Publications by authors named "Norouzi M"

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  • Heart failure (HF) is a significant health issue globally, prompting research into simple prognostic factors like anion gap (AG) to better understand patient outcomes.
  • Nine studies were analyzed in this review, revealing that non-survivors of HF had higher AG levels compared to survivors, suggesting a strong correlation between AG and mortality risk.
  • The findings indicate that higher AG is linked to increased mortality in HF patients, which could facilitate risk assessment and management in clinical practice due to its straightforward measurement.
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  • HTLV-1 is linked to serious health issues like Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma and HAM/TSP; thus, screening potential organ donors for the virus is vital due to high transmission risks, particularly in kidney transplant recipients.
  • A study at the Iranian Tissue Bank from 2014 to 2021 found that 3% of 3,814 potential organ/tissue donors tested positive for HTLV-1, with rates significantly dropping from 6% to 0.5% over the years.
  • Females showed a higher positivity rate (4%) than males (2%), and donors with brain death had a much lower infection rate (0.2%) compared to those with circulatory death (4%).
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The world is changing rapidly, mainly due to the impact of megatrends that have an impact on the entire human life, particularly in medical sciences. Medical research methodologies such as cohort studies provide very critical information, but it is not clear what would be its destination in the future. In this short article, we have tried to offer a somewhat different perspective on the future of cohort studies by analyzing the texts and their conclusions from the author's viewpoint.

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Cyanine dyes constructed for NAD(P)H near-infrared sensing utilize extended π-conjugation but often exhibit delayed fluorescence responses to NAD(P)H due to reduced positive charge density in 3-quinolinium acceptors. This study introduces deep-red and near-infrared compact cyanine dyes represented by probes and for mitochondrial NAD(P)H detection in live cells. Probes and feature a unique structural design with a double bond connection linking 3-quinolinium to strategically positioned 1-methylquinolinium acceptor units at 2- and 4-positions, correspondingly.

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An efficient and facile synthesis of pyrrole-fused dibenzoxazepine/dibenzothiazepine/triazolobenzodiazepine derivatives was developed through the isocyanide-based multicomponent reaction of isocyanides, -diactivated olefins, and cyclic imines such as dibenzoxazepine, dibenzothiazepine, and triazolobenzodiazepine under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions. Purposefully, this approach produced various bioactive scaffolds using environmentally friendly, mild, and simple conditions. Due to their bioactive moieties, these compounds with exclusive fluorescence properties may attract great attention in biomedical applications, clinical diagnostics, and conjugate materials.

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Chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS) syndrome is a rare central nervous system inflammatory disorder with an unknown pathophysiology. We present the case of a 51-year-old female exhibiting clinical and radiological features consistent with CLIPPERS syndrome. She manifested diplopia, vertigo, gait ataxia, and lower limb asthenia, accompanied by impaired tandem gait, right sixth nerve palsy, and coarse horizontal nystagmus during the physical examination.

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Epigenetics encompasses mechanisms that can alter the expression of genes without changing the underlying genetic sequence. The epigenetic regulation of gene expression is initiated and sustained by several mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin conformation, and non-coding RNA. The changes in gene regulation and expression can manifest in the form of various diseases and disorders such as cancer and congenital deformities.

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Background: Cardiomyopathy during pregnancy significantly impacts maternal health, contributing to high morbidity and mortality. Identifying risk factors for this condition is crucial for enhancing prenatal care and preventing adverse outcomes.

Study Design: This population-based case-control study investigates the risk factors associated with cardiomyopathy in pregnant women.

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Quantum teleportation enables the transfer of quantum states across any distance and plays a prominent role in quantum communication. In this paper, we theoretically investigate the feasibility of quantum two-qubit teleportation through a hybrid channel consisting of thermal, magnetic, and local components. To study this process, we check the success probability of quantum teleportation and address the quality of the teleported quantum state using fidelity and average fidelity concepts.

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  • The study investigates the link between household food insecurity and low birth weight (LBW) in Mashhad, Iran, analyzing data from over 6,000 mothers.
  • Food insecurity was found to significantly increase the risk of LBW, with other contributing factors including younger maternal age, lower education levels, cesarean deliveries, and exposure to secondhand smoke.
  • Geographic mapping showed that areas with higher food insecurity also had higher rates of LBW, highlighting the need to tackle food access issues to enhance maternal and newborn health.
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  • DDR1 interacts with fibrillar collagen and influences β1 integrin signaling, but the specific mechanisms are unclear.
  • When DDR1 is activated by collagen, it significantly reduces β1 integrin-dependent ERK phosphorylation, impacting MMP1 expression; inhibiting DDR1 or using fibronectin reverses this effect.
  • Major vault protein (MVP) is identified as a key player, linking DDR1 and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) interactions, and its knockdown restores ERK activity and MMP1 in DDR1-expressing cells, suggesting MVP's role in regulating collagen degradation signaling in invasive cancers.
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  • A recent study examined a condition called "pure spinal" MS, which features demyelination mainly in the spinal cord, potentially responding well to disease-modifying treatments (DMT).
  • Researchers analyzed data from around 8000 patients and identified 7 women with this condition, averaging 40 years old and having positive markers in their cerebrospinal fluid indicative of demyelination.
  • Treatment with DMT resulted in reduced relapse rates and stabilization of symptoms in these patients, suggesting that pure spinal MS may merit further study and could lead to updates in diagnostic criteria for MS.
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. Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms in children with neurological disorders. This study was performed to compare the therapeutic effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus domperidone with PEG plus placebo in the treatment of chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy.

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Cats, being the definitive host of , have a significant impact on the spread and outbreaks of the parasite. An essential factor in comprehending the transmission pattern of this parasite is an analysis of the genetic diversity distribution in cats infected with . This study was aimed at determining the prevalence rate and genotyping of in stray cat feces from Khorramabad, West Iran.

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  • The study investigates a 3D simulation of magnetorheological (MR) conical bearings, focusing on viscous dissipation and using a conjugated heat transfer approach.
  • The behavior of MR fluids is modeled using the Bingham-Papanastasiou equation, considering how viscosity and yield stress change with magnetic field intensity and temperature.
  • The research employs a multidisciplinary approach with fluid dynamics, magnetism, and heat transfer, using finite element methods to solve governing equations, and highlights the significant impact of temperature on the performance of MR conical bearings.
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Background And Aims: Endocan is a marker of endothelial damage. Data regarding the association of this proteoglycan and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is discrepant. Hence, this study sought to investigate the possible correlation between serum/plasma endocan concentration and ARDS.

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Introduction: Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) is a neuroinflammatory condition characterized by optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. While the current approach to NMOSD focuses on relapse-associated worsening (RAW), recent evidence indicates Relapse-Independent Disease Activity (RIDA) in patients.

Method: Databases including Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences were systematically searched up to December 2023.

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Rapidly expanding biopharmaceutical market demands more cost-effective platforms to produce protein therapeutics. To this end, novel approaches, such as perfusion culture or concentrated fed-batch, have been explored for higher yields and lower manufacturing costs. Although these new approaches produced promising results, but their wide-spread use in the industry is still limited.

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Toxoplasma gondii (T.gondii) is an obligate intracellular protozoan that infects warm-blooded animals and has a global distribution. Acute toxoplasmosis is commonly reported in patients with acquired/congenital toxoplasmosis and immune deficiency.

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The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. HEV is classified into eight genotypes, labeled HEV-1 through HEV-8. Genotypes 1 and 2 exclusively infect humans, while genotypes 3, 4, and 7 can infect both humans and animals.

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Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is a RNA virus belonging to Retroviridae family and is associated with the development of various diseases, including adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Aside from HAM/TSP, HTLV-1 has been implicated in the development of several disorders that mimic auto-inflammation. T-cell migration is important topic in the context of HTLV-1 associated diseases progression.

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Non-Markovian effects due to quantum memory in the dynamics of open systems typically correspond to information backflows from the surrounding environment to the system. We propose a witness to quantify the non-Markovianity of quantum evolutions using the Bhattacharyya distance (BD), a specific quantum statistical distance. This witness has the advantage of not requiring the calculation of the evolved density matrix and only computes through the initial and final states of the system, therefore leading to the improvement of quantum metrology.

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  • - The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of viral keratitis (VK) to improve patient outcomes, focusing on the role of antiviral medications and supportive care.
  • - Researchers analyzed samples from 162 patients suspected of ocular infections and found that 29.6% tested positive for various viruses, with the highest prevalence being varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
  • - Multiplex real-time PCR was used for efficient viral diagnosis, revealing that aqueous humor samples were particularly effective for detecting VK, potentially changing how diagnoses are made and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
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Background: Although observational studies are valuable sources of scientific evidence, they are prone to bias and confounding. This study aimed to assess the quality of observational studies in Traditional Persian medicine (TPM).

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in national and international databases up to the end of 2022 to identify observational studies on TPM.

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