Iron, Copper, and Magnesium Concentration in Hair and Risk of Esophageal Cancer: A Nested Case-Control Study
CONCLUSION: Higher iron status may be related to a higher risk of ESCC in this population.PMID:38431946 | PMC:PMC10915918 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.98 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Maryam Hashemian Hossein Poustchi Maryam Sharafkhah Akram Pourshams Fatemeh Mohammadi-Nasrabadi Azita Hekmatdoost Reza Malekzadeh Source Type: research

Self-rated Health in Youth with Different Screen Time in Their Adolescence: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
CONCLUSION: The results of the present study showed the negative effect of screen time during adolescence on HRQoL in early youth. This effect was observed in men, mainly in the mental dimension. Investigating the long-term consequences of screen-time behaviors on self-assessed health in other populations with the aim of effective primary prevention is also suggested.PMID:38431947 | PMC:PMC10915920 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.99 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Parnian Parvin Fatemeh Mahani Leila Cheraghi Reza Yari-Boroujeni Fereidoun Azizi Parisa Amiri Source Type: research

Clinical Manifestations Laboratory Tests Abdominal Ultrasonic Findings and In-hospital Prognosis of COVID-19 in 185 Pediatric Cases in a Tertiary Center
CONCLUSION: We recommend close monitoring on CRP, serum Hb level, WBC count, and arterial level of oxygenation as clinical indicators for potential progression to critical illness and severe disease. Mesenteric lymphadenitis is a common sonographic finding in pediatric COVID-19 which can cause abdominal pain. Ultrasound is helpful to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions in COVID-19.PMID:38431948 | PMC:PMC10915921 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.100 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Maryam Jafari Yasaman Mahalati Elham Zarei Mohammad Mahdi Kazemi Arsalan Irompour Amirhoessein Sadri Hamed AzadiYekta Source Type: research

Association of Demographic, Clinical, and Vaccination Characteristics with COVID-19 Viral Load Assessed by qRT-PCR
CONCLUSION: The SARS-CoV-2 baseline viral load is unaffected by vaccination status, yet vaccination might accelerate viral clearance. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the presence and onset of symptoms are independent variables substantially associated with the patient's viral load.PMID:38431949 | PMC:PMC10915925 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.101 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Mohammadhossein Khorraminejad-Shirazi Sara Sadat Nabavizadeh Shiva Aminnia Maryam Ahmadifar Roham Borazjani Erfan Sadeghi Shabnam Izadpanah Mina Heidari Esfahani Maral Mokhtari Ahmad Monabati Source Type: research

Association Between Pet Keeping and Current Asthma Among Adolescents Living in Yazd; Evidence from Global Asthma Network (GAN) 2020 Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSION: Current any pet-keeping is associated with asthma-related symptoms. Additionally, cat keeping had a significant association with study-defined current asthma. The current keeping of birds, as the most common pet in our area, or cat keeping increases the risk of severe asthma in adolescents. Therefore, as an important health tip, this needs to be reminded to families by health care providers.PMID:38431950 | PMC:PMC10915919 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.102 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Nasrin Behniafard Seyedeh Zalfa Modarresi Zahra Nafei Mahmood Vakili Source Type: research

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation Following the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kerman Province: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of SI is concerning, and it is essential to remain vigilant regarding its health and social consequences as the pandemic continues. Therefore, it is imperative to provide enhanced mental health services, particularly targeting at-risk groups.PMID:38431951 | PMC:PMC10915922 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.103 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Shiva Pouradeli Hassan Ahmadinia Mohsen Rezaeian Source Type: research

Mixed Hepatocellular-Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
We report a case of a 44-yearold Tunisian man who was admitted for diffuse abdominal pain. Body computed tomography showed multinodular hepatomegaly. Pathologic findings concluded to HCC-NEC. Clinicians should be aware about this entity. Further collection of case reports is needed to standardize the optimal treatment.PMID:38431952 | PMC:PMC10915923 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2023.104 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Wala Ben Kridis Ahmed Jribi Rim Kallel Tahia Boudawara Afef Khanfir Source Type: research

Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency in Two Unrelated Patients with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and Eosinophilia: Two Novel Mutations
Arch Iran Med. 2023 Dec 1;26(12):712-716. doi: 10.34172/aim.2023.105.ABSTRACTTwo Iranian patients with purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) deficiency are described in terms of their clinical and molecular evaluations. PNP deficiency is a rare form of combined immunodeficiency with a profound cellular defect. Patients with PNP deficiency suffer from variable recurrent infections, hypouricemia, and neurological manifestations. Furthermore, patient 1 developed mild cortical atrophy, and patient 2 presented developmental delay, general muscular hypotonia, and food allergy. The two unrelated patients with developed autoimmune...
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Zahra Alizadeh Mohsen Badalzadeh Hanieh Heydarlou Leila Shakerian Maryam Mahlooji Rad Fariborz Zandieh Mohammad Reza Fazlollahi Source Type: research

Assessment of Hemoglobin A1c Management and Prescription Cost Due to Polypharmacy Among Patients With Diabetes in Iran Based on the STEPS Iran 2016 Survey and a Prescription Database: A Multi-level, Cross-sectional National Study
CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrated that diabetics with polypharmacy paid significantly more for their prescriptions without experiencing a positive effect on the control of HbA1c levels.PMID:38431954 | PMC:PMC10915928 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2024.01 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Mojdeh Daneshmand Hamidreza Jamshidi Mohammad Hadi Farjoo Mohammad Reza Malekpour Erfan Ghasemi Seyede Salehe Mortazavi Mohsen Shati Farshad Farzadfar Source Type: research

Clinicopathological Features of Hereditary Nephritis in the Iranian Population: Analysis of a 14-Year Survey in Kidney Biopsies From a Large Referral Center
CONCLUSION: It was found that EM is helpful for the primary diagnosis of patients with definite AS. Immunostaining improves the diagnostic sensitivity for the differentiation of those with suspicious EM findings and determines the inheritance pattern. However, a multidisciplinary approach for a subset of cases is required for the best diagnosis and management.PMID:38431955 | PMC:PMC10915930 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2024.02 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Amir Emami Fatemeh Nili Maryam Sotoudeh Anvari Samaneh Salarvand Golnar Seirafi Source Type: research

Reference Interval for Non-HDL-Cholesterol, Remnant Cholesterol and Other Lipid Parameters in the Southern Iranian Population; Findings From Bandare Kong and Fasa Cohort Studies
CONCLUSION: This is the first study in which the RIs for non-HDL-C and remnant-C in southern Iran are reported. This may help physicians to conveniently use these lipid parameters for patient care and better cardiovascular risk assessment.PMID:38431956 | PMC:PMC10915932 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2024.03 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Mojtaba Farjam Masoumeh Kheirandish Amin Ghanbarnejad Amin Reza Nikpoor Abdolazim Nejatizadeh Teymour Aghamolaei Mehdi Shahmoradi Hesam Alizade Reza Homayounfar Hassan Zarei Sahar Ghavidel Vahide Jamshidi Ebrahim Eftekhar Source Type: research

Increasing Prevalence and High Survival Rate of Liver Transplanted Patients with NASH and PSC Cirrhosis
CONCLUSION: The proportion of NASH and PSC cirrhosis significantly increased during the 18 years of study. However, these patients had an improved survival rate. Therefore, health organizations should pay more attention to non-communicable diseases, especially fatty liver disease and cholangitis.PMID:38431957 | PMC:PMC10915929 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2024.04 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Zohreh Khajehahmadi Saman Nikeghbalian Ghodratollah Roshanaei Sina Mohagheghi Source Type: research

Pregnancy-Related Complications During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran
CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrated a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and an escalation in adverse pregnancy outcomes, notably preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and CS deliveries. However, further research is warranted to gain a richer understanding of the intricate interplay between the COVID-19 pandemic and pregnancy complications. This is particularly crucial in light of the evolving landscape of new coronavirus variants.PMID:38431958 | PMC:PMC10915933 | DOI:10.34172/aim.2024.05 (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Maryam Gharacheh Narjes Khalili Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan Mohammad Heidarzadeh Fahimeh Ranjbar Source Type: research

The Pulse of Long COVID on Twitter: A Social Network Analysis
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the importance of critically evaluating information shared by influential users and seeking out multiple sources of information when making health-related decisions. In addition, it emphasizes the value of examining social media conversations to understand public discourse on long COVID and suggests that future researchers could explore the role of social media in shaping public perceptions and behaviors related to health issues. Strategies for enhancing scientific journal engagement and influence in online discussions are discussed as well.PMID:38431959 | PMC:PMC10915926 | DOI:10.34172/aim...
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Ikhwan Yuda Kusuma Suherman Suherman Source Type: research

Primary Hepatic Neuroblastoma in a 5.5-Month-Old Boy: A Case Report
This study presents a 5.5-month-old boy with primary hepatic NB. This case study describes a male 5.5-month-old preterm infant who presented with overt hepatomegaly. Laboratory tests showed an abnormally high level of alpha-fetoprotein. A sonography-guided liver needle biopsy was performed, so histopathological examination suggested the diagnosis of a small round-cell tumor. Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated evidence of neuronal differentiation in the tumor. The sum of these findings was in favor of the diagnosis of NB. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy were normal. The full-body computed tomography scan revealed a...
Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Farzad Kompani Alieh Safari Sharari Elmira Haji Esmaeil Memar Mahya Ghahremanloo Source Type: research