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Risk Classification ‑Based and Universal Screening in Management of COVID‑19 Outbreak Situation: A Cost–Utility Analysis
Dear Editor,COVID ‑19 outbreak is still an important global public health problem affecting more than 77 million persons worldwide. The outbreak of the disease in a crowded place is common and there is a need for urgent outbreak control. In disease investigation, case searching is necessary for cutting local spread ing chain. The local policies for case finding are an interesting issue. In some settings, criteria for risk classification are used for identifying high‑risk contact person for further disease investigation. While in other settings, the use of universal active case screening is used. (Source: International ...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Efficacy of Aromatherapy for Night Crying in Infants with Infantile Colic: A Double ‑Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: The results showed that inhalation of lavender oil at low concentrations could reduce colic symptoms and improve maternal mood. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Myocardial Infarction Prediction and Estimating the Importance of its Risk Factors Using Prediction Models
Conclusions: Predicting studies aim to support rather than replace clinical judgment. Our prediction models are not sufficiently accurate to supplant decision ‑making by physicians but have considerable tips about MI risk factors. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Association of Opioid Use Disorder and COVID ‑19, a Longitudinal Study
Conclusions: OUD was not associated with COVID ‑19. The claim that people with OUD are less likely to develop COVID‑19 is not supported by these data. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Ulcer ‑Healing Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract and Essential Oil of Achillea millefolium L. on Murine Model of Colitis
Conclusions: Both AMHE and AMEO were effective in healing experimental colitis. It seems antioxidant, anti ‑inflammatory, and anti‑ulcer activities of Yarrow are responsible for these beneficial effects. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the exact mechanisms involved. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparison of Urinary Heavy Metals and Pulmonary Function Test in Cafe Workers Based on Exposure to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke, Tehran 2021
Conclusions: Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the urinary level of heavy metals and reduces the respiratory capacity of people and this can be highly pathogenic in the future. Comprehensive informing on human rights should be provided in this regard and smoking bans in public places must be properly enforced. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Self ‑oriented and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism: The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Eating Disorder Inventory‑Perfectionism Scale
Conclusion: The EDI ‑P showed good validity and reliability and could be useful in assessing perfectionism in Iranian population. The EDI‑P shows notable promise as a measure for use in eating research and clinical settings. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID ‑19 and Current Smoking: Worse Outcome from a Surveillance Analysis
Conclusions: Although smoking rates in COVID ‑19 patients are lower than those in the general population, the consequences and mortality are higher in smokers. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effect of Intravenous Fluid Adjuvant Therapy on Decreasing Serum Bilirubin during Intensive Phototherapy in Healthy Term Neonate with Severe Nonhemolytic Hyperbilirubinemia
Conclusions: Intravenous fluids therapy does not have a significant advantage in the process of phototherapy in healthy term neonates with severe nonhemolytic hyperbilirubinemia. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Mental Health Among High School Students in Bushehr, Iran (2018)
Conclusions: In the present study, a large percentage of the students were prone to Internet addiction. Hence, it is necessary to plan and perform preventive, controlling, and interventional measures for high school students. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID ‑19, Sanctions, and Importance of Scientometric and Systematic Review Studies in Iran
The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID ‑19) epidemic serves as a stark reminder that pandemics, similar to other unexpected diseases, have occurred in the past and will continue to do so in the future.[1] In the fight against the virus, healthcare professionals and scientists are on the front lines. Furthermore, because of the complexi ties of COVID‑19, this epidemic has caused havoc in the scientific community. The COVID‑19 outbreak has had a significant detrimental impact on the scientific community, forcing the closure of universities, research institutes, and laboratories. Most scientific activities, including nationa...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID ‑19 and Health Promoting Hospitals in Iran; What do We Stand?
To the editor: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ‑19) has been spreading globally since December 2019. At the early pandemic, progressive affected patients and healthcare indicated a lack of proper protective measures and reflected the need for reassessment in the healthcare system and protective measures.[1] (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Health Economics; Retrospective (FFS) versus Prospective (DRG, Global,..) Reimbursement Systems and COVID-19 in the Health Sectors of Iran and the World
Sir, Within the past 18 months, the prevalence of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 19) pandemic in the world   (as well as in Iran) has fluctuated widely, but its trend has spread rapidly around the world. Despite the efforts of governments, this trend has been even greater in recent months in some less developed and developing countries. The prevalence of COVID‑19 depends on various factors, such as he alth infrastructure, health, and economic, social, and cultural policies of countries and differs from country to country. The fluctuations in the spread of this disease in the form of different waves  (first, second, ...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Adaptation of Clinical Practice Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening in People with Average Risk in Isfahan Province
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer among adults in Iran. The aim of colorectal cancer screening is to reduce the cancer burden in the population by diagnosing the disease in its early stages.Methods: We adapted this guideline for the moderate CRC risk population for Isfahan to determine how to screen them and when to start and end the CRC screening. This guideline was developed by clinical appraisal and review of the evidence, available clinical guidelines, and in consultation with members of the Isfahan Chamber of Iranian association of gastroenterology and hepatology.Results: In screening...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Relation of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Choosing Obesity Management in Obese Patients
Conclusions: A high prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders was found among patients who sought obesity treatment. Severity of anxiety was higher in the surgical group according to HRSA score with a highly significant difference, which may affect selection of treatment, so psychiatric evaluation and management are needed before and after obesity management to improve the outcome. (Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - November 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research