Publications by authors named "F Shirazi"

Objectives: Hydrazine (HZ) and Hydrazine Derivative (HZ-D) exposures pose health risks to people in industrial and aerospace settings. Several recent systematic reviews and case series have highlighted common clinical presentations and management strategies. Given the low frequency at which HZ and HZ-D exposures occur, a strong evidence base on which to develop an evidence-based guideline does not exist at this time.

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  • * The TGF-β signaling pathway plays a dual role in cancer, acting as a tumor suppressor in early stages while potentially promoting metastasis in advanced stages, making its regulation complex and significant in cancer treatment.
  • * Understanding how TGF-β interacts with noncoding RNAs like lncRNA TUG1 and miR-21 is essential for exploring new therapies for CRC, as these interactions significantly impact disease progression.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint destruction. Effective management of RA is crucial to improve patients' quality of life and prevent long-term disability. Methotrexate (MTX) is a widely used disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that has shown efficacy in treating RA.

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Objective: Rinsing only with water or washing with soap and water are common methods of skin decontamination for skin contaminated during a chemical hazard release. The null hypothesis was that a 15-minute water irrigation (decontamination method 1) would not be superior to decontamination using a microfiber towel, followed by a wet wipe (Signature Select Softly Flushable Tissue Better Living Brands LLC, Pleasanton, CA), followed by using another microfiber towel (decontamination method 2).

Methods: A simulated contaminant (Magic Fluorescent Glow Paint for Face and Body, iLC Shenzhen Fulimei Technology Co.

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