Background and aim: Non-melanoma skin CANCERs (NMSC) are one of the most prevalent malignancies of the human. Although the morality rate is not high for these CANCERs, they may cause high morbility for the patients. In addition to the skin type, factors such as sun exposure, head and neck radiotherapy, inappropriate use of sunscreen and cultural changes may increase the incidence of these CANCERs. The objective of this study was to determine NMSC in Isfahan.Materials and Methods: We used data of the CANCER resistery center for performing this study and the incidence of NMSC per 100,000 populations was determined. Results: Overall 1681 cases were registered. The incidence of NMSC was calculated to be 10.67/100,000population. The most common site for BCC and SCC was middle face. Conclusion: NMSC incidence in Isfahan is lower than west countries although this incidence is 10.67/100,000in a year. It means that 5-6 thousand cases of NMSC occur in Iran each year. We can prevent its morbidity and mortality by early correct diagnosis.

The purpose of this study was comparing the stress of breast CANCER patients to that of healthy women. A sample of 65 breast CANCER patients were selected from "Imam-Khomeini CANCER Institute" (from summer to autumn of 2008). They were chosen from the available patients who were diagnosed with CANCER for less than two months. Variables such as marital status, economic status, age and education were taken into consideration in both the experimental and the control groups. Pickle's "life event" questionnaire (1971) was used to assess the stress in those groups. The data were analyzed using t-test. The results suggest that the stress in breast CANCER patients is significantly higher than others. Moreover, women who bereaved the loss of a relative, had unwanted pregnancy or experienced divorce had more stress.

Introduction: Scientometric study is one of the efficient methods of academic evaluation in authentic databases. Hierarchical clustering is also a useful instrument in providing an overview of a studies in a field and understanding of its knowledge structure. Therefore, this study tries to explore the intellectual structure of the studies carried out in the field of gastric CANCER. Methods: This study was carried out using co-word analysis and hierarchical clustering of scientometric methods with an analytical approach. The study population included keywords of articles indexed in Web of Science database in the field of stomach CANCER from 1979 to 2019. The population included 58, 709 records indexed on the Web of Science database from 1979 to 2019 and included 207, 625 keyword extracted. Data were analyzed through strategic and dendrogram chart. Results: Findings related to hierarchical clustering by Ward method led to the formation of four clusters in this domain: Cell signaling in CANCER, Oncogenes and CANCER, Roll of cell cycle and check points in CANCER, Reasons and diagnosis. The clusters 2 and 1 (Oncogenes and CANCER and Cell signaling in CANCER) had the highest and lowest concentration among the clusters, respectively. Besides, clusters 1 and 2 (Cell signaling in CANCER and Oncogenes and CANCER) had respectively the highest and lowest density among the clusters. Conclusion: Hierarchical clustering has the potential of providing a clear image of the academic structure of studies in the gastric CANCER domain. The results of the analysis of articles in the field of gastric CANCER that led to the identification of underdeveloped areas can be an academic basis for future researchers.

Introduction: Bird′s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L., Fabaceae) has many medicinal properties due to its valuable chemical compounds. This research reviews the chemical compounds and medicinal properties of this plant. Methods: This study used library resources, search engines, and databases such as Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, PubChem, ScienceDirect, Magiran, ResearchGate, and SID. The data were collected and classified. Results: The results indicate that bird′s-foot trefoil is rich in valuable compounds such as kaempferol, quercetin, isorhamnetin, oleamide, and linoleamide. Different extracts of this plant have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant, anti-CANCER, anti-pain, anti-depressant, anti-amylase, anti-fungal, antiprotozoal, and anti-bacterial activities. It is used for wound healing, controlling anxiety and nausea, treating urinary infections, removing kidney stones, and as an antispasmodic and anti-hemorrhoid. Topical application of Lotus corniculatus seed extract has reduced the sebum contents and areas of oily human skin. Conclusions: L. corniculatus can directly and indirectly affect human life and health. Due to the effective compounds and medicinal properties of Bird′s-foot trefoil, additional studies and clinical tests on its medicinal properties should be performed.