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View article: The effectiveness of garlic (Allium sativum) extract in improving fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
The effectiveness of garlic (Allium sativum) extract in improving fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial Open
Background and purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of MS. Garlic is a plant whose anti-fatigue effects have been shown. The pres…
View article: Evaluating Therapeutic Efficacy of Bamboo Salt Mouthwash Compared to Benzydamine Hydrochloride Mouthwash for Recurrent Aphthous Ulceration: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Evaluating Therapeutic Efficacy of Bamboo Salt Mouthwash Compared to Benzydamine Hydrochloride Mouthwash for Recurrent Aphthous Ulceration: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Objective: There is no evidence regarding the efficacy of bamboo salt in the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulceration. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of bamboo salt mouthwash in comparison to benzydamine…
View article: Therapeutic effect of memantine on patients with posttraumatic headache: A randomized double-blinded clinical trial
Therapeutic effect of memantine on patients with posttraumatic headache: A randomized double-blinded clinical trial Open
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in different complications. Posttraumatic headache (PTH) is a disabling complication of TBI. We investigated the therapeutic effect of memantine on patients with PTH. Materials and Method…
View article: Effectiveness of levamisole in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Effectiveness of levamisole in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19: a randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Introduction: Inflammation plays a role in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pathophysiology and anti-inflammatory drugs may help reduce the disease severity. Levamisole is an anthelmintic drug with immunomodulatory and possible antivira…
View article: Evaluation of the rational prescription of linezolid, the prevalence of thrombocytopenia and major drug interactions in patients with cardiovascular diseases: are there any cautions?
Evaluation of the rational prescription of linezolid, the prevalence of thrombocytopenia and major drug interactions in patients with cardiovascular diseases: are there any cautions? Open
The present study evaluated the rational prescription of linezolid, the prevalence of thrombocytopenia, and major drug interactions in patients with cardiovascular diseases. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study on linezolid-t…
View article: The Effectiveness of Colistin/Rifampin Compared to Colistin/Meropenem in the Treatment of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Caused by Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
The Effectiveness of Colistin/Rifampin Compared to Colistin/Meropenem in the Treatment of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Caused by Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Objective: Treating ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is still a significant challenge. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the colistin/rifampin regimen compared to t…
View article: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia; Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Current Therapeutic Approaches
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia; Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Current Therapeutic Approaches Open
A BSTRACT Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the primary pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated infections. It is related to high rates of morbidity and mortality globally, mainly because of its high capacity to develop resistance …
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of <i>Berberis integerrima</i> Bunge root extract combined with spearmint essential oil in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Evaluation of the effectiveness of <i>Berberis integerrima</i> Bunge root extract combined with spearmint essential oil in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Background Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological disorders. Berberis integerrima Bunge belongs to the Berberidaceae family. Several studies on different Berberis species in addition to B. integerrima have shown antimicrobi…
View article: Investigating the effect of posture correction on the amount of musculoskeletal pain of patient carriers in Bahoner Hospital, Kerman
Investigating the effect of posture correction on the amount of musculoskeletal pain of patient carriers in Bahoner Hospital, Kerman Open
Introduction: Due to the obviousness of musculoskeletal disorders in health workers, especially patient carriers, we felt it necessary to check the amount of musculoskeletal pain in these workers by correcting the posture. Mateials and Met…
View article: Evaluation of Synbiotics in the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Evaluation of Synbiotics in the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections. The role of probiotics in preventing VAP is still questionable. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of synbiotic FamiLact 2plus on the…
View article: Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Nosocomial Infections in Patients Hospitalized in Chamran Heart Educational, Medical, and Research Center of Isfahan
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Nosocomial Infections in Patients Hospitalized in Chamran Heart Educational, Medical, and Research Center of Isfahan Open
A BSTRACT Objective: According to the importance of evaluating the antimicrobial resistance pattern in the management of nosocomial infections (NIs), we decided to investigate the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Chamran Heart Hos…
View article: Invasive fungal infections in hematologic malignancies: Incidence, management, and antifungal therapy
Invasive fungal infections in hematologic malignancies: Incidence, management, and antifungal therapy Open
The incidence of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has increased in recent years as a result of increasing the incidence of hematologic malignancies (HMs). IFIs, as the opportunistic diseases, are the most important concern in these patien…
View article: Probiotic Lactobacillus and the potential risk of spreading antibiotic resistance: a systematic review
Probiotic Lactobacillus and the potential risk of spreading antibiotic resistance: a systematic review Open
Background and purpose: Lactobacillus , the most popular probiotic, has recently gained more attention because it is a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance. This review summarized and discussed the phenotypic-genotypic characterist…
View article: The Effectiveness of Perovskia abrotanoides Extract Topical Formulation on the Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
The Effectiveness of Perovskia abrotanoides Extract Topical Formulation on the Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Objective: Despite many attempts to treat leishmaniasis, new approaches are necessary to reduce the burden of disease. Perovskia abrotanoides (Brazambel) has shown significant effects against Leishmania parasites in some studies. This stud…
View article: Efficacy of an Oral Solution Containing Five Herbal Extracts in the Treatment of Urolithiasis: A Randomized, Single-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Efficacy of an Oral Solution Containing Five Herbal Extracts in the Treatment of Urolithiasis: A Randomized, Single-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Open
Objective: The high prevalence of urolithiasis and its recurrence entail the preparation of an efficient drug with the least side effects. Tribulus terrestris , Urtica dioica , Adiantum capillus-veneris , Stigma maydis (corn silk), and Cuc…
View article: Reply to the letter to the editor regarding the study “The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID‐19‐related cough: A randomized, controlled clinical trial”
Reply to the letter to the editor regarding the study “The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID‐19‐related cough: A randomized, controlled clinical trial” Open
We thank the authors of the letter to the editor for their careful reading of our paper entitled “The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID-19-related …
View article: The Effectiveness of Silymarin in the Prevention of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
The Effectiveness of Silymarin in the Prevention of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Several animal studies have shown the protective effect of silymarin (the extract of Silybum marianum seeds) against anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity (ATDH). However, the knowledge of ATDH of silymarin in humans is…
View article: Drug repositioning approach to target viral and host cells in terms of COVID-19 treatment: A review of in vivo experiments and clinical studies
Drug repositioning approach to target viral and host cells in terms of COVID-19 treatment: A review of in vivo experiments and clinical studies Open
While the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding at an alarming rate, there is currently no treatment option for this disease. Therefore, it is necessary to find an effective treatment special for hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the earliest p…
View article: Antibiotic use during the first 6 months of <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 pandemic in Iran: A large‐scale multi‐centre study
Antibiotic use during the first 6 months of <span>COVID</span> ‐19 pandemic in Iran: A large‐scale multi‐centre study Open
In this study, widespread antibiotic use was detected in the absence of the confirmed bacterial coinfection in COVID-19 patients. This over-consumption of broad-spectrum antibiotics may be associated with increased mortality in hospitalize…
View article: The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID‐19‐ related cough: A randomized, controlled clinical trial
The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID‐19‐ related cough: A randomized, controlled clinical trial Open
Introduction Cough is one of the most common presenting symptoms of COVID‐19, which can persist for weeks or months. Objective The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of gabapentin (GBT) alone and in combination with monte…
View article: Drug Utilization Evaluation of Antibiotics in Burn Patients at a Referral Teaching Hospital
Drug Utilization Evaluation of Antibiotics in Burn Patients at a Referral Teaching Hospital Open
Background: Nowadays, due to the irrational and excessive use of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance has become one of the main concerns of the medical community. Patients with burns are more prone to infections due to the loss of the sk…
View article: The effects of licorice mucoadhesive patches (Aftogel®) on the results of nasopharyngeal swab real-time PCR test of SARS-CoV-2: a randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
The effects of licorice mucoadhesive patches (Aftogel®) on the results of nasopharyngeal swab real-time PCR test of SARS-CoV-2: a randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial Open
Background and objectives: Up to present no efficacious antiviral medications have been discovered in order to eradicate SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal tract. In this article, the aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a new herbal drug pro…
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of topical oily lotion containing frankincense extract in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial
Evaluation of the effectiveness of topical oily lotion containing frankincense extract in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial Open
Objective: Pharmacological treatments of osteoarthritis have several side effects. Boswellia serrata resin (frankincense) is rich in boswellic acids that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; though, their oral bioavailability is…
View article: The Effect of <i>Plantago major</i> Hydroalcoholic Extract on the Healing of Diabetic Foot and Pressure Ulcers: A Randomized Open-Label Controlled Clinical Trial
The Effect of <i>Plantago major</i> Hydroalcoholic Extract on the Healing of Diabetic Foot and Pressure Ulcers: A Randomized Open-Label Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Aims: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and pressure ulcer (PU) both are common types of ulcers worldwide. The wound healing effect of Plantago major leaves has been shown in a few animal studies. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy…
View article: Ampicillin-Sulbactam for the Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Patients with Opioid Overdose: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Ampicillin-Sulbactam for the Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Patients with Opioid Overdose: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Aspiration pneumonia is among overdose complications, requiring timely appropriate treatment. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of ampicillin-sulbactam, compared to our usual regimen ceftriaxone + clindamycin on a…
View article: The effectiveness of olibanum orally disintegrating tablet in the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers
The effectiveness of olibanum orally disintegrating tablet in the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers Open
Background: Boswellia serrata oleo-gum-resin (frankincense; olibanum) has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of frankincense extract in the treatment of oral aph…
View article: Antibiotic resistance pattern of Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from patients in Isfahan, Iran
Antibiotic resistance pattern of Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from patients in Isfahan, Iran Open
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic resistance pattern of Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from patients in Isfahan province. Materials and Methods: Gastric antrum biopsy specimens of patients undergo…
View article: The effect of vitamin E and vitamin C in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia;a randomized controlled clinical trial
The effect of vitamin E and vitamin C in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia;a randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Introduction: Cytokine storm and oxidative stress play a key role in the pathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vitamins C and E are two known antioxidants with possible theoretical beneficial effects in COVID-19 patients. Ob…