Alborz University of Medical Sciences

The predictive value of ultrasonographic gallbladder wall thickness for complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Gallbladder wall thickening on preoperative ultrasonography may reflect inflammation and fibrosis and may be associated with more difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study evaluated the association between ultrasonographic gallbladder wall thickness and operative duratio...

Dietary acid load is associated with quality of life in overweight and obese adult in Iranian women: a cross sectional study

Epidemiologic investigations have shown that dietary acid load (DAL) is associated with some limited quality of life (QoL) markers; however, according to the documents available so far, the association of this dietary pattern with QoL among overweight and obese women is not clear...

Resilience, self-efficacy, and professional quality of life among emergency department nurses: a cross-sectional study

Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers in crisis and emergency settings, are frequently exposed to high levels of occupational stress. Resilience and self-efficacy are considered important psychological resources that may influence nurses’ professional quality of life and psyc...

Evaluation of changes in quality of life, life satisfaction, and anxiety following in-person and virtual dignity therapy in patients with heart failure: a quasi-experimental controlled study

Dignity therapy is a life review intervention that can help reduce existential and spiritual distress in patients with heart failure. However, there is limited evidence comparing the two delivery modes (in-person and virtual) of this intervention. This study aimed to evaluate cha...

Long‐term clinical outcomes of stem cell‐based interventions in Crohn's‐related perianal fistula: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

BACKGROUND: Perianal fistulas are a debilitating complication of Crohn's disease, frequently refractory to conventional medical and surgical therapy. Stem cell-based interventions, particularly mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), have emerged as a promising therapeutic alternative, ye...

Satisfaction of antenatal care services and its associated factors among pregnant women in selected public health facilities in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Research indicates that satisfaction with antenatal care (ANC) services remains suboptimal across several low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is a research gap on the satisfaction of ANC services in Afghanistan. Therefore, this study aims to assess satisfactio...

The effect of music on breast milk volume in mothers of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Mothers of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit typically experience higher levels of anxiety and stress due to early separation from their infant, the critical condition of the neonate, psychological stressors, and dependence on mechanical br...

The effect of microlearning on nursing students’ knowledge and satisfaction in psychiatric emergencies education: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background Psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal behaviors, violence, and delirium, are complex conditions that require prompt intervention. Nurses and nursing students play a key role in the early identification and management of these situations; however, traditi...

Global prevalence of colistin resistance, mcr gene variants, and sequence types in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Due to the increasing prevalence of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria, colistin has become an important therapeutic option. However, the rapid emergence of resistance to this antimicrobial agent, mediated by mechanisms such...

Comparison of novel visceral adiposity indices with body mass index for identification of prevalent diabetes: findings from the 2021 Iran STEPS survey

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing regions. Effective identification of high-risk individuals is crucial for targeted prevention and resource allocation. This population-based study aimed to compare the asso...

Enhancing geriatric perioperative care competencies through structured, geriatric-focused clinical rounds for operating room nursing students: a quasi-experimental study

The growing number of older adults undergoing surgery highlights the need for strengthened geriatric competencies among operating room (OR) nursing students. Despite this demand, geriatric-focused perioperative training remains limited in OR curricula. This study examined the eff...

The janus-faced function of mesenchymal stem cells in oral cancer

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which exist in bone marrow, tooth pulp, and tumor microenvironments, have a dual role in oral malignancies. These cells interact closely with cancer stem cells (CSCs) and the tumor microenvironment (TME). On the one hand, MSCs accelerate the growth...

Coverage and factors associated with receipt of early newborn postnatal care components in Afghanistan: findings from the 2022–2023 multiple indicator cluster survey

BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality remains high in low‑ and middle‑income countries, where early postnatal care (PNC) within 48 hours can avert many deaths. Yet neither the national coverage of newborn PNC nor the factors associated with its receipt have been assessed. OBJECTIVES: We...