Farshad Pourmalek
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View article: CovidVisualized: Visualized compilation of international updated models’ estimates of COVID-19 pandemic at global and country levels
CovidVisualized: Visualized compilation of international updated models’ estimates of COVID-19 pandemic at global and country levels Open
Objectives To identify international and periodically updated models of the COVID-19 epidemic, compile and visualize their estimation results at the global, regional, and country levels, and periodically update the compilations. This compi…
View article: CovidVisualized: Visualized compilation of international updating models’ estimates of COVID-19 pandemic at global and country levels
CovidVisualized: Visualized compilation of international updating models’ estimates of COVID-19 pandemic at global and country levels Open
Objectives: To identify international and periodically updated models of the COVID-19 epidemic, compile and visualize their estimation results, at the global and country levels, and periodically update the compilations. When one or more mo…
View article: pourmalek/covir2: 2.2 public release
pourmalek/covir2: 2.2 public release Open
2.2 public release
View article: pourmalek/covir2: 2.2 public release
pourmalek/covir2: 2.2 public release Open
2.2 public release
View article: COVID-19 in Iran: What was done and what should be done?
COVID-19 in Iran: What was done and what should be done? Open
The current COVID-19 pandemic started in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The World health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020, and recognized the situation as a…
View article: Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran
Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran Open
Background: To inform researchers about the methodology and results of epidemic estimation studies performed for COVID-19 epidemic in Iran, we aimed to perform a rapid review. Methods: We searched for and included published articles, prepr…
View article: Additional file 2 of Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran
Additional file 2 of Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran Open
Additional file 2. Target studies’ abstracted data.
View article: Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 32 cancer groups, 1990 to 2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration
Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 32 cancer groups, 1990 to 2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration Open
IMPORTANCE: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Current estimates on the burden of cancer are needed for cancer control planning. OBJECTIVE: To estimate mortality, incidence, years lived with disability (YLDs), years of …
View article: Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran
Rapid review of COVID-19 epidemic estimation studies for Iran Open
Background : To inform the researchers about the methodology and results of epidemic estimation studies performed for COVID-19 epidemic in Iran, we aimed to perform a rapid review. Methods : We searched for and included published articles,…
View article: Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors in Child and Adolescent Health, 1990 to 2017
Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors in Child and Adolescent Health, 1990 to 2017 Open
Mortality reductions over this 27-year period mean that children are more likely than ever to reach their 20th birthdays. The concomitant expansion of nonfatal health loss and epidemiological transition in children and adolescents, especia…
View article: Setting research priorities to achieve long-term health targets in Iran
Setting research priorities to achieve long-term health targets in Iran Open
These findings highlight consensus amongst various prominent Iranian researchers and stakeholders over the research priorities that require investment to generate information and knowledge relevant to the national health targets and polici…
View article: The Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Among US States, 1990-2016
The Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Among US States, 1990-2016 Open
Large disparities in total burden of CVD persist between US states despite marked improvements in CVD burden. Differences in CVD burden are largely attributable to modifiable risk exposures.
View article: The Burden of Primary Liver Cancer and Underlying Etiologies From 1990 to 2015 at the Global, Regional, and National Level
The Burden of Primary Liver Cancer and Underlying Etiologies From 1990 to 2015 at the Global, Regional, and National Level Open
Importance: Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. The most common causes for liver cancer include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and alcohol use.\n\nObjective: To report results …
View article: Development and Case-Control Validation of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s Self Risk Assessment Tool:
Development and Case-Control Validation of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s Self Risk Assessment Tool: Open
Background and Objective: To facilitate the engagement of men in evaluation of their own health status and risk of disease, we have developed and validated the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s self-risk assessment tool (“You Check”). In …
View article: The Burden of Mental Disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990-2013
The Burden of Mental Disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990-2013 Open
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is witnessing an increase in chronic disorders, including mental illness. With ongoing unrest, this is expected to rise. This is the first study to quantify the burden of mental disorders in the EMR. …
View article: Global Burden of Hypertension and Systolic Blood Pressure of at Least 110 to 115 mm Hg, 1990-2015
Global Burden of Hypertension and Systolic Blood Pressure of at Least 110 to 115 mm Hg, 1990-2015 Open
In international surveys, although there is uncertainty in some estimates, the rate of elevated SBP (≥110-115 and ≥140 mm Hg) increased substantially between 1990 and 2015, and DALYs and deaths associated with elevated SBP also increased. …
View article: DEVELOPMENT AND CASE-CONTROL VALIDATION OF THE CANADIAN MEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION’S SELF RISK-ASSESSMENT TOOL: “YOU CHECK”
DEVELOPMENT AND CASE-CONTROL VALIDATION OF THE CANADIAN MEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION’S SELF RISK-ASSESSMENT TOOL: “YOU CHECK” Open
Background and Objective: To facilitate the engagement of men in the evaluation of their own health status and risk of disease, we have developed and validated the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s self-risk assessment tool (“You Check”).…
View article: Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-years for 32 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2015
Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-years for 32 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2015 Open
As part of the epidemiological transition, cancer incidence is expected to increase in the future, further straining limited health care resources. Appropriate allocation of resources for cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and curative an…
View article: Burden of Diarrhea in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2013: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013
Burden of Diarrhea in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2013: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 Open
Diarrheal diseases (DD) are leading causes of disease burden, death, and disability, especially in children in low-income settings. DD can also impact a child's potential livelihood through stunted physical growth, cognitive impairment, an…
View article: The global burden of injury: incidence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years and time trends from the Global Burden of Disease study 2013
The global burden of injury: incidence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years and time trends from the Global Burden of Disease study 2013 Open
Background The Global Burden of Diseases (GBD), Injuries, and Risk Factors study used the disability-adjusted life year (DALY) to quantify the burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors. This paper provides an overview of injury estima…
View article: A model for assessment and development of the credibility of Iran Academy of Medical Sciences
A model for assessment and development of the credibility of Iran Academy of Medical Sciences Open
Background & Aim: Assessment could be assumed as a valuable mean of highlighting the organization strengths and spotting its weaknesses. Academies are not exceptions in this regard. Knowing the items, which entail more concentrated attenti…
View article: The Global Burden of Cancer 2013
The Global Burden of Cancer 2013 Open
Cancer poses a major threat to public health worldwide, and incidence rates have increased in most countries since 1990. The trend is a particular threat to developing nations with health systems that are ill-equipped to deal with complex …
View article: Data used for internal validation of the Canadian Men’s Risk Assessment Tool
Data used for internal validation of the Canadian Men’s Risk Assessment Tool Open
Data used for internal validation of the Canadian Men’s Risk Assessment Tool (CMHRAT)
View article: Community-Based Participatory Research; an approach to Deal with Social Determinants of Health
Community-Based Participatory Research; an approach to Deal with Social Determinants of Health Open
In Iran, Population Research Centers, which were established in medical universities in 2001, were working for the aim of health promotion in particular and human development in general. These centers were based on community participation …