Managing Neurosurgery in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bahram Aminmansour; Mehdi Shafiei; Masih Sabouri; Mehdi Mahmoodkhani; Mehrnaz Hematzadeh; Donya Sheibani Tehrani

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 97-104

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.20

Abstract
  Background: COVID-19 quickly spread around the world as an epidemic with potentially unknown hazards. Like its impacts on various occupations, neurosurgery has undergone changes due to the virus, including changes in surgical planning, inpatient and outpatient clinics, emergency management, and even ...  Read More

The Effects of Nasal Septoplasty on the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Quasi-experimental Study

Manouchehr Avatef Fazeli; Arefeh Hedayati; Amrollah Dehghani; Mohamadreza Hedayati; Fatemeh Zaremehrjardi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 105-108

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.21

Abstract
  Background: Sleep disorders of breathing encompass a spectrum of disorders ranging from primary snoring to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which leads to septoplasty in the most patients.Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of nasal septoplasty surgery on the severity ...  Read More

Prevalence of Different Types of Craniosynostosis in Isfahan, Iran

Ali Riazi; Mostafa Allami; Alireza Arabi; Mehrdad Larry

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 109-114

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.22

Abstract
  Background: Craniosynostosis is a congenital deformity of the skull that occurs at birth.Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of different types of craniosynostosis in Isfahan, Iran.Methods: In this retrospective study, the records of all patients referred to the pediatric neurosurgery ...  Read More

Comparing the Efficacy of Amitriptyline and Melatonin on Tinnitus Treatment

Ahmad Chitsaz; Bahareh Rajol Dezfouli; Ahmad Rezaeian

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 115-118

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.23

Abstract
  Background: Tinnitus is described as the perception of sounds occurring in one or both ears or inside the human head without external auditory stimuli.Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of amitriptyline and melatonin in the treatment of tinnitus.Methods: This study was a randomized ...  Read More

Variations in Anthropometric Parameters in Offspring of Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Emmanuel O. Taiwo; Lateef O. Thanni; Oyesimisola P. Taiwo

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 119-122

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.24

Abstract
  Background: The risk of developing diabetes mellitus for an individual with a positive family history of the disease is two-to fourfold higher in an offspring of a diabetic compared with offspring of non-diabetic.Objectives: This study aimed to assess the anthropometric parameters of offspring of type ...  Read More

Prevalence of Vertebral Compression Fracture Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Sulaymaniyah

Hemn Hassan Mohamed; Raouf Rahim Merza

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 123-130

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.25

Abstract
  Background: The risk of fractured vertebral increases in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as they are more likely to suffer from osteopenia, and osteoporosis.Objectives: This study aimed to investigating the rate and risk factors of vertebral fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Methods: ...  Read More

Symptomatology, Positivity, and Type of Care Received by Healthcare Workers Tested for COVID-19 Infection in a North-Central State in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi; Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi; Oladayo David Awoyale; Oluwatosin Enoch Fakayode

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 129-136

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.25

Abstract
  Background: The health of healthcare workers (HCWs) is an indicator of the quality of health service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic.Objectives: This study aimed to describe the symptomatology and positivity of COVID-19 infection and the type of COVID-19 care received among HCWs in a North-Central ...  Read More

Adjuvant Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine is Effective and Safe for Postoperative Pain Management and Rehabilitation in Gynecology Surgery: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Raymond Ndikontar; Roddy Stephan Bengono Bengono; Albert Ludovic Amengle; Joel Noutakdie Tochie; Bonaventure Jemea; Junette Metogo Mbengono; Paul Owono Etoundi; Jacqueline Ze Minkande

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 131-137

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.26

Abstract
  Background: There is scant data on the effectiveness and safety of adjuvant perioperative intravenous (IV) lidocaine in procuring postoperative analgesia and rehabilitation in gynecology surgery in low-resource settings.Objectives: To evaluate the effects of IV lidocaine on postoperative pain and rehabilitation ...  Read More

The Comparison Between the Early Tracheostomy and Orotracheal Intubation in COVID-19 Patients Required Mechanical Ventilation

Mahdi Morshedi; Mohammad-Javad Babaei; Ali Bahramifar; Ebrahim Karimi; Shahriar Najafizadeh-Sari; Mehdi Raei; Hamed Gholizadeh

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 137-140

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.26

Abstract
  Background: Supportive respiratory care and airway management are very important in treating COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure. There are two techniques for supporting patients with respiratory failure.Objectives: The current study aims to evaluate the efficacy and quality of patient care with ...  Read More

Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Protective Effect of Educational Attainment on Chronic Pain

Shervin Assari; Mona Darvishi; Arash Rahmani; Seyedeh Mohaddeseh Khatami; Izadrad Najand; Babak Najand; Hossein Zare

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 138-144

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.27

Abstract
  Background: The broad scientific community generally associates high socioeconomic status (SES) with better health. However, the protective effects of high educational attainment on health may be weaker for racial and ethnic minorities than non-Latino White individuals. It is important to study whether ...  Read More

COVID-19 Screening in Rheumatologic Diseases Cases; Special Look at Chloroquine Derivate Use

Soraya Shadmanfar; Gholamhosein Alishiri; Noushin Bayat; Morteza Izadi; Ahmad Salimzadeh; Abdolrahman Rostamian; Shahla Abolghasemi; Mohammad Hossein Azimzadeh Ardebili; Zeynab Rastgar Moqaddam; Marjan Hasani; Ehsan Rahmanian; Helia Iranpanah; Ghodrat Allah Islami; Amin Saburi

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 141-147

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.27

Abstract
  Background: Among suggested medications for the treatment of COVID-19, chloroquine derivates and angiotensin-converting–enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs) are the two medications with conflicting effects on the development of the disease.Objectives: The present ...  Read More

A Retrospective Study: ABO and Rh Phenotype Blood Group Distribution Amongst Different Types of Craniosynostosis Patients

Ali Riazi; Ali Abbasivand; Alireza Arabi; Mehrdad Larry

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 145-148

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.28

Abstract
  Background: Craniosynostosis refers to the premature fusion of cranial sutures. Premature closure can impair brain development and cognitive problems. Only available treatment of craniosynostosis is through surgical intervention which is associated with excessive blood loss.Objectives: In this study, ...  Read More

Perceived Discrimination and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among American African American and White Children

Shervin Assari

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 148-156

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.28

Abstract
  Background: Perceived discrimination (PD) is a risk factor of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) for children, youth, and adults. However, it is unknown whether the association between PD and STB frequency differs between African American (AA) and Non-Hispanic White children.Objectives: In this study, ...  Read More

An Investigation of the COVID-19-Related Anxiety Levels of Individuals According to Some Demographic Variables

Kamuran Cerit

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 149-156

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.29

Abstract
  Background: Pandemics such as COVID-19 create heightened fear and anxiety, causing deterioration in the behaviours, social and psychological well-being of people. It can be thought that the anxiety levels of healthcare workers will increase more because they have a higher risk of contamination, work ...  Read More

Introducing a Bi-Level Linear Programming Model to Reduce Patient Payment and Increase Hospital Income Simultaneously

Seyyedeh Farkhondeh Tayebnasab; Mohebali Rahdar; Farhad Hamidi; Hamid Raza Maleki

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 157-163

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.29

Abstract
  Background: The cost of health care is a large part of every household’s budget. On the other hand, as an economic entity, the hospital is constantly faced with different aspects of cost and revenue. So, we are dealing with conflicting objectives.Objectives: The main purpose of the research is ...  Read More

Serum Vitamin D, Renal Biomarkers, Protein Profile and Some Electrolytes in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients With a Clinical Trial of Vitamin D Therapy

Maged M. Yassin; Said S. Al-Ghora; Mohammed M. Laqqan; Saleh N. Mwafy; Soha A. Abdallah

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 157-163

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.30

Abstract
  Background: Vitamin D deficiency is involved in a broad spectrum of diseases including chronic kidney disease (CKD).Objectives: This study was designed to assess serum vitamin D, renal biomarkers, protein profile, and electrolytes in CKD patients with a clinical trial of vitamin D therapy.Methods: This ...  Read More

Evaluation of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Chronic Pain: An Observational Clinical Study

Tuba Erdem Sultanoğlu; Hasan Sultanoğlu

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 164-169

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.30

Abstract
  Background: Overcrowding of emergency departments (EDs), which are not suitable places to treat chronic pain and are responsible for managing acute disorders, leads to prolonged waiting times, delays in treating conditions requiring rapid intervention, patient dissatisfaction, and chaos and exhaustion ...  Read More

Determined the Frequency of Neurosurgeries Canceled Due to the Asymptomatic COVID-19 in the Patients

Mehdi Mahmoodkhani; Soroush Najafi; Mehdi Shafiei; Shohreh Jafari

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 164-170

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.31

Abstract
  Background: The COVID‑19 pandemic has caused severe complications, deaths, and damage to societies, and the disease course is unpredictable and ranges from asymptomatic infections to multi‑organ failure and death.Objectives: The present study determined the frequency of neurosurgeries canceled owing ...  Read More

Increased Incidence of Blood and Body Fluid Exposure and Lack of Transmission Evidence During COVID-19 Pandemic

Humberto Guanche Garcell; Ariadna Villanueva Arias

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 170-172

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.31

Abstract
  Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with various risks, including the exposure of infectious agents.Objectives: The study aims at describing the incidence of blood and body fluid (BBF) exposure in a COVID-19 facility so as viral transmission potential through ...  Read More

Investigating the Effect of Post-Delivery Telephone Counseling on the Rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants

Kazem Hassanpour; Marjan Vejdani; Mozhdeh Navi Nezhad; Mehdi Jalili Akbarian; Esmat Davoudi-Monfared; Parastoo Amiri

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 171-175

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.32

Abstract
  Background: Owing to the crucial role of nutrition with breast milk for both the mother and infant, the implementation of programs that support breastfeeding seems essential.Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of post-delivery telephone counseling on the rate of exclusive breastfeeding ...  Read More

Impact of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Patients With Parkinson’s disease: A Report of 2 Cases

Reza Bidaki; Hamid Mirhosseini; Nahid Zare

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 173-176

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.32

Abstract
  Introduction: The motor function is associated with the activity of both the motor and prefrontal cortices. The efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over specific brain cortices has been examined in many psychiatric and neurologic disorders. This study aims to report the tDCS effects ...  Read More

The Performance of Some Outbreak Detection Algorithms: Using the Reported COVID-19 cases in Iran

Mojtaba Sepandi; Yousef Alimohamadi; Mousa Imani

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 212-216

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2023.182070

Abstract
  Background: Outbreak detection algorithms could play a key role in public health surveillance.Objectives: This study aimed to compare the performance of three algorithms (EWMA, Cumulative Sum (CUSUM), and Poisson Regression) using the reported COVID-19 data for outbreak detection.Methods: Three outbreak ...  Read More

Relationships of Work Engagement and Professional Ethics with Organizational Intelligence in Healthcare Workers: Mediated by Organizational Support

Leila Ahmadi; Fatemeh Sadat Marashian

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 217-223

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2023.182242

Abstract
  Background: Healthcare workers are in close contact with patients and have serious responsibilities for the health and life of people. Moreover, dissatisfaction of employees with their jobs has a negative impact on the quality of services and ultimately leads to dissatisfaction of patients.Objectives: ...  Read More

Guardians of Health: Exploring Hand Hygiene Practices, Knowledge and Hurdles among Public Health Nurses in Effutu Municipality

Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey; Agartha Afful Boateng; Regina Brown; Francis Acquah; Farrukh Ishaque Saah; Vivian Kruh; Adwoa Otiwaa Ekanem; Yvonne Boatemaa-Yeboah

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 224-232

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2023.180891

Abstract
  Background: Hand hygiene has been recognized as an upfront yet a vital practice that halts the transmission of nosocomial contagions or healthcare-associated diseases in hospital locations. In healthcare organizations, hand hygiene is an important component of contagion prevention and protects patients' ...  Read More