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View article: The association between nutrient patterns and hospital stay duration and symptoms in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: cross-sectional study
The association between nutrient patterns and hospital stay duration and symptoms in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: cross-sectional study Open
Background An excessively reactive immune system results in the cytokine storm COVID-19. A healthy diet is essential to maintain the balance between the immune system and inflammatory and oxidative stress. Associations between single foods…
View article: Potential Drug Interaction Between Liraglutide and Clonazepam: A Case Report
Potential Drug Interaction Between Liraglutide and Clonazepam: A Case Report Open
Aviophobia, that is, fear of flying, is a common type of anxiety disorder. Benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of anxiety. Liraglutide is a treatment for obesity or overweight in combination with weight‐related comorbidity. We presen…
View article: A Pilot Study in a Recently Established Childhood Cancer Center for Evaluating the Priority of National Pediatric Cancer Registry
A Pilot Study in a Recently Established Childhood Cancer Center for Evaluating the Priority of National Pediatric Cancer Registry Open
Background: Pediatric cancers account for nearly 2% of all cancers worldwide. In 2018, there were approximately 200,000 newly diagnosed cases of childhood cancer. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the need for a national pedi…
View article: Efficacy of Mucosamin Spray as an Adjunct for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Children under Chemotherapy: A Two-Center Randomized Clinical Trial
Efficacy of Mucosamin Spray as an Adjunct for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Children under Chemotherapy: A Two-Center Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Statement of the Problem: Chemotherapy-induced mucositis is the most common complication during cancer treatment. This complication can lead to pain, increased risk of infection and malnutrition. Therefore, it is important to find a soluti…
View article: A Report of Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a Hospital-Based Study
A Report of Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a Hospital-Based Study Open
Background: The reports of Iranian Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) are rare and there is no specific survival rate for those cases. Objectives: This study was designed as a hospital-based project for evaluating the epidemiolo…
View article: Prognosis, Survival and Management of Pediatric Patients With Neuroblastoma: A 12-Year Experience From a Single Center Study
Prognosis, Survival and Management of Pediatric Patients With Neuroblastoma: A 12-Year Experience From a Single Center Study Open
In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate epidemiologic data, survival, and prognosis of pediatric patients diagnosed with neuroblastoma who were referred to Mahak Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center (MPCTRC). One-hund…
View article: A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study
A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study Open
Background Despite the increasing development of different smartphone apps in the health care domain, most of these apps lack proper evaluation. In fact, with the rapid development of smartphones and wireless communication infrastructure, …
View article: Outcomes and survival rates of childhood osteosarcoma in Iran, A report from MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center, from 2007 to 2020
Outcomes and survival rates of childhood osteosarcoma in Iran, A report from MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center, from 2007 to 2020 Open
Background: Osteosarcoma is one of the most common childhood bone malignancies. Although chemotherapy protocol including methotrexate is an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, some other regimens have excluded it because of its complicat…
View article: A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study (Preprint)
A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite the increasing development of different smartphone apps in the health care domain, most of these apps lack proper evaluation. In fact, with the rapid development of smartphones and wireless communication infrastructure,…
View article: Pediatric Cancer Registry at MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center: A Single-Center Study from Iran
Pediatric Cancer Registry at MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center: A Single-Center Study from Iran Open
Background: The childhood cancer registry in Iran is a hospital-based system and there is not any unique and national registry system for pediatric malignancies in Iran. According to the limitations and requirements, this study was designe…
View article: An mHealth Self-management System for Support Children With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and Their Caregivers: Qualitative Co-design Study
An mHealth Self-management System for Support Children With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and Their Caregivers: Qualitative Co-design Study Open
Background The unique features of smartphones have extended their use in different fields, especially in the health care domain. These features offer new opportunities to support patients with chronic conditions by providing them with info…
View article: A Single-center Report of the Admission to Intensive Care Unit Effectiveness on Treatment and Survival of Children Diagnosed with Cancer in Iran
A Single-center Report of the Admission to Intensive Care Unit Effectiveness on Treatment and Survival of Children Diagnosed with Cancer in Iran Open
Background: Childhood cancer is the second leading cause of death in children. Approximately, 40% of children with cancer need to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), which plays a key role in their treatment procedure and overall…
View article: An mHealth Self-management System for Support Children With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and Their Caregivers: Qualitative Co-design Study (Preprint)
An mHealth Self-management System for Support Children With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and Their Caregivers: Qualitative Co-design Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The unique features of smartphones have extended their use in different fields, especially in the health care domain. These features offer new opportunities to support patients with chronic conditions by providing them with inf…
View article: Ocular Manifestations of Newly Diagnosed Acute Leukemia Patients
Ocular Manifestations of Newly Diagnosed Acute Leukemia Patients Open
Purpose: To present primary ocular manifestations in acute leukemia. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive hospital-based study evaluated all newly diagnosed leukemia patients of three referral hospitals of Tehran University of Medical…
View article: The Role of Diffusion Weighted MRI in Differentiation of Intra-Axial Cystic Brain Lesions
The Role of Diffusion Weighted MRI in Differentiation of Intra-Axial Cystic Brain Lesions Open
Background: Intracranial cystic lesions are unnatural cavities in which the continuity of the brain parenchyma is disrupted because of different pathologies such as infections and tumors containing proteinaceous fluid and/or cellular/necro…
View article: Treatment and outcomes of pediatric patients with cancer and COVID-19 at MAHAK pediatric cancer treatment and research center, Tehran, Iran
Treatment and outcomes of pediatric patients with cancer and COVID-19 at MAHAK pediatric cancer treatment and research center, Tehran, Iran Open
View article: Successful Treatment with Intravenous and Intravascular Cidofovir for BK Virus-Associated Hemorrhagic Cystitis after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report
Successful Treatment with Intravenous and Intravascular Cidofovir for BK Virus-Associated Hemorrhagic Cystitis after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report Open
BK virus rarely causes disease but is typically associated with patients who have had a transplant. The cornerstone of therapy is reduction in immunosuppression. A recent surge in BKVAN correlates with use of potent immunosuppressant drugs…
View article: Cancer Self-Management app (CanSelfMan) for supporting Self-management in children with ALL and their parents: User-Centered Design Approach (Preprint)
Cancer Self-Management app (CanSelfMan) for supporting Self-management in children with ALL and their parents: User-Centered Design Approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most prevalent form of pediatric cancer with numerous side effects during the treatment period. Children and their families require knowledge and information about the disease in order to…
View article: Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome because of 12 Years of Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Patient by Double Balloon Enteroscopy; A Case Report and Review of Literature
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome because of 12 Years of Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Patient by Double Balloon Enteroscopy; A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare disorder comprised of venous malformation mostly involving the skin and gastrointestinal (GI) tract but can also involve other visceral organs. The most predominant site of GI tract involve…
View article: An Overview of the Current Hepatitis B Treatment Strategies after Liver Transplantation
An Overview of the Current Hepatitis B Treatment Strategies after Liver Transplantation Open
Currently, liver transplantation (LT) is considered as the only option for the treatment of patients with various causes of liver failure, including patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. Overall, patients with HBV who u…
View article: Successful Removal of a Biliary Stent in the Jejunum Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
Successful Removal of a Biliary Stent in the Jejunum Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy Open
Background: Plastic biliary stent placement has been widely used as a safe approach for the management of hilar neoplasms or the dilation of benign biliary obstruction. Despite the complexity of this procedure, this approach is followed by…
View article: Successful Removal of a Biliary Stent in the Jejunum Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
Successful Removal of a Biliary Stent in the Jejunum Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy Open
Background: Plastic biliary stent placement has been widely used as a safe approach for the management of hilar neoplasms or the dilation of benign biliary obstruction. Despite the complexity of this procedure, this approach is followed by…
View article: Acute Adverse Drug Reactions in Inpatient Children Diagnosed with Cancer over a 12-Year Period: A Report from a Single Center Study
Acute Adverse Drug Reactions in Inpatient Children Diagnosed with Cancer over a 12-Year Period: A Report from a Single Center Study Open
: Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess the incidence rate of adverse drug reactions (ADR) to chemotherapeutic agents and related problems in hospitalized pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer who referred to Mahak hospital in T…
View article: Prediction of Cranial Radiotherapy Treatment in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Using Machine Learning: A Case Study at MAHAK Hospital
Prediction of Cranial Radiotherapy Treatment in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Using Machine Learning: A Case Study at MAHAK Hospital Open
In order to conclude, derived from previous studies regarding CRT it is not only cost-effective but also more healthy to eradicate the use of CRT for the treatment of childhood ALL. Furthermore, it is valuable to increase the clinical data…
View article: Pulmonary Complications in Candidates for Liver Transplantation
Pulmonary Complications in Candidates for Liver Transplantation Open
The liver plays a pivotal role in maintaining the homeostasis of various organ systems. Also, end-stage liver disease and its complications are major causes of morbidity and mortality among adults. Individuals who develop a chronic liver d…
View article: Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on pediatric oncology care in the Middle East, North Africa, and West Asia region: A report from the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) group
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on pediatric oncology care in the Middle East, North Africa, and West Asia region: A report from the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) group Open
Background Childhood cancer is a highly curable disease when timely diagnosis and appropriate therapy are provided. A negative impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on access to care for children with cancer is likely …
View article: Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma in Iran; survival and outcome
Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma in Iran; survival and outcome Open
Background: Staging has an important role in both defining the prognosis of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and choosing the best treatment protocol. This study was designed to evaluate the features of HL and estimate the survival rate in patients r…
View article: Retinoblastoma presentation, treatment and outcome in a large referral centre in Tehran: a 10-year retrospective analysis
Retinoblastoma presentation, treatment and outcome in a large referral centre in Tehran: a 10-year retrospective analysis Open
View article: The role of artificial intelligence in colon polyps detection.
The role of artificial intelligence in colon polyps detection. Open
Over the past few decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved dramatically and is believed to have a significant impact on all aspects of technology and daily life. The use of AI in the healthcare system has been rapidly growing, owi…
View article: Treatment outcome classification of pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia patients with clinical and medical data using machine learning: A case study at MAHAK hospital
Treatment outcome classification of pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia patients with clinical and medical data using machine learning: A case study at MAHAK hospital Open