms of their shear bond strength and that both can be utilized to treat Class V lesions. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the shear bond strength in terms of jaw type.
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- Donya Zavare
- Faculty of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran
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Akbari H, Bahrami A, Dehghani Bidgoli S, Karamali F, Hosseini A. Using Structural Equation Modelling to Predict Safety and Health Status among Stone Industries. Med Lav 2023; 114:e2023005. [PMID: 36790409 PMCID: PMC9987473 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v114i1.13365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The creation of a working organization with a high safety level ensures employees' health in their workplaces, therefore current study evaluated effect the organizational structure on the safety and health in the stone industry. METHODS The study was done among the 100 stone industries in Isfahan, Iran. We asked selected participants to complete the organizational structure questionnaire and ELMERI checklists. tested the hypothesis with Smart PLS 3.0. RESULTS The model fit index showed the standardized root mean square (SRMR=0.08), the normalized fit index (NFI=0.9), The coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.362), Effect size (ƒ2 was less than 0.2), and the Predictive relevance of the model (Q2=0.216) which is considered a good fit for mode. Also, the relation between formalization and health and safety was significant (β = -0.47). CONCLUSION findings suggest that Organization factors are the basic reasons associated with occupational accidents and the main indicator of safety and health performance.
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- Hossein Akbari
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Trauma Research Centre, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Health, safety and environmental management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Health, safety and environmental management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Moghari L, Taghizadeh M, Soleimani A, Akbari H, Sharifi N. Dietary Acid Load and Predialysis Serum Bicarbonate Levels in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease. J Ren Nutr 2023; 33:172-180. [PMID: 35597317 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Maintaining the predialysis serum bicarbonate at a recommended level is critical in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Therefore, the present study investigated the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and serum predialysis bicarbonate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease. METHODS Adult patients undergoing hemodialysis were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Diet was assessed using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire. DAL was calculated with 2 validated indices: potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net endogenous acid production (NEAP). Values regarding predialysis serum bicarbonate level and serum electrolytes were obtained from the participant's medical records. The multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the association between DAL indices and predialysis serum bicarbonate level. RESULTS The number of hemodialysis patients eligible for this study was 122. The participants' mean age and body mass index was 57.14 ± 3.8 years and 25.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2, respectively. About 65.6% of participants were male. The mean serum levels of predialysis bicarbonate were 21.59 ± 3.1 mEq/L. Also, 47.5% of patients had predialysis serum bicarbonate levels below the recommended value. The mean values of PRAL and NEAP were -2.8 ± 7.48 and 42.7 ± 10.1 mEq/day, respectively. PRAL significantly and inversely predicted predialysis serum bicarbonate level independent of covariates (standardized β = -0.38; P < .001). Also, NEAP was independently and inversely associated with predialysis bicarbonate level (standardized β = -0.40; P < .001). Consuming vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, spinach, and dried fruits as well as low-fat milk, plain yogurt, and cream cheese were positively correlated to predialysis serum bicarbonate level. However, the canned tuna had a negative correlation with the predialysis serum bicarbonate. CONCLUSIONS The study's findings showed that the lower DAL was associated with higher predialysis serum bicarbonate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease. Due to the cross-sectional nature of the present study, prospective cohorts or well-controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm our result.
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- Leila Moghari
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Heidarzadeh Arani M, Talebian A, Akbari H, Ghannadian A, Sharif R, Motedayyen H. Correlation of sensitization to food allergens in Iranian patients with migraine and tension headaches. Am J Clin Exp Immunol 2023; 12:6-10. [PMID: 36937830 PMCID: PMC10017920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Headache is one of the most common neurological disorders around the world. Previous studies have proposed associations of food allergies with headaches. Therefore, this study evaluated the frequency of sensitization to food allergens in patients with migraine and tension headaches and their correlations with these disorders. METHODS The study subjects consisted of 20 patients with migraine headache and 20 subjects with tension headache. Headache disorders were confirmed by a specialist. Food allergen sensitization was diagnosed by skin prick test (SPT) or radioallergosorbent test (RAST), clinical history, and physical examination. RESULTS There was no significant difference in age and gender between patients with migraine and tension headaches. Other results showed sensitization to food allergens, such as egg, wheat, fish, banana, orange, and soybean, in patients with migraine headache was similar to those in subjects with tension headache. However, patients with migraine headache significantly differed from individuals with tension headache in allergic responses to tree nut (P=0.047), peanut (P=0.028), and cow's milk (P=0.044). CONCLUSION The results of this study showed that sensitization to food allergens may relate to migraine headache which their diagnosis can help to better control and manage the disease.
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- Pediatric Department, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Pediatric Department, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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Shafaei Khanghah Y, Foroutan A, Sherafat A, Fatemi MJ, Bagheri Faradonbeh H, Akbari H. Implementation of Upper Extremity Trauma Registry: A Pilot Study. World J Plast Surg 2023; 12:29-36. [PMID: 37220580 PMCID: PMC10200090 DOI: 10.52547/wjps.12.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Background Hand traumas are common in young men and their complications can have negative effects on their occupation and economic activities. On the other hand, most of the hand injuries are related to occupation accidents and thus necessitates preventive measures. The goal of a clinical registry is assisting epidemiologic surveys, quality improvement preventions. Methods This article explains the first phase of implementing a registry for upper extremity trauma. This phase includes recording of demographic data of patients. A questionnaire was designed. Contents include patients' characteristics, pattern of injury and past medical history in a minimal data set checklist. This questionnaire was filled in the emergency room by general practitioners. For 2 months the data were collected in paper based manner, then problems and obstacles were evaluated and corrected. During this period a web based software was designed. The registry was then ran for another 4 months using web based software. Results From 6.11.2019 to 5.3.2020, 1675 patients were recorded in the registry. Random check of recorded data suggests that accuracy of records was about 95.5%. Most of the missing data was related to associated injuries and job experience. Some mechanisms of injury seems to be related to Iran community and thus warrants special attention for preventive activities. Conclusion With a special registry personnel and supervision of plastic surgery faculties, an accurate record of data of upper extremity trauma is possible. The patterns of injury were remarkable and can be used for investigations and policy making for prevention.
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- Hazrate Fatemeh Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom
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- Hazrate Fatemeh Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Farokh Forghani S, Haghighimanesh H, Ghadimi T, Akbari H, Farahmand H, Naderi Gharahgheshlagh S, Mousavi-Lajimi SE. The Clinical Efficacy of Fat Injection on the Repair of Hand Flexor Tendon: A Randomized Clinical Trial. World J Plast Surg 2023; 12:41-46. [PMID: 38130388 PMCID: PMC10732290 DOI: 10.52547/wjps.12.2.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Background In recent years, special attention has been paid to minimally invasive and conservative methods in addition to conventional surgical methods to repair tendon damage. In this regard, the effect of fat injection and graft has been of great interest due to its potential in accelerating tissue repair. We aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of fat injection along with conventional approach in patients with flexor tendon injury. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 64 patients were randomly scheduled for tendon repair using the usual modified Kessler four-strand method alone or tendon repair using four-strand method and fat injection on the proximal and distal sides of the repair site in the Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, Tehran Province, Iran in 2022 (IRCT20221206056723N1). Patients were followed-up for eight weeks regarding the function status of the repaired tendon (using Strickland grading test), range of motion (by physical examination) and flexion and extension gaps (by imaging). Results In the eighth weeks after the treatment, the average Strickland score was significantly higher in the group receiving fat injection (P: 0.009 ). In the two pointed times, the mean range of motion was significantly higher and the mean flexion and extension gaps were significantly lower in those who received fat injection. None of the procedural side effects were observed in the fifth and eighth weeks after the treatment. Conclusion Fat injection along with usual surgical treatment for tendon repair accelerates and improves tendon function and range of motion.
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- Siamak Farokh Forghani
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tadayon H, Farzandipour M, Nabovati E, Akbari H, Masoud SA. Effect of mobile-based self-management application on stroke outcomes: a study protocol for triple blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2022; 22:292. [DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-02033-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Stroke is the main leading cause of long-term disabilities in the world. This protocol will be implemented for a study to evaluate the effects of an Android-based self-care application on patients with stroke.
Methods
The first stage will include the development of an android-based application using JAVA programming language for developing the user interface and ASP.NET Core for developing Web server. The second stage will be conducted using triple blinded randomized clinical trial (RCT). The sample size will include 60 patients with recent stroke and partial paralysis of limbs, who will be divided into two groups of intervention and control through permuted block randomization method. Patients in both groups will receive usual medical care, but those in the intervention group will also use an Android-based application for a period of two months. Outcomes will be assessed using valid and reliable questionnaires.
Discussion
The assessed outcomes will include stroke severity using National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, ability to perform activities of daily living using Barthel Index (BI) score, depression rate using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) score, quality of life using EQ-5D-3L score, medication adherence using Modified Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) score, patient satisfaction using Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) score and the number and type of complications in patients in two groups. These outcomes will be assessed at baseline, after two months and after three months from the beginning of the intervention. Intervention effects on the measured variables will also be evaluated using appropriate statistical tests based on the type of variable distribution. Potential consequences of the study might be the improvement of the measured variables in the intervention group compared to that of the control group. The expected results are that the intervention may significantly improve the status of the measured variables in the intervention group compared to that of the control group. If the outcomes of the intervention group do not change significantly compared to those of the control group, it can be due to different reasons. However, this can most likely be attributed to incorrect or insufficient use of the application by patients.
Trial registration: This protocol is registered in the Iranian registration of clinical trial (IRCT) on November 7, 2020 with the code IRCT20201015049037N1. URL: https://irct.ir/trial/51674
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Abdi Tazeh A, Mohammadpoorasl A, Sarbakhsh P, Abbasi M, Dorosti A, Khayatzadeh S, Akbari H. Investigation of the Factors Related to Mortality and Length of Hospitalization among COVID-19 Patients in East Azerbaijan Hospitals, Iran. J Res Health Sci 2022; 22:e00557. [PMID: 36511375 PMCID: PMC10422152 DOI: 10.34172/jrhs.2022.92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is of utmost importance to identify populations with an elevated risk for COVID-19 and the factors influencing its outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate factors affecting mortality and length of stay (LOS) among COVID-19 patients in the hospitals of East Azerbaijan province, Iran, during 15 months of this pandemic. STUDY DESIGN The present study followed a retrospective cohort design. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted using data in the integrated syndromic surveillance system (ISSS) on patients admitted to the hospitals from February 21, 2020, to April 11, 2021. The association between variables of interest and death, as well as LOS, was investigated via multiple logistic regression and multiple linear regression analyses. RESULTS In total, 24 293 inpatients with a mean age of 54.0 ± 19.4 years were included in this study. About 15% of them lost their lives, whose mean age was 69.0 ± 14.6 years, significantly higher than the recovered ones (P < 0.001). Factors, such as above 49 years of age (P < 0.001), male gender (OR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.08-1.26), and having chronic diseases (OR = 1.32; 95% CI: 1.22-1.42), were correlated with patient mortality. In addition, having chronic diseases (Beta = 0.06; 95% CI: 0.03-0.08) was associated with higher LOS in hospitals. CONCLUSION In conclusion, older patients were at a higher risk of mortality and prolonged hospitalization. Furthermore, patients' underlying diseases could cause a severe form of COVID-19, which can lead to death and increase patients' LOS.
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- Ali Abdi Tazeh
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- East Azerbaijan Province Health Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Kashani MM, Akbari H, Saberi H, Ghorbanipour R, Karamali F. Driving Fine and its Relationship with Dangerous Driving Behaviour Among Heavy Vehicle Drivers. Indian J Occup Environ Med 2022; 26:266-272. [PMID: 37033749 PMCID: PMC10077724 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_45_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Context There is a significant difference between actual and existing statistics of traffic fines; since some invisible fines and most of the visible traffic violations cannot be recorded by traffic officers. Therefore, dealing with driving fines and road fatalities is considered an important issue in social and public management worldwide. Aims Explore the factors associated with unsafe behaviors and getting traffic fines among a sample of Iranian heavy-vehicle professional drivers. Settings and Design The present cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran, from February 2019 to September 2020. Methods and Material This study used the driver behavior questionnaire (DBQ), demographic and driving characteristics, the number of fines, and structural equation modeling. Also, in this study 320 professional drivers participated. Statistical Analysis Used This article used structural equation modeling for Statistical analysis. Results The results of structural equation modeling analysis indicated that the data fit well with the theoretical model proposed in this study. The number of fines was directly predicted by both demographic and driving characteristics and risky driving behaviors. A significant relationship was observed between, driving hours, driving experience, and smoking, respectively, with a mistake, slip, and risky violation. There was a negative correlation between education and all four sub-scales of risky driving behaviors. Conclusions In order to reduce traffic fines, training courses on increasing attention and precision in drivers' observations and judgments are useful. The courses can decrease traffic violations by trying to change beliefs, attitudes, and social norms. It is therefore helpful to understand the ways to change the drivers' attitudes.
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Fazel MR, Mofidian S, Mahdian M, Akbari H, Razavizadeh MR. The effect of melatonin on prevention of postoperative delirium after lower limb fracture surgery in elderly patients: a randomized double blind clinical trial. Int J Burns Trauma 2022; 12:161-167. [PMID: 36160675 PMCID: PMC9490153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium is a common complication with a high morbidity rate. This study was designed to consider the effectiveness of melatonin in prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium. METHODS Seventy-two patients aged >60 years old with Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) >8 scheduled for orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia, were randomly distributed equally to melatonin or placebo groups. In the melatonin group, the patients were given 5 mg melatonin capsules orally the night before surgery, the night of the operation, and two nights after the surgical operation at 9 pm. Likewise, in the placebo group, the patients received placebo in the same times. For diagnosis of postoperative delirium, the AMT test was used before the operation and three days after that. The Generalized estimating equations model (GEE) with logit link to Multivariate analysis was used in the study and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In total, 72 patients completed the study. Thirty-three patients (45.8%) were male with a mean (SD) age 71.4 (3.6) years. On the first day after the surgery, the incidence of delirium was significantly lower in the melatonin group compared to the placebo group (22.2% vs. 44.4%, P=0.046). On the second and third days after the surgery, the level of delirium in the melatonin group was also significantly lower than that in the placebo one. The GEE model showed a significant interaction between time and treatment groups. CONCLUSION The findings of the study showed that melatonin prevented delirium after the orthopedic surgeries in the elderly patients and could be useful for the patients as such.
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- Mohammad Reza Fazel
- Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Department of AnesthesiologyKashan, Iran
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- Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Department of AnesthesiologyKashan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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Tadayon H, Masoud SA, Nabovati E, Akbari H, Farzandipour M, Babaei M. Functional requirements of a mobile‐based application for stroke self‐management: A Delphi study. Healthc Technol Lett 2022; 9:55-69. [PMID: 36237440 PMCID: PMC9535756 DOI: 10.1049/htl2.12034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to determine the functional requirements of a self‐management mobile application for stroke survivors. For extracting the initial functional requirements, a literature review as well as interviews with 17 patients and caregivers were done. The results were analyzed using the content analysis method. The initial extracted requirements were then provided to the specialists by the Delphi technique to determine the final functional requirements. Content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) were calculated according to the Lawshe model. Criteria for item approval included CVR > 0.49 and CVI > 0.79. Finally, the approved items were turned into a five‐point Likert scale questionnaire and were then provided to 53 experts and items with a mean score higher than 3.75 were approved. Functional requirements including creating a user account, educational material, support services, providing reminders and alerts for drugs administration and physician appointments, and rehabilitation exercises (to improve balance, upper and lower extremities rehabilitation, and activities of daily living (ADLs)) were approved. Most of the approved functional requirements were related to rehabilitation exercises for improving upper limb motor function. The experts did not approve the requirements for using splints and slings or the recommendation to take some medications.
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- Hamidreza Tadayon
- Health Information Management Research Center Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
- Department of Health Information Management and Technology Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Department of Neurology Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
- Department of Health Information Management and Technology Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
- Department of Health Information Management and Technology Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Occupational Therapy Department University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences Tehran Iran
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Meidani Z, Omidvar A, Asghari F, Akbari H, Khajouei R, Nabovati E, Zare S, Holl F. Evaluating the Quality of a Clinical Mobile App for Physicians' CT Scan Ordering Using the MARS Rating Scale. Stud Health Technol Inform 2022; 295:382-385. [PMID: 35773891 DOI: 10.3233/shti220745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Given the lack of literature on the contributing factors to adopt mobile applications (apps) among physicians and the crucial role of the quality of the apps in their widespread use, the aim of this study is using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) to evaluate the quality of the head CT scan appropriateness criteria app(HAC app). It was developed to assist medical interns and residents in ordering head CT scans. MARS is internationally recognized as an app rating tool and consists of four objective and subjective quality subscales quality subscale. Although the overall quality score of the HAC app was favorable (82 out of 100), it had low quality scores in the "information" (73.37 out of 100) and the "engagement" (73.48 out of 100) subscales. The HAC app appears to be functional to the physicians; however, it needs to improve its quality in terms of interactivity and effectiveness.
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- Zahra Meidani
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KAUMS), Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KAUMS), Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KAUMS), Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KAUMS), Kashan, Iran
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- DigiHealth Institute, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany
- IBE, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Akbari H, Hannani M, Kashani MM, Sadaf M, Saberi HR, Bidgoli SD, Karamali F. Measurement of Barriers to Perform Periodic Examinations: Development and Psychometric Properties Scale. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2022; 29:941-949. [PMID: 35713095 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2089467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Due to recent changes in workplace risks, it is required to investigate the motivations of employees and employers for occupational examination performance. The present study aims to develop a self-report scale to overcome prior methodological defects and evaluate barriers of performing periodic examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted on 200 participants, including employers, occupational health inspectors, occupational physicians, and occupational health experts working in the industrial sector, aged 25-70. The subjects supplied sociodemographic information and completed the experimental version of the instrument. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) provided evidence for a five-factor model, including knowledge, quality, law, capability, and service, with 62.68% variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) proved stability rates of both models (root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.062, comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) incremental fit index (IFI), normed fit index (NFI), and relative fit index (RFI) were 0.92, 0.906, 0.921, 0.835, and 0.808, respectively). The scale also revealed appropriate levels of reliability (α = 0.916 and composite reliability (CR) >0.7) and validity (average variance extracted > 0.5). CONCLUSION The psychometric characteristics of the scale demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability. This study developed this valid instrument allowing to be used by health decision-makers for assessing barriers of performing periodic examinations.
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- Hossein Akbari
- Associate Professor of Biostatistics Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Trauma Research Centre, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Instructor Professor of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Centre Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Centre Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Master of Science health, safety and environmental management, Vice-Chancellor for Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Centre Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Master of Science occupational health, Vice-Chancellor for Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Master of Science health, safety and environmental management, Department of health, safety and environmental management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Akbari H, Asgarian FS, Mozafari S, Hajijafari M. Reliability and validity of Persian version of Bergen Shift Work Sleep Questionnaire in nursing. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2022.2050505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Hossein Akbari
- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Clinical Psychology Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Yourk University Alumni, Ontario, Canada
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Kouchaki E, Akbari H, Mahmoudi F, Salehi M, Naimi E, Nikoueinejad H. Correlation of Serum Levels of Interleukine-16, CCL27, Tumor Necrosis Factor-related Apoptosis-inducing Ligand, and B-cell Activating Factor with Multiple Sclerosis Severity. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022; 21:27-34. [PMID: 35524375 DOI: 10.18502/ijaai.v21i1.8610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The pathogenic roles of Interleukine-16 (IL-16), CCL27, tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), and B-cell activating factor (BAFF) has been shown in some autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. We aimed to correlate the circulatory changes of such factors with the severity of disease in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This case-control study was conducted on 84 MS patients and 83 healthy controls. We measured the serum levels of IL-16, CCL27, TRAIL, and BAFF in all participants by enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay. Using the expanded disability status scale (EDSS), we evaluated the severity of MS. Finally, we assessed the correlation between serum levels of such factors with the severity of MS. We found increased serum levels of CCL27, IL-16, and BAFF in patients with MS compared to those in healthy subjects. However, no difference was found in serum levels of TRAIL between the patients and controls. In addition, a significant positive correlation between serum levels of CCL27, IL-16, TRAIL, and BAFF with disease severity according to EDSS score was determined. We showed higher serum levels of CCL27, BAFF, TRAIL, and IL-16 in MS patients with more severe disabilities than mild forms. Such finding may represent their contribution to the pathogenesis of MS. Blocking such molecules may yield new treatments for MS.
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- Ebrahim Kouchaki
- Department of Neurology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Neurology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Centre, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Raygan F, Etminan A, Mohammadi H, Akbari H, Nikoueinejad H. Serum Levels of Growth Differentiation Factor-15 as an Inflammatory Marker in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris. J Tehran Heart Cent 2022; 16:15-19. [PMID: 35082862 PMCID: PMC8728865 DOI: 10.18502/jthc.v16i1.6595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), a member of transforming growth factors, is a stress-responsive marker whose levels may significantly increase in response to pathological stresses associated with inflammatory tissue injuries such as unstable angina pectoris (USAP). This study evaluated the diagnostic value of GDF-15 in patients with USAP. Methods: The present cross-sectional study recruited 39 patients with USAP criteria and 30 patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP), referred to Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan, Iran. All the patients with USAP had at least 1 coronary artery stenosis (>50%) in angiography. The control group comprised 42 healthy individuals. The serum levels of GDF-15 were measured in all the participants by ELISA. Also analyzed were the relationship between GDF-15 levels and thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) and the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk scores in the patients with USAP to determine the severity of the disease. Result: The study population consisted of 111 subjects, 62 women and 49 men, divided into 3 groups of USAP (n=39, mean age=60.07±14.10 y), SAP (n=30, mean age=67.56±9.88 y), and control (n=42, mean age=61.21±7.76 y). The mean serum level of GDF-15 in the USAP group was significantly different from the other 2 groups (P<0.001), while no significant difference was observed in this regard between the SAP and control groups (P=0.797). No correlation was found between the mean GDF-15 serum level and the GRACE (P=0.816) and TIMI (P=0.359) risk scores in the USAP group. Conclusion: The mean serum level of GDF-15 exhibited a rise in our patients with USAP. GDF-15 may be a diagnostic biomarker of USAP and its severity.
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- Fariba Raygan
- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Students' Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Students' Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ebrahimi FA, Samimi M, Foroozanfard F, Jamilian M, Akbari H, Rahmani E, Ahmadi S, Taghizadeh M, Memarzadeh MR, Asemi Z. Note of Concern: The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Co-Supplementation on Indices of Insulin Resistance and Hormonal Parameters in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1736-9502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Faraneh Afshar Ebrahimi
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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Amin N, Akbari H, Jafarnejad S. Food security, mental health, and socioeconomic status: A cross-sectional study among medical college students in central part of Iran, Kashan. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e476. [PMID: 35036577 PMCID: PMC8753500 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Food security is a complex and multidimensional issue that has been recognized as a serious public health problem all over the world for the past two decades. The present study was designed and conducted to determine the prevalence of food insecurity among college students at the Kashan University of Medical Sciences and some related factors including socioeconomic and mental health determinants. Methods The present study is a cross‐sectional study conducted on 358 students who were currently studying at the Kashan University of Medical Sciences. The students who were pregnant or had a special diet to follow were excluded. Samples were selected by the systematic method. Food security was measured using United States Department of Agriculture. Food Frequency Questionnaire, 21‐items Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, and Socioeconomic Questionnaire were used to investigate the nutrients intake, depression/anxiety status, and socioeconomic factors, respectively. Chi‐square, independent t‐test, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Results Based on the findings of the present study, 16.8% of students experienced different levels of food insecurity, and 83.2% of participants were categorized as food secure. Gender, financial assistance, health insurance, depression, and students' occupation are associated with food insecurity (P < .05). Additionally, the results of the logistic regression analysis showed that depression (OR 1.04; 95% CI 1.01‐1.07), and students' jobs (OR 0.43; 95% CI 0.23‐0.80) have the greatest impact on students' food insecurity. Conclusion The findings of the present study show that economic factors and gender have a significant impact on students' food security. Moreover, the association of food insecurity with mental disorders such as depression was demonstrated in the current study. However, we could not detect any significant association between daily energy intake and macronutrients which indicates the requirement for more detailed studies.
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- Negin Amin
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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Meidani Z, Moosavi A, Akbari H, Holl F, Zare S, Nabovati E, Daneshvar R, Masoud A, Fakharian E, Mirhosseini F. The Effect of Short Messaging System-Based Feedback on Physicians' Head CT Scan Ordering Behavior in Neurology and Neurosurgery Departments. Stud Health Technol Inform 2022; 289:276-279. [PMID: 35062146 DOI: 10.3233/shti210913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Short messaging system (SMS) works as one of the most popular strategies for physicians' behavior change via sending feedback and reminder messages. One of the areas in which SMS feedback can be effective on physicians' behavior is CT scan ordering. This study investigates the effect of mobile phone SMS feedback on residents' head CT scan ordering at a general teaching hospital in Iran. Through a three-month before-after experimental study, an intervention was conducted, and the CT scans ordered by an individual resident were evaluated every two weeks. Consequently, personal SMS-based feedback was provided to the residents, and the rate of CT per patient in the two phases of the study was analyzed. The mean CT scan ordered per patient decreased from 1.98 ± 1.09 to 1.74 ± 1.45, and this decrease was insignificant (P = 0.106). SMS-based feedback can reduce head CT scan ordering among residents; whereas this decline was not significant further studies are required to investigate its effectiveness.
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- Zahra Meidani
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- IBE, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,DigiHealth Institute, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany.,IGHS, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management & Technology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Rangraz Jeddi F, Momen-Heravi M, Nabovati E, Holl F, Akbari H, Farrahi R. Effects of Computer-Aided Decision Support Systems on Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing by Medical Interns: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Stud Health Technol Inform 2022; 289:305-308. [PMID: 35062153 DOI: 10.3233/shti210920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Literature suggests that the adoption of guidelines for antibiotic prescribing has a significant impact on improving prescription practices of physicians; thus, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of computer-aided decision support systems (CA-DSS) on antibiotic prescribing among medical interns. A prospective before-and-after interventional study was conducted on 40 medical interns. The interns were asked to use the CA-DSS during a one-month internship course at the infectious disease department. The main outcome measure was the knowledge of medical interns regarding the type, name, volume, usual dosages, and administration route of antibiotics prescribed. Paired t-test was applied to assess the change of medical interns' knowledge before and after the study. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean score of interns' medical knowledge before 5.4±2 and after 9.1±2.8 using the CA-DSS (p = 0.000). CA-DSS as an IT-based training intervention was effective for the knowledge of medical interns to prescribe the right antibiotics for acute respiratory infections.
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- Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi
- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Digi Health Institute, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany.,IGHS, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.,IBE, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management & Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Gharib Bidgoli J, Madani F, Hassan Matini S, Akbari H. Investigation into changes in blood transfusion indicators and returning blood products along with the cause of returning and cost calculation. Arch Trauma Res 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/atr.atr_26_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Asgarian FS, Moraveji A, Mahdian M, Akbari H. Epidemiological Features and the Incidence Trend of Brain Cancers in Iran (2004-2008). Int J Prev Med 2022; 13:149. [PMID: 36911008 PMCID: PMC9999093 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_629_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Background The objective of this research is to consider the incidence of brain cancers in Iran during the years 2004-2008 to improve reporting, distribution of the disease. Methods In this cross-section study, the study population was all brain cancer cases diagnosed in Iran between 2004 and 2008. Age-standardized rate (ASR) per 100,000 persons and crude rate were calculated using direct standardization. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 16) and Microsoft Office Excel 2010. Results During the period 2004-2008, the ASR and crude rate of brain cancers among males were 2.37, 2.46, 2.77, 2.84, 4.16 and 2.13, 2.11, 2.40, 2.49, 3.61, respectively, and among females the ASR and crude rates were (1.64, 1.67, 2.04, 2.17, 3.09) and (1.45, 1.45, 1.76, 1.84, 2.62), respectively. Conclusions According to the study results, a significant increase in the incidence of brain cancer was observed over a 4-year period in Iran. Hence, screening and early detection programs for this type of cancer are highly recommended.
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- Fatemeh Sadat Asgarian
- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Kashani MM, Dehabadi PK, Karamali F, Akbari H. Validation of Persian Version of Hyperacusis Questionnaire. Noise Health 2022; 24:191-197. [PMID: 36124529 PMCID: PMC9743311 DOI: 10.4103/nah.nah_16_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background One of the most common hearing disorders is hyperacusis, characterized by decreased sound tolerance or noise sensitivity. Objective The present paper aimed to evaluate the validity of the Persian version of the hyperacusis questionnaire. Methods The sample was comprised of 434 students evaluated at the Kashan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, between July 2019 and February 2020. After translation and retranslation of questionnaire, the content validity was assessed by 15 occupational health experts using content validity index (CVI) and ratio (CVR). Validity and reliability of the scale were examined by using confirmatory factor analysis, the Cronbach alpha, composite reliability (CR), and the average variance extracted (AVE) tests. Results : In the exploratory analysis of the Persian version of Khalfa hyperacusis questionnaire, 14 items were created based on three subscales) attentional, social, and emotional dimensions) which explained 46.5% of the total variances. Content validity of 14 questions was approved with CVR > 0.49 and CVI > 0.7. The Cronbach alpha, AVE, and CR indexes were calculated 0.811, 0.761, and 0.901, respectively, which showed that reliability of the scale was adequate. Conclusions : It was concluded that this Persian version of the hyperacusis questionnaire has relatively acceptable validity and reliability in Iran. Given that the tool has a small number of questions, it is easily used in different studies.
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- Masoud Motalebi Kashani
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kasham, Iran
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- Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Management, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran,Address for correspondence: Hossein Akbari Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Asgarian F, Akbari H, Mahdian M, Motalebi M, Kashani M. Epidemiology, incidence, and trend of injuries in Iran: A national study. Arch Trauma Res 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/atr.atr_50_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Vahedpour Z, Boroumand H, Tabatabaee Anaraki S, Tabasi Z, Motedayyen H, Akbari H, Raygan F, Ostadmohammadi V. Effects of Isoflavone Supplementation on the Response to Medroxyprogesterone in Premenopausal Women with Nonatypical Endometrial Hyperplasia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pract 2022; 2022:1263544. [PMID: 36531558 PMCID: PMC9715344 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1263544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of isoflavone supplementation compared with placebo on endometrial histology and serum estradiol levels in premenopausal women with nonatypical endometrial hyperplasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present double-blindplacebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 100 women with nonatypical endometrial hyperplasia in the age range of 30 to 45 years. Participants were randomly assigned to receive 50 mg of isoflavone (n = 50) or placebos (n = 50) daily for three months. Both groups received the standard treatment of nonatypical endometrial hyperplasia. Endometrial biopsy and blood samples were taken at the baseline and three months after the intervention. The incidence of drug side effects was assessed as well. RESULTS After three months, 88.4% of isoflavone-administered subjects had a significant histological improvement compared to 68.9% subjects in the placebo group (P=0.02). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the changes of serum estradiol levels and the incidence of drug side effects. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study demonstrated that the coadministration of 50 mg of isoflavones and medroxyprogesterone acetate increases the treatment efficacy in women with nonatypical endometrial hyperplasia. Clinical Trial Registration. This trial was registered on the Iranian website for clinical trial registration (https://www.irct.ir/trial/53553).
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- Zahra Vahedpour
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Autoimmune Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Akbari H, Talaee R, Zaker SF, Nikoueinejad H. Investigating the Correlation between Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Serum Level and Its Gene Expression with Psoriasis and Its Severity. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021; 20:593-599. [PMID: 34664818 DOI: 10.18502/ijaai.v20i5.7409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatitis characterized by an inflammatory epidermal hyperproliferation. Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), a member of the transforming growth factor-β family, has immune modulatory roles in autoimmune condition of Psoriasis. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between GDF-15 serum levels as well as gene expression with psoriasis and its severity. This case-control study was performed on 45 patients with psoriasis Vulgaris and 45 healthy individuals. The severity of the disease was determined based on the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI score). Serum levels of GDF-15 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and its gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was quantified by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The mean serum levels of GDF-15 in patients and controls were 1.98±1.57 ng/mL and 0.93±0.48 ng/mL, respectively. GDF-15 gene expression was measured as 9.7±6.6% in the patient group and 7.6±2.5% in the healthy group. The mean of GDF-15 serum levels in mild, moderate, and severe cases of psoriasis were 0.45±0.35, 2.27±0.7, and 3.5±1.6 ng/mL, respectively, indicating that elevated serum levels of GDF-15 correlate significantly with disease severity. The mean of GDF-15 gene expression in the mild, moderate, and severe forms of psoriasis were 5.25±3.2, 7.6±2.8, and 17.8±5.7, respectively which indicate a significant relationship between GDF-15 gene expression and psoriasis severity. Based on this study, in psoriatic patients, GDF-15 serum levels and gene expression are significantly higher than those in healthy controls. Such values were correlated with disease activity, especially in severe cases. Therefore, GDF-15 may be used as a prognostic marker of psoriasis.
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- Hossein Akbari
- Department of Biostatistics and Public Health, Faculty of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shaeri M, Mahdian M, Akbari H, Azizzadeh Asl S. Incidence and related factors of surface eye disorders in traumatic intensive care unit patients in Iran. Int J Burns Trauma 2021; 11:344-349. [PMID: 34557338 PMCID: PMC8449146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are exposed to several surface eye disorders ranged from minor complications like corneal dryness to more serious ones such as corneal perforation and blindness. This study is then to assess the incidence of the ocular complications and related factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS During a prospective cross sectional study in a general adult ICU, ocular complications of the patients were assessed by an ophthalmologist. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. A P-value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Out of 155 patients, 130 cases (260 eyes) were covered during the study period, 2016-2017. The most common complications among the patients included dry eye and corneal abrasion (25.8%) followed by conjunctivitis (25%). The mean time of occurrence for dryness and corneal abrasion was 4±2.93 days after admission to the ICU. Lower Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and longer hospital stay were significantly associated with ocular complications in the ICU (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Eye surface complications are commonplace in critically ill patients admitted in the ICU. Dry eye, corneal abrasion, and conjunctivitis have been revealed as the most prevalent complications in this study. Lower GCS and longer stay in the ICU predisposed the cases to these complications. Efficient eye care protocol and training the ICU staff are both recommended to reduce complication rates as such.
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- Mahdi Shaeri
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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Farrokhian A, Miraftab M, Chenari M, Akbari H, Nikoueinejad H, Naimi E. The Relationship between Serum and Gene Expression Levels of RANK, RANKL and Osteoprotegerin Inflammatory Pathway with Unstable Angina: A Case-control Study. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021; 20:473-483. [PMID: 34418901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B (RANK) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL), the members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family, have multiple effects on bone metabolism, endocrine functions and, as an inflammatory pathway, in the immune system. This study tried to determine the association of the OPG/RANKL/RANK axis with the severity of unstable angina (UA) as an inflammatory condition. Our study involved 50 patients with UA and 50 healthy people. Serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from all participants. Serum levels and gene expression of OPG, RANKL, and RANK in mononuclear cells were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), respectively. For each patient with UA, the thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) and the global registry of acute coronary events (GRACE) scores were determined to evaluate the severity of the disease. Then we analyzed the relation of OPG, RANKL, and RANK levels with TIMI and GRACE scores in patients with UA. Discriminate analysis was used to predict the combinational models of such factors on the prediction of UA. Serum levels of OPG and RANKL (p<0.001) and gene expression of RANKL (p<0.001) were significantly more in patients than those in healthy ones. No relation was seen between the OPG/RANKL/RANK axis and the severity of UA according to TIMI and GRACE scores. Our study shows that serum level, as well as gene expression of OPG/RANKL/RANK axis neither, predicts the occurrence of UA nor shows any relationship with its severity.
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- Alireza Farrokhian
- Department of Cardiology, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Students' research center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Students' research center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences.
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Hajijafari M, Akbari H, Asgarian FS. A meta-analysis study of worldwide prevalence of mortality in cocaine-consuming motorcyclists. J Addict Dis 2021; 40:96-102. [PMID: 34254901 DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2021.1936382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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For this meta-analysis, the aim is to estimate the prevalence and to determine the factors associated with changes in this prevalence in the world. A systematic review of PubMed/Medline, ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and Science Direct, SID, and Google Scholar from 2011 to April 2020 was performed. Point prevalence was analyzed with a 95% confidence interval. The variances of each study were calculated using a two-sentence distribution formula, and the heterogeneity between the studies was assessed by the Q-Cochran test with a significance level of less than 0.1. Also, the index of changes attributed to I2 was examined. Due to the heterogeneity between the studies, the random-effects model was used to combine the results of the studies. All statistical analyses were performed by the STATA software version 11 using Meta-Analysis commands. The significance level of the tests was considered to be P < 0.05. The prevalence of mortality in motorcyclists in six studies was reported to be 12% (0.05-0.18 = 95% CI). We stratified this study by participant geographical region and age group. In this study, the highest prevalence of mortality was in the under-30 age group. Furthermore, planning educational campaigns and advertisements by state authorities that are pointing out the harmful effects of motorcyclists' cocaine and/or other substances consumption is necessary.
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Nasiri N, Gholipour S, Akbari H, Koolivand A, Abtahi H, Didehdar M, Rezaei A, Mirzaei N. Contamination of obsterics and gynecology hospital air by bacterial and fungal aerosols associated with nosocomial infections. J Environ Health Sci Eng 2021; 19:663-670. [PMID: 33680477 PMCID: PMC7914036 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-021-00637-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bacterial and fungal bioaerosols are a global concern due to nosocomial infections, especially in developing countries. Our study aimed to detect fungal and bacterial bioaerosols in different wards of an obstetrics and gynecology hospital air samples. 240 bioaerosol samples were collected by performing impaction method from different wards of a hospital in the central part of Iran, during two seasons. Fungi genera and bacteria species are recognized by cultivation. Concentrations of bacteria and fungi were ranged from 44 to 75 CFU/m3 and 8 to 22 CFU/m3, respectively. Labor Delivery and Recovery (LDR) and Emergency room had first and second most contaminated air among all the hospital wards. No significant difference between microbial load of wards which used natural ventilation and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system was observed. The microbial load was not affected significantly by temperature, working shift, and Inpatient Bed Occupancy Rate (IBOR). Fungal load related significantly with relative humidity. Staphylococcus aureus (detected in 48.3% of samples) and Penicillium (27%) were the most predominant isolated bacteria and fungi, respectively. The results revealed that the level of bacteria and fungi responsible for nosocomial infections in the air of this hospital is very low. Although levels of microbial contamination are relatively low, it is important to investigate the effect of bioaerosols on nosocomial infections, especially in neonates.
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- Najimeh Nasiri
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Public Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Depatrment of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, Medicin Faculty, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Environmental Science and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Akbari H, Shekrabi SPH, Soltani M, Mehrgan MS. Effects of Potential Probiotic Enterococcus casseliflavus (EC-001) on Growth Performance, Immunity, and Resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila Infection in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2021; 13:1316-1325. [PMID: 33721202 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-021-09771-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The effects of different levels of dietary Enterococcus casseliflavus (EC-001), as a potential probiotic, were investigated on the growth performance, hemato-biochemical parameters, immune responses, and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fingerlings. Accordingly, fish (N = 720; 12.0 ± 0.5 g) were distributed into four treatments receiving different dietary levels of E. casseliflavus, EC-001 (0 [control], 1 × 107, 108, and 109 CFU g-1 feed), for 8 weeks. The fish fed with a diet containing 109 CFU g-1 showed the highest weight gain and specific growth rate, along with the lowest feed conversion ratio, compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, neutrophils, and monocytes significantly increased in the fish fed with 1 × 108 and 109 CFU g-1 (P < 0.05). Dietary inclusion of 1 × 108 and 109 CFU g-1 significantly increased serum total protein, albumin, and immunoglobulin content (P < 0.05). Feeding the fish with 1 × 109 CFU g-1 resulted in a significant increase in serum and skin mucus lysozyme activity compared with the other groups (P < 0.05). Complement component 3 and skin mucus protease activity were also significantly higher in all the fish treated with dietary E. casseliflavus (EC-001) compared with the control group (P < 0.05). The cumulative mortality in the treated fish was lower (ranging from 10 to 22%) than the control group (31%) after challenging the fish with A. hydrophila infection, while the fish fed with E. casseliflavus (EC-001) at 1 × 109 CFU g-1 exhibited the lowest mortality rate (P < 0.05). In conclusion, our results revealed the potential probiotic effects of E. casseliflavus (EC-001) for enhancing growth performance, immunity, and disease resistance of common carp.
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- Hossein Akbari
- Department of Fisheries, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Freshwater Fish Group and Fish Health Unit, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems, Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Fisheries, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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