Publications by authors named "Amin Javanbakht"
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- - About 20% of transient ischaemic attacks and strokes occur in the posterior circulation, with vertebrobasilar stenosis being a significant cause, linked to a higher risk of recurrent strokes, especially in the early weeks after the event.
- - A systematic review was conducted on percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting (PTAS) for treating intracranial vertebrobasilar artery stenosis, examining various studies to analyze complications and outcomes.
- - The review analyzed 31 studies involving 1928 cases, finding an average stenosis rate of about 83%, with notable variations in the reported rates of basilar and vertebral artery stenosis among the included studies.
Background: Mandibular condylar fractures mostly result from traumatic accidents or strife. There is still dispute on the effectiveness of various therapeutic methods. Here we aimed to evaluate and compare the open or closed repair methods for mandibular condylar fractures.
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- Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition linked to diabetes that affects the retina's blood vessels and is influenced by inflammation and cytokines.
- The study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies, analyzing the connection between cytokine gene polymorphisms and the risk of developing DR.
- Results showed a negative association between specific cytokine polymorphisms (IFN-γ and TGF-β) and susceptibility to DR, suggesting that these genetic variations may offer some protective effect.
Recent studies on the pathophysiology of COVID-19 are indicating that the Angiotensin convertase enzyme 2 (ACE-2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) can act as a major component in the fusion of SARS-Cov-2 with target cells. It has also been observed that the expression of ACE-2 and TMPRSS2 can be altered in malignancies. Shedding light on this matter could be crucial since the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with many gastrointestinal cancer screening programs.
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