Publications by authors named "A J Radfar"

Background: Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that protects against viral infections by influencing innate and adaptive immune responses. The effectiveness of vitamin D3 supplementation in COVID-19 is unknown. The study's goal was to elucidate the relationship between blood vitamin D levels and COVID-19 clinical outcomes by examining the effect of a single high dose of vitamin D3 on the length of hospital stay in COVID-19 patients.

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Background: Studies have been conducted worldwide to investigate the level of adherence to personal protective measures or fear of COVID-19 among healthcare providers. However, few studies have examined the relationship between adherence to personal protective measures and fear of COVID-19. There is also a need for more information on this topic from Iran.

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The present study aimed to assess the anti-leishmanial effects of curcumin nanoemulsion (CUR-NE) against Leishmania major (MRHO/IR/75/ER) in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. CUR-NE was successfully prepared via the spontaneous emulsification method. The in vitro effect of various concentrations of CUR-NE against L.

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  • This study investigates how physical activity (PA) affects cardiovascular disease (CVD) and psychological health, particularly focusing on stress-related brain activity.
  • It found that increased PA is linked to lower stress-related neural activity and a reduction in CVD events, with these effects being more pronounced in individuals with depression.
  • The results suggest that engaging in PA may help decrease CVD risk partly by reducing stress impacts on the brain, especially for those suffering from depression.
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