Publications by authors named "Amirali Fallahian"
Melatonin, renowned for regulating sleep-wake cycles, also exhibits notable anti-aging properties for the skin. Synthesized in the pineal gland and various tissues including the skin, melatonin's efficacy arises from its capacity to combat oxidative stress and shield the skin from ultraviolet (UV)-induced damage. Moreover, it curbs melanin production, thereby potentially ameliorating hyperpigmentation.
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- Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a serious and common emergency in children, which can lead to significant health risks.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate how effective chest CT scans are in diagnosing FBA in pediatric patients, assessing various studies published until May 2024.
- The findings showed that chest CT scans have a very high sensitivity (99%) and specificity (97%) for identifying FBA, underscoring their diagnostic value despite some variability in study results.