Shariati Hospital

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the University of California, Los Angeles, activity scale in patients following total knee arthroplasty

INTRODUCTION: The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Scale is a widely used score used to assess physical activity. No reliable Persian validation of the UCLA score in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) patients exists. This study aims to translate, culturally adapt,...

Age Does Not Independently Predict Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer Following Radical Prostatectomy: A Comparative Analysis of 4223 pT2N0R0 Patients

ABSTRACT Background Whether younger age independently predicts biochemical recurrence (BCR) after radical prostatectomy (RP) remains controversial because previous studies have included heterogeneous pathological stages and treatment populations. We aimed to determine whether age...

Association between dietary fatty acids and all‐cause mortality in patients with cirrhosis: A cohort study

Abstract Liver cirrhosis imposes a substantial global burden, with complications driving high mortality. Diet is pivotal in managing liver disease progression and cirrhosis‐related death. This study investigated associations between total fat intake, specific dietary fatty acid s...

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...

Advances in regenerative medicine and their impact on cancer therapy and tumor microenvironment modulation

Regenerative medicine has emerged as a transformative field that can augment cancer therapy by leveraging stem cells, gene therapy, and tissue engineering to address limitations of conventional treatments. This review synthesizes recent advances in cell-based therapies, biomateri...