Short Communication
Pattern of Neurological Manifestations in Patients Referred to the Neurology Clinic of a Reference Military Hospital

Fakhri Allahyari; Fatemeh Abedi; Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani; Seyed Javad Hoseininejad Anbaran; Esmat Davoudi-Monfared

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 41-45

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.09

Abstract
  Background: The field of neurology encompasses a wide range of disease types, and recognizing the most common manifestations of these diseases, particularly in subgroups, is critical for improving appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the ...  Read More

Original Article
Patterns of Hba1c Levels in Normoglycemic Offspring of T2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

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

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 46-49

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.10

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 shown by serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. There is paucity of data on pre-diabetes ...  Read More

Original Article
Family Income May Better Protect White Than Black American Youth Against Suicidality

Shervin Assari; Babak Najand; Ronald Mincy; Cleopatra Caldwell

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 50-57

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.11

Abstract
  Background: High income is a protective factor against suicidality for children, youth, and adults, however, recent research has documented weaker health effects of high income for Black than White individuals, a pattern also called marginalization-related diminished returns (MDRs).Objectives: In this ...  Read More

Original Article
Post-operative Mortality and Survival Rate in the Patients With Esophageal Carcinoma

Hassan Ali Mohebbi; Soleiman Heydari; Hamid Reza Majdi; Mehran Pouraqajani

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 58-62

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.12

Abstract
  Background: Esophageal cancer is the eighth-most common cancer and the sixth-most common cause of cancer death worldwide. In Iran, its prevalence is high. Surgery is recommended for tumors in early stages.Objectives: This study aims to determine demographic data, therapeutic approaches, postoperative ...  Read More

Original Article
The Time Lag Between the Onset of Symptoms and Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis in Sulaymaniyah Province, Iraq

Raouf Rahim Merza; Lawen Jamal Mustafa

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 63-68

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.13

Abstract
  Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive, and disabling disease among rheumatological diseases.Objectives: Current study aimed to investigate the Time lag between the onset of symptoms and final diagnosis of AS, and also identify the factors that contribute to that delay in Sulaymaniyah ...  Read More

Original Article
Effectiveness of the Concept Map in Nursing Education; Developing a Tool for Student Opinions

Saadet Lale Tarım; Yasemin Boy; Döndü Şanlıtürk

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 69-76

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.14

Abstract
  Background: To test the effectiveness of concept maps used in the education of nursing students in the field of health, we need to use measurement tools.Objectives: The purpose of the study was to develop “Scale for the Effectiveness of Concept Maps in Nursing Education (SECMNE)”.Methods: ...  Read More

Case Report
Pneumonia in COVID-19 Without Lower Respiratory Symptoms: A Case Report

Reyhaneh Abolghasemi; Masoumeh Saeedi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 77-80

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.15

Abstract
  Introduction: The main symptoms of new coronavirus in patients are fever or chills, tiredness, and dry cough. In this case, we reported a woman who got involved in COVID-19 pneumonia with gastrointestinal instead of lower respiratory symptoms.Case Presentation: A 67 years old woman was referred to an ...  Read More

Case Report
A Case of 27-Year-Old Localized Solitary Neurofibroma of the Base Tongue; A Case Report

Sohbat Rezaee; Manouchehr Avatef Fazeli; Arefeh Hedayati

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2022, Pages 81-84

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.16

Abstract
  Introduction: Neurofibromas, benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors, are the most common among neural lesion. Neurofibromas are rare in head and neck location, although it may involve any part of oral cavity. However, tongue is the most common region.Case Presentation: A 27 year-old man was admitted to ...  Read More