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Socio-demographic factors of happiness among young adults in Iran.

This study aimed to measure the socio-demographic factors of happiness among young adults in Iran. A national cross-sectional study measures socio-demographic factors of happiness among a representative sample of young adults (20-39 years). The mean happiness score in all 13,173 samples was 4.09 out of 6. The results obtained from multiple logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between happiness, age, education, occupation, and income. In contrast, the association between happiness, gender, and the place of living was insignificant. Separate analyses for men and women sh…

Isolated Mega Cisterna Magna: A Preliminary Study from Eastern Iran.

Background  The clinical significance and incidence of isolated mega cisterna magna (MCM) have been thoroughly investigated. While MCM has been reported in association with psychiatric disorders in adults, current study sought to report its incidence and relationship with gender and age in a consecutive series of patients without psychiatric comorbidities. Materials and Methods  We retrospectively reviewed 1,016 consecutive computed tomography scans of patients between the age of 1 and 80 with a history of minor head trauma, headache, or vertigo from April to August 2023. Two perpendicular dia

Использование услуг телемедицины среди многочисленных склерозов в Иране.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Телемедицинские услуги в качестве новаторского решения в секторе здравоохранения обладают потенциальными преимуществами для удовлетворения потребностей лиц с множественным склерозом (МС). Цель этого исследования заключается в изучении уровня использования услуг в области телемедицины среди пациентов с НР в Иране и изучении факторов, влияющих на их использование. МЕТОД: В настоящем исследовании используется описательно-аналитический подход к своей исследовательской цели и метод сбора и анализа данных, основанный на результатах обследований. Достоверность и надежность вопросников оцени

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INTRODUCTION: Telehealth services, as an innovative solution in the healthcare sector, hold potential benefits for addressing the needs of individuals with Multiple sclerosis (MS). This study aims to investigate the level of telehealth service utilization among MS patients in Iran and explore the factors influencing their use. METHOD: This study adopts a de…

Ambient air pollutants and breast cancer stage in Tehran, Iran.

This study aimed to examine the impacts of single and multiple air pollutants (AP) on the severity of breast cancer (BC). Data of 1148 diagnosed BC cases (2008-2016) were obtained from the Cancer Research Center and private oncologist offices in Tehran, Iran. Ambient PM10, SO2, NO, NO2, NOX, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m-xylene, p-xylene, o-xylene, and BTEX data were obtained from previously developed land use regression models. Associations between pollutants and stage of BC were assessed by multinomial logistic regression models. An increase of 10 μg/m3 in ethylbenzene, o-xylene, m-xylen…

Osteological features of some clupeid fishes (Teleostei: Clupeiformes) of Iran.

This paper presents the conclusions of a comparative analysis of six osteological features: the Structure of the vertebral column, the morphology of the predorsal bones, the vertebral column regionalization, the pterygiophore interdigitation with neural spines of dorsal fin, the pterygiophores interdigitation of with the haemal spines of the anal fin, and the intermuscular bones (IMB) and hypomerals (HM) of 12 clupeid species of the families Alosidae, Dorosomatidae, Dussumieridae and Ehiravidae. Conceivable taxonomically beneficial osteological features are nominated and utilized to discrete t

Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii in ticks collected from Iran.

The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the prevalence and genetic structure of Coxiella burnetii in tick samples collected from domestic animals in Hormozgan province146 tick samples were randomly collected from cattle, sheep, goat, camel and dog herds in seven cities of Hormozgan. After the DNA was extracted from each tick sample; Nested-PCR method was used to identify the presence of C. burnetii using IS1111 transposon gene and isocitrate dehydrogenase icd gene. In addition, phylogenetic analysis and tree diagram were constructed based on IS1111 and icd genes. The resu

Blood culture-negative endocarditis caused by Bartonella quintana in Iran.

Blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE) is a challenging disease because of the significant impact of delayed diagnosis on patients. In this study, excised heart valves and blood serum samples were collected from 50 BCNE patients in two central hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Sera were tested by IFA for the presence of IgG and IgM antibodies against Bartonella quintana and B. henselae. Genomic DNA extracted from the heart valves was examined for Bartonella-specific ssrA gene in a probe-based method real-time PCR assay. Any positive sample was Sanger sequenced. IgG titer higher than 1024 was obse…

Diversity of Rickettsia species in collected ticks from Southeast Iran.

Rickettsia occurs worldwide and rickettsiosis is recognized as an emerging infection in several parts of the world. Ticks are reservoir hosts for pathogenic Rickettsia species in humans and domestic animals. Most pathogenic Rickettsia species belong to the spotted Fever Group (SFG). This study aimed to identify and diagnose tick fauna and investigate the prevalence of Rickettsia spp. in ticks collected from domestic animals and dogs in the rural regions of Kerman Province, Southeast Iran. In this study, tick species (fauna) were identified and 2100 ticks (350 pooled samples) from two genera an…

Ethnopharmacological study of medicinal plants in Sarvabad, Kurdistan province, Iran.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Traditional medicine has a long history and plays an important role in the Kurdish community in Sarvabad county, Kurdistan province, Iran. Despite the great diversity of medicinal plants, cultural history, and variety of herbal medicine uses among Kurdish tribes, very few cohesive ethnopharmacological studies of this unique region are available in the scientific literature. Our study tried to gather medicinal plant species and document the associated indigenous knowledge of the ethnic groups in the Sarvabad district for the first time. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Et…

Estimation of myocardial infarction death in Iran: artificial neural network.

BACKGROUND: Examining past trends and predicting the future helps policymakers to design effective interventions to deal with myocardial infarction (MI) with a clear understanding of the current and future situation. The aim of this study was to estimate the death rate due to MI in Iran by artificial neural network (ANN). METHODS: In this ecological study, the prevalence of diabetes, hypercholesterolemia over 200, hypertension, overweight and obesity were estimated for the years 2017-2025. ANN and Linear regression model were used. Also, Specialists were also asked to predict the death rate d…

Toxoplasmosis Frequency Rate in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Northeastern Iran.

BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Toxo-plasma gondii, a cosmopolitan intracellular parasite. It can be a risk factor for auto-immune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study was designed to investigate the possible association between serological history of T. gondii infection and defined clinical manifestation of RA in Northeast of Iran. METHODS: Overall, serum samples were collected from 50 RA patients and 40 healthy controls, from Qaem Hospital in Mashhad City, northeastern Iran in 2018. Seroprevalence of T. gondii infection was determi…

Speech sound acquisition in Azeri Turkish-speaking children in Iran.

BACKGROUND: Currently no data exist on the acquisition of speech sounds in Azeri Turkish-speaking children in Iran. This investigation was conducted to describe phonological development in Azeri Turkish-speaking children. METHODS: A total of 120 typically developing Azeri Turkish-speaking children within the age range of 3;0 to 4;11 years were recruited. They were asked to name pictures in the Azeri Turkish Speech Test and their productions were analyzed to determine consonant acquisition, Percentage of Consonants Correct (PCC), Percentage of Vowels Correct (PVC), and Whole Word Proximity (WW…

Epidemiological Study of Acute Unintentional Poisoning Among Children in Iran.

The occurrence of different types of poisoning and early diagnosis is important for therapeutic measures. In this study, we investigate the epidemiological causes of acute poisoning in children.In this retrospective descriptive study, children presented with acute poisoning during 2010-2019 to Shahid Madani Hospital were included. The Electronic Medical Record system of the hospital was accessed to obtain the data of the patients. The data included was demographic information, type of poisoning, clinical findings, complications, duration of hospitalization, parents' education status, and morta

Helicobacter pylori infection in Iran: demographic, endoscopic and pathological factors.

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is the most important risk factor for gastritis and peptic ulcer. However, factors other than H. pylori are involved in its pathogenesis. In the current study, we aimed to compare the clinical manifestations and endoscopic and histopathological findings of patients with and without H. pylori infection. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 233 patients with dyspepsia, referred for endoscopy, were examined regarding the presence of H. pylori infection. During an endoscopic exam, 5 biopsy specimens were taken from the stomach. The criteria

Myasthenia gravis and coronavirus disease 2019: A report from Iran.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly and has affected millions of people worldwide. Comorbid diseases have complicated the course of infection and increased mortality. Myasthenia gravis (MG) affects the neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) and can compromise respiratory muscle action, leading to worse clinical outcomes in individuals infected with the COVID-19 theoretically. In this study, the aim is to assess the pattern of COVID-19 infection in patients with MG based on several factors. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study following 150 patients with MG over

Molecular Epidemiologic Study of Male Trichomoniasis in Hamadan, Western Iran.

BACKGROUND: Trichomoniasis, caused by Trichomonas vaginalis protozoan, may lead to clinical or subclinical urethritis or prostatitis in men. Despite the importance of men in the epidemiology of trichomoniasis, there is little information about this topic. This epidemiological study was performed on men in Hamedan, western Iran. METHODS: During Oct 2018 to Mar 2019, 214 male individuals, presenting to the Urology Clinic of Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Hamadan, were enrolled and evaluated for trichomoniasis. First-voided urine specimen was used for detection of T. vaginalis infection using molec…

A 9-Year Experience of Aspergillus Infections from Isfahan, Iran.

PURPOSE: Aspergillosis is an important fungal disease affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The genus of Aspergillus consist of various complexes, causing a wide spectrum of diseases from superficial infections in immunocompetent hosts to life-threatening disseminated infections among immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to identify Aspergillus species by phenotypic (total isolates) and molecular tests (35 isolates), obtained from patients in Isfahan (the third-largest city of Iran) between 2010 and 2018, and determine the susceptibility of 35 clinical isolates to itraconazole (…

Clonal Expansion of Environmental Triazole Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in Iran.

Azole-resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus is a worldwide medical concern complicating the management of aspergillosis (IA). Herein, we report the clonal spread of environmental triazole resistant A. fumigatus isolates in Iran. In this study, 63 A. fumigatus isolates were collected from 300 compost samples plated on Sabouraud dextrose agar supplemented with itraconazole (ITR) and voriconazole (VOR). Forty-four isolates had the TR34/L98H mutation and three isolates a TR46/Y121F/T289A resistance mechanism, while two isolates harbored a M172V substitution in cyp51A. Fourteen azole resistant isolat…

Control of Cystic Echinococcosis in Iran: Where Do We Stand?

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an important public health challenge in Iran that requires a One Health approach to control. Filling information gaps and research needs on different aspects of the disease, including parasite biology, disease ecology, human/animal infection, and administrative issues, is essential to address challenges faced by CE control programs.

Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma-associated Genetic Polymorphisms in Northeast Iran.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the association of five different polymorphisms from a genome-wide-associated study with susceptibility to glaucoma in the northeast Iranian population. METHODS: Hundred and thirty patients with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) and 130 healthy controls were genotyped for the polymorphic regions with the aid of tetra-amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction. The association of these variants with the disease susceptibility was measured statistically with the logistic regression method. RESULTS: Hundred and thirty patients with PACG (53 males…