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Exploring the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Perception and Barriers Faced among Working Women
Sir, The United Nation Women has announced its theme for World International Women ’s Day as “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change” reemphasizing its earlier 2017 theme “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50‑50 by 2030” all emphasizing towards the gender equality and empowerment of women by advancing equal job opportunities for women. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Self ‑Medication in Peru During the COVID‑19 Pandemic: How Harmless It Could Be?
Dear Editor, Self ‑medication is a public health problem; this practice has been increasing during the current context of the COVID‑19 pandemic.[1] This practice may be responsible if the over‑the‑counter medication used is safe and does not cause major adverse effects. However, the most frequent practice in Peru is irresponsible self‑medication, which is characterized by the use of medications that require a medical prescription, due to the complexity of their use. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Hepato ‑Protection Effect of Curcumin Against Methylphenidate‑Induced Hepatotoxicity: Histological and Biochemical Evidences
Conclusions: Curcumin can function as a hepatoprotective agent against MPH ‑induced hepatotoxicity. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Reduction of Mortality in Acute Myocardial Infarction: From Bed Rest to Future Directions
Despite the reduction of mortality secondary to cardiovascular diseases observed in the last decades, ischemic heart disease remains the most common cause of death worldwide. Among the spectrum of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction accounts for most deaths. Since the introduction of the coronary care units in the 1960s, and until the latest antithrombotic drugs, myocardial infarction survival improved by 40 –50%. However long-term mortality after myocardial infarction has not improved as short-term mortality. Moreover, the decline of mortality has apparently reached a “plateau” in the past 15 years. In thi...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Healthy Dietary Pattern Reduces Risk of Gallstones: Results of a Case ‑Control Study in Iran
Conclusions: High consumption of vegetable oils, vegetables, fruits, fish, legumes, and nuts, as well as low consumption of hydrogenated fats and salt in context of healthy dietary pattern are inversely associated with risk of gallstones. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effect of Selenium on Triglyceride and Total Cholesterol, Weight Gain, and Physical Activity on Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Double ‑Blinded Controlled Trial
Conclusions: We showed that selenium supplement therapies have beneficial effects in patients under hemodialysis. Furthermore, we showed that selenium supplement therapies have positive effects on serum selenium levels but no effects on total cholesterol and TG. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Cutoff of Gonadotropins for Close Evaluation of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Turner Syndrome
Conclusions: Based on dyslipidemia and lower level of ejection fraction, considering cardiometabolic risk factors in lower age groups in Turner syndrome can be recommended. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Anti ‑Inflammatory Effects of a Period of Aerobic Training and Vitamin D Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome
Conclusions: The findings from the present study suggested that a sedentary lifestyle and vitamin D deficiency accelerated the occurrence of metabolic syndrome probably by increasing the anti ‑inflammatory. Additionally, adequate levels of plasma vitamin D are necessary to achieve the beneficial metabolic effects of AT. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Impact of Cigarettes Smoking on Undergraduates ’ Lung Health and Functional Performance: Observational Cross‑Sectional Study
Conclusions: Cigarette smoking negatively impacts the lung age, functions, and functional performance of the university smoker students; the concept that can be used to encourage prevention and early smoking cessation.  (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Differential Diagnosis of Seizure and Syncope by the Means of Biochemical Markers in Emergency Department Patients
Conclusions: It was concluded that NSE, CPK and LDH levels were different significantly in seizure patients compared to syncope ones. The seizure group showed an increase in NSE, CPK and LDH level. Determining biomarkers level for differential diagnosis of seizure and syncope can be applied as a supplementary test in addition to tests like EEG. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Dietary Patterns in Association with Sleep Duration in Iranian Adults: Results from YaHS-TAMYZ and Shahadieh Cohort Studies
Conclusions: The western dietary pattern might inversely be associated with sleep duration. Future prospective studies are recommended to confirm these results. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effects of 8 ‑Week Noncontinuous Aerobic Exercise on the Levels of CCL2, CCL5, and their Respective Receptors in Female BALB/C Mice Suffering from Breast Cancer
Conclusions: It can be concluded that the 8 weeks of noncontinuous AEs did not result in CCR5 reduction while resulting in a statistically significant decrease in CCL2, CCL5, CCR2, and tumor volume. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Mobile Application for Promotion of Physical Activity Among Newly Diagnosed Patients of Type II Diabetes – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Cost ‑effective, simple mobile applications may help in routine clinical practice to encourage the patients for the promotion of physical activity. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Thyroid Cancer ‑Specific Health‑Related Quality of Life Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version
Conclusions: The Persian version of the TC ‑specific HRQoL has sufficient psychometric properties and can be used to assess HRQoL among patients with thyroid cancer. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - July 17, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Measles Elimination Successful and Its Relevant Challenges in Iran
This article investigates the challenges facing to measles after elimination declaration in Iran. However, the elimination of these diseases to be sustainable needs a vigorous case identification protocol and contact follow up. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - June 21, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research