Three decades have passed since the first time evidence-based medicine (EBM), in its current form, was introduced. Arguably, over the past two decades it has been the most significant movement in medicine. There is no need to emphasize any approach to clinical medicine practice, including EBM, has its proponents and opponents. Certainly, EBM has been subjected to many challenges and criticisms....

Hand-woven tribal and urban carpets are among the most valuable treasures of Iranian culture and art which have been overlooked in the past few decades. As carpet designs and forms reflect culture and life style of our ancestors and connect the past and the present, they deserves due attention. Reviving these designs and forms is way to preserve this cultural heritage. This article is an attemp...