Is living close to ophiolites related to asbestos related diseases? Cross-sectional study

Asbestos-related Lung Diseases: A Brief Update

Health risks from asbestos exposures have been evaluated, considering past professional histories when exposures at workplaces were higher than today. A linear no-threshold (LNT) model has been applied, although its relevance is unproven. Fibers are often found in the lungs and pleura of deceased people. Fiber findings do not prove that a disease is caused by asbestos. It is reasonable to assum...

Subjective Symptoms Related to GSM Radiation from Mobile Phone Base Stations: a cross-sectional study

Related Factors to Job Satisfaction in Selected Military Hospital Personnel: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Job satisfaction is considered to understand the workforce in any organization in a good way. The concept of job satisfaction in the human resources development of military organizations is discussed. This provides to reach important business values and organizational effectiveness. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the job satisfaction in selected military hos...

Caring Behaviors Related to COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Eastern of Iran

Background: Some recommendations and health protocols were presented for controlling COVID-19 after the outbreak such as the use of face masks, observing social distance, closure of schools, and etc. Despite these protocols, we witnessed different peaks and variants of COVID-19 during more than two years.This study investigated some risky behaviors such as not wearing face masks, violating soci...

Using Medicinal Plants among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases and Their Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Introduction: The use of medicinal plants (MP) is increasing among the general population and patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Simultaneous use of MP and cardiac medications can cause drug interactions and serious complications. Objective: This study aimed to determine the frequency of MP use and its related factors among patients with CVD. Materials and Methods: This c...