Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Concurrent infection with Clostridium chauvoei, Clostridium septicum and Clostridium perfringens type A in cattle: a case report

Blackleg, caused by Clostridium chauvoei , is an acute, fatal infectious disease characterized by necrotizing myositis and toxemia primarily affecting cattle and sheep. Gas gangrene (malignant edema), a similar necrotizing myositis, is caused by multiple anaerobes including C. ch...

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....

Effect of health literacy-based education on the self-efficacy of primiparous breastfeeding women: a randomized controlled trial

Despite the well-documented benefits of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal globally. This study aimed to assess the impact of a health literacy-based educational intervention on breastfeeding self-efficacy among primiparous women. A randomized clinical...