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Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2021 Apr 12:1-28. Epub 2021 Apr 12.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran.

This paper aims to develop a method for prioritizing indoor environmental quality parameters of the workplace (i.e. temperature, lighting, acoustic, air quality, layout, furnishing, cleanliness and maintenance) to enhance occupants' workspace satisfaction. Read More

Iran J Pharm Res 2020 ;19(4):255-263

Directr of Medical Education Development Center, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Septic shock, known as the most severe complication of sepsis, is a serious medical condition that can lead to death. Clinical symptoms of sepsis include changes in body temperature in the form of hypothermia or hyperthermia, tachypnea or hyperventilation, tachycardia, leukocytosis or leukopenia, and variations in blood pressure, as well as altered state of consciousness. One of the main problems in septic shock is poor response along with reduced vascular reactivity to vasopressors used to increase blood pressure. Read More

Iran J Pharm Res 2020 ;19(4):76-84

Department of Nuclear Medicine, Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Tc-HMPAO labeled platelet (LP) imaging may integrate thrombosis imaging into routine clinical procedures. In the current study, we assessed the feasibility of the use of Tc-HMPAO LP for imaging of small clots in an animal model. Thrombosis was induced by application of FeCl solution in the distal part of the inferior vena cava (IVC) of a 6100 g anesthetized rabbit and in a male Wistar rat weighing 420 g. Read More

Indian J Nephrol 2020 Nov-Dec;30(6):403-408. Epub 2020 Nov 11.

Tehran Herat Center, North Karegar Ave, Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: Despite high rates of morbidity and mortality in patients with contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), there is no consensus regarding prevention of this well-known complication of contrast media use. One agent that has been widely used in this regard is N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Nevertheless, its efficacy is still controversial. Read More

J Diabetes Sci Technol 2021 Apr 10:19322968211007124. Epub 2021 Apr 10.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Introduction: Mobile-based applications play a leading role in changes in life-style, improve medication adherence, and provide a unique opportunity to aid patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) elevate their healthcare level. Therefore, we aim to design and develop a mobile-based self-care application for patients with T2DM.

Methods: The present study was an applied and developmental study to design and develop a mobile-based self-care application for people living with T2DM conducted in 2020. Read More

Endocrine 2021 Apr 10. Epub 2021 Apr 10.

Department of Neurological Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Hypophysitis is a rare pituitary inflammatory disorder classified in different ways. Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD), also a rare disease is a systemic fibro-inflammatory condition characterized by infiltration of tissue with IgG4-positive plasma cells; however prevalence of both of them probably is underestimated. In this paper, we present an Iranian patient with biopsy-proven IgG4-related hypophysitis and then review the clinical characteristics, laboratory, imaging, pathologic findings and therapeutic management as well as prognosis of 115 published cases of hypophysitis secondary to IgG4-related disease. Read More

Intern Emerg Med 2021 Apr 10. Epub 2021 Apr 10.

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

Evaluating the effect of convalescent plasma (CP) on some cytokine storm indices in severe COVID-19 patients. Totally, 62 patients were randomly assigned into two groups for this clinical trial. Patients in the intervention group received one unit (500 mL) plasma on the admission day plus standard drugs while the controls merely received standard treatments. Read More

J Tradit Chin Med 2021 04;41(2):301-307

Medical Technology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Hemoheal cream, an anti-hemorrhoid herbal preparation, (inspired by Persian medicine literatures in a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Methods: Hemoheal cream consists of aqueous extract of Allium ampeloprasum L., Commiphora mukul (Hook. Read More

Int J Burns Trauma 2021 15;11(1):69-74. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

Assistant Professor of Radiotherapy, Department of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Hospital Tehran, Iran.

Background: Conventional hemorrhoidectomy is still used for patients but a variety of less invasive treatments are also developed. Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is known as a beneficial technique. Here we aimed to evaluate and compare the results of stapled hemorrhoidectomy with conventional methods in patients who require hemorrhoidectomy. Read More

Oncol Rev 2021 Feb 17;15(1):518. Epub 2021 Mar 17.

Neurosurgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Myxopapillary ependymoma are rare tumors and optimal therapeutic strategy is remained controversial. The main treatments for myxopapillary ependymoma tumors include surgery and radiotherapy. Hence, the present study aimed to review adjuvant treatment of myxopapillary ependymoma, focusing on spinal myxopapillary ependymoma. Read More

Burns 2021 Mar 1. Epub 2021 Mar 1.

Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad Square, Imam Khomeini Avenue, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:

JMIR Serious Games 2021 Feb 8. Epub 2021 Feb 8.

Department of Computer Engineering, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU), Norouzian Boulvard, Qazvin, IR.

Background: Cognitive tasks designed to measure or train cognition are often repetitive and are often in a monotonous manner presented, which finally these features lead to participant boredom and disengagement. In this situation, participants do not put forth their best effort to do these tasks well. As a result, neuropsychologists cannot draw accurate conclusions about the data collected, and intervention effects reduce. Read More

J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2021 16;13(1):90-91. Epub 2021 Feb 16.

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University Medical Center, Tehran, Iran.

J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2021 13;13(1):37-42. Epub 2021 Jan 13.

Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.

This study was conducted to investigate prevalence and predictors of slow coronary flow phenomenon (SCF) phenomenon. This cross-sectional study was performed at Imam Ali Cardiovascular Hospital affiliated with the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kermanshah province, Iran. From March 2017 to March 2019, all the patients who underwent coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. Read More

Biosens Bioelectron 2021 Mar 26;183:113194. Epub 2021 Mar 26.

Nano Electronic Center of Excellence, Nano Bio Electronic Devices Lab, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, P.O. Box 14395/515; Cancer Institute, Imam-Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. BOX 13145-158, Tehran, Iran; UT&TUMS Cancer Electrotechnique Research Center, YAS Hospital, P.O. Box 1598718311, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:

While limited investigations have been reported on CTC elimination and its profits, recently, some new works were reported on detection followed by the destruction of CTCs. Limitations and complications of CTC capturing procedures have highly reduced the chance of selective destruction of CTCs in the bloodstream in the therapeutic guidelines of the patients. Here, we selectively deactivated the invasive function of CTCs during their circulation in the bloodstream by exposing the whole blood to pure positive electrostatic charge stimulation (PPECS). Read More

J Perianesth Nurs 2021 04;36(2):107

Department of Anesthesiology, Mahabad Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Science, Mahabad, Iran.

Biol Sport 2021 Mar 3;38(1):9-21. Epub 2020 Aug 3.

Institute of Sport Science, Otto-von-Guericke University, 39106, Magdeburg, Germany.

Although recognised as effective measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing and self-isolation have been suggested to generate a burden throughout the population. To provide scientific data to help identify risk factors for the psychosocial strain during the COVID-19 outbreak, an international cross-disciplinary online survey was circulated in April 2020. This report outlines the mental, emotional and behavioural consequences of COVID-19 home confinement. Read More

Reprod Health 2021 Apr 1;18(1):72. Epub 2021 Apr 1.

Gynecology Oncology Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex (IKHC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.

Background: Reproductive health changes can occur following infection with Human papillomavirus. HPV is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection causing a variety of clinical manifestations ranging from warts to cancer. This study aimed to explore the reproductive concerns of women infected with HPV. Read More

Lasers Med Sci 2021 Mar 31. Epub 2021 Mar 31.

Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Hassan-Abad Square, Imam Khomeini Ave, Tehran, 11365-3876, Iran.

This study was designed to determine the effective therapeutic parameters and evaluate the regenerative potential of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) after traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) in animal studies. The EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were searched on October 5, 2019, and followed with an update on January 2, 2021. All animal studies discussing the effect of LLLT on main pathophysiological events after TSCI, including inflammation, axon growth, remyelination, glial scar formation, cavity size, and locomotor recovery, were included. Read More

J Health Popul Nutr 2021 Mar 30;40(1):13. Epub 2021 Mar 30.

Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey.

Objective: Due to an increase in aging worldwide, assessment of the nutritional status of older people becomes an important matter. Malnutrition in older people increases the risk of infections, disease period and hospitalization rates. This study aimed to compare the different anthropometric indices for detecting malnutrition among older people and comparing these indices among males and females to explain the possible differences. Read More

BMC Health Serv Res 2021 Mar 31;21(1):286. Epub 2021 Mar 31.

Reproductive Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Eastern Nosrat st. Tohid sq, Tehran, 141973317, Iran.

Background: HPV testing has been integrated in cervical cancer screening program. Patient-providers relationship is extremely important to improve cervical cancer screening outcomes. This qualitative study aims to understand HPV-positive women's needs and preferences about HCPs and patient-provider communication based on their experiences of accessing primary and specialized care. Read More

Food Chem 2021 Mar 20;355:129626. Epub 2021 Mar 20.

Department of Stress Biology and Plant Pathology, CEBAS-CSIC, Espinardo-Murcia, Spain. Electronic address:

The yellowing of florets limits the economic and nutritional value of broccoli during postharvest. We investigated mechanisms of action of 150 nM phytosulfokine α (PSKα) for delaying florets yellowing in broccoli during cold storage. Our results showed that SUMO E3 ligase (SIZ1) gene expression was higher in florets treated with PSKα, which may prevent endogenous HO accumulation, resulting from the higher activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione reductase. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021 Mar 29. Epub 2021 Mar 29.

Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Particulate matters (PMs) are significant components of air pollution in the urban environment. PMs with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM) can penetrate to the alveolar area and introduce numerous compounds to the pneumocystis that can initiate inflammatory response. Read More

Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging 2020 Aug 16;2(4):e200248. Epub 2020 Jul 16.

Department of Radiology, Yas Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (B.M.); Department of Radiology, Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Medical Imaging Center (B.M., H.G., M.A.K., M.G., H.H., P.R.) and Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology (K.K.), Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran 1416753955, Iran; Department of Radiology, Amiralam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (M.A.K.); Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Endocrinology, Yas Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (F.D.T.); and Department of Radiology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (M.C.).

Purpose: The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused significant morbidity and mortality since December 2019. Although the role of chest CT for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia is still debatable, the modality has been used in scenarios of constrained reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. The epidemiologic reports indicate an unexplored difference between men and women in disease severity. Read More

Vis J Emerg Med 2021 Apr 22;23:101006. Epub 2021 Mar 22.

Department of Ophthalmology, Nikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

Radiol Case Rep 2021 Mar 24. Epub 2021 Mar 24.

Medical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

COVID-19 is associated with thrombosis formation in various vessels, including those in the abdomen. In this case report, we present a COVID-19 infected patient who had developed abdominal discomfort. The patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging, which showed signs of thrombosis formation in the superior mesenteric vein (SVM). Read More

Ultrasonography 2021 Jan 5. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

Department of Radiology, Tehran Medical Sciences University, Imaging Center of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.

Purpose: This study investigated the accuracy of models reconstructed from ultrasound image processing by comparing the radial displacement waveforms of a subject-specific artery model and evaluated stress changes in the proximal shoulder, throat, and distal shoulder of the plaques depending on the degree of carotid artery stenosis.

Methods: Three groups of subjects (healthy and with less or more than 50% carotid stenosis) were evaluated with ultrasonography. Two-dimensional transverse imaging of the common carotid artery was performed to reconstruct the geometry. Read More

Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2021 Mar 27. Epub 2021 Mar 27.

Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.

Background: The inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) are a group of heterogeneous disorders mainly characterized by severe and recurrent infections besides other complications including autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. In this study, we aim to evaluate clinical, immunological, and molecular data of monogenic IEI patients with and without autoimmune manifestations.

Methods: We have retrospectively screened cases of monogenic IEI in the Iranian PID registry for the occurrence of autoimmunity and immune dysregulation. Read More

Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2021 Mar 17;255:119697. Epub 2021 Mar 17.

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.

In the current research, an analytical method was proposed for the quantitative determination of surface tension of anionic surfactant solutions in the presence of hydrophilic silica nanoparticles using attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and chemometric methods. The surface tension behavior of anionic surfactant solutions considerably changes by the addition of silica nanoparticles with different particle size. The spectral data of solutions were used for prediction of surface tension using two calibration methods based on support vector machine regression (SVM-R) as a non-linear algorithm and partial least squares regression (PLS-R) as a linear algorithm. Read More

Neurochirurgie 2021 Mar 23. Epub 2021 Mar 23.

Department of neurosurgery, Imam Khomeini hospital, Tehran University of medical sciences, Keshavarz boulevard, Tehran, Iran.

Background: Cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) in third ventricular area may become symptomatic relatively rarely, secondary to hemorrhage and growth or rupture into the ventricle, causing obstructive hydrocephalus, during third trimester of pregnancy.

Case Description: A 34 weeks pregnant (G4P1A2) lady was admitted to one of our satellite hospitals with one-week history of severe headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and right-sided facial numbness. At presentation, she had sudden decreased level of consciousness with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) equal to 4, and bilateral fixed pupils. Read More