Pattern of substance abuse and prevalence of risk factors of HIV and hepatitis among addicted women in Western Iran

Although women do not constitute a significant part of substance abuse, increasing trend of women addiction, on one hand, and high prevalence of risk factors related to HIV or hepatitis in women, on the other hand; show that officials and experts are required to seriously consider prevention and harm reduction programs for women.

Evaluation of changes in levels of hyperandrogenism, hirsutism and menstrual regulation after a period of aquatic high intensity interval training in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Doing AHIIT besides drug therapy can be effective for PCOS patients.

Antibacterial activity of high-molecular-weight and low-molecular-weight chitosan upon oral pathogens

One of the common oral bacterial infectious diseases is dental caries. Control of dental plaque formed by Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus leads to prevention and treatment of caries. Chitosan (1-4, 2-amino-2-deoxy-b-D-glucan), a deacetylated derivative from chitin, is an antimicrobial polysaccharide that exerts broad-spectrum activity against pathogenic bacteria and has been suggested as a preventive and therapeutic material for dental caries.

Congenital hypothyroidism in different cities of the Isfahan province: A descriptive retrospective study

The presence of the child, the opportunity or a threat to marital satisfaction: A qualitative study

Determining the relationship between health literacy level and quality of life among the elderly living in nursing homes

Evaluating the trend of cutaneous malignant tumors in Ilam from 2002 to 2011

Skin cancer, the melanoma type of which causes high mortality, is the most common malignancy in Iran and all over the world. UV is the most important cause of the incidence of this disease. This study evaluates the frequency of different types of cancer and their trajectory in Ilam province from 2012 to 2011.

Preparing career development model of Iranian nurses using Delphi technique

Nowadays, nurses play a key role in all health-care systems in the world. To improve the professional conditions and increase the quality of care, nurses' career development should be fulfilled in a specific and targeted way. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting career development of nurses in Iran.

Relationship between psychological well-being and social capital and resilience among cancer patients

Frequency of sharp injuries and its related factors among high-risk wards staff