Research letters

Quality of Referral Letters Written By Family Physicians to Otologists -A Peer Assessment

Introduction: Otolaryngology is a field with a high referral rate; however, there is a dearth of research on the quality of referral letters written in this field. This study was carried out to explicitly assess the quality of referral letters, more specifically in the field of otology.   Materials and Methods: Two otologists assessed referral letters written by general ...

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Challenges for "National Blood Pressure Control Program": letters to the editor

According to medical studies, cardiovascular diseases are the most common and most important risk factor for mortality and disability in Iran. Hence, the National Blood Pressure Control Program was implemented throughout the country from May 17, 2018 (coinciding with the World Blood Pressure Control Day) to July 6th. One of the important issues in blood pressure screening is the correct diagnos...

Reflection of Shahnameh Myths in the Letters and Alchemy of the Happiness of Imam Mohammad Ghazali

The myth taken from the Greek "Historia" means search, knowledge and story and tells the story of ancient men and their beliefs about creation. As a wise poet, Ferdowsi uses the language of code to express the myths of the Shahnameh, and reminds the reader: "Do not count this as a lie." Mysticism is a way of attaining the status of nearness to God, based on austerity and piety. Mystics use myth...

Future Challenges and Opportunities in Online Prescription Drug Promotion Research; Comment on “Trouble Spots in Online Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Promotion: A Content Analysis of FDA Warning Letters”

Despite increased availability of online promotional tools for prescription drug marketers, evidence on online prescription drug promotion is far from settled or conclusive. We highlight ways in which online prescription drug promotion is similar to conventional broadcast and print advertising and ways in which it differs. We also highlight five key areas for future research: branded drug websi...

بررسی و نقد سند و متن یک حدیث تفسیری دربارۀ حروف مقطعۀ قرآن

The Quranic Muqatta'a letters are one of the Quranic topics about which scholars expressed different viewpoints. Considering the interpretation of these letters and the intention of God, many various views have been mentioned. Some narrations are found to interpret these letters. For example, a hadith in Maani al-Akhbar of Sheikh Saduq has interpreted all these letters. This hadith is assumed t...