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View article: Radiologic analysis of CT imaging patterns and clinical correlations in hospitalized pediatric COVID-19 patients
Radiologic analysis of CT imaging patterns and clinical correlations in hospitalized pediatric COVID-19 patients Open
Background and objective COVID-19 has emerged as a global pandemic affecting individuals of all ages. The disease can lead to severe complications and even death, particularly due to pulmonary involvement. Contrary to popular belief, child…
View article: Emerging Evidence of BRAFV600E in LCH: The Iranian Experience
Emerging Evidence of BRAFV600E in LCH: The Iranian Experience Open
View article: Designing and incorporating integrated oral health care pathways for pediatric and adult patients: touchpoints in a dental setting
Designing and incorporating integrated oral health care pathways for pediatric and adult patients: touchpoints in a dental setting Open
View article: The Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
The Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Open
Introduction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), with reported incidences ranging from 20-70% within the first 100 days post-transplant. AKI can adversely impact outco…
View article: The Study of Lung Ultrasound, Chest CT and Chest X-ray in Children with COVID-19 Hospitalized in Mofid Children's Hospital During a Six-Month Period
The Study of Lung Ultrasound, Chest CT and Chest X-ray in Children with COVID-19 Hospitalized in Mofid Children's Hospital During a Six-Month Period Open
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The primary diagnostic tool for pediatric COVID-19 patients is polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Chest imaging findings in…
View article: Surgical regenerative methods for peri-implantitis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Surgical regenerative methods for peri-implantitis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background. The purpose of this study was to review the literature on the efficacy of different surgical regenerative methods for peri-implantitis treatment. Methods. A preliminary search was conducted in seven electronic databases. The st…
View article: Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of PerkinRA in Comparison with Kineret in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients
Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of PerkinRA in Comparison with Kineret in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients Open
Background: Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is marked with arthritis and several features of systemic inflammation, including fever, rashes, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and serositis. Interleukin-1 receptor blockers …
View article: Updated Customized Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Adult Cataract in Iran
Updated Customized Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Adult Cataract in Iran Open
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View article: Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Microalbuminuria in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Its Relationship with Body Mass Index, Hemoglobin A1c, and Age at Diabetes Onset
Microalbuminuria in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Its Relationship with Body Mass Index, Hemoglobin A1c, and Age at Diabetes Onset Open
Background: Children with type 1 diabetes are at risk of developing microvascular and macrovascular complications, with diabetic nephropathy (DN) being a significant microvascular complication. Microalbuminuria is a crucial diagnostic mark…
View article: Correlation Between Anxiety Disorders and Asthma Severity Indices in Asthmatic Children
Correlation Between Anxiety Disorders and Asthma Severity Indices in Asthmatic Children Open
Background: Anxiety and depression in patients with asthma have been linked to frequent exacerbations, increased use of healthcare resources, and poor asthma control. Objectives: In the current study, we examined the correlations between a…
View article: Demographic, Clinical, and Immunological features in Combined Immunodeficiency Patients with Pulmonary Complications: A Retrospective Multicenter Study from Iran
Demographic, Clinical, and Immunological features in Combined Immunodeficiency Patients with Pulmonary Complications: A Retrospective Multicenter Study from Iran Open
Background: Combined immunodeficiency (CID) is characterized by profound defects in the development and function of both B and T cells. We aimed to investigate clinical and immunological phenotype in CID patients with and without pulmonary…
View article: The Prevalence of Colonization with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Enterobacter, and Related Risk Factors in Children
The Prevalence of Colonization with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Enterobacter, and Related Risk Factors in Children Open
Background: Carbapenems are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat the family of gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae, especially those that are resistant to first-line antibiotics. Because these drugs are usually prescribed as the last line…
View article: Assessment of early and post COVID-19 vaccination antibody response in healthcare workers: a multicentre cross-sectional study on inactivated, mRNA and vector-based vaccines
Assessment of early and post COVID-19 vaccination antibody response in healthcare workers: a multicentre cross-sectional study on inactivated, mRNA and vector-based vaccines Open
In this multicentre study, we compared the status of antibody production in healthcare personnel (HCP) before and after vaccination using different brands of COVID-19 vaccines between March 2021 and September 2021. Out of a total of 962 HC…
View article: Comparison of Reliability of Kidney Ultrasound Findings After Pyeloplasty Versus Kidney Isotope Scans for Success in Patients with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Comparison of Reliability of Kidney Ultrasound Findings After Pyeloplasty Versus Kidney Isotope Scans for Success in Patients with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Open
Background: New parameters called the pelvis-cortex (P/C) ratio, and percentage of pelvic improvement (PI) in the anteroposterior diameter (APD) are used for patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction who have undergone pyeloplasty. …
View article: Comparison of QT dispersion before and after PDA device closure in pediatrics
Comparison of QT dispersion before and after PDA device closure in pediatrics Open
Background Numerous studies have shown that QT dispersion (QTd) can be a suitable criterion for risk assessment of arrhythmia in patients with congenital heart disease. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) increases the risk of cardiac ar…
View article: Corrigendum to: Development of a Novel Scoring System for Comprehensive COVID-19 Patient Evaluation: Evidence-Based Systematic Review
Corrigendum to: Development of a Novel Scoring System for Comprehensive COVID-19 Patient Evaluation: Evidence-Based Systematic Review Open
View article: Antibacterial efficacy of antibiotic pastes versus calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing: A systematic review and meta-analysis of ex vivo studies
Antibacterial efficacy of antibiotic pastes versus calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing: A systematic review and meta-analysis of ex vivo studies Open
Ex vivo evidence showed that antibiotic pastes were either superior or equal to CH. The studied SAPs had considerably higher or similar antibacterial effectiveness compared to DAP, CH, and TAP. Hence, combined antibiotic therapy was…
View article: Evidence‐Based Prediction of COVID‐19 Severity in Hospitalized Children
Evidence‐Based Prediction of COVID‐19 Severity in Hospitalized Children Open
Objective . In this study, by using clinical and paraclinical characteristics, we have aimed to predict the severity of the disease in hospitalized COVID‐19 children. Method . This cross‐sectional study was conducted on medical records abo…
View article: Demographic, Clinical, and Immunological Features in Combined Immunodeficiency Patients with and Without Pulmonary Complications: A Retrospective Multicenter Study from Iran
Demographic, Clinical, and Immunological Features in Combined Immunodeficiency Patients with and Without Pulmonary Complications: A Retrospective Multicenter Study from Iran Open
Purpose: Combined immunodeficiency (CID) is characterized by profound defects in the development and function of both B and T cells. We aimed to investigate clinical and immunological phenotype in CID patients with and without pulmonary co…
View article: A Model for the Taxonomy of Research Studies: A Practical Guide to Knowledge Production and Knowledge Management
A Model for the Taxonomy of Research Studies: A Practical Guide to Knowledge Production and Knowledge Management Open
Context: Due to the increasing research information, knowledge production, development of information technology, and its impact on access to knowledge, the taxonomy of knowledge and information is necessary to manage and use them in the d…
View article: Association of 8p22-23-rs2254546 Genotypes with Coronary Artery Status and Resistance to Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Iranian Children with Kawasaki Disease
Association of 8p22-23-rs2254546 Genotypes with Coronary Artery Status and Resistance to Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Iranian Children with Kawasaki Disease Open
Background: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a frequent cause of acquired heart disease in infants and young children, which may be triggered by infectious agents, with the highest incidence in Asian countries. Several genotypes are identified as …
View article: Development of a Novel Scoring System for Comprehensive COVID-19 Patient Evaluation: An Evidence-based Systematic Review
Development of a Novel Scoring System for Comprehensive COVID-19 Patient Evaluation: An Evidence-based Systematic Review Open
Context: In the era of the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic, new scoring systems need to be developed to estimate the risk of COVID-19 complications aiding in the accurate prognosis. Improved scoring systems by combining multiple variables allow …
View article: National Guidelines for Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation of Iranian Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
National Guidelines for Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation of Iranian Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Open
Background: Individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) often have prolonged cognitive impairments, resulting in long-term problems with their real-life activities. Given the urgent need for evidence-based recommendati…
View article: Utility of Available Methods for Diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples
Utility of Available Methods for Diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples Open
: The laboratory diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 should be done to confirm coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in suspected patients. Although several diagnostic methods have been developed in this regard, their accuracy for clinical application i…
View article: Current Concepts on Immunopathology of COVID-19 and Emerging Therapies
Current Concepts on Immunopathology of COVID-19 and Emerging Therapies Open
Context: This scoping review tries to synthesize early findings on the immunopathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 to assess the emerging therapies and vaccines by evaluating their impact based on the mechanism of pathogenicity. Methods: The three d…
View article: Author response for "Effects of antibiotic administration on postoperative endodontic symptoms in patients with pulpal necrosis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis"
Author response for "Effects of antibiotic administration on postoperative endodontic symptoms in patients with pulpal necrosis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis" Open
View article: Effect of rotary and reciprocating instrumentation motions on postoperative pain incidence in non-surgical endodontic treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of rotary and reciprocating instrumentation motions on postoperative pain incidence in non-surgical endodontic treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
There was no difference in postoperative pain at 12, 24, and 48 hours after non-surgical root canal treatment and retreatment, using reciprocating or rotary instrumentation motions.
View article: Dental caries experience and socio-economic status among Iranian children: a multilevel analysis
Dental caries experience and socio-economic status among Iranian children: a multilevel analysis Open
Background Socio-economic factors are considered as main determinants causing disparities in oral health across different countries. The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations of social and economic factors with denta…
View article: The Effect of Methylphenidate on Cervical Vertebral Maturation and Dental Age in Patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The Effect of Methylphenidate on Cervical Vertebral Maturation and Dental Age in Patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Open
After age and sex adjustment, the dental and skeletal age of ADHD patients with or without Methylphenidate treatment do no manifest a significant delay compared with the controls.