Greetings from Health Science Monitor:

As autumn unfolds with its vibrant hues and invigorating energy, we are thrilled to announce the release of the tenth edition of our Quarterly Journal. This milestone edition is a testament to our commitment to bringing you the most compelling insights and latest discoveries in health sciences. Packed with ten thought-provoking online articles, this issue covers a diverse range of topics, reflecting the dynamic nature of healthcare and medical research today.
We invite you to explore the breadth of knowledge shared in this edition. The featured studies and analyses include:

• Epidemiologic characteristics of head lice infestation among primary schoolgirls of Qeshm Island in southern Iran
• Work adjustments for patients with hemophilia
• Ocular complications in thalassemia major patients treated with deferoxamine: a hospital-based, cross-sectional study
• A 13-year descriptive study of corneal transplants at a tertiary, teaching hospital in northwest Iran
• Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infections: an analysis of healthcare workers in Ardabil, Iran
• The Effect of peer education on health-promoting behaviors in patients with COVID-19 referred to Urmia educational and therapeutic centers, Iran
• Hospital emergency department challenges during COVID-19: a scoping review
•  Investigation of the frequency of causes of atrial fibrillation in hospitalized patients diagnosed with AF in the heart department of Taleghani Hospital in Urmia 
• Control of glycaemia and its related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes, north of Iran: generalized linear mixed models and prevalence of overdispersion in patients 
• The measurement of vaginal fluid creatinine aids in the diagnosis of preterm membrane rupture

We cordially invite you to contribute your latest research to the Health Science Monitor Journal (ISSN: 2980-8723). As an open-access, quarterly, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal, we provide a dynamic platform for scholars, scientists, students, and professionals to share their discoveries and advancements across various fields.
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Thank you for considering the Health Science Monitor Journal as a platform to disseminate your valuable work.
Warm regards,

Zahra Moutab
 Editorial assistant
Health Science Monitor