J Res Med Sci
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This study was conducted to evaluate CD30 expression in minimum residual disease after chemotherapy in B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). ⋯ Lower MRD on day 28 after chemotherapy was seen in B-ALL patients with baseline CD30 expression.
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Increasing the level of emotional intelligence (EI) is seen as a strategy for improving both relational quality and efficiency at work. As of today, there was no validated Persian brief instrument for evaluating EI. To fill this gap, this article was aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10). ⋯ The article concludes that the Persian version of BEIS-10 in five factors from ten items was a reliable and valid instrument for measuring EI in the general population. As well, the article was suggesting that the Persian version of BEIS-10 may stand as a suitable alternative to time-consuming tools for EI measurement since this scale appears to be time-saving and applicable to Iranian society.
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In situation where there are more than one cause of occurring the outcome such as recurrence after surgery and death, the assumption of classical survival analyses are not satisfied. To cover this issue, this study aimed at utilizing competing risks survival analysis to assess the specific risk factors of local-distance recurrence and mortality in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergoing surgery. ⋯ This study showed that older age, higher pathological, rectum tumor site and presence of recurrence were independent risk factors for mortality among CRC patients. Also age, higher T/N stage, higher pathological stage and higher values of WBC were significantly related to higher hazard of local/distance recurrence of patients with CRC.
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major problem in preterm infants that occurs in up to 50% of preterm infants. The inflammation plays an important role in its pathogenesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy intratracheal budesonide administration in combination with surfactant in the prevention of BPD in preterm infants. ⋯ Based on our findings, the use of budesonide in addition to surfactant for rescue therapy of RDS significantly decreases the incidence of BPD and duration of respiratory support. Future studies are recommended with a large number of patients before routine administration of surfactant and budesonide combination.
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Postpartum pain contributes to increased irritability and excessive stress in the mother and consequently may inhibit successful breastfeeding, reduce a mother's ability to take care of her baby, and cause an imperfect mother-baby interaction. Evidence suggests the positive effect of ginger on reduction in uterus-associated pain. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of ginger capsules on postpartum pain. ⋯ Ginger can be used as an effective remedy for postpartum pain relief.