Publications by authors named "Alireza Ansari-Moghadam"
Purpose: Dietary factors might contribute to the risk of lung cancer by increasing the concentration of inflammatory markers. The literature-derived Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) has been established to evaluate the inflammatory potential of diet correlated with inflammatory markers. The association between DII scores and the risk of lung cancer has been conflicting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study compared human β-defensin 1 () salivary levels in patients with periodontitis before and after phase I periodontal therapy.
Methods: This controlled before-and-after study included 16 patients in the intervention group and 28 participants in the control group. Patients in the intervention group had stage 3 grade B periodontitis with no systemic diseases and had not taken any medications in the last six months.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between gingival crevicular blood glucose levels (GCBG) and finger capillary blood glucose levels (FCBG) according to the periodontal status of patients.
Materials And Methods: In this case-control study, 80 patients were divided into 4 groups according to their periodontal status. In these patients, an area of the maxillary gingiva with the highest probing depth was selected for blood sampling.
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- The study examined the psychological impact of breast cancer on women, specifically focusing on the prevalence of depression (66.6%) and anxiety (60%) among a sample of 120 patients in Zahedan, Iran.
- The research found that unmet psychological needs and emotional coping strategies are positively correlated with higher levels of depression and anxiety, while proactive coping strategies were linked to lower levels of these mental health issues.
- The findings suggest a need for healthcare providers to address psychological distress in breast cancer patients by improving support systems and promoting effective coping strategies.
Background: The current study aimed to measure and decompose socioeconomic-related inequalities in DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) index among adults in Iran.
Methods: The study data were extracted from the adult component of Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN) from 17 centers in 14 different provinces of Iran. DMFT score was used as a measure of dental caries among adults in Iran.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of world health problems and its prevalence and incidence is increasing. Chronic Kidney Failure involves a range of pathophysiologic processes that are associated with impaired renal function, leading to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Renal artery resistive index (RI) is indicator of atherosclerotic change in small vessels.
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- The study aims to assess the effectiveness of Urtica dioica and T. terrestris extracts, along with oxalate-degrading probiotics, in reducing urinary oxalate levels that contribute to kidney stone formation.
- Using male Wistar rats, researchers divided them into groups receiving different diets, including some with ethylene glycol, to test the impact of the herbal extracts and probiotics on oxalate levels.
- Results showed significant reductions in urinary oxalate and calcium oxalate crystal accumulation in the kidneys, suggesting that these natural treatments could help prevent kidney stones and related damage.
Background: RANKL and OPG play an important role in bone resorption. The ratio increases in periodontal disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Phase 1 periodontal treatment on the salivary ratio in patients with severe chronic periodontitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of iron supplement consumption and its associated factors among high school students in Iran.
Methods: A mixed-methods (quantitative-qualitative) study was conducted in Zahedan, southeast Iran, in 2015. The sample comprised 400 high school students from different areas of Zahedan who were randomly selected.
Background: Prenatal hydronephrosis (PNH) is dilation in urinary collecting system and is the most frequent neonatal urinary tract abnormality with an incidence of 1% to 5% of all pregnancies. PNH is defined as anteroposterior diameter (APD) of renal pelvis ≥ 4 mm at gestational age (GA) of < 33 weeks and APD ≥ 7 mm at GA of ≥ 33 weeks to 2 months after birth. All patients need to be evaluated after birth by postnatal renal ultrasonography (US).
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- The study assessed the understanding of malaria among family heads in malaria-affected areas of Iran, focusing on transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures.
- In a survey conducted in 2009, data was collected from over 5,000 households using a structured questionnaire, revealing gaps in knowledge about malaria among participants.
- The findings highlighted that while some recognized symptoms like fever and awareness of mosquito-borne transmission, a significant portion lacked knowledge about prevention methods, indicating a need for improved health education policies.
Background: Oral mucositis is a serious complication of chemotherapy that results in painful debilitating inflammation, necessitating the administration of analgesics. There is no cure for mucositis. Some studies have evaluated the effect of zinc sulfate on mucositis.
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