Challenges and new opportunities for clinical nutrition interventions in the aged.

Development of New Predictive Equations to Estimate Basal Metabolic Rrates in Iranian Adults: A Study Protocol

Background and Objectives: Studies indicate over-estimation of basal metabolic rate (BMR) using common equations for the Asian people. The present study aims to develop new predictive equations for the Iranian people and to compare these equations with commonly used formulas. Materials and Methods: Total, 150healthy subjects aged 18-60 yrare invited to the Laboratory of Nutrition Research, Nat...

Indian Medical Mission at Hajj-2016: Mass-Gathering Medicine Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities in a Mission Posture

Introduction: Hajj is an annual mass gathering of over 3.5 million pilgrims congregating from 200 countries in the desert climate of Saudi Arabia. Mass gathering medicine at Hajj is challenged by issues of healthcare accessibility, infection control, on-site treatment, referral, evacuation, and response to disasters and public health emergencies. The Indian Medical Mission at H...

New Hopes and Challenges for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Great Opportunities for Young Neuroscientists

Proposing a model for entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges in online social networks in Iran

Human life has been affected by new communications in recent years. The development of cyberspace has led to businesses embracing social networks. The appearance of the cyberspace and features offered by information technology (IT) has provided hope, wishes, opportunities, and challenges for business owners. Organizations create opportunities for improving productivity, market share and value, ...

Identifying the Potentials, Challenges, and Barriers to the Application of New Communication Technologies in the Field of Health with a Focus on Rare Patients: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Advances in new communication technologies have created a good environment for the provision of various services. Due to the importance of using new communication technologies in health care, this study was conducted to identify opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses of these technologies in the field of health with a focus on rare patients. Method: This qualitative st...