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Open AccessDiagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran, providing evidence-based recommendations for clinicians and resear...
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Open AccessThe burden of traumatic brain injury on caregivers: exploring the predictive factors in a multi-centric study
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. With survivors often exhibiting degrees of function loss, a significant burden is exerted on their caregivers. The purp...
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Open AccessAgomelatine augmentation of sertraline in the treatment of moderate to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial
As 40–60% of the patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) do not adequately respond to the first-line treatment, finding an effective second-line treatment is required. Our aim was to assess the effic...
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World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Early Career Psychiatrist Exchange Program in Iran: Faculty Perspectives
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Open AccessHigher anxiety and perceived trauma among COVID-19 patients: a prospective comparative study
Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress are not rare during infectious outbreaks, as the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a great concern to the general population. In this study, we...
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Open AccessValidity and reliability of the Farsi version of the ascertain dementia 8-item (AD8-F) informant interview in Iranian patients with mild neurocognitive disorder
For screening and distinguishing between mild neurocognitive disorder (mNCD) and normal cognitive age-related changes in primary care centers, a simple and practical tool is necessary. Therefore, this study aims ...
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Open AccessGranisetron-mediated augmentation of sertraline therapeutic effect in obsessive-compulsive disorder: a double-blind placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
Medications currently recommended for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) usually relieve the severity of symptoms by as much as 20–30%, and satisfactory treatment is obtained in 40–60% of pat...
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Open AccessThe effectiveness of pregabalin with or without agomelatine in the treatment of chronic low back pain: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
Although various pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments are available for the chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is no consensus on the best optimal treatment for this condition. This study aimed t...
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Chronic fatigue syndrome and cognitive deficit are associated with acute-phase neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19: A 9-month follow-up study
The preva lence of long-COVID symptoms is rising but it is not still possible to predict which patients will present them, and which types of symptoms they will present. We followed up 95 patients with confirm...
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The relationship between personality traits of cancer patients and their preferences when receiving bad news
This study aimed to determine the relationship between the personality traits of cancer patients and their preferences when receiving bad news.
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Open AccessMemantine augmentation of sertraline in the treatment of symptoms and executive function among patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder: A double-blind placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
Medications currently recommended for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) usually decrease the severity of the symptoms by 20–30%; however, 40–60% of OCD patients do not achieve a satisfactory...
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Open AccessReliability and validity of a quick test of cognitive speed (AQT) in screening for mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Cognitive disorders are one of the important issues in old age. There are many cognitive tests, but some variables affect their results (e.g., age and education). This study aimed to evaluate the reliability a...
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Predictive autonomic transmission for low-cost low-margin metro optical networks
Low-cost low-margin implementation plays an essential role in upgrading optical metro networks required for future 5G ecosystem. In this regard, low-resolution analog-to-digital converters can be used in coher...
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Real-time optical spectrum monitoring in filterless optical metro networks
Filterless optical networks (FONs) have been proposed as a feasible solution for optical metro networks. In addition, as a result of the shorter distance compared to core optical networks, direct detection opt...
