✅ Higher plasma RBP4-to-vitamin A ratio was related to DR severity. Further experimental studies with larger scales are recommended.

✅ It is suggested that the mechanism of analgesic and anxiolytic activities of resveratrol in the ACC of rats is different, and is mediated through α₂- and α₁-adrenoceptors, respectively.

✅ The studied orthopedic surgeons showed acceptable non-technical skills. However, poor behaviors were observed in some domains. Educational programs, policymaking interventions, and supervision can improve the surgeons’ non-technical skills.

✅ This study is the first report regarding the genetic structure of PKU population using PAH VNTR alleles in Golestan Province. Considering the population diversity in Iran, it is necessary to investigate the frequency and distribution of VNTR alleles in different parts of the country.

✅ The results indicated that C. spinose may have protective effects on the endocrine pancreas by increasing viability and decreasing ROS in the islets, and can thus be considered as a promising agent for prophylaxis and therapy in diabetes management.

✅ The use of nasal packs following septoplasty can cause throat irritation, tearing, increased pain, anxiety and respiratory problems in patients and it seems to have no effects on the duration of bleeding during 24 hours after the surgery.

✅ Tuberculous empyema (TE) is an uncommon form of pleural tuberculous (TB). Although the incidence of TE has significantly decreased, it still threatens public health. Patients with TE experience a protracted illness and significant morbidity and mortality risk. Male sex is a significant risk factor for TE.

✅ Every 30 seconds, one lower limb amputation due to diabetes is performed in the world. This study was conducted on a 64-year-old woman with a diabetic foot on her left leg. The patient had pain with a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 80 mm on 100 mm. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a product derived from leeches in the treatment of DFUs.