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An Introduction to Prosthodontics Department of School of Dentistry
Nov 17 2024 2:24PM

An Introduction to Prosthodontics Department of School of Dentistry

In a recent episode of TUMS Up, Dr. Mehran Bahrami, a specialist and head of the Prosthodontics Department at the Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, provided an in-depth overview of the department's significant contributions to the field of dental prosthetics. Dr. Bahrami highlighted the department's wide-ranging expertise, encompassing maxillofacial prosthetics, dental prosthetics, implant prosthetics, and both removable and fixed prosthetics. Positioning Tehran University of Medical Sciences as a pioneer in maxillofacial prosthetics, Dr. Bahrami discussed the department's specialized fellowships in implantology, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), and maxillofacial prosthetics. In conclusion, Dr. Bahrami emphasized the importance of integrating digital dental technologies, such as intraoral scanners, into the department's clinical practice to further enhance the quality of prosthetic care provided to patients.
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TUMS LIFE: The Launch of the Comprehensive Monitoring and Care Plan for New Entrants Students
Feb 17 2025 12:24PM

TUMS LIFE: The Launch of the Comprehensive Monitoring and Care Plan for New Entrants Students

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Pourgharib Shahi, Vice President for Cultural and Student Affairs at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, announced the launch of the Comprehensive System for Monitoring and Caring for First-year students (Fall 2024 intake). The Comprehensive Monitoring and Care Plan for New Students aims to provide a structured framework for supporting first-year university students as they transition into higher education.
Ceremony of National Nurses Day at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Jan 6 2025 7:52AM

Ceremony of National Nurses Day at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

In a ceremony to commemorate Nurses' Day and honor 50 exemplary nurses, officials at Tehran University of Medical Sciences expressed their appreciation for the tireless efforts and sacrifices of nurses across the country. From developing welfare facilities to pursuing nurses' demands, everything in the ceremony showed special attention to the status of these earthly angels. Meanwhile, the officials' speeches and appreciation for the nurses' round-the-clock sacrifices showed endless devotion to those serving the health system.
TUMS LIFE : Interview with Dr. Ghazi Mahvin, an Indian Graduate of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dec 9 2024 2:18PM

TUMS LIFE : Interview with Dr. Ghazi Mahvin, an Indian Graduate of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

In this episode of TUMS LIFE, Dr. Ghazi Mahvin, an Indian medical graduate from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, discusses her studies in Iran. Dr. Mahvin stated that Tehran University of Medical Sciences is better than universities in India and other countries. She enjoyed her studies in Iran and found the quality of education to be excellent, especially since her professors were very kind and often explained concepts in English for better understanding. Dr. Mahvin added that the medical education at Tehran University of Medical Sciences covers all essential and practical aspects.

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Renal Artery Ablation for Resistant Hypertension --Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Mar 8 2025 10:00AM

Renal Artery Ablation for Resistant Hypertension --Tehran University of Medical Sciences
ARAS Robot (III), Revolutionizing Ophthalmology Education at Farabi Hospital
Dec 14 2024 3:20PM

ARAS Robot (III), Revolutionizing Ophthalmology Education at Farabi Hospital

The Translational Ophthalmology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with Farabi Hospital, has been exploring advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to enhance ophthalmology training. This led to a partnership with the Arash Robotics Group at Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology, resulting in the Arash Assist surgical robot. The third version of this robot was successfully tested in the Farabi Hospital operating room using a donated human eye unsuitable for transplantation due to biological contamination. The robot includes two arms: one controlled by the master surgeon, whose movements are transmitted to the other arm, enabling the assistant surgeon to receive haptic feedback. Dr. Seyed Farzad Mohammadi, head of the Translational Ophthalmology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, explains the use of this robotic system in a video.
Laparoscopic Training Model Successfully Developed at Ziaian Hospital
Dec 14 2024 11:36AM

Laparoscopic Training Model Successfully Developed at Ziaian Hospital

A laparoscopic training model has been successfully designed and constructed at Ziaiean Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Farzad Vaghef Davari, a faculty member of surgical oncology and the designer of this model, stated that the goal of building this model was to train surgeons, surgical residents, and operating room staff on how to perform laparoscopic surgery, which was successfully started and completed at Ziaeian Hospital.

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TUMS Q&A: Nutrition in Diabetes
Apr 5 2025 1:25PM

TUMS Q&A: Nutrition in Diabetes
Dairy and Iodine: Two Essential Pillars for Maternal and Fetal Health
Mar 8 2025 10:45AM

Dairy and Iodine: Two Essential Pillars for Maternal and Fetal Health
Prevention of Diabetes in Newborns of Diabetic Mothers
Mar 1 2025 9:52AM

Prevention of Diabetes in Newborns of Diabetic Mothers
Start of Rotavirus Vaccination at Tehran University of Medical Sciences Health Centers
Mar 1 2025 9:36AM

Start of Rotavirus Vaccination at Tehran University of Medical Sciences Health Centers
Number of Meals in Gestational Diabetes
Feb 19 2025 8:24AM

Number of Meals in Gestational Diabetes

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15th National Student Olympiad of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dec 2 2024 8:12AM

15th National Student Olympiad of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Kish Hospital management team visiys Shariati Hospital on its top-tier ranking
Dec 1 2024 1:07PM

Kish Hospital management team visiys Shariati Hospital on its top-tier ranking
Drawing ceremony for women s volleyball teams at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Nov 30 2024 1:19PM

Drawing ceremony for women s volleyball teams at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
The 16th Iranian Ophthalmology Festival has revealed its winners
Nov 30 2024 12:14PM

The 16th Iranian Ophthalmology Festival has revealed its winners
Closing Ceremony of the 8th Ibn Sina Student Festival of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Nov 30 2024 11:46AM

Closing Ceremony of the 8th Ibn Sina Student Festival of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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TUMS LEARN: Closing Ceremony of the Supervisor as Coach Training Program at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Mar 8 2025 10:27AM

TUMS LEARN: Closing Ceremony of the Supervisor as Coach Training Program at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Supervisor as Coach training program at Tehran University of Medical Sciences was held for six supervisor groups, concluding on January 20, 2025, for the first group and February 20, 2025, for the second. Designed in collaboration with the University's Management Development Office and Treatment Deputy, the program aimed to enhance skills like active listening, effective questioning, and team leadership. Supervisors gained tools to improve healthcare team management and organizational performance.
Workshop on Faculty Excellence Strategies in Teaching and Engaging with Social Media and the University Media
Jan 18 2025 2:10PM

Workshop on Faculty Excellence Strategies in Teaching and Engaging with Social Media and the University Media

Dar al-Funun Skills Center, in collaboration with Sina Media at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the Office of Studies and Educational Development at the School of Allied Medical Sciences, has successfully conducted its first faculty development workshop centered around personal and institutional branding. This workshop aimed to familiarize faculty members with the university's communication strategies and to highlight the importance of faculty members' roles in promoting the university's values and activities. Dr. Mashallah Torabi, Director of Public Relations of TUMS, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the significance of the workshop.
Gathering of HR Managers and Experts at a Specialized Workshop on the Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Jan 4 2025 7:33AM

Gathering of HR Managers and Experts at a Specialized Workshop on the Applications of Artificial Intelligence

The Public Relations Director of Tehran University of Medical Sciences stated at a large gathering of HR managers and experts that the university is a pioneer in the application of artificial intelligence in human resource management. Dr. Mashallah Torabi, the public relations director of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, announced the university's participation in the artificial intelligence conference, referring to the 5-stage model of AI development presented by OpenAI. He stated: "Tehran University of Medical Sciences, as one of the pioneers in the field of smart healthcare services, accepted the invitation to participate in the recent artificial intelligence conference held at the IRIB Convention Center."He added:"We hope that by continuing these efforts in the departments of development and resource management, human resource management, nursing management, treatment, and other related departments, we will witness new achievements in the field of smart healthcare services at the university

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Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Sina Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

The oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic at Sina Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including surgeries for facial fractures, jaw traumas (e.g., from accidents), various oral and maxillofacial tumors and cancers, facial and jaw reconstruction, and cosmetic facial surgeries.
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Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Sina Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Sina Hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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TUMS RES: Design and Development of a Head and Neck Cancer Screening System A Novel Step in Early Diagnosis
Mar 8 2025 11:15AM

TUMS RES: Design and Development of a Head and Neck Cancer Screening System A Novel Step in Early Diagnosis

Elmira Khak-Vatan, a PhD student in Medical Informatics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, announced the design and development of a head and neck cancer screening system. She emphasized that many patients seek medical attention late at specialized centers such as the Cancer Institute and stated that the system aims to enable early diagnosis of the disease in its initial stages.
Comparison of National TB and TB-HIV Indicators Post-New Clinical Guideline Implementation
Mar 8 2025 11:03AM

Comparison of National TB and TB-HIV Indicators Post-New Clinical Guideline Implementation

Dr. Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Iranian AIDS Research Center and a faculty member of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, conducted a research project comparing national indicators of tuberculosis (TB) and TB with HIV after the implementation of the new clinical guideline. Regarding this study, he stated: Tuberculosis and HIV are two significant diseases, and addressing them and conducting research on them—especially in the context of disease detection in the country's prisons—is of particular importance.
TUMS RES: Design and Evaluation of an Elective Oral and Dental Health Course for Medical Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Mar 8 2025 9:31AM

TUMS RES: Design and Evaluation of an Elective Oral and Dental Health Course for Medical Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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TUMS EDGE: Commitment to Knowledge and Treatment, Pride in Membership of the Royal College of England
Feb 19 2025 8:28AM

TUMS EDGE: Commitment to Knowledge and Treatment, Pride in Membership of the Royal College of England

This Serie from TUMS EDGE is about the prestigious membership of Dr. Mehran Zarei Ghanavati, Cornea Fellowship at Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in the British Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Zarei Ghanavati was selected as one of the three global nominees this year due to his academic and research background, as well as his expertise in performing complex procedures such as artificial cornea transplantation. The Cornea Fellowship at Farabi Hospital stated: “This achievement would not have been possible without the support and experience gained at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Farabi Hospital. Moreover, membership in this society is only attainable through rigorous scientific and professional pathways, reflecting the distinguished status of the Iranian medical community on a global scale.
Recognizing Excellence in Research: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Center of Faculty of Pharmacy affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dec 8 2024 11:28AM

Recognizing Excellence in Research: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Center of Faculty of Pharmacy affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) has announced the third episode of its TUMS EDGE series, dedicated to showcasing the university's cutting-edge research. In this episode, the spotlight is on the Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Center, recognized as the third-best group in producing Scopus Q1 articles. The Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology group has demonstrated exceptional productivity, publishing an average of 8.6 Scopus Q1 articles per faculty member annually between 2017 and 2021. In this TUMS EDGE episode, Dr. Fatemeh Atyabi, Head of the Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Department and Professor of Pharmaceutics at the Faculty of Pharmacy, will delve into the factors contributing to the group's remarkable success. TUMS EDGE aims to inspire and highlight the innovative work being conducted at TUMS, fostering a culture of excellence in research and innovation.
Recognizing Excellence in Research: Toxicology Department of Faculty of Pharmacy of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dec 8 2024 7:39AM

Recognizing Excellence in Research: Toxicology Department of Faculty of Pharmacy of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

This episode of TUMS EDGE showcases the top-performing research groups, with the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department being recognized as the fourth-best in terms of Q1 article production. The department has demonstrated an exceptional publication record, averaging 6.9 Scopus-indexed Q1 articles per faculty member annually from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Seyed Nasser Ostad, the department chair, provides insights into the factors contributing to this remarkable achievement.
Treating diabetic foot ulcers using amniotic membrane
Dec 2 2024 8:24AM

Treating diabetic foot ulcers using amniotic membrane

In this episode of TUMS EDGE, Dr. Mohammad Reza Mohajeri Tehrani, Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, explains a new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers using amniotic membrane. Compared to the standard moist gauze dressing method, this treatment significantly improves wound healing and control, and reduces the need for hospitalization and amputation. Iran is one of the few countries that has successfully produced this product, which is now used nationwide.

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Introduction to Management and Technology Development at the University

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TUMS TECH: Highlights of the Biotechnology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Jan 19 2025 7:58AM

TUMS TECH: Highlights of the Biotechnology Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Leads in OncoPore Based Cancer Surgery
Nov 17 2024 2:35PM

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Leads in OncoPore Based Cancer Surgery

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Introduction to Management and Technology Development at the University

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Introduction to Healthcare Services in the University’s Covered Areas

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TUMS GC: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Virtual Clinics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Mar 3 2025 10:02AM

TUMS GC: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Virtual Clinics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

The master's thesis of Mohammad Heydarian Manesh on "Virtual Clinics" was successfully implemented at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Launched in June 2018, these clinics provide remote healthcare services, especially to patients in remote areas, reducing costs and environmental impact while improving access to health services. Despite some operational challenges, the project shows great promise for the future of digital health in Iran and globally.
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TUMS GC:Pioneering Liver Transplantation at Hakim Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Mar 3 2025 9:48AM

TUMS GC:Pioneering Liver Transplantation at Hakim Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

In this episode of TUMS GC, Dr. Parastou Ariana, Deputy of Treatment, and Dr. Alimohamad Moradi, a Liver and Pancreas Surgery Fellowship at Hakim Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, provided insights into the first liver transplant performed at Hakim Hospital. Dr. Ariana described the liver transplant program as one of Hakim Hospital’s missions and added that over a year of serious planning and preparation had been undertaken. She stated that with the use of advanced equipment and the collaboration of top surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, the procedure was successfully implemented. Dr. Moradi further explained that their patient was a 13-year-old boy with a rare enzymatic disorder. Due to an inability to metabolize cholesterol, he had developed fat deposits in his coronary arteries, making liver transplantation the only viable treatment for him.
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Introduction to the University’s Program on the Display, Utilization, and Application of University Symbols

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A showcase of Tehran University of Medical Sciences Advancement at the Frontiers of Knowledge
Jan 22 2025 2:04PM

A showcase of Tehran University of Medical Sciences Advancement at the Frontiers of Knowledge

By pushing the boundaries of knowledge and positioning itself as a socially responsible institution, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has made significant strides in education, research, healthcare, and particularly in serving the underprivileged, fulfilling its social obligations. The university's achievements and activities are regularly shared with the public through various episodes under the title TUMS, published on social media platforms.
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A Showcase of Excellence at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Feb 19 2025 8:29AM

A Showcase of Excellence at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

TUMS VIEW is a program on Sina Media that highlights the achievements of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in various medical fields. Notable successes include awake craniotomy, a complex brain surgery performed while the patient is awake to ensure safety and precision; advancements in cystic fibrosis treatment, where collaboration with the Iranian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has significantly improved patient lifespans; and pioneering work in facial reconstruction using personalized prosthetics, with over 200 successful cases since 2018. Additionally, Danawell, a TUMS-affiliated company, has developed cranial and facial prostheses, contributing to more than 200 surgeries. The university has also excelled in separating conjoined twins using specialized laser technology and has collaborated on over 1,000 endoscopic skull base surgeries with excellent outcomes. Overall, the program showcases TUMS’s commitment to medical innovation, collaboration, and high-quality healthcare.
TUMS VIEW: A Roadmap for Technological Advancement at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Feb 17 2025 2:06PM

TUMS VIEW: A Roadmap for Technological Advancement at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

The Research and Technology Vice Chancellorship at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is driving technological advancement through extra-academic research. Dr. Bahareh Yazdizadeh, Director of Research and Technology Affairs, outlined three impact tiers: (A) Knowledge-based product development, (B) Research implementation, and (C) Health, social, and economic benefits. One major project is the ProSpect cardiac SPECT device, with insights from Dr. Mohammad Reza Ay, head of the preclinical lab. Additionally, Dr. Ay introduced software for high-resolution imaging in the Xtrim PET system, enhancing drug research. Further innovations include the production of "Faxibet Plus" and "Tofaxel" by Noavaran Daroui Kimia Company, with Dr. Zahra Rezaei detailing their development. These initiatives reinforce TUMS’s commitment to research-driven technological progress.