Predisposing Risk Factors for Functional Limb Weakness: A Case-Control Study

Predisposing risk factors for COVID-19 infection: a case-control study

Background: The ongoing epidemics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have caused serious concerns in terms of public health. Literature that focuses on the risk factors of this issue is limited especially in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the predictors of COVID-19 infection in the west region of Iran. Methods: This case-control study was conducted from February to Apr...

Medical Risk factors for dementia; A case-control study

Introduction: Dementia, the fifth cause of death in older adults with the most significant financial, social and caring burden on health systems across the world. Aim: to determine the most common medical risk factors for dementia in the retired population. Methods: A case-control methodology was utilized for this study, within which 180 established dementia patients compared to 371 controls ...

Maternal Risk Factors for Oral Clefts: A Case-Control Study

Introduction: A cleft lip with or without a cleft palate is one of the major congenital anomalies observed in newborns. This study explored the risk factors for oral clefts in Gorgan, Northern Iran.  Materials and Methods: This hospital-based case-control study was performed in three hospitals in Gorgan, Northern Iran between April 2006 and December 2009. The case group contained 33 newborns...

Main Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case-Control Study in A Sample of Iranian Women

Risk Factors for Falls in Hospital In-Patients: A Prospective Nested Case Control Study

Background Patient falls are considered a challenge to the patient’s safety in hospitals, which, in addition to increasing the length of stay and costs, may also result in severe injuries or even the death of the patient. This study aims to investigate the associations between risk factors among fallers in comparison with the control group.   Methods A prospective nested...