Publications by authors named "M Moein Esfahani"

In the exploration of dynamic changes in network connectivity within resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), the dominant focus has traditionally been on a holistic study of the entire brain. Various methodologies and analyses have been applied in prior research within this domain. This study takes a novel approach by delving into a comparative analysis of the similarities between electroencephalogram (EEG) signals with motor imagery tasks and rs-fMRI signal.

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Resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) provides valuable insights into brain function during rest, but faces challenges in clinical applications due to individual differences in functional connectivity. While Independent Component Analysis (ICA) is commonly used, it struggles to balance individual variations with inter-subject information. To address this, constrained ICA (cICA) approaches have been developed using templates from multiple datasets to improve accuracy and comparability.

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Objective: To address the comparative effectiveness of common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer (axial or radicular) spine pain.

Design: Systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

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Excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during cryopreservation and post-thawing affects sperm quality and subsequent fertilizing capacity. Nanoparticles (NPs) with antioxidative properties can improve sperm function and male fertility. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 100 µM ρ-coumaric acid (ρ-CA), 0.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study found that 38.7% of hospitalized patients in Iran reported mental distress, with a higher prevalence in males (52.0%) compared to females (34.0%) and significant variations based on job status and hospital wards.
  • - Data was collected using the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), with scores of 4 or higher designated as "mentally distressed," revealing that retired patients faced the highest rates of distress at 64.7%.
  • - The results emphasize the necessity for combining mental health evaluations with medical care to enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life for hospitalized patients experiencing mental distress.
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