Abstract Heavy metals are a group of pollutants in biological sludge. Many agencies regulated guidelines for heavy metal concentrations for various applications of sludge such as agricultural application. In this study, we tried to determine […]
ABSTRACT Exposure to disinfection by-products can occur through various pathways such as inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion for swimmers. In the present study, swimming exposure to disinfection by-products through ingestion and dermal route at the […]
Abstract The general goal of this data was to determine the concentration of fluoride and assess its risk in waters bottled in Iran. Seventy-one samples of different brands of bottled water were collected. Then, the […]
Abstract The 9th Global conference on health promotion (Shanghai 2016) reaffirmed the role of primary health care (PHC) in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Gaining much international recognition, the community-based health planning and services […]
Abstract Background:  Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, among which, oral cancer is associated with significant morbidity, and low survival. A large part of the budget allocated to health […]
Abstract Background: Surgical intervention is one of the common therapeutic interventions applied to a vast class of diseases. Unwarranted variation in practice style in different locations is considered as practice style variations (PSVs), which cause […]
  Abstract Background: The payment system is pivotal in implementing policies in the health sector. Equitable access to healthcare is the main principle of the payment system. Aims: This study aimed to investigate aspects of […]
Abstract Dear Editor-in-Chief People with disability (PWD) experience poorer health than general population. The prevalence of mental disorders, i.e. depression, is higher among PWD than general population. Depression is a major barrier to adapt to […]
Abstract Objective: Despite a high number of the internationally produced and implemented clinical guidelines, the adherence with them is still low in healthcare. This study  aimed at exploring the perspectives and experiences of senior doctors […]
Abstract Context: The mitral valve conducts blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Mitral regurgitation occurs when the valve couldn’t be closed properly at the end of ventricular filling. Mitraclip, a catheter-based […]