Background and purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting the progression of retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: In this historical prospective cohort study, 728 patients with type 2 diabetes, attending Sari Tooba Clinic, were followed up for retinopathy. Data analysis was performed using accelerated failure time Weibull regression mod...

Epigenetics are dynamic and inherited changes in the genome that occur independently of DNA sequencing. This phenomenon requires coherent interaction with various enzymes and other molecular components. Abnormal epigenetic changes can lead to the onset of improper gene expression and the promotion of tumorigenesis. Because epigenetic changes are prone to external and reversible factors, they ar...

Background & Aim: Feeling of low self-efficacy in management of pain and fear of disease progression are some of the problems that necessitates the need for psychological services for people with migraine headaches. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of metacognitive therapy on the self-efficacy of pain and fear of disease progression in nurses with migraine headaches. Material...