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Smartphone Use and its Impact on Ocular Health among University Students in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: There is an association between smartphone use and occurrence of ocular manifestations. Health education programs on smartphone use and its ocular hazards are highly recommended. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Assessing the Changes in Iranian Household Food Basket Using National Household Budget and Expenditure Survey Data, 1991 –2017
Conclusions: Iranian household food basket, during these years, had significant changes that some of them (increase in the share of the vegetables and fruits in the total calorie intake) are positive and some of them are negative (decrease in the consumption of dairy). (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Diabetes Distress in Community ‑Dwelling Elderly in Qom, Iran
Conclusions: The prevalence of DD is considerable among the elderly in Qom. It seems that more attention should be paid to the mental aspects of the patients with T2D specially in high risk groups. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and Prevention of Rheumatologic Manifestations and their Relationship with Blood Glucose Control in Patients with Type II Diabetes
Conclusions: Given the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in diabetic patients, early diagno sis and timely treatment of the complications are crucial. It is recommended that musculoskeletal examinations be included as an important part of regular care for these patients. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Effect of All Extremity High Intensity Interval Training on Athero ‑Protective Factors and Endothelial Function in Overweight and Obese Women
Conclusions: All ex. HIIT may be a safe alternative for overweigh and obese women who have complications with weight‑bearing exercises, an d may increase adiponectin, and improve the FMD, aerobic fitness, and body composition. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Low ‑dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Postmenopausal Women with Type‑2 Diabetes: The Prescriptive Approach in the Real World
Conclusions: Low ‑dose aspirin in our population is prescribed preferentially in postmenopausal women with type‑2 diabetes when affected by metabolic syndrome or metabolic cardiomyopathy, at the opposite women with only high risk have lower chance to receive aspirin. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Association of Diet Quality and Food Insecurity with Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Adults
Conclusions: Lower DQI‑I score and food insecurity we re associated with an increased risk of MetS and some features such as hypertriglyceridemia, reduced HDL, and high blood pressure in obese Iranian adults. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Effects of Exercise on Cerebellar Growth ‑Associated Protein 43 and Adenylyl Cyclase‑ Associated Protein 1 Gene Expression and Proteins in Diabetic‑Induced Neuropathy and Healthy Male Wistar Rats
Conclusion: Exercise improved cerebellar functions in healthy and diabetic rats, probably mediating by CAP1 protein, even without changing blood glucose. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Can Vitamin B6 Help to Prevent Postpartum Depression? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Vitamin B6 has a positive effect on reducing postpartum depression scores among mothers at risk for PPD. These may be clinically useful for preventing PPD in high ‑risk women. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A Pilot Retrospective Study Validating Noncommunicable Disease Risk Assessment Score (AMNRAS)
Conclusions: AMNRAS has higher performance parameters than the other five tested in the present study. Other scoring system performs only modestly in discrimination of NCD cases. The accuracy of AMNRAS for NCD risk will have to be determined in large size cohorts (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Browning, Serum Orexin ‑A, and Insulin Resistance Following Aerobic Exercise in High‑Fat Diet Obesity Male Wistar Rats
Conclusions: These da ta suggest that aerobic exercise caused an improvement in insulin resistance and blood lipid profiles through an increase in the serum level of OXA and alteration in the SAT phenotype from white to brown or beige. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Morning Exercise at School and Sedentary Activities are Important Determinants for Hypertension in Adolescents
Conclusion: We observed adolescents who engaged in morning exercise at school had lower prevalence of HTN while those who spent more times on sedentary activities were in higher risk for HTN. We suggest to perman ent holding of morning exercise and educational programs on healthy lifestyle skills for adolescents by schools. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparison of the Effect of Milk and Pistachio Snacks on Anthropometric Indices in Overweight or Obese Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Conclusions: Based on the observed positive effects of milk intake on weight loss in thi s crossover study, milk consumption may be considered an appropriate snack in weight loss programs in overweight or obese women. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effect of Systematic Corrective Exercises on the Static and Dynamic Balance of Patients with Pronation Distortion Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Study
Conclusions: It can be concluded that systematic corrective exercises improve static and dynamic balance in students with pronation distortion syndrome and it could be recommended as modalities for these people. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Human Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and The Risk of Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta ‑Analysis Protocol
Endometriosis is one of the gynecological disorders and its prevalence is estimated to 8 ‑10% of reproductive‑age women. In Iran, the frequency of endometriosis was reported at 29% among infertile women. The etiology of endometriosis is still unclear. Numerous environmental contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may play important roles in endometriosis development an d etiology. Iranian population has relatively low levels of PCBs. However, no studies have evaluated PCBs levels in Iranian endometriosis patients so far. At present, there is no systematic review of the relationship between only PCBs expos...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - October 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research