Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Medical students’ experiences of clinical assessment in teaching hospitals affiliated with Lorestan University of Medical Sciences: a qualitative content analysis

Clinical assessment plays a central role in developing medical students’ clinical competence and professional identity. However, students’ experiences of clinical assessment remain insufficiently understood, particularly in resource-constrained teaching hospitals. This study expl...

Challenges of parliamentary engagement in health policymaking in Iran: a qualitative study using Gaventa’s power cube framework

Parliaments play an important role in health governance through legislation, budgeting and oversight. However, their practical influence on health policy decisions remains poorly understood in systems where executive institutions and expert actors dominate policy processes. In Ir...

Diagnostic accuracy of droplet digital PCR for BRAF mutation detection in thyroid specimens: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BRAF mutation testing, particularly for BRAF V600E, may provide adjunctive diagnostic information in the evaluation of thyroid nodules when interpreted alongside cytology, ultrasonography, and clinical risk. Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) enables sensitive dete...

Retrospective Cohort Study of Tracheal Etiological Agents and their Drug Resistance in Patients Referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil City from 2012 to 2022

Background Endotracheal tube-associated infections, an important cause of mortality in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU), are mainly caused by opportunistic, Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) bacteria. Accurate diagnosis of etiological agents and investigation of their anti...

Green synthesis of functionalized CuO, ZnO and Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles using medicinal plant extracts for early seedling growth evaluation

Abstract Phytochemical compounds are among the most widely used natural materials and have attracted much attention in recent years in various fields and industries. In biological applications, they can be used as preservatives and antifungals. This study investigated the effect...

Neuroprotective potential of linagliptin against mancozeb induced neurotoxicity

Abstract Background The research investigates the neuroprotective effects of Linagliptin (Lina), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4, against the neurotoxic impacts of Mancozeb (MNZ), which is known to cause cognitive deficits and oxidative stress. Methods: The study involved six groups of...

Ultra-processed food consumption (NOVA index) and the odds of diabetic nephropathy in women: a case-control study

diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Dietary factors, particularly unhealthy food consumption, may contribute to kidney dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the association between the NO...

Understanding responses to domestic violence and abuse among older adults: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of stakeholder perspectives

Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) among older adults is an increasingly recognized public health and human rights concern with significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. This systematic review and meta-synthesis aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence on respo...

Chemotherapy and male fertility: genotoxic effects on sperm DNA and germ cell integrity

Infertility is a serious concern for young male patients of reproductive age undergoing chemotherapy, which commonly disrupts fertility either temporarily or permanently. Cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents primarily target rapidly dividing cells; consequently, male germ cells, whi...

Transforming medical ethics education: a scoping review of experiential, digital, and AI-integrated pedagogies

Medical ethics education plays a central role in preparing health professionals for complex clinical decision-making. However, rapid technological advances, evolving healthcare systems, and increasingly intricate ethical dilemmas have highlighted potential limitations of relying...