Introduction: There is inconsistent data regarding COVID-19 prognosis in patients with background hypothyroid disorder. The present study aimed to evaluate the severity of symptoms and blood parameters in COVID-19 patients with hypothyroidism. Material & Methods: This study investigated 100 COVID-19 patients (50 individuals with a history of hypothyroidism and 50 patients ...

Introduction: The unique properties of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) produced using plant extract make them attractive for use in medical and industrial applications. Bunium persicum from the Apiaceae family is native to Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and some Central Asian countries, which is locally known as "Kermanin Black Cumin" in Iran. In ...

Introduction: Due to the presence of causes of fire in the operating room, that these kinds of accidents likely take place in these places. Therefore, it is necessary for the operating room staff, including the anesthesia team and the operating room, to have sufficient information in order to prevent the ...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer. Considering the relationship among plasma folate levels, the level of uracil, and DNA damage in cell division, methyl tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a suitable candidate ...

Introduction: A decrease in cell size and an increase in nuclear dimension due to changes in the amount of DNA could be an indicator of early detection of malignant changes. This study aimed to compare the nuclear and cytoplasmic diameters of buccal mucosa cells in cigarette smokers and nonsmokers in a cytomorphometric ...

Introduction: The bacterium Burkholderia Pseudomallei is the cause of melioidosis disease. BLF1 plays an important role in the pathogenesis and infection of B. Pseudomallei. STxB has an adjuvant and carrier role and can be produced by mixing vaccine-candidate antigens with this adjuvant to produce a suitable vaccine. This study aimed to ...

Introduction: Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a performance appraisal method that offers a broad perspective in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the organization's activities and is a prerequisite for strategic management. Performance evaluation as a control tool has always been considered by managers. Therefore, this study was conducted to apply the BSC approach to ...

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease for which there is no adequate treatment. Mesenchymal stem cells have already been used to treat inflammatory diseases. The present study investigated the effect of the administration of human mesenchymal stem cells-conditioned medium (MSC-CM) on the AD model and its relationship ...

Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and perfectionism are the main mental concerns of adolescent students who are the future makers of the country. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on perfectionism and BDD in students with these concerns. Material & Methods: The quasi-experimental research ...

Introduction: Despite numerous studies in the field of home care, the role of unmarried girls in caring for their parents and the problems caused by this care for them, is still neglected or lost due to the study of other caregivers. In this regard, the present study aimed to investigate ...