Lipomatous Hypertrophy of the Interatrial Septum (LHIS) is an unusual condition usually found as an incidental finding on echocardiography. It can create a mass-like bulge typically sparing the fossa ovalis. We describe a ...

Both adaptive and innate immune responses are essential for an effective defense against the severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We aimed to investigate the effect of the coronavirus ...

Background: Politico-economic sanctions over the recent years have led to significant challenges in the pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC) in Iran. Given the importance of the chain's resilience for the health system and ...

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies in women worldwide, and the rate of breast cancer is increasing among Iranian women. The purpose of this study is to determine the cost-effectiveness of ...

Background: During community-wide outbreaks, patients and their families may suffer from anxiety after making behavioral changes. This study aimed to investigate the anxiety, knowledge, and lived experiences of families ...

Background: Negative effects of statins on glucose metabolism have been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of co-administration of vitamin E and atorvastatin on glycemic control in hyperlipidemic ...

Background: Awakening following general anesthesia (GA) is one of the most important concerns of anesthesiologists in their daily work. Previous studies on adult humans found that caffeine could accelerate awakening after ...

Background: Nausea and vomiting are considered the most common side effects of chemotherapy, and they can affect different dimensions of the lives of women with breast cancer. Thus, the management of these complications ...

Background: Emergency department (ED) physicians often need to quickly assess patients and determine vital signs to prioritize them by the severity of their condition and make optimal treatment decisions. Effective triage ...

Early warning scales (EWS) in an emergency department (ED) may supplement triage protocols for escalating medical care for patients at risk of early deterioration. Primarily developed for and applied in critical care units, ...