Depression, anxiety, and stress in breast cancer patients: prevalence, associated risk factors, and clinical correlates.

Overall, the prevalence and determinants of various forms of psychological distress such as depression and anxiety in breast cancer (BC) patients exhibit conflicting results, with some factors underexplored. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress among BC patients. This cross-sectional study assessed depression, anxiety, and stress in BC patients in Mazandaran, Iran, using the DASS-21 questionnaire, which showed high reliability (Cronbach's alpha: 0.

Risk Factors Associated with Long COVID Syndrome: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Recently, people have recognized the post-acute phase symptoms of the COVID-19. We investigated the long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, (Long COVID Syndrome), and the risk factors associated with it.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study.

Long COVID syndrome-associated brain fog.

We investigated the frequency of brain fog in a large cohort of patients with documented coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) who have survived the illness. We also scrutinized the potential risk factors associated with the development of brain fog. Adult patients (18-55 years of age), who were referred to the healthcare facilities anywhere in Fars province from February 19, 2020 to November 20, 2020 were included.

Long COVID in children and adolescents.

Background: To identify the prevalence and also the full spectrum of symptoms/complaints of children and adolescents who are suffering from long COVID. Furthermore, we investigated the risk factors of long COVID in children and adolescents.

Methods: All consecutive children and adolescents who were referred to the hospitals anywhere in Fars province, Iran, from 19 February 2020 until 20 November 2020 were included.