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View article: Multi-institutional evaluation of direction-modulated brachytherapy tandems for cervical cancer
Multi-institutional evaluation of direction-modulated brachytherapy tandems for cervical cancer Open
Background: Direction-Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) offers a means of generating anisotropic radiation beams to create conformal dose distributions when in combination with image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (IGABT) workflow. The purpose…
View article: Factors associated with ethical competence in nurses and nursing students: A narrative review
Factors associated with ethical competence in nurses and nursing students: A narrative review Open
Ethics is a fundamental competency in the healthcare field. Ethical competence in nurses is essential for effective nursing practice, as it facilitates the delivery of high-quality care to patients. To foster ethical competence in nurses, …
View article: A systematic review on natural products with antimicrobial potential against WHO’s priority pathogens
A systematic review on natural products with antimicrobial potential against WHO’s priority pathogens Open
Based on the findings of this review, the diverse effects and therapeutic efficacy of herbal compounds in managing antibiotic resistance were extensively examined. Consequently, in light of the demonstrated antimicrobial activities of thes…
View article: Attention 3D UNET for dose distribution prediction of high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Intracavitary applicators
Attention 3D UNET for dose distribution prediction of high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Intracavitary applicators Open
Background Formulating a clinically acceptable plan within the time‐constrained clinical setting of brachytherapy poses challenges to clinicians. Deep learning based dose prediction methods have shown favorable solutions for enhancing effi…
View article: The Prediction of Death Anxiety based on Expressed Emotion, Intolerance of Uncertainty and Experiential Avoidance in Patients Recovered from COVID-19 Hospitalization
The Prediction of Death Anxiety based on Expressed Emotion, Intolerance of Uncertainty and Experiential Avoidance in Patients Recovered from COVID-19 Hospitalization Open
View article: Attention 3D U‐NET for dose distribution prediction of high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Direction modulated brachytherapy tandem applicator
Attention 3D U‐NET for dose distribution prediction of high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Direction modulated brachytherapy tandem applicator Open
Background Direction Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) enables conformal dose distributions. However, clinicians may face challenges in creating viable treatment plans within a fast‐paced clinical setting, especially for a novel technology li…
View article: The association between enteral nutrition with survival of critical patients with COVID‐19
The association between enteral nutrition with survival of critical patients with COVID‐19 Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) results in several complications and mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Limited studies have investigated the effect of enteral nutrition (EN) on the survival of COVID‐19 patient…
View article: The association between enteral feeding with survival of critical patients with COVID-19 patients
The association between enteral feeding with survival of critical patients with COVID-19 patients Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) results in several complications and mortality in ICU patients. The effect of enteral nutrition on the survival of COVID-19 patients in the ICU has been investigated in limited instances. The…
View article: Dosimetric evaluation and Monte Carlo simulation of a new proposed surface brachytherapy mould
Dosimetric evaluation and Monte Carlo simulation of a new proposed surface brachytherapy mould Open
The developed surface mould demonstrated water equivalence at 60Co energies, and was consistent with TPS calculations at routine treatment depths. Its effectiveness in non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) lesion treatment is highligh…
View article: Combining Novel Direction Modulated Brachytherapy Tandem-and-Ovoids Applicators for Treatment Planning of Multi-Institutional Cervical Cancer Cases: Removing Needles in Intracavitary-Interstitial Techniques
Combining Novel Direction Modulated Brachytherapy Tandem-and-Ovoids Applicators for Treatment Planning of Multi-Institutional Cervical Cancer Cases: Removing Needles in Intracavitary-Interstitial Techniques Open
View article: Direction Modulated Brachytherapy Tandem Model Applicators for Treatment Planning of Multi-Institutional Cervical Cancer Cases
Direction Modulated Brachytherapy Tandem Model Applicators for Treatment Planning of Multi-Institutional Cervical Cancer Cases Open
View article: A multi-criteria multidimensional model for optimal selection of rural water supply systems
A multi-criteria multidimensional model for optimal selection of rural water supply systems Open
Water supply is a crucial concern for planners across all countries, especially in rural communities. This paper proposes a multidimensional approach to examining the effective criteria for water supply projects in rural areas of Iran. The…
View article: Human osteosarcoma cells in response to ELF-MF: Morphological remodeling compared to cell proliferation
Human osteosarcoma cells in response to ELF-MF: Morphological remodeling compared to cell proliferation Open
Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the effects of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MF) on structural changes of human osteosarcoma cells by analyzing the stained cytoskeleton for assessing the relationship betwee…
View article: The association between vitamin D intake with inflammatory and biochemical indices and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID‐19: A case‐control study
The association between vitamin D intake with inflammatory and biochemical indices and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID‐19: A case‐control study Open
Background The coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) has become a worldwide health issue with widespread hospitalization and dependence on the intensive care unit (ICU). Vitamin D has a key role in modulating immune cells and modulating the …
View article: Fully automated clinical target volume segmentation for glioblastoma radiotherapy using a deep convolutional neural network
Fully automated clinical target volume segmentation for glioblastoma radiotherapy using a deep convolutional neural network Open
Purpose Target volume delineation is a crucial step prior to radiotherapy planning in radiotherapy for glioblastoma. This step is performed manually, which is time-consuming and prone to intra- and inter-rater variabilities. Therefore, the…
View article: Bystander Response Following High-Dose X-irradiation; Time-dependent Nature of GammaH2AX Foci and Cell Death Consequences
Bystander Response Following High-Dose X-irradiation; Time-dependent Nature of GammaH2AX Foci and Cell Death Consequences Open
The time-dependent nature of bystander-induced gH2AX foci as a DNA damage surrogate marker was highlighted with the persistent foci at 24 h. considering an outcome of bystander-induced DNA damage, predominant role of clonogenic cell death …
View article: Dosimetric comparison between microSelectron iridium-192 and flexi cobalt-60 sources in high-dose-rate brachytherapy using Geant4 Monte Carlo code
Dosimetric comparison between microSelectron iridium-192 and flexi cobalt-60 sources in high-dose-rate brachytherapy using Geant4 Monte Carlo code Open
The primary photons from the lower-energy HDR microSelectron 192Ir source have a limited range and are partially attenuated when considering the results of radial and anisotropic dose distribution functions. This implies that a …
View article: Efficacy of Nanoparticles in dose enhancement with high dose rate of Iridium-192 and Cobalt-60 radionuclide sources in the Treatment of Cancer: A systematic review
Efficacy of Nanoparticles in dose enhancement with high dose rate of Iridium-192 and Cobalt-60 radionuclide sources in the Treatment of Cancer: A systematic review Open
S A key challenge in radiation therapy is to maximize the radiation dose to cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. In recent years, the introduction of remote after-loading technology such as high-dose-rate (HDR) brachyth…
View article: Comparison of normal tissue doses in deep inspiration breath-hold and free breathing methods for radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer using 4D-XCAT digital phantom
Comparison of normal tissue doses in deep inspiration breath-hold and free breathing methods for radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer using 4D-XCAT digital phantom Open
Purpose: To evaluate normal lung and heart tissue doses for treatment of left-sided breast cancer in deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) and free breathing (FB) as a function of breast size and diaphragm displacement using 4D-XCAT digital …
View article: Evaluation and Comparison of the Changes of Blood Biochemical and Hematological Factors in Adults with and Without History of COVID-19
Evaluation and Comparison of the Changes of Blood Biochemical and Hematological Factors in Adults with and Without History of COVID-19 Open
Evaluation and Comparison of the Changes of Blood Biochemical and Hematological Factors in Adults with and Without History of COVID-19
View article: A Novel Workflow with a Customizable 3D Printed Vaginal Template and a Direction Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) Tandem Applicator for Adaptive Interstitial Brachytherapy of the Cervix
A Novel Workflow with a Customizable 3D Printed Vaginal Template and a Direction Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) Tandem Applicator for Adaptive Interstitial Brachytherapy of the Cervix Open
A novel clinical workflow utilizing a direction modulated brachytherapy (DMBT) tandem applicator in combination with a patient-specific, 3D printed vaginal needle-track template for an advanced image-guided adaptive interstitial brachyther…
View article: Predictors of Intensive Care Unit Admission in Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Predictors of Intensive Care Unit Admission in Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study. Open
A high index of suspicion for ICU admission should be maintained in patients with positive clinical and laboratory predictive factors.
View article: Evaluation of Risk Factors Related to Life Status of Patients With COVID-19 Hospitalized in Yazd
Evaluation of Risk Factors Related to Life Status of Patients With COVID-19 Hospitalized in Yazd Open
Introduction: Following the epidemic crisis and the outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Iran and other provinces, the statistics of the patients showed that Yazd is among the top few provinces in the country in terms of the prevalen…
View article: Osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells on dihydroartemisinin electrospun nanofibers
Osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells on dihydroartemisinin electrospun nanofibers Open
Background Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) are promising candidate in stem cell therapies, and maintaining their stemness potential is vital to achieve effective treatment. Natural-based scaffolds have been recently attracted incr…
View article: Comparison of organs at risk doses between deep inspiration breath-hold and free-breathing techniques during radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer: A Meta-Analysis
Comparison of organs at risk doses between deep inspiration breath-hold and free-breathing techniques during radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer: A Meta-Analysis Open
After radiotherapy (RT) of left-sided breast cancer patients, organs at risk (OARs) such as heart, left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, and left lung could be affected by radiation dose in the long term. The objective of this st…
View article: The Effect of Electrospun Dihydroartemisinin-Loaded Polycaprolactone/Collagen Scaffolds On Osteoblastic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
The Effect of Electrospun Dihydroartemisinin-Loaded Polycaprolactone/Collagen Scaffolds On Osteoblastic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Open
In this study, Dihydroartemisinin (DHART)-loaded polycaprolactone collagen nanofibers (PCL/Col NFs) were constructed as effective biocompatible scaffolds through adjusting the proportions of hydrophobic/ hydrophilic polymers for enhanced o…
View article: Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) for cardiac sparing in breast cancer radiotherapy
Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) for cardiac sparing in breast cancer radiotherapy Open
Background: We aimed to assess the effect of the DIBH plan on cardiac and other organs at risk received dose during radiotherapy in left breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 30 patients with left brea…
View article: The Effect of Vitamin C on Pathological Parameters and Survival Duration of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Effect of Vitamin C on Pathological Parameters and Survival Duration of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Introduction Vitamin C has been reported to have beneficial effects on patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin C supplementation on pathological parameters and survival durat…
View article: Comparison of Biochemical and Pathological Parameters and Parenteral Nutrition of ICU Patients Under Supervision of Dietitians and Surgeons
Comparison of Biochemical and Pathological Parameters and Parenteral Nutrition of ICU Patients Under Supervision of Dietitians and Surgeons Open
Background: Nutrient imbalance can frequently occur in patients with indications for parenteral nutrition (PN) after gastrointestinal surgery. This study aimed to compare the recommendations of a surgeon to those of a dietitian in the fiel…
View article: The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical and biochemical parameters of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial
The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical and biochemical parameters of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial Open
Background Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3-PUFAs) may exert beneficial effects on the immune system of patients with viral infections. This paper aimed to examine the effect of n3-PUFA supplementation on inflammatory and biochemica…