Publications by authors named "M J Heris"

Acyclovir (ACV) drug, a common antiviral agent, is frequently used as the primary clinical treatment method for treating hepatitis B, herpes simplex, and varicella zoster viruses due to its potent therapeutic effect. In patients with compromised immune systems, this medication can stop cytomegalovirus infections, and high doses of this drug are required; however, such prescription leads to kidney toxicity. Therefore, timely and accurate detection of ACV is crucial in many areas.

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  • - The study examines the impact of urban heat islands (UHIs) on health, finding that high temperatures increase premature deaths, with an estimated 6700 deaths in 93 European cities during the summer of 2015 linked to UHIs.
  • - By increasing urban tree coverage to 30%, cities could potentially reduce temperatures by 0.4°C and prevent around 2644 associated premature deaths, showcasing the benefits of urban green spaces.
  • - The research underscores the significant public health risks posed by UHIs, emphasizing the need for urban planning that incorporates more trees to mitigate heat-related mortality.
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This study investigated the social capital of Iranian patients living with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the associated factors. In a cross-sectional study the Integrated Social Capital Questionnaire was filled by a sequential sample of 300 patients visiting a referral counselling centre in Tehran. The patients' social capital scores were around 50% in the trust, social cohesion, collective action and cooperation and political empowerment domains.

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