Publications by authors named "Parsa Karimi"

Background: Severe and critically-ill COVID-19 patients are characterized by a severe inflammatory response. Pharmacologic inhibition of acute-phase inflammatory pathways such as IL-6 receptor inhibitor, Tocilizumab (TCZ) may improve patient outcomes in these cases. Consequently, the therapeutic benefit of TCZ was evaluated in this study.

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Changes in cannabis legalization have generated interest in medicinal cannabinoids for therapeutic uses, including those that target the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These effects are mediated through interactions with the endocannabinoid system. Given the increasing societal awareness of the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, it is important to ensure pediatric representation in clinical studies investigating cannabinoid use.

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