Publications by authors named "Hoorolnesa Ameli"
Introduction: Stroke is known as a common cause of disability all over the world. Stroke prognosis estimation has always been a topic of interest. In this study, it was tried to investigate the prognostic value of laboratory findings of complete blood count in a systematic review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to determine whether underserved middle-aged and older African Americans are receiving a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test (sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) and if recommended by their provider. Additionally, we examined correlates of both provider recommendation and uptake of CRC screening. Seven hundred forty African American individuals, aged 55 and older, participated in this local community cross-sectional survey.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic increased telehealth use, but many African Americans, particularly older adults with chronic illnesses, face challenges in accessing these services due to lower adoption rates.
- A study involving 150 middle-aged and older African Americans revealed that significant barriers include lack of home internet access and mobile network connectivity, with 32% of participants not using telehealth since the pandemic.
- Factors such as age, internet access, and attitudes toward COVID-19 were linked to higher telehealth utilization, emphasizing the need for improved internet access and educational outreach to address health disparities in marginalized communities.
Background: Racial disparities in influenza vaccination among underserved minority older adults are a public health problem. Understanding the factors that impact influenza vaccination behaviors among underserved older African-Americans could lead to more effective communication and delivery strategies.
Aims: We aimed to investigate rate and factors associated with seasonal influenza vaccination among underserved African-American older adults.
Context: Patients with hepatic dysfunction suffer from many problems and associated complications in organs other than the liver. Therefore, it is very important to investigate the effects of different drugs in the treatment of these patients. Due to the high consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), studying the effects of these drugs in patients with hepatic dysfunction is particularly important.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Anesthetic drugs including halogenated anesthetics have been common for many years. Consequent hepatic injury has been reported in the literature. The mechanism of injury is immunoallergic.
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