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Rahimian Z, Rahimian L, Lopez‐Castroman J, Ostovarfar J, Fallahi MJ, Nayeri MA, Vardanjani HM. What medical conditions lead to a request for euthanasia? A rapid scoping review. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1978. [PMID: 38515545 PMCID: PMC10955044 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1978] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Euthanasia is a controversial issue related to the right to die. Although euthanasia is mostly requested by terminally sick individuals, even in societies where it is legal, it is unclear what medical conditions lead to euthanasia requests. In this scoping review, we aimed to compile medical conditions for which euthanasia has been requested or performed around the world. Methods The review was preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. Retrieved search results were screened and unrelated documents were excluded. Data on reasons for conducting or requesting euthanasia along with the study type, setting, and publication year were extracted from documents. Human development index and euthanasia legality were also extracted. Major medical fields were used to categorize reported reasons. Group discussions were conducted if needed for this categorization. An electronic search was undertaken in MEDLINE through PubMed for published documents covering the years January 2000 to September 2022. Results Out of 3323 records, a total of 197 papers were included. The most common medical conditions in euthanasia requests are cancer in a terminal phase (45.4%), Alzheimer's disease and dementia (19.8%), constant unbearable physical or mental suffering (19.8%), treatment-resistant mood disorders (12.2%), and advanced cardiovascular disorders (12.2%). Conclusion Reasons for euthanasia are mostly linked to chronic or terminal physical conditions. Psychiatric disorders also lead to a substantial proportion of euthanasia requests. This review can help to identify the features shared by conditions that lead to performing or requesting euthanasia.
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- Zahra Rahimian
- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
- MD‐MPH Department, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- School of DentistryShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Psychiatry, CHU Nîmes & IGFCNRS‐INSERMUniversity of MontpellierMontpellierFrance
- CIBERSAMMadridSpain
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- MD‐MPH Department, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
- MD‐MPH Department, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- MD‐MPH Department, School of Medicine, Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Asadi-Pooya AA, Nemati M, Shahisavandi M, Nemati H, Karimi A, Jafari A, Nasiri S, Mohammadi SS, Rahimian Z, Bayat H, Akbari A, Emami A, Eilami O. How does COVID-19 vaccination affect long-COVID symptoms? PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296680. [PMID: 38324547 PMCID: PMC10849259 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to identify the association between COVID-19 vaccination and prolonged post-COVID symptoms (long-COVID) in adults who reported suffering from this condition. METHODS This was a retrospective follow-up study of adults with long-COVID syndrome. The data were collected during a phone call to the participants in January-February 2022. We inquired about their current health status and also their vaccination status if they agreed to participate. RESULTS In total, 1236 people were studied; 543 individuals reported suffering from long long- COVID (43.9%). Chi square test showed that 15 out of 51 people (29.4%) with no vaccination and 528 out of 1185 participants (44.6%) who received at least one dose of any vaccine had long long- COVID symptoms (p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS In people who have already contracted COVID-19 and now suffer from long-COVID, receiving a COVID vaccination has a significant association with prolonged symptoms of long-COVID for more than one year after the initial infection. However, vaccines reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 (including reinfections) and its catastrophic consequences (e.g., death). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all people, even those with a history of COVID-19, receive vaccines to protect themselves against this fatal viral infection.
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- Ali A. Asadi-Pooya
- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Neurology, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Burn & Wound Healing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- HIV and AIDS Research Center, Department of Infectious Disease and Family Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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Ghamar-Shooshtari A, Rahimian Z, Poustchi H, Mohammadi Z, Mesgarpour B, Akbari M, Kamalipour A, Abdipour-Mehrian SR, Hashemi ES, Zare P, Lankarani KB, Malekzadeh R, Malekzadeh F, Vardanjani HM. Polypharmacy and pattern of medication use among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: results from Pars Cohort study. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:439. [PMID: 38097949 PMCID: PMC10720105 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-03086-7] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common chronic condition. Its chronic nature may affect the pattern of medication use. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, associated factors, and patterns of polypharmacy and medication use among GERD patients in southwestern Iran. METHODS We used data from the Pars Cohort Study. We classified drugs using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system. The Lexicomp® database was used to assess potential drug-drug interactions. Multivariable Poisson regression was applied. Adjusted prevalence ratio (PR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated. RESULTS A total of 9262 participants were included. Among 2,325 patients with GERD, age-standardized prevalence of polypharmacy was 9.5% (95% CI: 7.5%, 11.6%) in males, and 19.3% (95% CI: 17.2%, 21.4%) in females. The PR of experiencing Polypharmacy by GERD patients compared to non-GERD patients was 1.82 (95% CI: 1.61, 2.05%). Multimorbidity (PR: 3.33; CI: 2.66, 4.15), gender (PR: 1.68; CI: 1.30, 2.18), and metabolic syndrome (PR: 1.77; CI: 1.45, 2.15) were associated with polypharmacy among GERD patients. Drugs for acid-related disorders were the most common used drugs among men, women and elders. We found that 13.9%, 4.2%, and 1.1% of GERD patients had type C, D and X drug interactions, respectively. CONCLUSION GERD is correlated with a higher prevalence of polypharmacy. Among GERD patients, females, those with multi-morbidities, and those with metabolic syndrome may be affected more by polypharmacy. Considering the fairly high rate of interactions identified, a review of the medication list is essential when approaching GERD patients, and physicians must check for medications that may worsen GERD.
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- Arash Ghamar-Shooshtari
- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Ophtalmology Resident of Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Disease Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Vice Chancellery for Research and Technology, National Institute for Medical Research and Development (NIMAD), Tehran, Iran
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- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, Hamilton Glaucoma Center, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Pathology Resident of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MD-MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Rahimian Z, Sadrian S, Shahisavandi M, Aligholi H, Zarshenas MM, Abyar A, Zeraatpisheh Z, Asadi-Pooya AA. Antiseizure Effects of Peganum harmala L. and Lavandula angustifolia. Biomed Res Int 2023; 2023:4121998. [PMID: 38089644 PMCID: PMC10715855 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4121998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Peganum harmala L. and Lavandula angustifolia are two traditional herbs with probable antiseizure effects. This study evaluated the effects of these two herbal extracts on pentylenetetrazol- (PTZ-) induced seizures in mice. We prepared hydroalcoholic extracts using P. harmala seeds and the aerial parts of L. angustifolia and then randomly divided 190 mice into 19 groups. Normal saline (10 mg/kg), diazepam (2 mg/kg), P. harmala (2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, and 60 mg/kg), and L. angustifolia (200, 400, 600, and 800 mg/kg) were intraperitoneally (IP) administrated 30 min before an IP administration of PTZ (90 mg/kg). Animals were observed for behavioral changes for one hour. In addition, the effects of flumazenil and naloxone on the antiseizure activity of P. harmala and L. angustifolia were assessed. P. harmala showed antiseizure activity at the dose of 10 mg/kg; it prolonged the seizure latency and decreased the seizure duration. The mortality protection rate was 90% for this herbal extract. L. angustifolia (600 mg/kg) prolonged the seizure latency and decreased both seizure duration and mortality. Neither flumazenil nor naloxone significantly reversed the antiseizure activities of P. harmala and L. angustifolia. In mice, the hydroalcoholic extracts of P. harmala and L. angustifolia showed antiseizure activity against PTZ-induced seizures. We could not delineate the exact antiseizure mechanisms of these extracts in the current study.
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- Zahra Rahimian
- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Vadiee G, Beshali M, Jahangiri S, Eghlidos Z, Rahimian Z, Mirzaei F. Pott's puffy tumor: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7815. [PMID: 37854267 PMCID: PMC10580694 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7815] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message Pott's puffy tumor is a rare condition primarily occurring in the younger population. This report highlights the clinical suspicion and diagnosis of Pott's puffy tumor in those presenting with favorable presentations, especially adolescents. Abstract Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is characterized as frontal bone subperiosteal abscess and osteomyelitis, a rare condition primarily occurring in adolescents following frontal sinusitis or head trauma. We present a case of atypical PPT in a 12-year-girl following an insect bite. The patient presented with painful forehead swelling for 4 weeks without any history of head trauma or signs of sinusitis. She had a history of a purulent pimple 2 months before presentation, following an insect bite. The primary diagnosis of PPT was made based on clinical and imaging findings. The patient was treated surgically and medically with intravenous antibiotics and had a satisfactory recovery upon the 6-month follow-up visit. This case highlights the differential diagnosis and thorough evaluation for PPT in a child with acute headache and forehead swelling, even without sinusitis symptoms.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of MedicineTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and MetabolismIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of MedicineTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Dehdari Ebrahimi N, Sadeghi A, Shojaei-Zarghani S, Shahlaee MA, Taherifard E, Rahimian Z, Eghlidos Z, Azarpira N, Safarpour AR. Protective effects of exogenous melatonin therapy against oxidative stress to male reproductive tissue caused by anti-cancer chemical and radiation therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1184745. [PMID: 37701901 PMCID: PMC10494246 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1184745] [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: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Background Male testicular dysfunction is a considerable complication of anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, partly due to the increased oxidative stress caused by these treatments. Melatonin is an effective antioxidant agent that protects testicles against physical and toxic chemical stressors in animal models. This study aims to systematically review the melatonin's protective effects against anti-cancer stressors on rodential testicular tissue. Materials and Method An extensive search was conducted in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed for animal studies investigating exogenous melatonin's protective effects on rodent testicles exposed to anti-cancer chemicals and radiotherapeutic agents. Using the DerSimonian and Laird random-effect model, standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals were estimated from the pooled data. The protocol was prospectively registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO: CRD42022355293). Results The meta-analysis included 38 studies from 43 studies that were eligible for the review. Rats and mice were exposed to radiotherapy (ionizing radiations such as gamma- and roentgen radiation and radioactive iodine) or chemotherapy (methotrexate, paclitaxel, busulfan, cisplatin, doxorubicin, vinblastine, bleomycin, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, Taxol, procarbazine, docetaxel, and chlorambucil). According to our meta-analysis, all outcomes were significantly improved by melatonin therapy, including sperm quantity and quality (count, motility, viability, normal morphology, number of spermatogonia, Johnsen's testicular biopsy score, seminiferous tubular diameter, and seminiferous epithelial height), serum level of reproductive hormones (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and testosterone), tissue markers of oxidative stress (testicular tissue malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, glutathione, caspase-3, and total antioxidant capacity), and weight-related characteristics (absolute body, epididymis, testis, and relative testis to body weights). Most SYRCLE domains exhibited a high risk of bias in the included studies. Also, significant heterogeneity and small-study effects were detected. Conclusion In male rodents, melatonin therapy was related to improved testicular histopathology, reproductive hormones, testis and body weights, and reduced levels of oxidative markers in testicular tissues of male rodents. Future meticulous studies are recommended to provide a robust scientific backbone for human applications. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022355293, identifier CRD42022355293.
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MPH Department, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Saadi MI, Nikandish M, Ghahramani Z, Valandani FM, Ahmadyan M, Hosseini F, Rahimian Z, Jalali H, Tavasolian F, Abdolyousefi EN, Kheradmand N, Ramzi M. miR-155 and miR-92 levels in ALL, post-transplant aGVHD, and CMV: possible new treatment options. J Egypt Natl Canc Inst 2023; 35:18. [PMID: 37332027 DOI: 10.1186/s43046-023-00174-3] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignancy that leads to altered blast cell proliferation, survival, and maturation and eventually to the lethal accumulation of leukemic cells. Recently, dysregulated expression of various micro-RNAs (miRNAs) has been reported in hematologic malignancies, especially ALL. Cytomegalovirus infection can induce ALL in otherwise healthy individuals, so a more detailed evaluation of its role in ALL-endemic areas like Iran is required. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 70 newly diagnosed adults with ALL were recruited. The expression level of microRNA-155(miR-155) and microRNA-92(miR-92) was evaluated by real-time SYBR Green PCR. The correlations between the miRNAs mentioned above and the severity of disease, CMV infection, and acute graft vs. host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) were assessed. B cell and T cell ALL distinction in the level of miRNAs was provided. RESULTS After the statistical analysis, our results indicated a marked increase in the expression of miR-155 and miR-92 in ALL patients vs. healthy controls (*P = 0.002-*P = 0.03, respectively). Also, it was shown that the expression of miR-155 and miR-92 was higher in T cell ALL compared to B cell ALL (P = 0.01-P = 0.004, respectively), CMV seropositivity, and aGVHD. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that the plasma signature of microRNA expression may act as a powerful marker for diagnosis and prognosis, providing knowledge outside cytogenetics. Elevation of miR-155 in plasma can be a beneficial therapeutic target for ALL patients, with consideration of higher plasma levels of miR-92 and miR-155 in CMV + and post-HSCT aGVHD patients.
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- Mahdiyar Iravani Saadi
- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Namazi Sq., Zand St., Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Namazi Sq., Zand St., Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Pasdaran Blvd, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran.
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Rasul Allah Research Tower, Opposite the Education School, Khalili Ave, Shiraz, Fars, Iran.
- Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Namazi Sq., Zand St., Shiraz, Iran.
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Eghlidos Z, Abolhassanbeigi A, Rahimian Z, Khazraei S, Ostovan VR. Validation of the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale for Parkinson's Disease of Persian Version. Parkinsons Dis 2023; 2023:1972034. [PMID: 37333718 PMCID: PMC10275686 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1972034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Objective We aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the NonMotor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) in Iranian patients with PD. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with PD. After the cross-cultural adaptation of the NMSS, the acceptability, reliability, precision, and validity of the Persian NMSS were evaluated. For this purpose, in addition to NMSS, we used the following measures: Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease (SCOPA)-Autonomic (SCOPA-AUT), SCOPA-Sleep, Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaire, Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-8 questions (PDQ-8), SCOPA-Motor, SCOPA-Psychiatric Complications (SCOPA-PC), SCOPA-Cognition (SCOPA-COG), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Hoehn and Yahr Staging (H and Y), and Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Results 186 patients were enrolled (mean age 64.46 ± 9.9 years; disease duration 5.59 ± 3.99 years; 118 (63.4%) male; mean NMSS score 52.01 ± 38.54). Neither the floor effect (2.7%) nor the ceiling effect (0.5%) was seen in NMSS total score. Cronbach's alpha of total NMSS was 0.84. The test-retest reliability was 0.93 for the NMSS total and 0.81-0.96 for domains. The standard error of measurement (SEM) was lower than half of the standard deviation for NMSS total and all domains. NMSS total showed a high correlation with UPDRS I (rs = 0.84), UPDRS II (rs = 0.58), PDQ-8 (rs = 0.61), BDI (rs = 0.71), SCOPA-sleep (rs = 0.60), and SCOPA AUT (rs = 0.66). NMSS has an acceptable discriminative validity based on disease duration and severity of disease according to H and Y staging. Conclusion The Persian NMSS is a valid and reliable measure for evaluating the burden of nonmotor symptoms in Iranian patients with PD.
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- Zahra Eghlidos
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Neurology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Barkhordarian M, Behbood A, Ranjbar M, Rahimian Z, Prasad A. Overview of the cardio-metabolic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Endocrine 2023; 80:477-490. [PMID: 37103684 PMCID: PMC10133915 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03337-3] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Evidence has shown that cardiometabolic disorders (CMDs) are amongst the top contributors to COVID-19 infection morbidity and mortality. The reciprocal impact of COVID-19 infection and the most common CMDs, the risk factors for poor composite outcome among patients with one or several underlying diseases, the effect of common medical management on CMDs and their safety in the context of acute COVID-19 infection are reviewed. Later on, the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on the general population's lifestyle (diet, exercise patterns) and metabolic health, acute cardiac complications of different COVID-19 vaccines and the effect of CMDs on the vaccine efficacy are discussed. Our review identified that the incidence of COVID-19 infection is higher among patients with underlying CMDs such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Also, CMDs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection progression to severe disease phenotypes (e.g. hospital and/or ICU admission, use of mechanical ventilation). Lifestyle modification during COVID-19 era had a great impact on inducing and worsening of CMDs. Finally, the lower efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines was found in patients with metabolic disease.
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- Maryam Barkhordarian
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- MPH department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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Asadi-Pooya AA, Shahisavandi M, Nemati H, Karimi A, Jafari A, Nasiri S, Mohammadi SS, Nemati M, Rahimian Z, Bayat H. Long-lasting COVID-associated brain fog; a follow-up study. Eur Neurol 2023:000529860. [PMID: 36843124 DOI: 10.1159/000529860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND We investigated the longevity of COVID-associated brain fog in patients who have survived the COVID-19. METHODS This was a follow-up study of 2,696 adult patients with COVID-19 from our previous study (doi: 10.1002/jmv.27404). We selected every other patient in our database. The follow-up data were collected during a phone call to the participants in January-February 2022 (11 months after the initial study): concentration difficulty and the patient's self-declared status in their ability to concentrate. RESULTS In total, 1164 people were included; 35 people (3.0%) had concentration difficulty and 65 individuals (5.6%) had a worsened status in their ability to concentrate and think; 26 people (2.2%) responded yes to both questions and were considered as having long-lasting brain fog. People with long-lasting brain fog were more often admitted to ICUs during the initial hospitalization (23.1% vs. 9.3%; p = 0.032) compared with those without long-lasting brain fog. CONCLUSION We may conclude that a minority of the hospitalized patients with COVID-19 may suffer from long-lasting post-COVID brain fog, at least for more than one year after their initial illness. Long-lasting post-COVID brain fog has a significant association with the severity of the initial illness.
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Rahimian Z, Feili A, Ghaderpanah R, Sadrian S, Hosseini SA, Ranjbar M, Feili M, Lankarani KB. COVID-19-associated acute pancreatitis: a systematic review of case reports. Przegl Epidemiol 2023; 77:66-73. [PMID: 37283284 DOI: 10.32394/pe.77.07] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly involves the respiratory system but can also affect the digestive system and cause several gastrointestinal manifestations. Acute pancreatitis has been reported as one of the rare presentations of COVID-19. This study aimed to systematically review case reports on COVID-19-associated acute pancreatitis. METHODS Publications were retrieved through a comprehensive search in four databases on October 1, 2021. Eligible ones that demonstrated the potential association of acute pancreatitis and COVID-19 were included for data extraction. RESULTS After screening 855 citations, 82 articles containing 95 cases were included, and their data were extracted. The most common presentation was abdominal pain (88/95, 92.6%), followed by nausea/vomiting (61/95, 64.2%). Mortality was reported in 10.5% of cases. The initial presentation was acute pancreatitis, COVID-19, and concomitant in 32.6% (31/95), 48.4% (46/95), and 18.9% (18/95) of cases, respectively. Among the included cases, acute pancreatitis severity was associated with ICU admission, COVID-19 severity, and the outcome. Also, the initial presentation was associated with COVID-19 severity (P values ˂0.05). CONCLUSIONS Current evidence indicates that acute pancreatitis can present before, after, or concomitant with COVID-19. Appropriate investigations should be performed in cases with suspicious clinical presentations. Longitudinal studies should address whether or not, there is a causative relationship between COVID-19 and acute pancreatitis.
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- Zahra Rahimian
- School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Mohsenzadeh P, Ardekani A, Poustchi H, Mohammadi Z, Abdipour Mehrian SR, Bazrafshan Drissi H, Rahimian Z, Taherifard E, Nabavizadeh A, Kamalipour A, Mesgarpour B, Malekzadeh F, Molavi Vardanjani H. Population-based pattern of medication use and prevalence of polypharmacy among patients with cardiovascular diseases: results of the Pars cohort study from Iran. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2022; 22:435. [PMID: 36203125 PMCID: PMC9536013 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-022-02872-7] [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: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Polypharmacy in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has been linked to several adverse outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of medication use and prevalence of polypharmacy among CVDs patients in Iran.
Method We used the baseline data of the Pars cohort study (PCS). The participants were asked to bring their medication bags; then, the medications were classified using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification. Polypharmacy was defined as using five or more medications concurrently. Poisson regression modeling was applied. The adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated. Results Totally, 9262 participants were enrolled in the PCS, of whom 961 had CVDs. The prevalence of polypharmacy in participants with and without CVDs was 38.9% and 7.1%, respectively. The highest prevalence of polypharmacy (51.5%) was among obese patients. Abnormal waist-hip ratio (PR: 2.79; 95% CI 1.57–4.94), high socioeconomic status (PR: 1.65; 95% CI 1.07–2.54), tobacco-smoking (PR: 1.35; 95% CI 1.00–1.81), patients with more than three co-morbidities (PR: 1.41; 95% CI 1.30–1.53), high physical activity (PR: 0.66; 95% CI 0.45–0.95), use of opiate ever (PR: 0.46; 95% CI 0.26–0.82), and healthy overweight subjects (PR: 0.22; 95% CI 0.12–0.39) were associated with polypharmacy. Cardiovascular drugs (76.1%), drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs (50.4%), and alimentary tract and metabolism drugs (33.9%) were the most frequently used drugs. Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system were the mostly used cardiovascular system drugs among men and those above 60 years old, while beta-blocking agents were mostly prevalent among cardiovascular system drugs in women with CVDs. Conclusion Given the high prevalence of polypharmacy among CVDs patients, and subsequent complications, programs to educate both physicians and patients to prevent this issue is crucial.
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- Pooran Mohsenzadeh
- MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- MPH Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Vice Chancellery for Research and Technology, National Institute for Medical Research and Development (NIMAD), Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MPH Department, School of Medicine, Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Iravani Saadi M, Salami J, Abdi H, Kheradmand N, Nabi Abdolyousefi E, Torkamani M, Karimi Z, Agah S, Rahimian Z, Manafi A. Expression of interleukin 1, interleukin 27, and TNF α genes in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy versus idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy: A case‐control study. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e701. [PMID: 35782303 PMCID: PMC9234474 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Department of Nursing Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Student Research Committee Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Student Research Committee Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Student Research Committee Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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Eghlidos Z, Rahimian Z, Vadiee G, Jahangiri S. Effects of subthalamic deep brain stimulation on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: A meta-analysis. Acta Neurol Scand 2022; 146:115-125. [PMID: 35611557 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-defined treatment for motor symptoms in advanced PD. Although several studies have investigated the DBS effect on non-motor symptoms (NMS), controversial results exist regarding this matter. The aim of this meta-analysis and systematic review was to assess the bilateral subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS effect on NMS of PD. We conducted a systematic search on the literature of Web of Science (WOS), PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane, and Embase. An additional hand search was also done. Finally, a meta-analysis was conducted on 10 studies containing pre- and post-bilateral STN-DBS data regarding NMS acquired using Non-Motor Symptoms Scale for Parkinson's Disease (NMSS) or Non-Motor Symptoms Questionnaire (NMSQ). A random-effects model was used to determine weighted mean differences, and the heterogeneity index was evaluated using Cochrane's Q test. Our study results indicated that bilateral STN-DBS significantly reduced total NMSS and NMSQ score (WMD -17.73; 95% confidence interval [CI] -20.28 to -15.18, WMD -2.19; 95% CI -2.98 to -1.40), respectively, and no publication bias was found. Regarding each of the NMSS domains, DBS significantly reduced the scores of following domains: sleep (WMD -5.98; 95% CI -6.82 to -5.15), miscellaneous (WMD -4.19; 95% CI -4.96 to -3.43), urinary (WMD -2.99; 95% CI -3.78 to -2.19), sexual (WMD -0.65; 95% CI -1.16 to -0.14), and attention/memory (WMD -0.59; 95% CI -1.15 to -0.03). This meta-analysis demonstrated that bilateral STN-DBS has beneficial effects on NMS of PD.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Urmia University of Medical Sciences Urmia Iran
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Ardekani A, Rahimian Z, Feili A, Amini M, Tabari P, Moosavi M. Competencies required for medical students to confront the COVID-19 pandemic: A needs assessment study. J Educ Health Promot 2021; 10:326. [PMID: 34761012 PMCID: PMC8552280 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1358_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has turned attention to the essential competencies needed to confront pandemics for a physician. However, medical students, as future physicians, are not adequately trained for such a situation. This study aimed to determine the essential competencies for a medical student to face the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed this mixed-method needs assessment study at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in May-June 2020 in three steps: the first step was a brainstorming session followed by a nominal group technique with the experts' participation. The second step was determining the validity of competencies by calculating the content validity ratio. In the third and last step, three rounds of the modified Delphi technique were held with the participation of 22 medical faculty members and 45 undergraduate medical students to reach a consensus about the competencies utilizing quantitative analysis. RESULTS A total of 30 key competencies essential for a medical student were obtained through the current study. They were categorized into four major themes: (1) developing knowledge and abilities for effective diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, (2) demonstrating safety principles correctly, (3) demonstrating effective behavior, and (4) determining the meta-competencies. CONCLUSIONS Although medical students will be the frontline physicians in the future pandemics, they are not prepared to display the diversity of requisite skills to practice effectively and safely. This study provides essential competencies for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic and underlines the importance of a paradigm shift from traditional time-based to competency-based education.
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- Ali Ardekani
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Ardekani A, Hosseini SA, Tabari P, Rahimian Z, Feili A, Amini M, Mani A. Student support systems for undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic narrative review of the literature. BMC Med Educ 2021; 21:352. [PMID: 34158036 PMCID: PMC8218568 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02791-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted medical students' vulnerability to various problems. Given the stressful nature of medical disciplines, considerable attention must be paid to student support systems during pandemics. This study aimed to review the current literature regarding medical student support systems systematically. METHODS We performed a systematic review of six databases and grey literature sources in addition to a hand search in the references of the articles on April 5, 2021. We included all studies about support for undergraduate medical students delivered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In conducting this review, we used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. RESULTS A total of 3646 articles were retrieved from the databases, and 16 additional papers were extracted from other sources. After removing duplicates, we screened 2434 titles and abstracts according to our criteria. Among them, 32 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Ultimately, 10 studies were included for review. We identified two major themes: (a) academic support and (b) mental health support. All of the included studies utilized online methods whether for transitioning from previous support systems or developing novel approaches. Students and faculty members seemed to be receptive to these new systems. Despite indicating outstanding program outcomes, most studies merely described the positive effects of the program rather than providing a precise evaluation. CONCLUSION There are several methods of supporting medical students who are experiencing unprecedented changes in their educational trajectory. Due to substantial differences in undergraduate medical education in different regions of the world, cultural and contextual-oriented support is indispensable for developing a safe learning environment. Future research should investigate the question of the extent to which online support can supersede in-person strategies.
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- Ali Ardekani
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Research Center for Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Mowla A, Ardekani A, Feili A, Rahimian Z. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on mental health of Iranian people. Przegl Epidemiol 2021; 75:484-489. [PMID: 35543421 DOI: 10.32394/pe.75.44] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The highly contagious novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged recently as a global pandemic. An efficient way to mitigate the spread of the disease is lockdown and quarantine. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the Iranian population's mental health under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS The General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) was utilized to assess the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of Iranian residents through an online survey. The questionnaire was sent on April 3, 2020, and remained open to responses until April 10, 2020. This period was the time of complete lockdown in Iran. Inclusion criteria included either gender, reading Farsi, internet access, and being between the ages of 18 and 65. Respondents with scores ≥ 24 were classified as having psychiatric problems. RESULTS Of 35,529 completed surveys, 28,790 were eligible for analysis. 73.4% of the respondents were female. The majority of the participants were between the ages of 26 to 45. Of the participants, 35.5% had scores in the pathological range. We found that females, younger residents, singles, and individuals with lower education had higher levels of psychopathology. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine are wide-ranging, substantial, and can be long-lasting.
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- Arash Mowla
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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