Analysis of Varying MicroRNAs as a Novel Biomarker for Early Diagnosis of Preeclampsia: A Scoping Systematic Review of the Observational Study
Conclusions: This study has analyzed the potential of varying miRNAs as potential diagnostic biomarkers and how they might be used in the future. Despite this, potent miRNAs identified should be more emphasized in future research to determine their applicability and connection with the pathog enesis. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Role of World Health Organization in the Face of COVID ‑19 Global Crisis: The Contradiction between Ethical Principles and Political Tensions
Dear Editor, The World Health Organization, abbreviated as WHO, is one of the United Nations agencies established on April 7, 1948, with the approval of the United Nations General Assembly.[1,2] The WHO is responsible for guiding, coordinating, and promoting the health of the world ’s people within the framework of the United Nations. In fact, it provides control, organization, provision of consulting, diagnostic, control, and therapeutic measures and measures to countries around the world. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Accuracy Evaluation of Pediatric Appendicitis Scoring (PAS) Method in Differentiating Nonspecific Abdominal Pain from Appendicitis
Conclusions: This study showed high accuracy of PAS in diagnosing children with appe ndicitis and differentiating appendicitis from cases of NSAP and specific abdominal pain other than appendicitis. The PAS system could also significantly reduce cases of negative appendicitis. Although high CRP had an excellent ability to diagnose appendicitis, its accuracy was lower than PAS. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Changes in the Level of Antiphospholipid Antibodies (Anticardiolipin and Anti ‑β2‑Glycoprotein‑I) and Thromboembolic Indices in COVID‑19 Patients during 3 Weeks
Conclusions: Our study showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between anti ‑phospholipid antibodies (anticardiolipin and anti‑beta‑2 glycoprotein) and thromboembolic events. Therefore anticardiolipin and anti‑beta‑2 glycoprotein is probably the puzzles causing thrombosis in COVID‑19 patients, and other inflammatory responses should be examined among the cases. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Design and Evaluating Psychometric Properties of the Eye Care Behaviors Assessment Instrument
Conclusions: These results demonstrate the questionnaire’s validity and reliability. This instrument asses ses the prevalence of university students’ most significant eye health risk behaviors. Consequently, it helps prevent eye problems. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Healthcare System Responsiveness in Covid ‑19: An Experience from Capital City of I.R of Iran
Conclusions: Evaluation of HSR in the era of COVID‑ 19 not only provides a tool for qualitative assessment of services but also plays an important role in providing feedback to policymakers to adopt effective policies. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on Smoking Cessation and Reduction Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion: The study showed statistically significant effectiveness of NRT for self‑reported smoking reduction. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Design and Validation of Novel Evaporative Local Cooling Coatings to Prevent Adverse Health Effects of Heat Exposure
Conclusions: Local evaporative cooling coat on the head, neck, wrists, and ankles can reasonably repel excess heat entering the body. The best performance of these coats is in hot and dry environments. Probably, if used in conjunction with cooling vests in envi ronments with high temperatures and heavy activity, it can act as a supplement to cooling vests and have a significant effect on improving functions. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular Health Status among Adults in Afghanistan: Results of a National Survey in 2018
Conclusions: The prevalence of ICVH was low in Afghan adults. Population measures may be used to improve CVH targeting identified associated factors. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Bisphenol ‑S Influence on Oxidative Stress and Endocrine Biomarkers of Reproductive System: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis
Conclusion: In conclusion, based on the current meta ‑analysis, BPS was suggested to be toxic for the reproductive system, similar to the other bisphenols. Moreover, a possible correlation was indicated between oxidative and hormonal status disruption induced by BPS in male and female reproductive systems dis/malfunction. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

IOT for Monitoring Covid ‑19 Patients: Expressing Perspectives
Sir,The COVID ‑19 pandemic has so far infected and killed many people.[1] Due to the high rate of spread of the disease, the need for a technology to control the disease is felt,[2] e.g., technologies that maintain social distance between people while providing services.[3] Given that the Internet of Things (Io T) uses all available objects to provide services, it can be used as a remote technology to monitor COVID‑19 patients.[3] (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - March 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Smoking Behavior and Cigarette Expenditure in a Household: Evidence for Smoke ‑Free Houses Initiation in Indonesia
Conclusions: The study concludes that smokers who smoke with family still lack knowledge on smoking ’s impact on health and household economics. The smoke‑free regulation that is initiated should include households as a parameter. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - March 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparison of the Effect of the Person ‑Centered and Family‑Centered Training via Telenursing on the Quality of Life in COVID‑19 Patients
Conclusions: The person and family centered methods increase the mean scores of quality ‑of‑life of patients with COVID‑19. The family centered method can be more effective to improve the quality of life of these patients (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - March 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Perception of Saudi Population about COVID ‑19: A Cross‑Sectional Study
Conclusions: Our study shows that the population has acceptable knowledge about COVID ‑19. Education and work‑based awareness programs about COVID‑19 are needed, especially for prevention and treatment aspects. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - March 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Survey of the Relationship between Extroversion and Transition in Cigarette and Hookah Smoking Stages in High ‑School Students in Tabriz: A Longitudinal Study
Conclusions: Being an extrovert person had a significant effect on the transitioning to higher stages of smoking cigarettes and hookah. In designing cognitive programs to prevent people from smoking or encourage them to quit smoking, considering this dimension of personality trait can be useful in the efficacy of the program. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - March 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research