Zahra Mehrbakhsh

Zahra Mehrbakhsh
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences | UMSHA · PhD Candidate in Biostaticstics, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health,

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Background Predicting mortality and relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is crucial for effective treatment and follow-up management. ALL is a common and deadly childhood cancer that often relapses after remission. In this study, we aimed to apply and evaluate machine learning-based models for predicting mortality and relapse...
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Background Genital self-image is among the factors affecting women’s sexual function. Aim The present study aimed to determine changes in the genital self-image and its relationship with women’s sexual function in the third trimester of pregnancy and postpartum. Methods The participants of this prospective cohort study included 301 eligible pregn...
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BACKGROUND: Sexual desire of women is one of the most important factors affecting marital and sexual satisfaction. Regarding the association of life skills level with sexual dissatisfaction and sexual desire, the present study aims to compare the effect of self-awareness and problem-solving skills training on the sexual desire of newly married wome...
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Background Pregnant women experience several changes in their appearance, body shape and body image. In some studies, there has been a relationship between these changes and the type of delivery. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of the prenatal body image and genital image with the mode of delivery preferred by pregnant women in Gor...
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is one of the most dangerous diseases of this century. It has affected nearly all countries and caused stop the wheel of life and significant damage to different economic, social, and health areas. Currently, the general mortality rate of COVID-19 is high and is a serious threat to human survival....
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Background Management of analgesia and hemodynamic status is essential for orthopedic surgery patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of intrathecal (bupivacaine + magnesium sulfate) versus (pethidine + magnesium sulfate) and sole pethidine on the hemodynamic status and onset and duration of sensory/motor block in patients with lower lim...
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Background: One of the most important causes of marital dissatisfaction is the lack of life skills. This study aimed to compare the effects of training self-awareness and problem-solving skills on marital satisfaction of married women. Methods: This study was a randomized field trial conducted in Gorgan since October 2019 to September 2020. A to...
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate reinfection and fungal infections among 785 patients with COVID-19 disease admitted to Baqiyatallah Hospital in Northeastern Iran after the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic. Materials & Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study (20 February–21 July 2020), reinfection and fungal infections among 785...
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This study sought to identify Iranian preschool children's (N = 318) knowledge of genital and non-genital body parts. Assessment consisted of children naming selected external body parts in drawings of same-sex counterparts. Results indicated that almost all children knew the correct terms for their non-genital body parts, but few knew the correct...
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer is considered as the most deadly tumor among gastrointestinal cancers because of its poor prognosis. The frequently deregulated pathway in the cancer cell is associated with an increased expression of various genes, including the synthesis of fatty acids. We aimed to evaluate the level of serum fatty acid synthase (FASN...
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The clinical benefits of rituximab in systemic sclerosis (SSc) are still contentious. The present meta-analysis aimed to systematically assess rituximab’s safety and efficacy profile in SSc patients. A systematic online query was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase. The studies on the application of rituximab for patients with S...
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Aims: This study designed to investigate the concentration of some heavy metals (HM) in the soil of agricultural land of Gonbad‑e Kavus in Golestan province and relationship of these metals with esophageal cancer disease. Materials and Methods: For the investigation of pollution, especially HM in the soil, 5 points were randomly selected from each...
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Aims: Investigators have identified sufficient self-care as an important factor in reducing health-care costs and improving health outcomes in cardiac patients. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between perceived social support (PSS) and self-care behaviors (SCBs) in patients with ischemic heart disease....
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Background and objectives: Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites from the genus Leishmania. In this study, we aimed at investigating the in vitro anti-leishmanial effect of essential oils of Rosmarinus officinalis, Mentha pulegium, Foeniculum vulgare, Lippia citriodora and Pelargonium graveolens. Methods: The essential o...
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Introduction: Exposure of grain products in polluted soil lead to adverse effects on human health. In this study, concentrations of HM (As-Cr-Hg) were analyzed in wheat grain cultured in Gonbad-e-Kavus City, Golestan province, Iran. Furthermore, its potential health risk was evaluated among residents. Materials and Methods: The sampling sites were...
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Purpose Antifungal resistance and virulence properties of Candida albicans (C. albicans) are growing health problems worldwide. The present study aims to investigate the effect of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and Nystatin on SAP1-3 genes expression in C. albicans isolates of females with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) isolated from Sayad Shirazi...
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Background: Tranexamic acid and vitamin C are potent antifibrinolytic and oxidative stress agents that reduce blood loss and transfusion blood in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TA) and tranexamic acid combined with vitamin C (TXC) on drainage volume (blood loss) an...
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* Corresponding author. Desalination and Water Treatment www.deswater.com doi: 10.5004/dwt.2019.24131 157 (2019) 62–68 July Improving the efficiency of saline wastewater treatment plant through adaptation of halophilic microorganisms Mahdi Sadeghia,*, Yousef Korb, Saied Keramatc, Zahra Mehrbakhshd aEnvironmental Health Research Center, Faculty of...
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate respiratory problems via pulmonary function testing in cement transport workers at Incheh Borun border in northeast of Iran in 2016. Methods: The study was conducted on 358 male workers. All subjects were evaluated for respiratory symptoms via pulmonary function testing and completion of the Amer...
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Background and objectives: Promoting and influencing the formation of professional behavior is one of the most challenging issues in education. The purpose of this study was to compare effects of context-based learning (CBL) and cooperative learning on professional behavior and critical thinking of anesthesiology students. Methods: This was a semi-...
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Background Leishmaniasis occurs with an incidence of 0.5–1.5 million new cases annually, and is also endemic in 88 countries across the world. Aim Presently, we aimed to investigate the status of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) in Golestan Province in North of Iran. Methods A retrospective survey was conducted on existed data of 6873 patients with C...
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Background: Dexamethasone and tranexamic acid are used to decrease post-rhinoplasty periorbital edema and ecchymosis. We compared the impact of each medication separately or in combination in this regard. Methods: A prospective, randomized triple-blinded study was undertaken on 60 patients who underwent primary open rhinoplasty. They were divide...
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Background: Breast milk is the most suitable nutrition for the neonates. Breast milk and breastfeeding duration can contribute to decreased mortality rate, intestinal bleeding, and various neonatal diseases (e.g., digestive and respiratory diseases). It can also reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity in childhood and adulthood. Therefore, the esti...

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