Arch Iran Med
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Historical Article
Discovery of Ornithodoros tholozani, the Main Vector of Iranian Tick-born Relapsing Fever.
Doctor Joseph Désiré Tholozan was a French physician who became the special physician of Nassereddin Shah, King of Persia (Iran) in the 19th century. He studied lots of topics in the field of epidemiology of infectious diseases. ⋯ He was also one of the pioneers of the Iranian Sanitary Council, whose efforts led to the foundation of the Ministry of Health of Iran a few decades later. This paper is a brief review of his biography and his roles in promoting health in Iran in the 19th century.
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Annually, 3-8 million infants are born with congenital anomalies worldwide, ranging from 3% to 7% of births in different countries. This study aimed to investigate the nationwide epidemiological features of birth defects in Iran. ⋯ Until a national registry for congenital anomalies is established, this study provides essential data on the magnitude of the health problems caused by congenital anomalies in Iran. The findings would be vital for planning and evaluating antenatal screening for birth defects, particularly for high-risk groups and regions in the country.
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Iran's healthcare system has a significant discrepancy between the national tariff and the cost of global surgical procedures (GSPs). This study aimed to compare the actual costs of GSPs with national tariffs in Iran's public hospitals. ⋯ Public hospitals suffer from large financial losses due to the national tariff for many GSPs not covering their actual costs. It is suggested that tariffs be increased for certain customer segments that can bear higher costs and global tariffs be adjusted to match actual service delivery costs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Preventive Effects of a CVD Polypill on Developing Diabetes Among Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: Results of the PolyIran-Liver Trial.
While cardiovascular disease (CVD) polypills have demonstrated significant benefits in preventing CVD events by managing CVD risk factors and improving patient adherence, their effects on blood glucose levels, an important risk factor for CVD, remain unknown. ⋯ The polypill used in this study may have the potential to delay the onset of diabetes in patients with MetS more effectively than in the general population. However, its beneficial effects on the blood sugar levels of diabetic individuals require further investigation.
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) represents a significant global health burden without established curative therapies. Early detection and preventive strategies are crucial for effective MASLD management. This study aimed to develop and validate machine-learning (ML) algorithms for accurate MASLD screening in a geographically diverse, large-scale population. ⋯ Integration of ML in MASLD management holds significant promise, particularly in resource-limited rural settings. Additionally, the relative importance assigned to each predictor, particularly prominent contributors such as waist circumference and BMI, offers valuable insights into MASLD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.