Publications by authors named "Behnaz Golkhar"

Objective: To evaluate the functional magnetic resonance imaging changes in the olfactory structures of coronavirus disease 2019 patients experiencing olfactory dysfunction.

Methods: This study included patients aged 25-65 years who presented with a sudden loss of smell, confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 infection, and persistent olfactory dysfunction for a minimum of 2 months without any treatment.

Results: Irrespective of the side of brain activation, the analysis of the cumulative maximum diameter of the activation zones revealed significantly lower activation in the upper frontal lobe ( = 0.

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Objective: Hypothyroidism has a significant effect on the patients' voices. This study evaluated the histopathological characteristics of larynx following hypothyroidism in an experimental rabbit model.

Methods: Eleven male Dutch rabbits were included.

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Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the 4- and 8-week recovery rate of anosmia and determine the factors associated with recovery in COVID-19 patients.

Method: This retrospective study was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021. RT-PCR-proven COVID-19 adult patients (over 18 years of age) with a positive history of anosmia were included in this study.

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