Kourosh Sayehmiri

• Professor
• Head of biostatistics Department at Medical University of Ilam

The development of the liver disease in chronic hepatitis B with common viral variants can be determined through the interaction between the virus and the host immune response. B cells constitute half of the intrahepatic lymphocyte population with an impact on fibrosis. A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) has been shown to have a co-stimulatory...

Background Suicidal behaviors, which may lead to death (suicide) or survival (suicide attempt), are influenced by various factors. Identifying the specific risk factors for suicidal behavior mortality is critical for improving prevention strategies and clinical interventions. Predicting the outcomes of suicidal behaviors can help identify individua...

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to integrate the role of social networks and subjective norms into the theoretical framework of the investment model of relationships to predict marital stability among divorce-seeking couples in the city of Ilam. Methods: This research employed a correlational design. The statistical population included...

Background: Suicide attempts are lethal and self-destructive behaviors that, in some cases, lead to death or irreversible physical harm and are associated with various factors. This study aimed to identify suicide-related death risk factors. Materials and Methods: This study utilized data recorded in the suicide registry system of hospitals in Ilam...

Abstract Background: Considering the limited information on suicide determinants, especially in low- and middle-income countries, the establishment and promotion of a suicide registration system are among the prominent strategies for suicide prevention programs around the world. The multicenter suicide registry is designed to collect standardized d...

Introduction Emotional and spiritual intelligence are crucial factors in enhancing individuals’ knowledge and academic achievement. This study aims to examine the correlation between spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and student achievement through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Materials and methods A search was conducted in...

Introduction: Autism is a neurological disorder that has seen an increase in prevalence in recent years. It is hypothesized that diet may influence mental health and improve the behavioral symptoms of autism. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of gluten-free and casein-free diets on children with autism. Data Sources: I...

Background Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy has been recognised as a significant risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association between vaginal bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy and clinical adverse effects using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods Databases of Scopus, Web of...

Urolithiasis, a prevalent chronic kidney disease affecting all age groups, can be influenced by nutritional factors. The incidence of urolithiasis in Asian countries ranges from 1% to 19.1%, attributed to geographical and lifestyle differences. In Iran, several risk factors, including ethnicity, dietary habits, gender, and age, are associated with...

Background Considering the limited information on suicide determinants, especially in low- and middle-income countries, the establishment and promotion of a suicide registration system are among the prominent strategies for suicide prevention programs around the world. Objectives The SUBRP protocol describes the purpose, design, methodology, and st...

Background: Epithelial ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of death from gynecological cancers in the Western world. One of the important objectives of medical research is to determine predictors of an event. Regarding the interaction of risk factors, regression methods are unsuitable when the number of factors is high. Objectives: Regardin...

"Improving the mental health of nurses and investigating the factors affecting it leads to the improvement of job performance and the quality of nursing care. Aim: The present study aimed to determine the relationship between mental health, life satisfaction, and job satisfaction of nurses in Ilam city in 2022. The present correlational study was c...

Abstract Background: Evidence of relationship between selenium and prostate cancer has been inconsistent. The present metaanalysis was conducted to determine relationship between selenium and prostate cancer. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRI...

10.30699/jambs.31.145.109 Background & Objective: Vascular stenosis is one of the causes of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Implementing appropriate therapeutic measures for CVDs requires preventing the progression of stenosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin on the levels of alpha and beta ap...

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Introduction: By identifying the factors affecting the academic achievement of students, several major goals can be achieved; including the training of high literacy and adequate science, the purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting the academic achievement of the talented students in Ilam University of Medical Sciences. Material...

There is a lot of evidence to suggest that patients infected with the COVID-19 and influenza viruses are at risk of atherosclerosis. Additionally, there are heterogeneous studies on the risk of arthrosclerosis in patients infected with the influenza and COVID-19 viruses. We conducted a case– control and cross-sectional study and examined the associ...

Introduction: Obesity worldwide is considered as the single largest cause of chronic illness. The children of thepresent generation are the only people throughout history who die because of problems with overweight beforetheir parents. Obese children are prone to fatty liver disease. Fatty liver is one of the chronic liver disorders thatis associat...

Objective: Suicide is one of the most important health problems in the world. Financial, academic, social, and environmental difficulties along with genetic, physical, and mental disorders affect suicide attempts. This study aimed to find risk factors for completed suicide in Ilam province according to the suicide registry in Ilam province. Method...

Background Gender can affect the relationship between noise exposure and both cognitive function and comfort; however, evidence is still limited. This study aimed to examine the gender differences in cognitive performance and psychophysiological responses during exposure to noise under tasks with different workloads. Methods Thirty-two participant...

Background Domestic violence against women during the pregnancy is a major health problem, worldwide. In addition, it affects the mother, also it can be directly or indirectly associated with serious complications to the health of the fetus. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between some clinical adverse outco...

Predicting survival time has many Effective implications in life quality management for the remainder of the patient's life. Also, survival data are highly variable and make accurate predictions difficult or impossible. Random Survival Forest by repeated tree construction on Bootstrap samples and averaging on the results of these trees reduce the p...

Background Previous studies suggested an association between Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumonia with atherosclerosis, separately. Until now, according to inconsistent information, the relationship between C.pneumoniae and M.pneumoniae with atherosclerosis is controversial. Objective The aim of this study, investigate of the association...

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic disease, non-epidemic disease that costs a lot of money in each year. One of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes is Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HBA1C), which in this study the effective factors on it examined by additive regression model. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 130 patients with diabe...

Objective: Rapid technological advances in the last century and the large amount of information have made it difficult to analyze a large number of independent variables. In such circumstances, the existence of interactions of different degrees in the model is expected, in this case, the Cox model cannot be useful and the nonparametric method of ra...

Context: Self-immolation is one of the most violent methods of suicide and is considered a psychosocial problem. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the forms of self-immolation in Iran using a systematic review and meta-analysis method. Data Sources: In this study, seven papers published from 1999 to January 2020 were selected...

Background: The Coronavirus 2019-nCOV (COVID-19) epidemic by SARS-CoV-2 is spreading worldwide, and by March 1, 2020, 67 countries, including Iran, have been affected. Many studies are being conducted at home and abroad to predict the outbreak of the disease so that they can make the necessary medical and health decisions in a timely manner. Metho...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly women's gynecological malignancies in the world, and despite the low prevalence, it accounts for about 5% of all cancer deaths in women. Survival analysis is a regression relationship between a set of variables with a specific outcome, which is considered disease survival or recurrence in medical studies. Th...

Background Leptin can have a direct effect on endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells and high level of leptin is involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to determine the relationship between leptin/adiponectin (L/A) ratio and the extent and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods This case-control study w...

Objective: Suicide is a preventable social harm in the field of health. The present study aimed to design a prediction model for suicide incidence based on Box-Jenkins model in Ilam province. Method: Using a retrospective method all completed and attempted suicide data were collected during 1993-2013. Then, using the autoregressive integrated movin...

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed at the evaluation of the association between H. pylori and periodontal diseases by systematic review and meta-analysis study. Materials and Methods: We searched databases, including PubMed, SID, Magiran, Google Scholar, and Iranmedex using the following keywords in English: H. pylori, tooth decay, oral i...

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed at the evaluation of the association between H. pylori and periodontal diseases by systematic review and meta-analysis study. Materials and Methods: We searched databases, including PubMed, SID, Magiran, Google Scholar, and Iranmedex using the following keywords in English: H. pylori, tooth decay, oral i...

Objective The present study aimed at the evaluation of the association between H. pylori and periodontal diseases by systematic review and meta-analysis study. Materials and Methods We searched databases, including PubMed, SID, Magiran, Google Scholar, and Iranmedex using the following keywords in English: H. pylori, tooth decay, oral infection, d...

Background: Quality of work life (QWL) is considered as a universal concept in human resource management and organizational development, and its promotion is the key to the success of organizations' management. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the QWL in Iran through systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: In this study, all...

Background: Lipid disorders are a well-documented risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), but the impact of lipid abnormalities in the progression of the disease remains mixed. Objectives: The current study aimed to extend the existing knowledge about the effect of lipid disorders in disease progression from moderate to the severe stage using...

Objective: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are one of the major causes of lost working time, increased costs, human injuries and burnout. The International Labor Organization estimates that about 160 million work-related illnesses occur worldwide each year, where the highest prevalent illnesses are musculoskeletal disorders. Several studies...

Background and Objective Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common form of leishmaniasis affecting humans. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and epidemiological features of CL in Iran by a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods The literature search was performed in the SID, Magiran, IranDoc, PubMed, Scopus, Med...

Background: Disasters are increasing all over the world. Iran, is one of the high-risk countries in this regard; so it is unavoidable to prepare hospitals as vital centers when disasters happen. This study aimed to evaluation the hospital preparedness based on previous studies in Iran. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis by browsing thr...

High fructose feeding has been suggested to involve in several features of metabolic syndrome including hyperuricemia (HP). We designed and implemented a study to determine the effect size of fructose intake and the relative risk of HP based on the type of fructose feeding (diet or solution), duration of treatment (2-6, 7-10, and > 10 weeks), and a...

Purpose: In the present study, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the prevalence of infertility in Iran. Materials and methods: A search of studies was conducted in June 2019 based on the electronic method, across databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scientific Information Database (SID), Magiran,...

Introduction: Suicidal behavior is a worrying issue in children and is a very important indicator of emotional distress in children. Suicide is uncommon in children before puberty. Case Report: Here, a case of a 7-year-old girl who committed suicide by drug poisoning was reported. The child’s behavior was assessed using a child behavior checklist...

Context: Spinal anesthesia is the most preferred method for cesarean section. This meta-analysis was performed to determine the effect of minimum and maximum intrathecal doses of meperidine (pethidine) [5 to 40 mg] on the maternal and newborn outcomes after cesarean section. Evidence acquisition: The data were collected through the systematic se...

Unicellular eukaryotes of the Trypanosomatidae family include human and animal pathogens that belong to the Trypanosoma and Leishmania genera. Diagnosis of the diseases they cause requires the sampling of body fluids (e.g., blood, lymph, peritoneal fluid, cerebrospinal fluid) or organ biopsies (e.g., bone marrow, spleen), which are mostly obtained...

Preprint of the paper published in International Journal for Molecular Sciences. Doi: 10.3390/ijms21051684 Unicellular eukaryotes of the Trypanosomatidae family include human and animal pathogens that belong to the Trypanosoma and Leishmania genera. Diagnosis of the diseases they caused requires the sampling of body fluids (blood, lymph, peritonea...

Estimation of water demand in the different sectors, spatially in the urban areas is an important subject that it has considered by scientists and economic researchers’. Water shortage and related challenges are most important problems of cities. This study was done according to Stonegray function and consumer behavior in microeconomic theory. Line...

Background: Personality traits can be used to predict an individual's behaviors in different life situations, including marital life situations. Marital satisfaction that is influenced by different factors is a criterion used to assess couples' relationship quality. The goal of the present study was to review Iranian studies on the correlation bet...

Objective: There exist various diagnostic tests to detect visceral leishmaniasis, but the most efficient ones have not been demonstrated yet. Herein, we evaluated the accuracy of these diagnostic tests in Iran. Methodology: English and Persian database searching was done from 1993 to 2016. According to heterogeneity of the studies, estimations of t...

Background : Growth assessment based on standardized height and weight tables and charts is an essential part of healthcare monitoring and services for children and adolescents. The present systematic and meta-analysis study aimed to determine the height of Iranian children aged 7 to 18 years and compare it with the global standards. Methods: A met...

Several studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of herbal drugs and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the primary dysmenorrhea, but their results have been different.The aim of this study was to compare the effects of herbal drugs and NSAIDon the primary dysmenorrheausing meta-analysis method.A literature search was conducted...

Background: Unwanted pregnancy is a global issue with adverse outcomes for the mother, child, family, and society. Previous studies in Iran have reported different prevalence rates for unwanted pregnancy. This meta-analysis was aimed at estimating the overall prevalence of unwanted pregnancy among Iranian women. Methods: A total of 20 articles i...

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring neoplasm in females, comprising 16% of all female cancers worldwide. Various studies indicate some discrepancies regarding zinc (Zn) levels in various samples of breast cancer patients. Objective: The present study evaluated by meta-analysed the published data for Zn levels analyzed in breas...

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infectious diseases ranking next to upper respiratory tract infections. UTIs are often significantly associated with morbidity and mortality. The inappropriate administration of antibiotics to treat these infections increased infection resistance to antibiotics. The aim of this st...

Background: Many causes can lead to childhood rickets. We aimed to investigate the biochemical symptoms of childhood rickets with systematic review and meta-analysis. Materials and methods: Seven articles published from 1975 to 2018 were recruited. The literature search was performed in the Scientific Information Database, Google Scholar, PubMed...

Background: One of the causes of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity is pregnancy-induced hypertension, the most common form of which is preeclampsia that causes many complications for mother and fetus. Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and preeclamp...

Objective Different studies have reported contradictory results regarding the relationship between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and febrile seizure (FS). The present study was conducted to determine the effect of IDA on FS in children. Patients and methods This case-control study was conducted among 52 children with FS (the case group) and 18 chil...

Background: The risk factors for infection with leptospirosis in Iran have never been studied. We aimed to determine the risk factors of leptospirosis and the epidemiological pattern of this disease in Golestan Province, Iran during 2011-2017. Study design: A case-control study. Methods: This case-control study was performed on the population...

p> BACKGROUND Infertility among couples is a painful emotional problem, which results in the feeling of grief in the form of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. The present study was aimed to survey the frequency of depression and anxiety levels of infertile women in western Iran in 2017. METHODS This cross-sectional study used...

Objective: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy. Other causes of anemia include parasitic diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, and genetic hemo-globin apathies. Maternal anemia during pregnancy is the most important public health problem. Since the relationship between maternal anemia by the months of pregnanc...

Noninvasive hemoglobin (Hb)-monitoring devices are new inventions in pulse oximeter systems that show hemoglobin levels continuously. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the accuracy and precision of noninvasive versus standard central laboratory Hb measurements in the operating room. We systematically searched multi...

Objective: There exist various diagnostic tests to detect visceral leishmaniasis, but the most efficient ones have not been demonstrated yet. Herein, we evaluated the accuracy of these diagnostic tests in Iran. Methodology: English and Persian database searching was done from 1993 to 2016. According to heterogeneity of the studies, estimations of t...

Abstract Objective: There exist various diagnostic tests to detect the disease, but the most efficient ones have not been demonstrated yet. Herein, we evaluated the accuracy of these diagnostic tests in Iran. Methods: English and Persian database searching was done from 1993 to 2016. According to heterogeneity test, random-effects model was used...

Background Improving the survival of patients diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer requires the use of chemotherapy to be managed with minimum adverse effects. Randomized control trials (RCTs) have shown promising results with a combination of bevacizumab and erlotinib to block two important tumor growth pathways, namely vascular endothelial...

Objective: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy. Other causes of anemia include parasitic diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, and genetic hemoglobin apathies. Maternal anemia during pregnancy is the most important public health problem. Since, the relationship between maternal anemia by the months of pregnanc...

Background: Aortic dissection is a rare and important emergency condition, which usually involves a high mortality rate. Yet, early diagnosis of the disorder would increase the survival rate significantly. Objectives: The present systematic study and meta-analysis aimed at investigating the efficiency of D-dimer test in diagnosis of aortic dissecti...

Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease associated with inflammation of the central nervous system in humans. This disease is the most common neurological disease, especially in young people. Various factors, including biological, genetic, and environmental factors, are effective on the prevalence of MS disease. This study inten...

Context: Sleep disorder is a crucial occupational problem for nurses that not only makes health problems for them but also affects job performance and patient’s safety. The status of sleep disorders in nurses is reported variously in Iran. Objective: This study aimed to provide an accurate, precise, and reliable estimate of sleep disorders among nu...

Objective: Domestic violence is the most common form of violence against women and a major health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between demographic factors and domestic violence during pregnancy through meta-analysis. Method: This meta-analysis study was conducted in Iran. All the articles published during...

Introduction: Dentistry is a high risk profession according to musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of these disorders in Iranian dentists using systematic review and meta-analysis. Materials and Methods: National databases including; Magiran, IranMedex, Irandoc and international databases including; Pubme...

Introduction: Diabetes self-care program leads to higher adherence to treatment and reduction of retinopathy in the elderly. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Orem’s self-care program on the adherence to treatment among the elderly with type II diabetes. Method: This study was a quasi-experimental intervention with control group w...

Context: Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diagnosed in psychiatric outpatient clinics, is the most common psychiatric disorder among schoolchildren. The purpose of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis on subscales related to ADHD examined on schoolchildren. Moreover, it is tried to evaluate meta-analysis of ADHD and its subsca...

Statement of the problem: Periodontal diseases are complex oral diseases characterized by bacterial-induced inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues. Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is a common gram-negative anaerobic oral bacteria strongly associated with periodontal disease. Purpose: The present study was conducted to esti...

Background Chronic and abnormal increase of different types of dyslipidemia leads to some important diseases, such as constriction and abstraction of vessels in various parts of the body, especially in the heart. High lipid profile, such as increased total cholesterol and LDL as well as decreased HDL are recognized as cardiovascular disease risk fa...

Introduction and aims: Human breast milk is a natural pain reliever that contains endorphins. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of breast milk and powdered milk on pain severity after a muscular injection in 1-day-old neonates. Materials and methods: One hundred neonates admitted to a teaching hospital in Ilam city, Iran, particip...

Abstract Background Atrial and ventricular cardiac arrhythmias are one of the most common early complications after cardiac surgery and these serve as a major cause of mortality and morbidity after cardiac revascularization. We want to evaluate the effect of magnesium sulfate administration on the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias after cardiac reva...