Publications by authors named "Behnaz Esmaeili"

Background: Titanium abutments are the gold standard of implant treatments. However, they may not create sufficient color matching to the natural teeth due to the gray color showing through under the ceramic crown. The present study aimed to determine the masking ability of computer-aided design and manufacturing () bleach shade ceramics in different thicknesses on titanium abutments.

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We aimed to identify factors predicting additional surgical interventions in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who continue experiencing seizures after mesial temporal laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). In a retrospective observational study, we analyzed consecutive patients with drug-resistant temporal epilepsy treated with mesial temporal LITT at the University of Washington between 2013-2022. The primary outcome was subsequent epilepsy surgery to improve seizure control after LITT.

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  • COVID-19 is linked to various complications, particularly hematological issues like lymphopenia (low lymphocyte count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), while neutropenia (low neutrophil count) is also noted but considered rare.
  • Neutropenia occurs when the absolute neutrophil count falls below 1500/µ, and monitoring is crucial in patients with severe COVID-19 for effective management.
  • The study aims to review existing literature on neutropenia related to SARS-CoV-2 infection and investigate any reported cases of immune-mediated neutropenia, emphasizing the need for thorough laboratory evaluations.
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Background: This study aimed to measure light transmittance (LT) through various thicknesses of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing bleach shade ceramics and to assess the Vickers microhardness (VMH) of underlying light-cured resin cement.

Materials And Methods: In this study, a total of 90 ceramic discs (VITA Mark II [VM], VITA Suprinity, and CELTRA Duo) were prepared in 0.5, 1, and 1.

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Objectives: This study assessed the effects of 15% and 20% carbamide peroxide (CP) on color, surface roughness, and hardness of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) dental ceramics.

Materials And Methods: This in vitro study was conducted on 120 Vita Mark II, Celtra Duo, and Suprinity CAD/CAM ceramic specimens. The ceramic specimens in each group (n = 40) were randomly assigned to two subgroups (n = 20) for polishing and glazing, and their baseline color, surface roughness (Ra), and hardness were assessed.

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Objectives: This study compared the effects of glazing versus polishing on mechanical, optical, and surface properties of zirconia ceramics with different translucencies.

Materials And Methods: In this in vitro study, 120 bar-shaped specimens (25 × 4 × 1.2 mm) were fabricated from three different types of zirconia with different translucencies (n = 40, DD Bio ZW, ZX2, and Cube X2).

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Background: This study aimed to assess the effect of polishing versus glazing of computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) ceramics on depth of wear and surface roughness of opposing composite resin.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 40 Z250 composite and 40 CAD-CAM ceramic specimens including Celtra Duo, Vita Mark II, e.max CAD, and Vita Suprinity ceramics.

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Many studies have evaluated the possible utility of cycle threshold (Ct) values as a predictor of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity and patient outcome. Given the inconsistent results, we aimed to evaluate the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Ct values and disease severity, inflammatory markers, and outcomes in Iranian patients with COVID-19. A retrospective study of 528 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized from September 2020 to October 2021 was conducted.

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Background And Objectives: Human neutrophil antigens (HNAs) are categorized into five systems: HNA-1 to HNA-5. Given the importance of neutrophils in immunity, we sought to create awareness of the role of HNA diagnostic services in managing immune neutropenia and transfusion-related acute lung injury. To provide health communities all around the world with access to these services, we conducted a survey to create a directory of these HNA diagnostic services.

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  • This study analyzed 69 patients suspected of having Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I (LAD-I) over a 15-year period to better classify the severity based on clinical, laboratory, and genetic findings.
  • The majority of patients were diagnosed at a median age of 6 months, with a notable delayed diagnosis and high rates of severe cases, leading to a 44.9% mortality rate.
  • Genetic testing revealed several mutations associated with the disease, highlighting the importance of early detection and awareness among physicians to improve patient outcomes and support families with a history of LAD-I.
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The durability of composite restorations is directly affected by the mechanical properties of the composite. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hardness and wear resistance of self-adhesive flowable composite (SAF) in comparison with conventional flowable composites. In this in vitro study, 50 composite specimens were prepared in brass molds with 10mm ×10mm ×2mm and divided into five groups (n=10).

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This study aimed to assess the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of etch-and-rinse (E&R), self-etch (SE), and universal adhesives to superficial and deep dentin. In this in vitro study, 40 sound third molars were randomly divided into two main groups of superficial and deep dentin. Based on our classification, superficial dentin was right beneath the deepest occlusal groove, and deep dentin was 2mm beneath the deepest occlusal groove.

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Objectives: The purpose of this report was to study the incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) after laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).

Methods: A prospective observational study of consecutive patients treated with LITT between 2013 and 2021 was conducted. The primary outcome was the occurrence of SUDEP during postoperative follow-up.

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Objective: The association between postictal electroencephalogram (EEG) suppression (PES), autonomic dysfunction, and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) remains poorly understood. We compared PES on simultaneous intracranial and scalp-EEG and evaluated the association of PES with postictal heart rate variability (HRV) and SUDEP outcome.

Methods: Convulsive seizures were analyzed in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy at 5 centers.

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Background: A considerable amount of research funding goes to diabetes management strategies to improve therapeutic goals and reduce the burden of diabetes. A vast amount of the budget is wasted due to unnecessary studies. A scoping review is a pivotal study to overview the available evidence and avoid research waste.

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Wearable devices and mobile health software applications have a great potential for improving epilepsy-related health outcomes and contributing to personalized medical care for persons with epilepsy. With limitations and challenges, they can be used for tracking seizure occurrence and for seizure detection, prediction, and forecasting in hospital and ambulatory settings. They can also help promote self-monitoring and self-management and thereby contribute to patient empowerment.

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Background: Mapping the available evidence can be used to inform current diabetes research, identify relevant gaps, and prioritize future research. In this regard, we mapped diabetes research performed in Iran.

Method: We searched the Scopus and PubMed databases from 01/01/2015 till 01/01/2020 using keywords such as diabetes and Iran.

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Background: Considering the studies on the effects of bleaching materials on properties of dental materials, The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of two different concentrations of bleaching agents on flexural strength and microhardness of VITA ENAMIC.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental study, 30 rectangular-shaped specimens (2 mm width × 2 mm height × 12 mm length) for flexural strength and 30 specimens (5 mm width × 5 mm length × 2 mm height) for microhardness tests were prepared from VITA ENAMIC blocks 12 × 14 × 18 mm. The specimens were polished using silicon-carbide sandpapers 400, 600, 800, 1200, 2000 under flow of water for 60 s each.

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Lichen planus (LP) is a multifaceted autoimmune disease affecting the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes, with several clinical subgroups. Cell-mediated immunity plays a key role in its progression. This chapter reviews the known genetic associations of lichen planus including HLA as well as non-HLA genes.

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Objective: Human neutrophil antigens (HNAs) can be targeted by HNA-allo antibodies and cause a variety of clinical conditions such as transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and neonatal alloimmune neutropenia (NAIN). The current study is aimed at identifying the genotype and allele frequencies of HNAs in Iranian blood donors.

Methods: A total of 150 blood samples were obtained from healthy blood donors.

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Background: Preliminary studies revealed the safety and effectiveness of convalescent plasma (CP) therapy for patients with coronavirus. In this study, we aimed to evaluate and summarize the available evidence on CP therapy, identify the research gap regarding the immunological response to CP therapy and pave the road for future studies.

Methods: This study was conducted according to the Hilary Arksey and Lisa O'Malley framework.

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Autoimmune neutropenia is a type of immune-mediated neutropenia, caused by antibody-induced neutrophil destruction. Here we report two cases (3-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl) with suspected autoimmune neutropenia. The presence of neutrophil antibodies in sera of these patients was investigated using standard neutrophil antibody screening tests such as granulocyte immunofluorescence test (GIFT), granulocyte agglutination test (GAT), and lymphocyte immunofluorescence test (LIFT).

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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is strongly linked to prone position in the immediate aftermath of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure (GTCS). The risk of SUDEP after a GTCS resulting in prone position has not yet been estimated. We calculated the probability of SUDEP given prone position after a GTCS using Bayesian analysis with inputs obtained from known risk of SUDEP and probability of prone position after a GTCS.

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