Publications by authors named "Mahya Shabani"
Background: Patients with autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases (AI-IMD) are at greater risk of COVID-19 infection; therefore, they should be prioritized in vaccination programs. However, there are concerns regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in terms of disease relapse, flare, or exacerbation. In this study, we aimed to provide a more precise and reliable vision using systematic review and meta-analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Immunocompromised (IC) patients are at higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infections than the general population. Special considerations should be dedicated to such patients. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines based on the vaccine type and etiology as well as the necessity of booster dose in this high-risk population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sleep disturbance including insomnia and poor sleep quality has been shown to be a major health determinant in occupational settings. Specific occupational exposures to hazards in most workplaces can lead to various health problems, especially sleep problems.
Objective: The study aimed to investigate sleep characteristics, and their relationships with work-related exposures, demographics, and other related variables in workers of a smelting factory.
Purpose: Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common pediatric soft-tissue sarcoma, mostly involving the genitourinary (GU) tract, head and neck, and extremities. This study reports the long-term outcome of two infants with recurrent GU-RMS who underwent combination therapy with chemotherapy (ChT) and salvage brachytherapy (BT).
Methods And Materials: An 18-month-old girl with vaginal bleeding and a 7-month-old boy with urinary retention presented with a diagnosis of vaginal, and bladder/prostate embryonal RMS, respectively.
Background: With an increase in the incidence and prevalence of non-rheumatic valvular heart diseases (NRVHDs), having a proper understanding of the disease current status in terms of quality of care and healthcare access can considerably affect further planning for the healthcare system.
Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate and compare the quality and equity of care concerning NRVHDs in terms of gender and sociodemographic index (SDI) using a newly proposed index.
Methods: We obtained the primary measures (e.
Background: Immunocompromised (IC) patients are at higher risk of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, morbidity, and mortality compared to the general population. They should be prioritized for primary prevention through vaccination. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in IC patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the prevalence of insomnia and its different phenotypes as well as their association with fear of COVID-19 in the general population.
Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted using an online survey (e-poll). All available participants who completed the online survey form were included in the current study.
Article Synopsis
- Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition linked to diabetes that affects the retina's blood vessels and is influenced by inflammation and cytokines.
- The study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies, analyzing the connection between cytokine gene polymorphisms and the risk of developing DR.
- Results showed a negative association between specific cytokine polymorphisms (IFN-γ and TGF-β) and susceptibility to DR, suggesting that these genetic variations may offer some protective effect.