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Karimi MA, Vaezi A, Ansari A, Archin I, Dadgar K, Rasouli A, Ghannadikhosh P, Alishiri G, Tizro N, Gharei F, Imanparvar S, Salehi S, Mazhari SA, Etemadi MH, Alipour M, Deravi N, Naziri M. Lipid variability and risk of microvascular complications in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:4. [PMID: 38167035 PMCID: PMC10759662 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-023-01526-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS The current systematic review aimed to elucidate the effects of lipid variability on microvascular complication risk in diabetic patients. The lipid components studied were as follows: High-density lipoprotein (HDL), High-density lipoprotein (LDL), Triglyceride (TG), Total Cholesterol (TC), and Remnant Cholesterol (RC). METHOD We carried out a systematic search in multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS, up to October 2nd, 2023. After omitting the duplicates, we screened the title and abstract of the studies. Next, we retrieved and reviewed the full text of the remaining articles and included the ones that met our inclusion criteria in the study. RESULT In this research, we examined seven studies, comprising six cohort studies and one cross-sectional study. This research was conducted in Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan, Finland, and Italy. The publication years of these articles ranged from 2012 to 2022, and the duration of each study ranged from 5 to 14.3 years. The study group consisted of patients with type 2 diabetes aged between 45 and 84 years, with a diabetes history of 7 to 12 years. These studies have demonstrated that higher levels of LDL, HDL, and TG variability can have adverse effects on microvascular complications, especially nephropathy and neuropathic complications. TG and LDL variability were associated with the development of albuminuria and GFR decline. Additionally, reducing HDL levels showed a protective effect against microalbuminuria. However, other studies did not reveal an apparent relationship between lipid variations and microvascular complications, such as retinopathy. Current research lacks geographic and demographic diversity. Increased HDL, TG, and RC variability have been associated with several microvascular difficulties. Still, the pathogenic mechanism is not entirely known, and understanding how lipid variability affects microvascular disorders may lead to novel treatments. Furthermore, the current body of this research is restricted in its coverage. This field's lack of thorough investigations required a more extensive study and comprehensive effort. CONCLUSION The relationship between lipid variation (LDL, HDL, and TG) (adverse effects) on microvascular complications, especially nephropathy and neuropathic (and maybe not retinopathy), is proven. Physicians and health policymakers should be highly vigilant to lipid variation in a general population.
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- Mohammad Amin Karimi
- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Student, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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- Young Researchers Elite Club, Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Ardabil Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
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- Medical Student, Department of Medicine, Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nazari S, Vaezi A, Mossavarali S, Ghanavati K, Shafiee A. Cardiovascular anomalies in patients with Tessier syndrome: a systematic review. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:73-82. [PMID: 37924347 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05322-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
Abstract
Tessier clefts are skeletal and soft tissue abnormalities of a neonate's facial structures. They could be classified as syndromic and non-syndromic clefts, which can be attributed to disruptions in fetal development and genetic mutations, respectively. Reported cases of these clefts typically document the presence of additional abnormalities associated with these clefts. In this systematic review, we analyzed reports of Tessier clefts accompanied by cardiovascular anomalies, as one of the commonly encountered anomalies. We systematically searched PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. We selected and included case reports, case series, and case reviews on patients with Tessier cleft and cardiovascular anomalies. The critical appraisal of the included studies was performed by two independent investigators using the Consensus-based Clinical Case Reporting Guideline Development (CARE) checklist. Overall, 20 reports (18 case reports and 2 case series) were eligible for inclusion in this review. Tessier clefts 3 and 30 were the most commonly observed. In addition, the most prevalent cardiovascular anomalies consisted of the ventricular septal defect (VSD), double-outlet right ventricle, and atrial septal defect (ASD). Most of the patients received cosmetic and cardiovascular surgeries. However, some were not proper candidates for cardiovascular surgery because of their unstable condition and therefore did not survive. Conclusion: Regardless of the focus placed on the cleft and subsequent plastic surgery procedures in these cases, it is important to prioritize other abnormalities that may be associated with mortality. A complete cardiovascular system and associated disorders assessment should be performed before facial cosmetic surgeries. What is Known: • Tessier clefts are congenital defects in the soft tissues and bones of the face and like many other congenital defects, they are accompanied by defects in other parts of the body. • In the current literature, the emphasis is on clefts and the cosmetic issues rather than the coinciding defects, particularly cardiovascular anomalies. What is New: • Review the cardiovascular anomalies that are commonly encountered in patients with Tessier clefts.
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- Shiva Nazari
- Pediatric Congenital Hematologic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Children Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiac Primary Prevention Research Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, North Kargar Ave., Tehran, 1411713138, Iran.
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Salahi M, Parsa S, Nourmohammadi D, Razmkhah Z, Salimi O, Rahmani M, Zivary S, Askarzadeh M, Tapak MA, Vaezi A, Sadeghsalehi H, Yaghoobpoor S, Mottahedi M, Garousi S, Deravi N. Immunologic aspects of migraine: A review of literature. Front Neurol 2022; 13:944791. [PMID: 36247795 PMCID: PMC9554313 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.944791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Migraine headaches are highly prevalent, affecting 15% of the population. However, despite many studies to determine this disease's mechanism and efficient management, its pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated. There are suggested hypotheses about the possible mediating role of mast cells, immunoglobulin E, histamine, and cytokines in this disease. A higher incidence of this disease in allergic and asthma patients, reported by several studies, indicates the possible role of brain mast cells located around the brain vessels in this disease. The mast cells are more specifically within the dura and can affect the trigeminal nerve and cervical or sphenopalatine ganglion, triggering the secretion of substances that cause migraine. Neuropeptides such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), neurokinin-A, neurotensin (NT), pituitary adenylate-cyclase-activating peptide (PACAP), and substance P (SP) trigger mast cells, and in response, they secrete pro-inflammatory and vasodilatory molecules such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as a selective result of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) secretion. This stress hormone contributes to migraine or intensifies it. Blocking these pathways using immunologic agents such as CGRP antibody, anti-CGRP receptor antibody, and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)/interleukin 1 receptor type 1 (IL-1R1) axis-related agents may be promising as potential prophylactic migraine treatments. This review is going to summarize the immunological aspects of migraine.
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- Mehrnaz Salahi
- Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University of Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sadeghi-Ghadi Z, Vaezi A, Ahangarkani F, Ilkit M, Ebrahimnejad P, Badali H. Potent in vitro activity of curcumin and quercetin co-encapsulated in nanovesicles without hyaluronan against Aspergillus and Candida isolates. J Mycol Med 2020; 30:101014. [PMID: 32800427 DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2020.101014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The rapid emergence of resistance to classical antifungals has increased the interest in novel antifungal compounds. Curcumin and quercetin are two natural plant-derived bioactive molecules shown to promote wound healing in injured tissues. In this study, we investigated the in vitro susceptibility of several Aspergillus and Candida isolates to curcumin and quercetin encapsulated in nanovesicles with and without hyaluronan and elucidated the efficacy of these nanovesicles as topical drug delivery systems. Antifungal susceptibility testing performed according to the CLSI guidelines indicated that curcumin-quercetin co-encapsulated in nanovesicles without hyaluronan (CUR-QUE-NV-WH) had stronger activity against Candida isolates than fluconazole. Furthermore, CUR-QUE-NV-WH showed efficacy against fluconazole-resistant Candida isolates as evidenced by MICs at least two times lower than those of fluconazole. Examination of skin permeation profiles using an in vitro Franz diffusion cell system revealed that curcumin and quercetin delivered by nanovesicles were released and accumulated in the skin; however, only quercetin could penetrate through the skin layers. Collectively, our results demonstrate that CUR-QUE-NV-WH has potent antifungal activity against Candida isolates and might be a topical treatment, which warrants its further investigation as a novel antifungal agent.
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- Z Sadeghi-Ghadi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Division of Mycology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Çukurova, Adana, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, hemoglobinopathy institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Fungus Testing Laboratory, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, USA.
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Pakshir K, Fakhim H, Vaezi A, Meis JF, Mahmoodi M, Zomorodian K, Javidnia J, Ansari S, Hagen F, Badali H. Molecular epidemiology of environmental Cryptococcus species isolates based on amplified fragment length polymorphism. J Mycol Med 2018; 28:599-605. [PMID: 30322827 DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cryptococcosis is a major opportunistic fungal infection caused by members of the genus Cryptococcus, mainly those belonging to the Cryptococcus neoformans/Cryptococcus gattii species complexes. Here, we report a comprehensive molecular epidemiological study of the environmental distribution of Cryptococcus isolates in Shiraz, Iran with review of litreature. METHOD A total of 406 samples were obtained from Eucalyptus trees and 139 samples from pigeon droppings. Cryptococcus species identification and genotyping were performed by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) fingerprinting sequencing and sequencing of the ITS rDNA region. RESULTS Majority of the isolates belonged to the Naganishia taxon (n=69) including N. albida (formerly C. albidus, n=62), N. globosa (formerly C. saitoi, n=4), N. adeliensis (formerly C. adeliensis, n=2), N. diffluens (formerly C. diffluens, n=1), and the identified C. neoformans isolates (n=25) belonged to genotype AFLP1/VNI (n=22) and AFLP1B/VNII (n=3). CONCLUSION More research efforts should be employed to isolate C. gattii species complex from environmental niches in Iran and provide additional evidence related to novel molecular types.
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- K Pakshir
- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ), Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Centre of Expertise in Mycology Radboudumc/CWZ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ), Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Mycology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Invasive Fungi Research Center, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Morowatisharifabad MA, Mazloomi-Mahmoodabad SS, Afshani SA, Ardian N, Vaezi A, Refahi SAA. The Concept of Withdrawal of Divorce Petition Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Qualitative Study. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2018; 6:917-924. [PMID: 29875872 PMCID: PMC5985891 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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AIM: The present study sought to explore the experiences of participants in divorce process according to the theory of planned behaviour. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis method. In this research, 27 participants involved in the divorce process were selected. The data were coded, and the qualitative content analysis was performed. RESULTS: Based on four constructs of the theory of planned behaviour, the subcategories of instrumental attitude were “Divorce as the last solution” and “Divorce as damage for individuals and society”. From the perceived behavioural control theme, two subcategories of behavioural control and self-efficacy were drawn; the first subtheme included “Others’ meddling in the married life”, “Social problems reducing behavioural control power” and “Personality characteristics affecting the behavioural control power”; and the second one included: “Education as a means for developing self-efficacy” and “barriers to self-efficacy”. The injunctive norms theme included three subcategories of “Others help to reconcile”, “Others meddling and lack of reconciliation”, and “Families support to reconcile”. The descriptive norms theme was “High divorce rate and misuse of satellite channels and social networks as factors making reconciliation difficult”. CONCLUSION: It seems that education and counselling, within a predefined framework, such as applied theories, can be useful.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Vaezi A, Fakhim H, Javidnia J, Khodavaisy S, Abtahian Z, Vojoodi M, Nourbakhsh F, Badali H. Pesticide behavior in paddy fields and development of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus : Should we be concerned? J Mycol Med 2018; 28:59-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Vaezi A, Fakhim H, Khodavaisy S, Alizadeh A, Nazeri M, Soleimani A, Boekhout T, Badali H. Epidemiological and mycological characteristics of candidemia in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Mycol Med 2017; 27:146-152. [PMID: 28318900 DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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To date, there has been no comprehensive review of the epidemiology, risk factors, species distribution, and outcomes of candidemia in Iran. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of all reported candidemia cases in Iran until December 2015. The review process occurred in three steps, namely a literature search, data extraction and statistical analyses. After a comprehensive literature search, we identified 55 cases. The mean age of patients was 46.80±24.30 years (range 1-81 years). The main risk factors for candidemia were surgery and burns (23.6%), followed by malignancies (20%), use of broad-spectrum antibiotics (18.2%), and diabetes (7.3%). Candida parapsilosis (n=17, 30.8%) was the leading agent, followed by Candida albicans (n=15, 27.3%), Candida glabrata (n=10, 18.2%), and Candida tropicalis (n=8, 14.5%). The frequencies of candidemia cases due to C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. albicans were significantly higher among patients aged>60, 21-40, and 41-60 years, respectively. Comparison of risk factors for candidemia by multiple logistic regression showed that one of the most important risk factors was surgery (OR: 4.245; 95% CI: 1.141-15.789; P=0.031). The outcome was recorded in only 19 cases and 13 of those patients (68.4%) expired. This study confirms that knowledge of the local epidemiology is important when conducting surveillance studies to prevent and control candidemia and will be of interest for antifungal stewardship.
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- A Vaezi
- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Reproductive Health, Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Invasive Fungi Research Center (IFRC), School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Mellnik AR, Lee JS, Richardella A, Grab JL, Mintun PJ, Fischer MH, Vaezi A, Manchon A, Kim EA, Samarth N, Ralph DC. Spin-transfer torque generated by a topological insulator. Nature 2014; 511:449-51. [DOI: 10.1038/nature13534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 945] [Impact Index Per Article: 94.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Vaezi A, Pinheiro-Neto C, Branstetter B, Gardner P, Fernandez-Miranda J, Snyderman C. Pneumatization of the Lateral Recess of Sphenoid Is Correlated with Increased Separation between the V2 and Vidian Nerves. Skull Base 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2011-1274321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Two newly developed tests for gustatory sweating, providing both quantitative and topographic information, are presented. In both tests a paper stencil shaped to fit the complex anatomy of the parotid region is used. The blotting paper technique uses the difference in weight before and after gustatory stimulation to measure the amount of sweating. The iodine-sublimated paper histogram (ISPH) uses iodine sublimated office paper that changes colour when wet. The paper stencil is than digitized and a histogram algorithm applied to measure the area of sweating. A calibration of these tests with known and appropriate quantities of saline is presented.
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- P Dulguerov
- Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland.
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