Publications by authors named "F Jahanshahlou"

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  • Xerostomia, or dry mouth, significantly affects cancer patients' quality of life and is influenced by various cancer treatments.
  • While numerous potential treatments have been suggested, such as salivary substitutes, stem cell therapies, and acupuncture, none are currently approved as effective.
  • The review examines the causes, symptoms, and existing treatment options for cancer-related xerostomia, aiming to guide clinicians in providing personalized care while highlighting future research opportunities in this area.
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Background: Mediterranean-like diet is an anti-inflammatory diet with high-fiber consumption and lower intake of saturated fatty acids which is proposed to have beneficial effects in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This investigation aims to explore the impacts of this style of diet on people living with MS, based on clinical evidence.

Methods: This study was conducted following the 2020 version of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.

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Chylothorax is a crucial postoperative complication of esophagectomy. Characterized by the leakage of chyle and lymphatic fluid through the thoracic duct, chylothorax could result in pleural effusion, respiratory distress, shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmia, electrolyte imbalance, and malnutrition. Postesophagectomy chylothorax is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and its diagnosis and management require prompt and accurate identification of risk factors and treatment strategies.

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