Brieflands

History

The company was first founded by Seyyed M. Miri and Seyed-M Alavian as an editorial group in a Medical Institute in 2007 to publish its medical journal. After three years of experience, the number of journals increased to 5 journals, and the company launched its first form of business as a VOF (collaboration) professional STM company in Heerlen, the Netherlands, which was called "Kowsarmedical Publishing." Respecting the publishing services (from submission to publishing), especially an in-house "Journal Management System," our journals increased to more than 60 STM journals between 2010 and 2019. Since 2022, "Brieflands" is the new brand name that acts as a "Science, Technical, Medical Publisher" that publishes more than 50 journals with the services provided by 97 expert employees in three different branches.

Business Profile

  • Brieflands is a Registered Trademark with record number 1454012.
  • Brieflands has been registered as a General partnership (Vennootschap onder firma) company in the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) of the Netherlands since 2010.
  • Nedmedica is our related company which is specialized in Author Services. 
  • Our former branding name was Kowsarmedical Publishing (2010-2021).
 

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Recent Submissions

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Ankle-Brachial Index Changes in Patients with Diabetes Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome During the Early and Late Phases
(Brieflands, 2026-06-30) Mehdi Pishgahi; Mahtab Niroomand; Seyedeh Maryam Motahari; Mehdi Pishgahi [0000-0002-1196-6535]; Mahtab Niroomand [0000-0001-7463-9366]
Background: The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a simple, noninvasive measure used to assess lower-extremity and systemic atherosclerosis. However, ABI is rarely used in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and current guidelines provide no specific recommendations for its use in this setting. Objectives: This study evaluated changes in ABI among patients with diabetes and ACS and compared the diagnostic performance of ABI between the acute and late phases of ACS. Methods: In this descriptive study, 100 patients with diabetes who were hospitalized for ACS were evaluated. Patient characteristics, including age, sex, vascular disease history, and smoking status, were extracted from medical records. The ABI was measured within the first 48 hours of hospitalization (acute phase) and reassessed 4 - 6 weeks later (late phase). Acute- and late-phase ABI values were compared to evaluate changes associated with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Results: Among 100 patients with diabetes and ACS, 37% had an ABI < 0.9 during the acute phase, indicating PAD, compared with 34% during the late phase. Nine patients with severe PAD during the acute phase remained in the severe category during the late phase. One of the 18 patients with moderate PAD during the acute phase improved to mild PAD, and 3 patients with mild PAD during the acute phase had normal ABI values during the late phase. The sensitivity of acute-phase ABI for diagnosing PAD in patients with diabetes and ACS was 100%, and the specificity was 94%. Acute- and late-phase ABI values differed significantly, with higher values during the late phase. Conclusions: Acute-phase ABI lacks sufficient accuracy for diagnosing PAD in patients with diabetes and ACS, particularly in mild-to-moderate cases. These findings highlight the limitations of ABI assessment during the acute phase of ACS and indicate the need for further evaluation in this population.
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics, Trauma Mechanisms, and Outcomes of Blunt Cervical Vascular Injury
(Brieflands, 2026-04-30) Mohammad Karimian; Somayeh Esmaeilian; Fatemeh Roghani; Milad Borji; Somayeh Esmaeilian [0000-0001-9138-3067]; Milad Borji [0000-0002-8124-9398]
Background: Head and neck trauma and its associated injuries contribute substantially to mortality and neurological morbidity. Although relatively uncommon, blunt cervical vascular injury (BCVI) can have severe clinical consequences if not recognized early. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the clinical and epidemiological characteristics, trauma mechanisms, and clinical outcomes of BCVI among patients admitted to hospitals in Ilam, Iran. Methods: In this retrospective descriptive study, 88 patients with BCVI admitted to hospitals in Ilam were included. Data were collected using a checklist based on medical records and included demographic characteristics, clinical findings, injured vessel type, trauma mechanism, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, injury severity, and patient outcomes. Vascular injury was defined as any traumatic lesion involving the vertebral artery (VA), common or internal carotid artery (CCA/ICA), or other cervical vascular structures. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 with descriptive statistics, including the mean, standard deviation, and frequency distribution. Results: Among the 88 patients, 34 had a VA injury, 46 had a CCA/ICA injury, and 8 had injuries to other cervical vessels. Motorcycle and bicycle accidents were the most common trauma mechanisms (53.4%), followed by falls from height and car accidents. Overall, 61.4% of patients had moderate injuries, whereas severe trauma was more frequent in the VA injury group. Most patients exhibited physiological instability, with high prevalence rates of a low GCS score (85.2%), oxygen saturation < 90% (96.6%), and systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg (93.2%). Complete recovery was observed in only 20.5% of patients, and mortality was approximately 31%. Conclusions: Motorcycle and bicycle accidents were the most common mechanisms of BCVI in this setting. Most patients presented with marked physiological instability on admission, and VA injury was associated with greater trauma severity. These findings underscore the importance of early recognition and prompt clinical assessment in patients with blunt cervical trauma.
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Assessment of Vascular Access Efficiency in Patients with Neurological Disorders and Its Relationship with Treatment Outcomes and Caregiver Satisfaction
(Brieflands, 2026-01-31) Mohammad Karimian; Sahar Heidari; Seyed Aref Naseri Ilami; Milad Borji; Hamed Tahmasebi; Milad Borji [0000-0002-8124-9398]
Background: Vascular access (VA) is one of the invasive procedures performed in patients receiving secondary care. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the association between VA quality, treatment outcomes, and caregiver satisfaction among patients admitted to hospitals in Ilam City. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 120 patients diagnosed with neurological disorders and admitted to the intensive care units of teaching hospitals in Ilam city during 2020 - 2021 were included. The data collection instrument comprised four sections: a demographic characteristics form, a VA evaluation checklist, a patient companion satisfaction questionnaire, and a treatment outcomes checklist. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16, with descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results: The study included patients with a mean age of 65.4 ± 12.9 years; most were male (57.5%) and rural residents (58.3%). The first-attempt success rate for VA was 96.7%, and complications, including swelling/redness (34.2%), phlebitis (24.2%), and hematoma (20%), were observed. Patient companions reported a high mean satisfaction score (33.55 ± 7.38). VA adequacy was strongly and positively correlated with caregiver satisfaction (r = 0.92, P < 0.001). However, the association with treatment outcomes was not statistically significant (P = 0.06). Conclusions: The quality of VA procedures among the studied patients was satisfactory; most procedures were successfully performed on the first attempt, and both nurses and physicians achieved proper fixation, with all indicators exceeding 90%. In addition, VA adequacy was significantly positively associated with patient companion satisfaction. However, VA adequacy was not significantly associated with treatment outcomes.
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Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels and HbA1c/Fasting Plasma Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-sectional Study, Dezful Diabetes Clinic, Iran
(Brieflands, 2026-07-31) Hamid Karimi; Sepideh Ordookhani; Ali Arianezhad; Mohammad Dorchin; Hamid Karimi [0000-0001-5527-4082]; Sepideh Ordookhani [0009-0008-9188-3457]; Ali Arianezhad [0009-0002-7706-9586]; Mohammad Dorchin [0009-0006-1360-6978]
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is common among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and has been suggested to affect glucose metabolism. However, the evidence regarding its association with glycemic control remains inconsistent. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status and glycemic indices, including HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose, in patients with T2DM. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 180 adult patients with T2DM who attended the Dezful Diabetes Clinic between December 2023 and December 2024. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations were measured using standardized laboratory methods. Vitamin D status was categorized as deficient (< 20 ng/mL), insufficient (20 - 30 ng/mL), or sufficient (> 30 ng/mL). Demographic characteristics were recorded, and glycemic indices were compared according to sex, age group, and vitamin D status. Pearson correlation and multivariable linear regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, Body Mass index (BMI), and antidiabetic medication use were performed. Results: The mean age of the participants was 55.02 ± 10.95 years, and 72.2% were female. The mean FPG and HbA1c values were 154.1 ± 60.7 mg/dL and 8.14 ± 2.10%, respectively. Overall, 35.0% of participants had vitamin D deficiency and 31.1% had insufficiency (combined prevalence, 66.1%). Serum 25(OH)D was significantly inversely correlated with HbA1c (r = -0.23; 95% CI, -0.36 to -0.09; P = 0.002) and FPG (r = -0.17; 95% CI, -0.31 to -0.02; P = 0.022). Mean HbA1c levels were significantly lower in males than in females (7.6 ± 1.7% vs. 8.3 ± 2.2%; P = 0.01) and differed significantly across age groups (P = 0.007). A higher proportion of patients with vitamin D deficiency were classified as diabetic according to HbA1c than were those with sufficient vitamin D levels (85.7% vs. 72.1%; χ2 = 6.11, df = 2, P = 0.047). Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent among patients with T2DM and was significantly inversely correlated with HbA1c and FPG, with a significant categorical association with HbA1c-defined glycemic control. Assessment of vitamin D status may be relevant to the clinical management of T2DM; however, longitudinal studies are needed to establish causality.
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Primary Cutaneous Aspergillosis Caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in an Immunocompetent Host: A Rare Case Report with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Insights
(Brieflands, 2026-03-31) Nehchal Singh; Vasudha Abhijit Belgaumkar; Neelam Bhatt; Shekhar N Pradhan; Sukhdeep Singh Bhatia; Nehchal Singh [0009-0001-2618-8529]; Vasudha Abhijit Belgaumkar [0000-0002-8951-8660]; Neelam Bhatt [0009-0002-9554-4272]; Shekhar N Pradhan [0009-0003-0496-9951]
Introduction: Primary cutaneous aspergillosis (PCA) is an uncommon manifestation of Aspergillus infection that typically occurs in immunocompromised hosts but has rarely been reported in immunocompetent individuals after traumatic inoculation. Its clinical presentation is often nonspecific and may mimic a broad range of infectious and inflammatory dermatoses, making diagnosis challenging. Case Presentation: A 47-year-old immunocompetent male farmer presented with an 8-month history of a progressively enlarging, painful, erythematous plaque on his right forearm. Histopathology demonstrated granulomatous inflammation; Gomori methenamine silver and periodic acid-Schiff stains revealed fungal elements, and fungal culture identified Aspergillus fumigatus. The patient was intolerant to amphotericin B and showed no response to itraconazole but improved markedly with prolonged oral voriconazole therapy. Conclusions: This case report emphasizes that primary cutaneous aspergillosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for chronic cutaneous lesions, even in immunocompetent individuals, and highlights the roles of histopathology, fungal culture, and appropriate systemic antifungal therapy.