Publications by authors named "Ansari Mostafa"
Background: Health literacy index (HLI) was developed to provide a proper framework for educational material in all levels. So, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of education based on (HLI) on the self-care ability among older adults.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted with 68 older adults during the period of May-August 2019.
Background And Purpose: A critical response against intracellular organisms such as Brucella spp. is production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), which enhances the initial response of infected macrophages. Polymorphism in the TNF-alpha gene promoter has an effect on the level of TNF-alpha production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe E-selectin mediates the interaction of activated endothelial cells with leukocytes and plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of asthma. It has been suggested that an S/R (Serine128Arginine) polymorphism of E-selectin alters ligand binding function. Our purpose in this study was to determine whether this Serine128Arginine polymorphism influences the risk of asthma and also to analyze the possible correlation of disease severity in Iranian patients with polymorphism of E-selection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the role of hyperuricemia (serum uric acid level greater than 7 mg/dl) as an independent short term (in hospital) prognostic factor after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Methods: Included in the study were 2218 patients who were hospitalized with well established AMI from June 1996 through to December 2002 in the Coronary Care Unit of Ekbatan General Hospital, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. All patients with exclusive criteria, were omitted from study.
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- The study focused on 312 diabetic men to assess the prevalence of opium abuse and its related health issues.
- Opium abuse was reported at 11.2% among participants and was linked to factors like low socioeconomic status, smoking, and increased rates of erectile dysfunction (ED) and severe depression.
- Among opium users, the rates of severe depression were 22.8% and moderate to severe ED was 85.7%, with users at twice the risk for ED compared to non-users.