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Behavioral and physiological pain structures of PIPP-R and parental stress: structural equation modeling approach
Although most non-acute pain assessment tools are multi-dimensional (behavioral and physiological measures) in their approach, the outputs of such tools are considered unidimensional. This study aimed to explo...
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Effect of cellulose nanofibers and recycled glass powder on the geotechnical and microstructural parameters of dispersive soil
Dispersion in clay may create problems for civil projects. Dispersive soils are clayey, high in sodium content, and washed easily when subjected to water with low salt concentrations. The current study investi...
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Open AccessPersian version of brief infant sleep questionnaire (BISQ): a psychometric evaluation
The high prevalence of sleep problems and their negative consequences on children and parents highlight the need to design early screening instruments to evaluate sleep problems in early childhood. We aimed to...
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Open AccessProportion of toxin and non-toxin virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from diabetic foot infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Staphylococcus aureus isolates are the leading cause of diabetic foot infections (DFIs). Identification of specific virulence factors of S. aureus involved in the pathogenesis of DFIs may help control the infecti...
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Birth Size Outcomes in Relation to Maternal Blood Levels of Some Essential and Toxic Elements
Exposures to toxic trace elements and deficiencies of essential trace elements during pregnancy may impact fetal growth. This study was conducted to determine the association between maternal blood levels of e...
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Association between phthalate metabolites in human amniotic fluid and offspring birth size: a sub-study of the PERSIAN birth cohort
As phthalate metabolites might cross the placenta, it is possible to find them in the amniotic fluid. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the levels of phthalate metabolites in the amniotic fluid of...
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Open Access“Incidence, characteristics and prognosis of cervical artery dissection-induced ischemic stroke in central Iran”
Ischemic stroke is the most common presentation of cervical artery dissection (CAD). Information regarding CAD-induced stroke is scarce, especially in the Middle East. Here we investigated the incidence of CAD...
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Open AccessAssociation of derived patterns of musculoskeletal disorders with psychological problems: a latent class analysis
Musculoskeletal symptoms often occur in more than one anatomical site. The present study aimed to define specific patterns of multisite musculoskeletal disorders and examine how these patterns are related to c...
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Association of Serum Concentrations of Magnesium and Some Trace Elements with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Liver Enzymes in Adolescents: the CASPIAN-III Study
This study aims to investigate the association of serum concentrations of magnesium (Mg), selenium (Se), chromium (Cr), and copper (Cu) with cardiometabolic risk factors and liver functions in Iranian children...
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Association of serum lead and mercury level with cardiometabolic risk factors and liver enzymes in a nationally representative sample of adolescents: the CASPIAN-III study
This study aims to determine the difference of serum Pb and Hg levels in adolescents with or without metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the association of serum levels of these heavy metals with cardiometabolic ris...
