Publications by authors named "Amirmohammad Toloui"
Introduction: The present systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to investigate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an effective treatment for spinal cord injury in animal models.
Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases. The included studies were summarized based on the investigated outcomes, including functional recovery and cavity size.
Introduction: Exosomes function as cell signaling carriers and have drawn much attention to the cell-free treatments of regenerative medicine. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell-derived (MSC-derived) exosomes in animal models of spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Method: A comprehensive search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science to attain related articles published by January 31, 2023.
Introduction: The aim of the present prospective observational study was to demonstrate the prevalence and predictive factors of rhabdomyolysis in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
Methods: The study was performed on reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to the emergency department between March 2020 and March 2021. Peak creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) levels were used to define rhabdomyolysis.
Introduction: Traumataic brain injury (TBI) represents a significant global health burden. This systematic review delves into the comparison of S100B and Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) regarding their diagnostic and prognostic accuracy in TBI within the adult population.
Methods: Conducted on October 21, 2023, the search identified 24 studies encompassing 6454 adult patients.
The opioid crisis has become a significant public health concern in recent years. Although respiratory depression and overdose are the most reported side effects of fentanyl, there have been rare cases of cerebellar leukoencephalopathy (CLE) following fentanyl intoxication. A 29-year-old man with a history of opioid use disorder and intravenous drug use presented to the emergency room with significant ataxia and dysarthria following fentanyl intoxication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrognostic accuracy of emergency surgery score: a systematic review.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
June 2024
Purpose: This systematic review aimed to summarize the literature regarding the prognostic accuracy of the emergency surgery score (ESS).
Method: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were comprehensively searched by May 30, 2023. Two independent researchers performed the initial screening by reviewing the titles and abstracts of the non-duplicate records and selecting the full text of articles meeting our inclusion criteria.
Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of exercise in neuropathic pain following traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Methods: The search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science by the end of 2022. Two independent researchers included the articles based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Clinical decision rules in predicting computed tomography scan findings and need for neurosurgical intervention in mild traumatic brain injury: a prospective observational study.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
August 2024
Purpose: In this study, we will compare the diagnostic values of head CT decision rules in predicting the findings of CT scans in a prospective multicenter study in university emergency departments in Iran.
Methods: The primary outcome was any traumatic lesion findings in brain CT scans, and the secondary outcomes were death, the need for mechanical ventilation, and neurosurgical intervention. Decision rules including the Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR), New Orleans Criteria (NOC), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS), and Neurotraumatology Committee of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (NCWFNS) were compared for the main outcomes.
Background: : Muscimol's quick onset and GABAergic properties make it a promising candidate for the treatment of pain. This systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies aimed at summarizing the evidence regarding the efficacy of muscimol administration in the amelioration of nerve injury-related neuropathic pain.
Methods: : Two independent researchers performed the screening process in Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science extracting data were extracted into a checklist designed according to the PRISMA guideline.
Background: Currently, there is lack of evidence regarding the long-term follow-up of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. The aim of this study is to present a 6-month follow-up of COVID-19 patients who were discharged from hospital after their recovery.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed to assess the six-month follow-up of COVID-19 patients who were discharged from the hospital between February 18 and July 20, 2020.
This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing evidence regarding the possible effects of epothilones on spinal cord injury (SCI). This study aimed to investigate the possible effects of epothilone administration on locomotion recovery in animal models of SCI. Despite increasing rates of SCI and its burden on populations, no consensus has been reached about the possible treatment modality for SCI.
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- * It found that the overall prevalence of trauma-related AKI in the pediatric population was approximately 9.86%, with specific rates varying based on the type of trauma, including 0% for exertional rhabdomyolysis and 24.60% for earthquake-related injuries.
- * Importantly, the study indicated that children with trauma-related AKI faced a significantly higher risk of mortality, about 5.5 times greater, but noted the need for caution in interpreting these results due to potential confounding factors that were not addressed in the studies reviewed
Background: Disparities exist regarding an efficient treatment for stroke. Polyarginines have shown promising neuroprotective properties based on available published studies. Thus, the present study aims to systemically review and analyze existing evidence regarding polyarginine's administration efficacy in animal stroke models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Considering the limitations of cell therapy, in case of adequate treatment efficacy, conditioned media (CM) may be a desirable alternative to cell therapy. Hence, the present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell-derived conditioned media (MSC-CM) in movement resolution following spinal cord injury (SCI) in animal models.
Methods: A comprehensive search in the databases of Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase was completed until the end of March 2021.
Introduction: Interleukins (ILs) can act as a predictive indicator of Premature Coronary Artery Disease (pCAD) and may be useful in screening of high-risk patients. However, there is no consensus on the relationship of serum levels of ILs and pCAD, yet. As a result, this study has been conducted in order to review the literature on the relationship between serum levels of different ILs and pCAD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The available literature regarding the rate of readmission of COVID-19 patients after discharge is rather scarce. Thus, the aim in the current study was to evaluate the readmission rate of COVID-19 patients and the components affecting it, including clinical symptoms and relevant laboratory findings.
Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, COVID-19 patients who were discharged from Imam Hossein hospital, Tehran, Iran, were followed for six months.
Introduction: In recent years, researchers have been looking for tools and biomarkers to identify urinary tract infections (UTI) in children. Since there exists no systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the matter, the present study intends to determine the diagnostic value of serum and urinary levels of interleukins (IL) in the diagnosis of febrile UTI in children and adolescents.
Methods: Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched until the end of 2020, using keywords related to UTI and serum and urinary ILs.
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- * Out of 649 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, those with abnormal troponin I levels (>0.03ng/mL) had a significantly higher mortality rate (51.56%) compared to those with normal levels (18.82%).
- * The findings suggest that monitoring troponin I is crucial for assessing the risk of death in COVID-19 patients due to associated cardiac complications.
Introduction: Several studies have questioned the diagnostic utility of interleukins (IL) in detecting acute kidney injury (AKI) in pediatric population. Therefore, the present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the diagnostic value of ILs in pediatric AKI patients.
Method: Two independent researchers screened records acquired through searching in Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science, until the end of 2020.
Background: Current therapies are quite unsuccessful in the management of neuropathic pain. Therefore, considering the inhibitory characteristics of GABA mediators, the present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of GABAergic neural precursor cells on neuropathic pain management.
Methods: Search was conducted on Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
Introduction: Adults with underlying medical disorders are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. This study aimed to compare the effect of underlying diseases on the mortality of male and female patients as a primary objective. We also evaluated the effect of drugs previously used by COVID-19 patients on their outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContrast-enhanced voiding urosonography, a possible candidate for the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux in children and adolescents; a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Pediatr Urol
February 2022
Introduction: The diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography (ceVUS) in the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is still a subject of dispute.
Objective: Assessing the diagnostic value of ceVUS in VUR, performing a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: An extensive search on Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science databases was conducted by the end of 2020.
Introduction: Gathering information regarding the risk factors of mortality and disability due to road traffic injuries can provide evidence for adopting effective interventions to reduce the burden of the injury. Therefore, the present study intends to identify the most important risk factors of road accident-related mortality in Iran by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: Search was done in English and Persian electronic databases, for articles published until the end of 2020.