Publications by authors named "M M Faghihi"
Aims: This study aimed to delineate the effect of hyperglycemia on the Alu/LINE-1 hypomethylation and in ERK1/2 genes expression in type 2 diabetes with and without cataract.
Methods: This study included 58 diabetic patients without cataracts, 50 diabetic patients with cataracts, and 36 healthy controls. After DNA extraction and bisulfite treatment, LINE-1 and Alu methylation levels were assessed using Real-time MSP.
Background: Oxidative stress is known to play a key role in the occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as the most common cause of anovulatory infertility. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether diminished activity of ovarian enzymes responsible for hydrogen sulfide (HS) production, cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) contributes to oxidative stress in PCOS. The study also explored whether administration of sodium hydrosulfide (NaSH), an HS donor, could ameliorate PCOS symptoms by reducing oxidative stress.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study aims to investigate international measures for pandemic control in the workplace based on guidelines from international organizations to learn from their experiences.
Methods: We conducted a qualitative study using content analysis. The search method involved reviewing published guidelines on preventing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in workplaces.
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- This study investigates the effects of acute sleep deprivation (ASD) before a heart attack (myocardial ischemia) on oxytocin release from brain neurons and its relationship with sympathetic nervous system activity, which may influence heart remodeling after a heart attack.
- The research involved inducing sleep deprivation and heart attacks in animals, followed by blood sampling and evaluation of heart and brain tissues for biochemical analysis at two different time points.
- Results showed that sleep deprivation before the heart attack increased oxytocin levels and provided protective effects to the heart, such as reduced damage and fibrosis, suggesting that sleep deprivation activates a protective response that benefits heart health.
Background And Purpose: The workplace plays a key role in impacting the health and well-being of employees at various levels, including physical, psychological, and social aspects of health. This study aims to identify the drivers of a healthy environment that promotes the well-being of women employed in hospitals.
Materials & Methods: This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit a total of 48 working women across a diverse range of participants with different job categories and socio-demographic statuses.