Publications by authors named "M K Sharifi Yazdi"
Background: Elevated levels of atmospheric pollutants might disrupt the metabolism of vitamin D in the skin. Studies showed inconsistent results about the impact of air pollution on the serum vitamin D level. This study aims to systematically review the influence of air pollution on vitamin D levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is related to lipid accumulation and inflammation. Considering the role of lipin-1 and lipin-2 in fat homeostasis and inflammation, this study aimed to explore the effect of galbanic acid (Gal) and resveratrol (RSV) on alterations in the gene expression levels and protein abundance of lipin-1 and lipin-2 in HepG2 liver cells lipid-enriched with palmitate (Pal).
Materials And Methods: HepG2 cells were subjected to different amounts of Gal and RSV for 24 hours in the presence of Pal to induce lipid accumulation.
Health literacy may play an important role in the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of Health Literacy for School-Aged Children (P-HLSAC) employing data that covered the entire school path. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023-24 among 605 school-aged students in Isfahan, Iran.
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- An oral irrigator, or dental waterjet (DWJ), is used to remove plaque and improve oral hygiene, particularly in orthodontic patients.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of seven clinical trials evaluated the effectiveness of DWJ against traditional brushing methods, revealing no significant differences in gum health or plaque removal between DWJ and other tools like automatic or manual toothbrushes.
- The overall evidence quality was low to very low, suggesting that while DWJ might be a useful tool, it does not significantly outperform traditional oral hygiene methods for orthodontic patients.
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- Dental caries is a widespread yet preventable oral health issue, and biotics (including probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, and postbiotics) are suggested as affordable prevention strategies.
- A review analyzed research from 2012 onward, revealing that while studies confirm probiotics can reduce harmful bacteria and increase pH levels in the mouth, more investigation is needed to fully understand how biotics work against cavities.
- The combination of different types of biotics shows promise in caries prevention, but further studies are essential to refine their application and assess the effectiveness of postbiotics.