Publications by authors named "Q Behfar"
The onset of menopause usually occurs between the ages of 48 and 52, leading to diverse symptoms in various body systems due to a decrease in estrogen level. Visceral obesity and diminished estrogen level during the menopausal phase are associated with unfavorable metabolic changes, resulting in insulin resistance and increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Owing to the increase in the incidence and prevalence of T2DM in recent decades, it is important to identify predisposing factor such as menopausal age to improve T2DM prevention and management.
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- This study looked at how adding growth hormone (GH) during fertility treatments like IVF can help women who have trouble producing eggs.
- Researchers found that with GH, women were able to get more eggs and embryos, but it also meant less medication was needed and for a shorter time.
- However, the study did not find a direct link between GH and having more babies or fewer canceled treatments, and they think more research is needed to see if GH is worth the extra cost.
Purpose: In this study, we aim to investigate the association between BRCA1/2 mutation and uterine cancer incidence.
Material And Method: We systematically searched three databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar up to August 2023; and reviewed 23 cohorts and cross-sectional studies to explore the association between BRCA1/2 mutations and uterine cancer incidence.
Results: This systematic review comprised a total of 21 cohort studies and 2 cross-sectional studies after the screening process.
Background: Due to the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the limited efficacy of pharmacological treatment, the interest in non-pharmacological interventions, e.g., cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), to improve cognitive dysfunction and the quality of life of AD patients are on a steady rise.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Elevated cortisol levels have been frequently reported in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and linked to brain atrophy, especially of the hippocampus. Besides, high cortisol levels have been shown to impair memory performance and increase the risk of developing AD in healthy individuals. We investigated the associations between serum cortisol levels, hippocampal volume, gray matter volume and memory performance in healthy aging and AD.
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