Publications by authors named "M Karimifar"

Background: The current study aims to assess cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) among diabetic versus nondiabetic nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. NAFLD is the most common hepatic disorder worldwide which is directly associated with diverse CVRFs such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome (MS).

Materials And Methods: The current cross-sectional population-based study has been conducted on 1031 NAFLD patients.

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The potential link between dysbiosis, features of metabolic syndrome (MetS), inflammation, and sensation impairment has been recently recognized. However, in this context, there are few indications available regarding the effects of co-supplementation with , , and fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotics on patients with MetS. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of synbiotic supplementation on glycemic indices, inflammatory biomarkers, and appetite among adults with MetS.

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most prevalent form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is usually treated with chemoimmunotherapy. If the disease proves refractory or recurrent, the primary treatment approach involves high-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplantation. The collection of peripheral blood stem cells before transplantation plays a vital role in the treatment process, necessitating the mobilization of blood stem cells from the bone marrow to the peripheral blood.

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Background: Osteoporosis is a skeletal and bone disorder characterized by bone fractures and decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Bisphosphonates have a great tendency to bind to minerals, and their long-term use can increase the risk of bone fragility in patients. Stopping bisphosphonates after a period of time is called a drug holiday (DH).

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Intracranial germ cell tumors (GCTs) include two categories: germinoma and non germinoma. The pineal gland and suprasellar are the most common site of involvement. The patient is a 14-year-old boy who presented with paralysis of upward gaze, polyuria, polydipsia and diplopia.

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