Publications by authors named "M Latifi"
In the current century, air pollution is known as one of the most critical environmental problems and it is important to find the relations of air pollution and human health. Various air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), can negatively affect women's fertility. An exhaustive electronic search was done from 2013 until July 2023 in PUBMED and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
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- Approximately 3-8 million infants are born with congenital anomalies each year globally, prompting a study on the prevalence of these defects in Iran.
- The research involved 138,643 births across six major regions, finding a congenital anomaly prevalence of 249.4 per 10,000 births, with genital and limb anomalies being the most common.
- The study highlights the urgent need for a national registry to better understand and manage congenital anomalies in Iran, which can help improve antenatal screening efforts.
Enhancing Donor Transport Success: Lessons From the Iranian Experiences.
Exp Clin Transplant
September 2024
Objectives: Organ transplant is a complex process that involves various medical, legal, and social factors. The organ demand continues to outweigh the supply, leading to global challenges in the expansion of transplant programs. Ischemic time is crucial for the viability of organs, and efforts are being made to reduce transport time to improve transplant success rates.
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- * A sample of 3,840 participants was surveyed in 2023 using Longo's Health Information-Seeking Behavior Questionnaire, and data were analyzed using SPSS software.
- * Results showed that youth primarily seek information on HPV transmission and prevention methods via social media, especially YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with 85.10% expressing satisfaction with the information obtained, influenced by personal factors like gender and education.
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Young adults are susceptible to CVD risk factors, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to compare CVD risk factors between medical and non-medical students.
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