Iran University of Medical Sciences

A comparative study of maternal and umbilical cord iron indices in term infants born after fetal growth restriction and appropriate-for-gestational-age infants

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) may compromise fetal iron accretion through placental dysfunction and increased erythropoietic demand. This study compared maternal and umbilical cord iron indices between term infants born after FGR and appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infants...

A brucellosis-associated vasculopathy presenting with focal neurological deficit: a case report in a pediatric patient with unique imaging

Brucellosis is the most prevalent bacterial zoonosis worldwide. While neurobrucellosis occurs in 5–7% of the affected adults, it is a rare pediatric complication, with an estimated incidence of 0.8%. Limited knowledge of its presentations, diagnosis, and management leads to a sig...

Antileishmanial effects of extract, fractions and essential oil from aerial parts of Zataria multiflora Boiss

Leishmaniasis, an endemic disease in approximately 100 countries, has different manifestations from skin lesions to visceral infections leading to death. There is currently no effective vaccine for leishmaniasis and the common drugs are expensive and have adverse side effects; al...

Formulation and characterization of ginsenoside Rh2-loaded casein nanoparticles for enhanced radioprotection

Ionizing radiation poses a significant threat to human health and necessitates the development of effective radioprotective agents. In this study, the radioprotective efficacy of ginsenoside Rh2-loaded casein nanoparticles (Rh2-CNPs) was synthesized and evaluated. The Rh2-CNPs we...

A comprehensive look at Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): from pathogenesis to prevention

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a formidable respiratory pathogen that particularly affects infants and children. RSV presents with diverse clinical severity, most often causing mild upper airway symptoms but sometimes progressing to severe and potentially fatal lower respir...

Ureteral diameter ratio cut-off for risk stratification of recurrent urinary tract infection and clinical outcomes in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux: a retrospective cohort study

Ureteral diameter ratio (UDR) has recently emerged as an objective imaging parameter that may complement the conventional vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) grading system. This study investigated the association between UDR, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and clinical outco...

Atlantoaxial dislocation in a patient with Neurofibromatosis type 1: Case report and review

Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or von Recklinghausen’s disease is a complex multi-system genetic disorder characterized by neurocutaneous manifestations, nervous system affection, and various skeletal dysplasia. Rarely, this disorder might be associated with atlantoax...

Prognostic factors of synchronous endometrial and ovarian cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Accurate identification of prognostic factors at the time of diagnosis in patients with synchronous endometrial and ovarian cancers (SEOC) is critical for guiding aggressive treatment strategies and intensive post-treatment surveillance. However, existing studies have reported in...

Effectiveness of tele-occupational performance coaching in improving occupational performance and executive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot randomised controlled trial

Background/Aims Occupational performance coaching is a family-centred intervention to enhance occupational performance in children. The remote variant, tele-occupational performance coaching, has become a viable option, especially for children with attention deficit hyperactivity...

Spatial patterns and factors associated with suicide death among individuals with suicide attempts in northern Iran

Suicide is a major global health concern causing over 720,000 annual deaths, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Official reports in Iran demonstrate increasing and regionally varied patterns, with distinctly elevated risk levels observed in certain province....

Mapping reproductive healthcare needs of incarcerated women: a scoping review

The increasing female prisoner population worldwide highlights the urgent need for tailored reproductive healthcare services in correctional facilities. However, there remains a significant gap in comprehensively understanding and addressing the unique reproductive healthcare nee...

The journey of numbers from attention to motor processing: an embodied account of neural response to number magnitudes

Abstract Embodied cognition suggests numbers are linked to physical actions and sensory experiences. Additionally, sensory processing, thoughts or actions are modulated by attentional shifts/control. This study investigates how learned motor associations in individuals (finger-co...

Examining the performance of the EMS system during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Iran

In many countries, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) serve as the frontline of healthcare systems, playing a critical role in responding to health emergencies, including epidemics and pandemics. Assessing the current preparedness and performance of the EMS, along with regular...