In this episode of TUMS Daralfonoon series, Dr. Amirhossein Jafari-Mehdiabad, a faculty member and the head of Roozbeh Hospital at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, emphasized the importance of suicide prevention and discussed risk factors and methods to reduce suicide rates in society. He pointed out that individuals with a history of suicide attempts are at a higher risk and require screening and regular follow-up. The program also touched upon the stigma and cultural barriers associated with accessing mental health services. Some effective strategies include educating key members of society (such as academics and general practitioners), restricting access to high-risk means, and reducing the consumption of drugs and alcohol.

For more than a year, Farabi Hospital officials have been seriously implementing the electronic records process in this center, and by providing the necessary infrastructure and hardware and software platform, they are moving towards eliminating paper records from the treatment process. This process has accelerated with Farabi Hospital being selected as a green hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and today, after a year, more than 60,000 electronic records have been created for patients at this hospital. This is done with software that is specifically designed with specialized and sub-specialized forms, each of which was designed with the help of a group of faculty members. Dr. Elias Khalilipour, a faculty member of the Department of Ophthalmology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a member of the electronic records implementation working group at Farabi Hospital, provides a complete explanation in this TUMS BEST episode about starting the process of electronic records in the hospital

Dr. Mohammad Shariati, the deputy chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences at Al-Sabtain University (Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Branch in Karbala-Iraq), highlighted the university's 172-year history, saying, "Our long history, renowned faculty, distinguished track record, and high international rankings have brought Tehran University of Medical Sciences to launch its international branch in Iraq." He added, "our goal is to set a prominent and up-to-date example in Iraq, thereby elevating the standards of universities in the country. We have strived to fulfill this mission effectively." The professor of social medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences emphasized, "Tehran University of Medical Sciences has the capacity and capability to provide Iraqi students with cutting-edge and high-quality education." In this TUMS BRAND episode, Dr. Shariati elaborates on the innovative teaching methods employed by Tehran University of Medical Sciences at Al Sabtain University.

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.

Painless childbirth has been offered at Aresh Women's Hospital, affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, since 2014. In this program, sponsored by TUMD GC, Dr. Masoumeh Nataj Majd, a subspecialist in anesthesiology, explains the epidural procedure for pain-free childbirth. She introduces the epidural method as a way to make natural childbirth more comfortable. In this method, the pregnant woman receives anesthesia through a very thin needle, reducing pain during natural childbirth and leading to a more pleasant birth experience. She also answers frequently asked questions about the epidural procedure.

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.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences team won 10 individual and 7 group medals at the 15th National Student Olympiad of Medical Sciences. Mehdi Sahabi, a general medicine student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the gold medalist in the individual category of Integrated Basic Sciences, shares his experiences in this Olympiad.

In this TUMS EDGE episode, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani discussed his article entitled 'Targeted therapy of breast cancer stem cell tumorigenesis using SAHA and Wnt beta-catenin antagonist loaded on gold nanoparticle protein corona.' Dr. Ghahremani explained that in some cases, cancer cells remain dormant in the body and can cause tumor recurrence. He stated that the growth of cancer stem cells can be inhibited and these cells can be converted into non-cancerous cells by using two drugs, SAHA and a Wnt beta-catenin antagonist.

A delegation from Kish Hospital's management team visited Shariati Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, to learn from the institution's success in achieving a top-tier ranking. The visit included tours of the finance, administration, facilities and other departments.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences held a sports festival for its employees, faculty members, and retirees on the occasion of National Physical Education Week, which falls on October 17th. The festival, which started on October 1st and will continue until November 2nd, features seven sports for men, including futsal, volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis, darts, and tug-of-war, and six sports for women, including volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, table tennis, darts, and tug-of-war. To celebrate Physical Education Week, the women's volleyball teams participated in a draw to determine the match schedule. The women's volleyball teams from Shariati Hospital, Children's Medical Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, South Tehran Health Network, and two teams from the central headquarters will compete in the tournament. Notably, the university's women's volleyball team secured the runner-up position in the national employees' competition last year.