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View article: Risk factors and outcomes of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective-multicentre cohort study and systematic literature review
Risk factors and outcomes of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective-multicentre cohort study and systematic literature review Open
Objective Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinicoradiological diagnosis that can be associated with SLE. The clinical presentation, risk factors and outcomes of PRES in patients with SLE remain insufficiently descr…
View article: Diagnosis of COVID -19 by PCR method from the nasopharyngeal samples of symptomatic domestic cats and dogs
Diagnosis of COVID -19 by PCR method from the nasopharyngeal samples of symptomatic domestic cats and dogs Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the acute respiratory syndrome of the coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Due to its severity and spread, the World Health Organization considered it an epidemic. Coronavirus can infect several …
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis infection in hemodialysis patients in southwest Iran
Prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis infection in hemodialysis patients in southwest Iran Open
INTRODUCTION. Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, particularly in developing countries. Diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in hemodialysis patients is crucial because of the risk of developing active tube…
View article: Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in Iran and its projections through 2050: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in Iran and its projections through 2050: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss. A substantial increase in the burden of AMD is expected in the aging populations, including the Iranians. We investigated the age and gender…
View article: Scorpion envenomation-associated myocarditis: A systematic review
Scorpion envenomation-associated myocarditis: A systematic review Open
Background Scorpion envenomation is associated with several complications. One of the most serious complications is the cardiac involvement in the form of myocarditis that remains the main reason for mortalities associated with scorpion en…
View article: Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on lipid profiles and liver enzymes of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on lipid profiles and liver enzymes of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
As an antioxidant, coenzyme Q 10 (CoQ10) has been proposed as a possible treatment for non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In the present meta‐analysis, we aimed to determine the effects of CoQ10 supplementation on lipid profiles an…
View article: Surfing the clinical trials of ECG teaching to medical students: A systematic review
Surfing the clinical trials of ECG teaching to medical students: A systematic review Open
Interpreting an electrocardiogram (ECG) is crucial for every physician. The physician's competency in ECG interpretation needs to be improved at any stage of medical education. The aim of the present study was to review the currently publi…
View article: The association of patient‐reported social determinants of health and hospitalization rate: A scoping review
The association of patient‐reported social determinants of health and hospitalization rate: A scoping review Open
Introduction The interplay between social determinants of health (SDOH) and hospitalization is significant as targeted interventions can improve the social status of the individuals. This interrelation has been historically overlooked in h…
View article: Requirements for improving social capital among faculty members of medical universities: A multicenter qualitative study
Requirements for improving social capital among faculty members of medical universities: A multicenter qualitative study Open
Introduction Social capital is critical to organizational dynamics, particularly in developing countries. This study explored strategies for enhancing social capital among faculty members at seven medical universities in the south of Iran.…
View article: The global prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in residents of elderly care centers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The global prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in residents of elderly care centers: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a difficult to treat infection, particularly in residents of elderly care centers (ECCs). Despite the substantial burden of MRSA, an inadequate number of studies have analyze…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Exploring the perceptions and experiences of medical students in the care for patients diagnosed with COVID-19: A qualitative content analysis
Exploring the perceptions and experiences of medical students in the care for patients diagnosed with COVID-19: A qualitative content analysis Open
Introduction: Medical students faced numerous problems to combat the COVID-19 pandemic as the least experienced medical staff members. Awareness of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical students is essential to manage and control …
View article: Supportive atmosphere in medical education in the post-COVID-19 era: We are not out of the woods yet!
Supportive atmosphere in medical education in the post-COVID-19 era: We are not out of the woods yet! Open
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View article: Human Papillomavirus Infection during Pregnancy and Childhood: A Comprehensive Review
Human Papillomavirus Infection during Pregnancy and Childhood: A Comprehensive Review Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease worldwide, is the causative agent for several genital and oropharyngeal cancers and a suspected agent for many malignancies. HPV is associated with several adverse…
View article: The incidence and features of Delphian lymph node involvement in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma
The incidence and features of Delphian lymph node involvement in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma Open
Introduction In papillary thyroid cancer patients, the extent of dissection is still a matter of debate. Evaluating Delphian lymph nodes (DLNs) during the surgery has been speculated as a valuable tool to determine the extent of dissection…
View article: The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study
The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study Open
Background and Aims COVID‐19 has adversely impacted the public's mental health. One of the causes of psychopathology during the present pandemic is death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and…
View article: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on mental health of Iranian people
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on mental health of Iranian people Open
INTRODUCTION. The highly contagious novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged recently as a global pandemic. An efficient way to mitigate the spread of the disease is lockdown and quarantine.OBJECTIVE. This study aimed to evaluate …
View article: Left ventricular thrombosis and endogenous endophthalmitis in the setting of COVID‐19: A case report
Left ventricular thrombosis and endogenous endophthalmitis in the setting of COVID‐19: A case report Open
Aside from typical pneumonia, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has shown several extra‐pulmonary manifestations. This study was done on a 66‐year‐old male patient who concomitantly had endogenous endophthalmitis and left ventricular…
View article: Potential of four definitions of metabolic syndrome to discriminate individuals with different 10-year cardiovascular disease risk scores: a cross-sectional analysis of an Iranian cohort
Potential of four definitions of metabolic syndrome to discriminate individuals with different 10-year cardiovascular disease risk scores: a cross-sectional analysis of an Iranian cohort Open
Objective We aimed to reveal the potential of four different metabolic syndrome (Mets) definitions to differentiate subjects according to 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease. Design A cross-sectional analysis of a prospective cohort. Se…
View article: Competencies required for medical students to confront the COVID-19 pandemic: A needs assessment study
Competencies required for medical students to confront the COVID-19 pandemic: A needs assessment study Open
BACKGROUND: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has turned attention to the essential competencies needed to confront pandemics for a physician. However, medical students, as future physicians, are not adequately trained fo…
View article: COVID-19 Associated Pancreatitis: A Review of 66 Cases
COVID-19 Associated Pancreatitis: A Review of 66 Cases Open
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has shown itself with different clinical manifestations. Besides respiratory distress, cough, and fever, which were the most common symptoms, pancreatitis has been re…
View article: Student Support Systems for Undergraduate Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature
Student Support Systems for Undergraduate Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature Open
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted medical students' vulnerability to various problems. Given the stressful nature of medical disciplines, considerable attention must be paid to student support systems…