Publications by authors named "Ehsan Taherifard"

Background: Due to the numerous complications associated with sickle cell disease (SCD), patients often receive a variety of medications alongside their SCD treatment. However, a notable gap exists in the current literature regarding medication use patterns among them. This study aimed to investigate medication usage patterns in patients with SCD.

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Background: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of long COVID-19 (LC) symptoms among individuals who had contracted COVID-19, to calculate the incidence of LC, and to provide insights into risk factors associated with developing LC in this population.

Methods: This population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in Fars province in 2023. Adult participants with a history of COVID-19 were recruited using a cluster random sampling method, alongside a control group with similar characteristics through the same methodology.

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Background: Despite advancements in the management of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), the involvement of the cardiovascular system in these patients remains a significant concern. Cardiovascular manifestations of SCD are well-documented, with electrocardiography (ECG) serving as a valuable diagnostic tool. Studies have reported a high rate of critical ECG findings in patients with SCD that warrants consideration when managing these patients, indicating the need for proactive cardiac screening and management strategies in this patient population.

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Purpose: The prevalence of obesity is an escalating concern in modern populations, predominantly attributed to the widespread adoption of sedentary lifestyles observed globally. Extensive research has established a significant association between obesity and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

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Article Synopsis
  • Obesity is a significant public health issue, prompting a study in southern Iran to examine the prevalence of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and healthy overweight (MHOW), alongside their associated factors.
  • * The study analyzed data to find that the standardized prevalence rates for MHOW and MHO were 6.3% and 2.3%, respectively, with younger age, female gender, higher socioeconomic status, and lower physical activity being linked to these conditions.
  • * The findings suggest that promoting physical activity could help prevent unhealthy obesity, signaling the need for public health initiatives focused on modifiable lifestyle factors.
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Background: Previous studies have documented that electrocardiography (ECG) can reveal a range of abnormalities, offering valuable insights into the cardiac evaluation of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The objective of this study is to assess the patterns of ECG abnormalities observed in these patients with SCD, and to determine their prevalence.

Method: We systematically reviewed the literature using online databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar to identify original studies that reported findings of standard ECG assessments in patients with SCD.

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Objective: We investigated the frequency of coexistence of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) in a retrospective database study. We also explored the underlying pathomechanisms of the coexistence of TLE and IGE based on the available information, using bioinformatics tools.

Methods: The first phase of the investigation was a retrospective study.

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Previous studies have shown that patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In the current study, we aimed to systematically review the literature to address the prevalence of OSA and associated symptoms among patients with SCD. Electronic databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase were systematically searched to identify the relevant original articles on patients with SCD.

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Background And Aims: Previous studies have shown that supplementation of some amino acids such as l-arginine or its precursors could exert beneficial effects in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The objective of this study is to systematically review the literature to assess the effect of arginine administration on the clinical and paraclinical parameters of patients with SCD.

Methods: Four online databases of PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, and Embase were selected for systematic search.

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Background: Modern societies face infertility as a global challenge. There are certain environmental conditions and disorders that damage testicular tissue and may cause male infertility. Melatonin, as a potential antioxidant, may protect testicular tissue.

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Background: In the name of extensive vaccine uptake, understanding the public's attitude, perception, and intent toward COVID-19 vaccination is a significant challenge for public health officials.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey via an online questionnaire rooted in the Health Belief Model and Integrated Behavioral Model was conducted to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination intent and its associated factors. Factor analysis and multivariate logistic regression were operated to be satisfactory.

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Background: Dysfunction of both the innate and the adaptive immune systems is observed in severe coronavirus disease 2019 which, together with administration of immunosuppressive drugs, could lead to cytomegalovirus coinfection or reactivation associated with a poorer outcome. The current study aimed to systematically review the pattern, presentations, clinical course and outcome of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and cytomegalovirus coinfection.

Methods: Three online databases, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, were searched, and after excluding duplicates and irrelevant reports, eligible articles were identified.

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In this study, we reported a previously immunocompetent patient who developed cytomegalovirus-induced gastric ulcers after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. A 33-year-old man was referred to our center with complaints of persistent dysphagia and odynophagia, and epigastric pain and discomfort after ingesting solids or liquids, a few days after his hospital discharge following admission to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Endoscopy revealed inflammation and a whitish exudate in the esophagus, and multiple large active ulcers in the stomach.

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Background: The necessity of easing pandemic restrictions is explicit. Due to the harsh consequences of lockdowns, governments are willing to find reasonable pathways to reopen their activities.

Methods: To find out the basics of developing a reopening roadmap, on 6-10 July 2020, we conducted a systematic search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to review the databases; and Google by manual to review the grey literature.

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Background: Refugees are highly vulnerable to many health-related risks. Monitoring non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is of overriding importance in these populations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk factors for NCDs amongst Afghan refugees in a refugee camp located in southern Iran.

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Objective: As COVID-19 is a new emerging disease, the hematological/immunological changes that develop in the infected patients remain unknown. This study aims to systematically review the hematologic autoimmune complications in these patients.

Method: Data from three online databases including Medline (via PubMed), Scopus and Web of Science were searched on 19 December 2020, and after excluding duplicate, irrelevant and inappropriate records, eligible documents were identified.

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Objectives: This study aims to systematically review the neurological complications in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and the methods used to diagnose both neurological complications and coronavirus infection.

Methods: Data from three different online databases (PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched on 29 April 2020 and after duplicate, irrelevant, and inappropriate records were excluded, data extraction was done.

Results: The 22 records included for analysis provided 57 patients with neurological sequelae.

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Immunodeficiency 10 is an autosomal recessive disorder presenting with iris hypoplasia, muscular hypotonia and nonprogressive myopathy, recurrent bacterial infections, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hypohidrosis and nail dysplasia caused by the mutation of stromal interaction molecule 1 gene (). Herein, we present a new case of mediated immunodeficiency, carrying a novel frameshift mutation. Our patient presented with nephrotic syndrome, hypotonia, myopathy, recurrent bacterial infections, thrombocytopenia and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

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