Publications by authors named "E Hashemi"
Background: Advance care planning can help to align the care provided with the values, goals and preferences of patients at the end of life. Therefore, readiness for advanced care planning is considered a prerequisite and predictor of the patient's willingness to participate in the end of life conversation. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the factors affecting patients' readiness for advance care planning (RACP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Northern Iran is one of the regions of the country most affected by COVID-19. The aim of the current study was to examine the demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of suspected and laboratory-confirmed patients <18 years of age hospitalized over two years (during six waves of SARS-CoV-2).
Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined hospitalized patients with suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection in Babol, northern Iran.
The field of cancer immunotherapy has experienced remarkable advancements in the treatment of human cancers over recent decades. Therapeutic cancer vaccines have been employed to elicit antitumor immune responses through the generation of specific reactions against tumor-associated antigens. Although preclinical studies have demonstrated hopeful results and at least one product is approved for clinical use, the overall efficacy of cancer vaccines remains restricted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTesticular tissue engineering for in vitro spermatogenesis aims to restore fertility, focusing on challenges like efficiency, ethical concerns, and the need for a deeper biological understanding. The use of decellularized scaffolds led to better cell seeding and differentiation, and exosomes led to enhanced spermatogenesis. Also, the dynamic culture systems are being explored to replicate in vivo conditions more accurately.
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- Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women globally, and this study investigates its potential relationship with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), given their overlapping hormonal and metabolic risk factors.
- The research involved 570 women from Tehran, split evenly between breast cancer patients and healthy controls, to assess the incidence of PCOS and its symptoms using standardized criteria.
- Findings indicate that women with PCOS are significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, particularly those experiencing hirsutism, highlighting a possible link that warrants further exploration.