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View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on admission trends, diagnosis patterns, and demographics of ischemic heart disease patients: a retrospective study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on admission trends, diagnosis patterns, and demographics of ischemic heart disease patients: a retrospective study Open
View article: Association between dyslipidemia and elevated liver enzymes: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study
Association between dyslipidemia and elevated liver enzymes: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study Open
Background: Dyslipidemia is associated with several health complications that put a heavy burden on the healthcare system and society due to its adverse outcomes. Abnormal lipid profile is known to cause complications in hepatic systems. T…
View article: The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population
The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a global health concern linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio has emerged as a promising biomarker for MetS …
View article: Oral Health Among the Elderly: A Cross Sectional study of the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort
Oral Health Among the Elderly: A Cross Sectional study of the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Open
The study highlights the significant impact of age, gender, education, employment, physical activity, substance use, and oral hygiene practices on the oral health of the elderly in the PGCS population, underscoring the urgent need for targ…
View article: The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Anxiety and Physiological Indices in Patients under CABG Surgery: Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Anxiety and Physiological Indices in Patients under CABG Surgery: Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
View article: Survey the Frequency of Organ Donation and Related Factors in Patients with Consciousness Level below 5 in Hospitals of Guilan Province: An Analytical Study
Survey the Frequency of Organ Donation and Related Factors in Patients with Consciousness Level below 5 in Hospitals of Guilan Province: An Analytical Study Open
Background: Statistics of accidents, decreased level of consciousness and occurrence of brain death in Iran are high. In this regard, the use of brain death cases in organ transplantation has been carried out in Iran for a long time and se…
View article: Quality of Palliative Care in Children with Cancer: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study in North of Iran
Quality of Palliative Care in Children with Cancer: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study in North of Iran Open
Background: Providing high-quality palliative care, which is one of the basic rights of children with cancer, will lead to the improvement of the quality of life and satisfaction of the child and family. It is important to evaluate the qua…
View article: Nurses' Performance and Related Factors in End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Cross-sectional Study
Nurses' Performance and Related Factors in End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Cross-sectional Study Open
View article: Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay with Acid-Fast Staining and Culture Methods for Prompt Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates
Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay with Acid-Fast Staining and Culture Methods for Prompt Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates Open
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the GeneXpert with acid-fast stain (AFB) and culture methods in patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (SPT). Methods: A total of 484 sputum and BALF (bron…
View article: The Impact of Telenursing in Elderlies with Myocardial Infarction Based on a Self- care Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Impact of Telenursing in Elderlies with Myocardial Infarction Based on a Self- care Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background Self-care and medication adherence are key factors in the management of patients with myocardial infarction (MI), but many patients face challenges in this field and need new care approaches. This study, based on a self-care pro…
View article: Musculoskeletal Disorders of Emergency Medical Services Personnel and Their Associations With Job Content: A Cross-sectional Study
Musculoskeletal Disorders of Emergency Medical Services Personnel and Their Associations With Job Content: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the significant concerns in occupational health and ergonomics, with high prevalence across various professions worldwide. Among the jobs that are exposed to these injuries are emergen…
View article: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validity of Barnes Language Assessment in Persian Ageing Population: A Preliminary Study
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validity of Barnes Language Assessment in Persian Ageing Population: A Preliminary Study Open
Introduction: As the global population ages, the need for sensitive language assessments for dementia increases. While the Barnes language assessment (BLA) is a valuable tool in English, it has not been translated and validated for Persian…
View article: Nurses’ care coordination competence in mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units: a cross-sectional study
Nurses’ care coordination competence in mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Changes in Hand Hygiene Behaviors and Its Related Factors Among Northern Iranian Population During the First Peak and Subsidence of COVID-19 Pandemic Period: Results from PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS)
Changes in Hand Hygiene Behaviors and Its Related Factors Among Northern Iranian Population During the First Peak and Subsidence of COVID-19 Pandemic Period: Results from PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS) Open
Background: Hand hygiene is a critical behavior for preventing COVID-19 transmission, emphasized throughout the pandemic. Objectives: This study investigated changes in hand-washing behaviors and related factors among the population of nor…
View article: Investigating the effect of role-playing training on depression of elderly women referring to comprehensive health service centers
Investigating the effect of role-playing training on depression of elderly women referring to comprehensive health service centers Open
BACKGROUND: Depression is one of the most important mood disorders that often causes physiological, behavioral and psychological symptoms. One of the common methods in cognitive behavioral therapy is the role-playing model, which makes the…
View article: Factors Associated With the 30-day Readmission Rate in Patients With Heart Failure
Factors Associated With the 30-day Readmission Rate in Patients With Heart Failure Open
View article: Effect of Mobile-based Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Experience of Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Effect of Mobile-based Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Experience of Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
View article: Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) for Iranian Children With Cancer
Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) for Iranian Children With Cancer Open
View article: Migration Intention and the Related Factors among Nursing Students in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study
Migration Intention and the Related Factors among Nursing Students in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Nurses’ migration as key personnel in healthcare organizations can negatively affect the nursing profession and the healthcare system. The intention and desire to migrate among nursing students, as the future nursing workforce, …
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Use: A Cross‐Sectional Study of PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Use: A Cross‐Sectional Study of PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study Open
Background and Aims Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used extensively in the treatment of patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of PPI consumption and related factors in the …
View article: Associations Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dyslipidemia: Results From the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS)
Associations Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dyslipidemia: Results From the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS) Open
Background Obesity and dyslipidemia are interconnected complex conditions and their prevalence differs across different geographical regions. As a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia is often misdiagnosed and inadeq…
View article: The association between metabolic syndrome and gallstone disease: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study
The association between metabolic syndrome and gallstone disease: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study Open
Background: There has been a concerning increase in the occurrence of gallstone diseases (GSDs) among individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). This study investigated the association between MetS and GSDs and related risk factors. Metho…
View article: Elevated liver enzymes and diabetes in the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study.
Elevated liver enzymes and diabetes in the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study. Open
Patients diagnosed with diabetes exhibited significantly increased levels of liver enzymes compared to those without diabetes. Also, impairment of three or four liver enzymes demonstrated a positive correlation with an elevated likelihood …
View article: The Association of Depression and Anxiety Disorders With Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among Nurses
The Association of Depression and Anxiety Disorders With Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among Nurses Open
View article: Determinants of Missed Nursing Care for Cardiac Patients in Iran: A Mixed-method Study
Determinants of Missed Nursing Care for Cardiac Patients in Iran: A Mixed-method Study Open
View article: Factors delaying the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to acute ischemic stroke patients according to nurses’ perspective
Factors delaying the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to acute ischemic stroke patients according to nurses’ perspective Open
Background: Prompt administration of tissue plasminogen activator(tPA) is a key factor in improving acute stroke outcomes. Several reasons contribute to the delayed application of this therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Object…
View article: Investigating the Activity Status of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its Related Factors: A Study Protocol
Investigating the Activity Status of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its Related Factors: A Study Protocol Open
View article: Comparison of Childbirth Experience and Related Factors in Primiparous Women With Normal Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Section From Northern Iran
Comparison of Childbirth Experience and Related Factors in Primiparous Women With Normal Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Section From Northern Iran Open
View article: Physical activity and elevated liver enzymes: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study.
Physical activity and elevated liver enzymes: A cross-sectional study from the PERSIAN Guilan cohort study. Open
Higher physical activity levels were associated with a lower prevalence of elevated liver enzymes, suggesting that regular physical activity may positively affect liver health.
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Microshear Bond Strength and Microgap Formation of a New Self‐Cure Bulk‐Fill and a Light‐Cure Composite Resin in Bonding to Dentin
Comparative Evaluation of Microshear Bond Strength and Microgap Formation of a New Self‐Cure Bulk‐Fill and a Light‐Cure Composite Resin in Bonding to Dentin Open
Aim This study aimed to compare the microshear bond strength (μSBS) and microgap formation of STELA self‐cure composite and a light‐cure composite when bonded to dentin. Material and Methods A total of 45 bovine teeth were divided into thr…