Volume 13 (2023)
Volume 12 (2022)
Volume 11 (2021)
Volume 10 (2020)
Volume 9 (2019)
Volume 8 (2018)
Volume 7 (2017)
Volume 6 (2016)
Volume 5 (2015)
Volume 4 (2014)
Volume 3 (2013)
Volume 2 (2012)
Volume 1 (1900)
Assessment of Iranian orthodontists’ practice with regard to the prevention and treatment of white spot lesions
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INTRODUCTION: White spot lesions (WSLs) are common adverse effect of orthodontic treatment,which can be prevented and treated by orthodontists. This study was conducted to assess Iranianorthodontists’ ... Read MoreReported influences of backpack loads on postural deviation among school children: A systematic review
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BACKGROUND: Nowadays, a large number of students experience spinal pain quite early in life dueto heavy school bag loads. Moreover, external forces in the form of school bags may influence ... Read MoreA randomized trial to promote physical activity during pregnancy based on health belief model
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BACKGROUND: The positive effects of physical activities during pregnancy are totally recognizedbut due to lack of knowledge and negative aspect toward it, physical activities decrease ... Read MoreEvaluating combined effect of noise and heat on blood pressure changes among males in climatic chamber
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INTRODUCTION: Exposure to noise and heat causes individuals to experience some changes inthe function of cardiovascular system in workplaces. This study aimed to find the combined effectof ... Read MoreAwareness and perceptions regarding common cancers among adult population in a rural area of Puducherry, India
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BACKGROUND: Awareness regarding cancer signs and symptoms and their screening and treatmentmethod was low in India.OBJECTIVES: To assess the awareness level of common cancers, perception ... Read MoreHospital managers’ attitude and commitment toward electronic medical records system in Isfahan hospitals 2014
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INTRODUCTION: Electronic medical record system (EMRS) is a valuable system for safe accessto the patient’s data and increases health care quality. Manpower is one of the requirements ... Read MoreEffect of green tea on metabolic and hormonal aspect of polycystic ovarian syndrome in overweight and obese women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome: A clinical trial
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the common cause ofOligo‑ovulation. This syndrome causes long‑term metabolic issues as well as increase the risk ... Read MoreKnowledge, attitude, and practice of urban Gujarati type 2 diabetics: Prevalence and impact on disease control
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CONTEXT: Type 2 diabetes is the modern epidemic wherein patient care needs multiple approaches,education, and self‑awareness being one of them. There are some knowledge, attitude, ... Read MoreEffectiveness of a program on evidence‑based dentistry in dental students
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INTRODUCTION: Evidence‑based dentistry (EBD) is an approach to oral healthcare by combiningthe best scientific evidence and clinical diagnostics, clinical expertise of the dentist, ... Read MoreEmpowerment in breastfeeding as viewed by women: A qualitative study
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BACKGROUND: The positive effect of breastfeeding on health is globally accepted. However,breastfeeding has not yet practiced at a favorite level. Empowerment of mothers is an importantfactor ... Read MoreThe proportion of unmet costs considering inpatients billing of selected hospitals, after 2014 Health System reform implementation in Isfahan Province
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INTRODUCTION: Since 2013, in Iran’s health care, the contribution of direct payments for health‑careservices was estimated more than 50 % of all expenditures. In May 2014, Iran’s ... Read MoreThe effect of bibliotherapy on the psychological capital of the staff of the School of Management and Medical Informatics of Isfahan University of Medical Science
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BACKGROUND: Bibliotherapy is defined as using dynamic interaction along with reading a book inorder to help the people to increase their cognitive understanding. This study aims to ... Read MoreDigital games as an effective approach for cancer management: Opportunities and challenges
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OBJECTIVE: Cancer is one of the most preventable and common chronic diseases that haveeconomic, social and psychological burden for patients, families, and the society. Cancer can bemonitored ... Read MoreComparing two instructional methods of role playing and lecture on primigravida females, decision about type of delivery
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INTRODUCTION: Each mother has the legal right to decide about her delivery, but this decisionshould be made based on scientific knowledge. Instructions during pregnancy help to choose ... Read MoreMeasurement of the levels anxiety, self‑perception of preparation and expectations for success using an objective structured clinical examination, a written examination, and a preclinical preparation test in Kerman dental students
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Examinations have an important role in evaluating students’learning outcomes and their mastery of a subject. Passing or failing an examination can havefar‑reaching ... Read MoreEffect of health education on awareness about oral cancer and oral self‑examination
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CONTEXT: Oral cancer is preceded by visible changes in the oral mucosa. These lesions can bedetected by oral self‑examination, but awareness about oral cancer is still low in developing ... Read MoreDeterminants of physical activity in middle‑aged woman in Isfahan using the health belief model
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INTRODUCTION: Nowadays with respect to the automation of the lifestyle, immobility statisticsin middle‑aged women has increased and they are at risk for complications of immobility. ... Read MoreSexual function and quality of life in diabetic women referring to health care centers in Mashhad
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CONTEXT: Quality of life (QOL) is one of the important indexes of health and well‑being promotionin the diabetic patients. Based on numerous studies, these patients have a lower QOL, ... Read MoreSmoking history and Alzheimer’s disease risk in a community‑based clinic population
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BACKGROUND: The relationship between cigarette smoking and development of Alzheimer’sdisease (AD) is not fully determined, and previous reports disagree, with some studies suggestingan ... Read MoreAwareness of health warnings and factors predicting awareness and perceived effectiveness of pictorial health warnings on tobacco products among adults in rural Puducherry, India
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BACKGROUND: Limited information exists in India about the awareness and perception of thepeople regarding pictorial health warnings (PHWs) and text warnings on tobacco products, moreso ... Read MoreDiabetes management with a care coordinator improves glucose control in African Americans and Hispanics