Publications by authors named "Maryam Aboee-Rad"
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- Beta-thalassemia major patients often experience endocrinopathies, and a study was conducted to explore how demographic factors and blood transfusions relate to these conditions.
- The study included 114 patients aged 3-38, mostly children, and analyzed various hormonal and biochemical blood markers alongside bone mineral density (BMD) assessments.
- Findings revealed age as a key factor influencing risk for complications like short stature, diabetes, and low BMD, indicating the need for early monitoring in patients as they enter late childhood and early adolescence.
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- A study evaluated the effectiveness of a bioimplant dressing (amniotic membrane) compared to a wet dressing in treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in a clinical setting in Iran.
- Fifty-seven diabetic patients with DFUs were randomly assigned to either the bioimplant group or the control group receiving wet dressings, and their wounds were monitored for healing over six weeks.
- Results showed that the bioimplant group had a higher complete healing rate (40.7% vs. 16.7%) and better wound healing characteristics, suggesting that the bioimplant dressing is a superior option for managing DFUs.
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- Debridement is important for treating diabetic foot ulcers but can sometimes hinder healing by affecting granulation tissue; this study looked at using low-frequency ultrasound (LFU) to improve healing in such cases.
- A clinical trial with 40 diabetic patients compared the effects of ultrasound-assisted wound therapy (UAW) plus standard care against standard care alone over six months.
- While the UAW group showed better wound size reduction in the second and third months, both groups had similar overall healing rates at the six-month mark, suggesting that LFU may help at first but does not lead to significant long-term advantages.
Background: This prospective study aimed to evaluate the detailed outcomes of diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia, six months after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and appropriate multidisciplinary wound care.
Methods: Totally, 45 consecutive patients (50 limbs) were enrolled and then divided into two groups according to the healing of ulcers. The endpoints were ulcer healing and major adverse events including amputation, mortality, and cardiac or cerebral morbidities, during a six- month follow-up period.