Health science reports

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The integration of the metaverse in radiology represents a transformative advancement in medical imaging, which is pivotal for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This review examines how the metaverse, characteriz…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hypospadias, a congenital anomaly, can have long-term effects on sexual, urinary, and reproductive functions, making proper postoperative care essential for desirable outcomes, which could be facilitated through a mobil…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Endometriosis is a common reason for infertility and poor outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. The presence of microorganisms in women with en…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Collaboration has become a crucial element of effective healthcare delivery in the emergency department (ED). In high-pressure environments, healthcare providers can prioritize patients by consulting with other speciali…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: This network meta-analysis aimed to compare the perioperative efficacy of various minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures for treating benign gynecological diseases and to assess whether vaginal natural orifice trans…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: It is demonstrated that lipid metabolism disorders are associated with the reproductive performances of assisted reproductive technology. However, it is little known whether hyperlipidemia is associated with the endomet…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scans can be used as methods to help make a more accurate diagnosis in diseases involving the omentum and peritoneum. The present study was conducted to determine etiology and CT …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Stillbirth is a public health as well as a development problem in low and middle-income countries. The studies that found out maternal age as a factor for the risk of stillbirth reported different findings. This systema…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major public health problem that requires preventative vaccines. However, there is vaccine hesitancy among women of reproductive age in Iraq. This study aimed to investigate SARS…

Background and aimsGallstones are one of the most common and costly diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and occur when a combination of deposits consisting of fat or minerals accumulate in the gallbladder or common bile duct (CBD). This …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cytokine profiles of peripheral blood and other bodily fluids provide diagnostic indicators for assessing inflammatory processes. Menstrual effluent may provide a noninvasive source of biological material for monitoring…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the most common cause of death during the first 30 days after surgery. There is not any study which critically evaluated clinical guidelines related to VTE prophylaxis in urological surge…

Over the years; global caesarian section (CS) rates have significantly increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% today surpassing the ideal acceptable CS rate which is around 10%-15% according to the WHO. However, currently, not all CS are do…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most debilitating and prevalent disorders. The prevalence of LBP ranges from 30% to 80%, depending on the population, and increases with age. Causes of LBP are typically classified as s…

Background and aimsEctopic pregnancy (EP) is a potentially life-threatening emergency. We investigate the predictive value of serum βHCG level and it's changes from the baseline to the 4th and 7th days after single dose (SD) methotrexate (M…

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been considered an important involved factor for infertility. Since one of the causes of decreased ovarian reserve is oophoritis due to viral infections, this study aimed to evaluated the…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In anesthesia practice, aminophylline is clinically used to treat bronchospasm. However, due to its antagonistic effect on adenosine, studies have recently focused on the drug's ability to enhance the recovery profile. …

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery complications are a major issue affecting morbidity and mortality rates. Anastomotic stricture, which occurs in almost 30% of patients after surgery for rectal cancer, is one of the most serious…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Because of the plenty and abundance of risk factors and the expected increase in the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world in general and in low- and middle-income countries in particular, this inter…

Background and aimsAdequate postoperative analgesia and prevention of post-op nausea and vomiting (PONV) are core components of modern day anaesthesia and peri-operative care. As well as contributing to overall morbidity, postoperative pain…

BACKGROUND: The menstrual cycle in women is the main indicator of their reproductive health which is affected by the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This review aims to summarize the effects of the COVID-19 infection a…

Endometriosis is a common and complex disease that is difficult to diagnose and treat.1, 2 Centralization of care in expertise centers can contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to both diagnosing and treating endometriosis. However, un…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Female fertility is a heterogeneous condition of complete psychosocial and physical well-being. Observational studies have revealed that women with infertility have varying degrees of poor mental status and lifestyle ch…

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Chemotherapy and targeted therapy are used in treating head and neck cancers (HNCs) either alone or in combination with surgery, especially in advanced tumors but these treatments have resulted in variable outcomes in di…

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroid is a common benign pelvic tumor and abdominal myomectomy may cause excessive intraoperative bleeding, which may lead to adverse outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of the in…