Endocan in prediabetes, diabetes, and diabetes-related complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Diabetes is one of the chronic conditions with a high burden all around the world. Macrovascular and microvascular involvement are among the common mechanisms by which diabetes can impact patients’ lives. Endocan as an inflammatory endothelial biomarker has been shown to increase in several communicable and non-communicable diseases. Herein, we aim to investigate the role of endocan as a biomarker in diabetes as a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Burden of Tracheal, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer in North African and Middle East countries, 1990 to 2019: Results from the GBD Study 2019
Objective: To provide estimates on the regional and national burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer and its attributable risk factors from 1990 to 2019 in the North Africa and Middle East (NAME) region.
The burden of childhood and adolescent cancers in North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) region: findings from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
Despite the significant burden of childhood and adolescent cancers, no specific studies recently discussed the burden of cancer in this group in the North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) region. Therefore, we aimed to study the burden of cancers in this group in this region.
National, subnational and risk attributed burden of chronic respiratory diseases in Iran from 1990 to 2019
Data on the distribution of the burden of diseases is vital for policymakers for the appropriate allocation of resources. In this study, we report the geographical and time trends of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) in Iran from 1990 to 2019 based on the Global burden of the Disease (GBD) study 2019.
Predicting Iran’s achievement to Sustainable Development Goal 3.2: A systematic analysis of neonatal mortality with scenario-based projections to 2030
Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 (SDG 3.2) is to reduce Under-5 and neonatal mortality rates (U5MR and NMR), two major health systems’ performance indicators, globally by 2030. We aimed to report Iran’s U5MR and NMR status during 2010–2017 and its achievement of SDG 3.2 by 2030, using scenario-based projection.
Chemerin levels in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Chemerin as an inflammatory biomarker has gained attention in its biomarker capability. Several studies measured its levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD), as one of the common non-communicable causes of mortality and morbidity. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate this association.
Expansion of the quality of care index on breast cancer and its risk factors using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Breast cancer (BC), as the top neoplasm in prevalence and mortality in females, imposes a heavy burden on health systems. Evaluation of quality of care and management of patients with BC and its responsible risk factors was the aim of this study.
A systematic review on the prevalence of endometriosis in women
Background & objectives: Endometriosis is one of the causes of female infertility, but the prevalence of endometriosis is not exactly known. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide an estimate of the prevalence of endometriosis in women considering the stage of disease, diagnostic method, geographical distribution, clinical symptoms and sample size.
The incremental cost of implementing the world health organization Package of essential non-communicable (PEN)
The incremental cost of implementing the world health organization Package of essential non-communicable (PEN) diseases interventions in Iran
Association of plasma acylcarnitines and amino acids with hypertension
Association of plasma acylcarnitines and amino acids with hypertension: A nationwide metabolomics study