Publications by authors named "S Bitaraf"

Thalassemia is one of the most common blood disorders in Iran. Alpha-thalassemia is caused by the deletion of the alpha-globin gene. The frequency of deletions in the alpha-globin gene is associated with microcytosis and hypochromia, making hematological parameters valuable predictive tools in the initial identification of alpha-thalassemia patients.

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  • - A 28-year-old man, naive to caffeine, collapsed after consuming 3 cans of an energy drink (480 mg of caffeine) post-football training, leading to successful CPR for ventricular fibrillation.
  • - After resuscitation, the patient was placed in the ICU where tests revealed he had an undiagnosed condition called right ventricular dysplasia and he received a single chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
  • - He recovered without neurological issues and was discharged 14 days later, highlighting the potential risks of energy drinks in individuals with undiagnosed heart conditions, regardless of their physical fitness.
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Background And Aims: Allergic rhinitis and asthma are two common respiratory diseases with allergic etiology in the world's population. Eosinophils and serum IgE levels have been known as inflammatory allergy markers for many years. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation of nasal and blood eosinophils with serum IgE levels in allergic rhinitis and asthma patients.

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Background: Elder abuse (EA) is a serious public health issue recognized as a healthcare priority. Personality traits can influence social behaviors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-reported domestic EA and its relationship with personality traits of older people and their family caregivers.

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains a concern in patients with Beta thalassemia major (TM). However, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of PAH in TM patients in Kerman City placed in the south of Iran. In this cross-sectional study on 271 IranianBeta-thalassemia patients (mean age 19.

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