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Spatial Cluster Analysis of Stomach Neoplasms in the Center of Iran Based on a Population-Based Study, 2009-2014: Application of the Poisson-Based Probability Model
Conclusions: Our results have confirmed that two areas are at a higher risk than others. However, based on the results of this study, community-based interventions in certain geographical areas can be designed to reduce and control the incidence of stomach cancer. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparison of Repair Index in Cigarette and Waterpipe Smokers: A Bio ‑Monitoring Assessment Using Human Exfoliated Buccal Mucosa Cells
Conclusions: The RI was significantly higher in cigarette smokers compared to waterpipe smokers. The finding suggests that due to higher interrupted cellular hemostasis, the risk of carcinoma in waterpipe smokers can be greater than that in cigarette smokers. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Radiomorphometric Indices and their Relation to Alveolar Bone Loss: A Panoramic Radiographic Study
Conclusion: Panoramic radiographic measurements provided valuable information for alveolar bone loss in terms of gender and age based on specific radiomorphometric parameters. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Literacy Index on SelfCare Ability Among Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusions: The implementation of education based on HLI significantly improve the self-care behaviors in older adults. It is suggested that this approach should be established to fit of educational content appropriate to the age of the elderly in order to health promotion.Trial Registration: The trial was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials on May 23, 2018, identifier: IRCT20170912036150N1. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity: A General Consensus Statement of a Group of Oncologist-Hematologists, Adult and Pediatric Nephrologists, Radiation Oncologists, Clinical Pathologists, Clinical Pharmacologists, and Renal Physiologists on
Conclusion: The agreement between participants for CP therapy in clinic was achieved, and this general consensus was announced to be implemented in the hospitals. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Pramlintide: An Amylin Analogue Protects Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress through Regulating Oxidative Markers and NF ‑κb Expression
Conclusions: Findings of the current investigation displayed that pramlintide may act as a protective against oxidative conditions in endothelial cells through modulation of oxidative markers and transcription factor NF ‑κB. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) Formulations with Functional Food and Nutrient Density for the Treatment of Malnutrition in Crisis
Conclusions: Since nutritional requirements are among essential human needs (especially in the management of malnutrition in crisis), it is of utmost importance to prepare RUTF products in order to meet all human nutritional needs by facilitating the easy use of these products, particularly for the prevention of malnutrition and diseases. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Tobacco Use Pattern, Dependence, Oral Cancer Awareness and Health Education needs Among Urban Slum Dwellers of Jodhpur City
Conclusions: An effective information, education and communication (IEC) strategy for tobacco cessation should be designed with focus on different education needs according to age, gender, and education status of slum population. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID ‑19: A Relationship between Stress and Stroke in Younger Population
Sir, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ‑19) presents a complicated disease pattern, similar to pneumonia. While the early manifestations of the disease are restricted to the pulmonary system, the virus can also attack other systems, particularly the cardiovascular and the neurological system. This can lead to a possibly lethal combinat ion known as a stroke. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Effects of Clofibrate on Neonatal Jaundice: A Systematic Review
Conclusions: The results of this review revealed that clofibrate effectively reduces TSB in short ‑term usage and can even have a promising effect at the dosage of 25 mg/kg in full‑term infants. Most studies have shown this property over a short period in term infants, and there is no evidence about long‑term usage in this regard. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID ‑19: Non‑Invasive Ventilation in Hypoxemic Acute Respiratory Failure
On December 2019, Dr Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist in Wuhan, China, recognized seven patients with SARS ‑like illness and warned his colleagues of a possible viral epidemic. He died on February 7, 2020 from the same illness, when it had been identified as coronavirus or COVID‑19 and spread throughout the world. A lesson which can be learned from Dr Li’s story is that COVID‑19 may be first face d by physicians other than pulmonologists or intensive care units staff. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Evaluation of COVID ‑19 Trend in Iran; Population Response to the Recent Pandemic Overtime
Relative internet search volumes (RSV) is now being consider as a measurement of awareness for most of the trending topics. During the recent coronavirus disease (COVID ‑19) outbreak, many researchers used the RSVs to interpret the population responses to the pandemic in various ways. By using the RSVs searched by Persian language people, we demonstrated that the Iranian people increased their knowledge and awareness of COVID‑19 during the early phases of the d isease before the first peak. However, their relative searches about the COVID‑19 and its clinical symptoms decreased gradually despite of the gradual rise of...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia in 2019
Conclusions: IBS is prevalent in Saudi Arabia. The most common risk factor among IBS patients is a positive family history of IBS (80%). Raising public awareness and further prospective studies are both advocated and needed. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Incorrect Use of Protective Equipment against COVID ‑19 can cause more Inconvenience, a Questionnaire‑Based Study of 7000 Participants
Conclusions: In this ever ‑changing situation of the COVID‑19 pandemic, community awareness, and logical perception regarding correct use and has a crucial role in optimal COVID‑19 controlling, which should not be neglected. It is important to have the latest information, which comes from trustworthy sources as a preve ntive key in both healthcare and community settings. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Assessment of Intraorganizational Collaboration in the health sector during Disasters: Exploring a Valid and Reliable Assessment Tool for Disaster Risk Management
Conclusion: The results of validity and reliability measurements approved the proposed tool. The use of this tool is recommended for developing collaboration in the health sectors of different countries. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research