Publications by authors named "Elham Jafari Maskouni"
Article Synopsis
- * The research involved a meta-analysis of 87 studies, finding that 17.59% of BC patients had viral infections and identified significant associations with specific viruses like HPV and EBV.
- * Though the exact mechanisms are not yet clear, the study suggests that certain viral infections could be risk factors for BC due to their impact on cellular processes in bladder tissue.
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and any potential association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and colorectal cancer (CRC).
Methods: A systematic literature search was performed by finding relevant cross-sectional and case-control studies from main online databases. Heterogeneity, odds ratio (OR), and corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were applied to all studies through meta-analysis and forest plots.
Article Synopsis
- Hemodialysis (HD) is a crucial treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but it carries risks of blood-borne infections, particularly hepatitis B virus (HBV).
- This systematic review analyzed data from 322 datasets, involving over 795,000 patients, finding an overall HBV infection prevalence of 7.32% among HD patients, with notable variations across different geographic regions.
- The findings highlight a significant issue with HBV infections in HD patients globally, suggesting the need for enhanced vaccination strategies as these individuals often struggle to develop adequate immunity.