Associations of Biomarkers of Kidney Tubule Health with Retinal Microvascular Signs: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).

Background: CKD is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet the etiology responsible for this link remains elusive. Novel blood and urine biomarkers reflecting kidney tubule dysfunction and injury may provide novel insights to mechanisms linking the kidney to CVD.

Methods: In 470 participants of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) without type 2 diabetes, CVD or CKD, we measured six plasma (kidney injury molecule-1 [KIM-1], monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 [MCP-1], soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor [suPAR], tumor necrosis factor receptor [TNFR] 1 and 2, and anti-chitinase-3-like protein 1 [YKL-40]) and six urinary (alpha 1 microglobulin [A-1M], epidermal growth factor [EGF], KIM-1, MCP-1, YKL-40 and uromodulin [UMOD]) kidney tubule health biomarkers.

A Scoping Review of 20 Years Breast Cancer Screening Programs in Iran.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cancer among women globally. Early detection through screening is vital for reducing mortality, complementing advancements in treatment.

Methods: We aimed to overview BC screening practices in Iran over two-decades to inform policymakers for future research directions and prompt timely diagnoses.

Gap analysis of strategies for promoting interprofessional teams in healthcare units.

Purpose: A healthcare unit's effectiveness largely depends on how well its interprofessional teams work together. Unfortunately, the strategies used to improve these teams often lack substance. This study analyzed these strategies and found a performance gap.

Cost Effectiveness of Adding Dapagliflozin to Standard Care in Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Dapagliflozin, a new treatment option for heart failure, leads to a significant reduction in the hospitalization of patients with heart failure. We aimed to review studies on the economic evaluation of adding dapagliflozin to standard care compared with standard care alone in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Methods: For this systematic review, the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and CEA Registry scientific databases were searched from 1 January 2020 to 25 March 2022.

Differences and their contexts between teaching and nonteaching hospitals in Iran with other countries: A concurrent mixed-methods study.

Background: In terms of missions, hospitals are divided into teaching and nonteaching. In addition, differences in health-care systems in countries will lead to differences in hospitals' operation. Iran, as a specific health-care system, is different from other countries.

Role of Health Sector in Road Traffic Injuries Prevention: A Public Health Approach.

Background: Although the main burden of the Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) is on the health sector, compared with other sectors, no clear definition is available about its role in the prevention of the RTIs. So this study has been performed to define the role of the health sector in the prevention of RTIs -before the incidence.

Methods: In this qualitative study with a grounded theory approach, the possible roles of the health sector in the prevention of the RTIs were identified in three phases.

Recognition of factors affecting the use of volunteer clinical forces in hospitals in Tehran: A qualitative study.

Introduction: Volunteers are valuable human resources for service-providing organizations. Health system requires their participation and cooperation in all sectors to achieve more success. The present study was conducted to recognize factors influencing the use of volunteer clinical forces (VCFs) in Tehran hospitals from 2018 to 2020.

Health Care Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in the Operating Room Setting.

Objectives: Operating rooms (ORs) and surgical settings are potential sources of sentinel adverse events. To better understand the characteristics of errors in OR processes, we performed prospective risk analysis.

Methods: The study was mixed qualitative and quantitative research.

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in thalassemia patients in Iran from 2000 to 2017: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

One of the major infections transmitted through the bloodstream is hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Patients with thalassemia requiring frequent blood transfusions are at risk for HCV. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the incidence of HCV in thalassemia patients in Iran.

Policy Analysis of Road Traffic Injury Prevention in Iran.

Introduction: Due to the large number of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) in Iran, authorities have implemented a number of policies for the prevention of RTIs. However, a scientific analysis of these policies has thus far been neglected. Therefore, this study was conducted for policy analysis of RTIs prevention in Iran.

Application of Quality Assurance Strategies in Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services in Iranian Hospitals.

Background: Iran has a widespread diagnostics and clinical support services (DCSS) network that plays a crucial role in providing diagnostic and clinical support services to both inpatient and outpatient care. However, very little is known on the application of quality assurance (QA) policies in DCSS units. This study explores the extent of application of eleven QA strategies in DCSS units within Iranian hospitals and its association with hospital characteristics.

Perceived organizational support and job involvement in the Iranian health care system: A case study of emergency room nurses in general hospitals.

Background And Objectives: Researchers believe that there are social exchanges between the employers and employees, because the employees would be interested in their organization and trust it based on how the organization values them and their welfare, comfort, and security. This belief is known as perceived organizational support that makes employees consider themselves as a part of their organization and have a commitment to it. The literature review is very limited in both variables in Iran and thus few studies also report the perceived organizational support and job involvement at the lower levels in our country.

Investigating the Financial Performance of Universities of Medical Science and Health Services in Iran, Using Data Envelopment Analysis.

Background: Universities of Medical Science and Health Services (UMSHSs) are among the main organizations in Iran's health-care section. Improving their efficiency in financial resource management through creating an appropri-ate coordination between consumption and resources is strategically vital. Investigating the financial performance as well as ranking the Iranian UMSHSs is the research objective.