COVID-19 restrictions stipulate the mandatory use of surgical masks during outdoor and indoor physical activities. The impact this on athletic performance especially anaerobic activities is poorly known. aim present research was to analyze effect mask running athletes. Modifications in time, blood lactate, glucose, oxygen saturation, subjective perceived stress, rating exertion, heart rate vari...

abstract traumatic rupture of the distal biceps tendon is rare. conservative treatment can result in reduced flexion and supination power with reduced function. this case report emphasizes the need for prompt surgical treatment and describes the possible complications of delayed surgical intervention.

background a considerable portion of gastrointestinal malignancies undergoes surgery without curative resection. this study was conducted to assess surgical outcome in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. methods we reviewed individuals with esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum cancers admitted for surgical treatment after initial preoperative evaluations. surgical outcome, stage of tumors a...

retained gauze after surgery is an uncommon error and it may be associated with many complications. we are reporting our case to call attention to the fact that retained gauze may become symptomatic even after a very long interval. herein we report on a patient who developed infection and fistula with discharge from this error 35 years after a surgery for femur fracture and insertion of a im na...

the aim of this study was to determine the trend of changes in cataract surgical rate (csr) in the provinces of iran during 2006 to 2010 and identify high risk areas.this report is part of the national iranian csr study. the percentage change in csr in 2010 compared to 2006 was conducted in each province, retrospectively. one hundred and ten centers were chosen from all provinces, to determine ...