Publications by authors named "Farnaz Kalani-Moghaddam"

Article Synopsis
  • Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is still unproven, but some global case reports suggest it might occur, highlighting the need for medical intervention in neonatal cases.
  • A neonate born to an asymptomatic mother tested positive for COVID-19 and required treatment due to critical lung issues, which included remdesivir, IVIG, and corticosteroids.
  • The case demonstrates that beyond supportive care, antiviral and immunomodulatory treatments can be crucial for severe neonatal COVID-19 cases, as shown by the patient's successful recovery.
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Background: Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is one of the most frequent causes of respiratory distress in neonates. A relationship has been shown between vitamin D deficiency and respiratory disorders in neonates. This research was carried out to evaluate the serum level of vitamin D in TTN newborns and their mothers compared to the control group.

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Objectives: This study sought to evaluate graft outcome of kidneys from deceased-donor pediatric donors in adult recipients, and compare it with outcomes of kidney transplants from adult donors.

Materials And Methods: This historical cohort study involved 2 groups. Group 1 included 23 first kidney adult recipients who received their first renal transplant from pediatric deceased-donor donors.

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