Updated Protocol for Stroke Code Management in Prehospital Settings: The Iranian Comprehensive Stroke Code Management Program (ICSCM Phase II).

Introduction: Code stroke is a framework to reduce time and improve the quality of care in the prehospital setting. However, increased scene time, delays, and other barriers in the prehospital setting necessitate updating the current protocol. This study aimed to update the Iranian national code stroke protocol for the prehospital setting.

Mediatory role of the serum mineral level and discharge disability of stroke survivors.

Background: Possible association between minerals contributing and mortality related to stroke were seen, but prospective data on the relation of vitamin D, magnesium and calcium serum levels with stroke were inconsistent. Consideration about the potential health effects of minerals and nutrients, the current study was conducted.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 216 stroke survivors who were referred to the Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital of Babol, Iran.

Trigeminal neuralgia: IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), can it decrease the pharmacological intervention? (A case series).

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most disabling facial pain syndromes. In recent years' new therapeutic strategy, incobotulinumtoxin A has emerged. The aim of the current study was to determine the time and duration of pain in 3 cases with pharmacological treatment and incobotulinumtoxin A.

Caspian Nursing Process: Impactions on New-Onset Constipations in Admission, Discharge, and Follow-up of Acute Stroke Patients.

Background: Structural planning is essential for the management of constipation in stroke patients. The current study aims to determine the impact of a care plan on the frequency of new-onset constipation following stroke. Materials and Methods.

Iranian Smell Diagnostic Test in Covid-19 Disease; Report of Covid-19 Center of North of Iran.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a pandemic coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 syndrome. In the pandemic of COVID-19 many patients were affected to new onset olfactory dysfunction. Since there is a dearth of research studies regarding the standard smell test, the present study was conducted to fill this gap.

Different Stroke Scales; Which Scale or Scales Should Be Used?

Background: There has been a considerable development in the clinometric of stroke. But researchers are concerned that some scales are too generic, inherently and the insight may not be provided. The current study was conducted to determine which scale or scales should be used in stroke survivors.

Empowerment of Nurses: A Key to Stroke Patients' Satisfactions.

Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability around the world. Different studies have shown the inadequate knowledge and skills of nurses to educate and manage stroke patients. Therefore, stroke patients are facing many challenges in their lifetime.

Increased Zinc Serum Level: New Clues in Babol Stroke Patients, Northern Iran.

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The role of zinc as a new predictor of stroke was considered.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted in Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital within a year on 100 stroke and 100 control patients.

Sex difference in types and distribution of risk factors in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and is associated with several risk factors with variable risk factor distribution by population. We report the types and frequency of the associated factors of stroke in north Iran. Methods Consecutive patients with stroke were recruited from 2014 to 2015.