Arch Iran Med
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The newly described bendopnea in heart failure (HF) is associated with increased cardiac filling pressures. The aim of the study was to show the effect of bendopnea follow-up on reaching optimal medical treatment doses in HF. ⋯ Bendopnea follow-up in HF patients can provide a significant improvement in reaching the recommended treatment target doses.
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In line with the commemoration of the scientists who played a significant role in advancing knowledge and providing services to the country, it is imperative to publish their biographies so that their lives and achievements are recorded in the history of the country and serve as an example for future generations. Dr. Bijan Sadrizadeh, a physician and a public health specialist, undertook many valuable activities, particularly in the field of public health in Iran and the world during more than 60 years of great services, including the promotion of public health in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the development of I. ⋯ In addition to several years of full-time employment in the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Sadrizadeh also served on the WHO Executive Board and was a member of numerous scientific and advisory committees. In reviewing his life, great determination, devotion, believing in primary health care and universal health coverage and a deep sense of responsibility are visible and can be an inspiration and a model for all.
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Gynecologic cancers, including neoplasms of the cervix and uterine, are the fourth most common malignancies, causing 3.46% of deaths in women aged 15 to 59. ⋯ Our results showed that Iran is a low-risk area for the incidence of cervical and uterine cancers. In this study, the highest rate of cervical cancer was related to squamous cell carcinoma, confirming previous reports. However, this rate was lower than previous studies and suggested an increase in other types of cervical cancer in Iran.
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Limited data is available on the full spectrum of maternal COVID-19 infection in terms of pregnancy outcomes. The present study aimed to compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19 in infected and non-infected pregnant women. ⋯ PTL, CS, neonatal admission in NICU, neonatal respiratory distress, and hospitalization days were significantly higher in pregnant women with COVID-19 compared to those without infection.