Publications by authors named "S Karami-Mohajeri"

Scorpion envenomation, especially from Hemiscorpius lepturus, poses a significant health risk, leading to considerable morbidity and mortality. The venom's major toxin, which includes phospholipase D (PLD), is responsible for various systemic complications. In prior studies, we identified a native phospholipase D (PLD) toxin as a key lethal factor in the venom of H.

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Introduction: People living with HIV (PLHIV) suffer from a range of consequences related to infection, including hyperlipidemia and neurologic and sleep disorders. Supplements containing phenolic compounds with high antioxidant properties can reduce these side effects. Resveratrol is a phenolic compound that improves the symptoms of diabetes, cancer, and viral infections.

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Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is among the most prevalent urologic issues affecting men globally and is characterized by a high incidence rate. This condition significantly affects the quality of life of patients and their sexual partners.

Objectives: Due to the interactions, contraindications, and side effects associated with systemic drugs, recent research has increasingly focused on topical and transdermal medications for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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Pirfenidone (PFD), one acceptable medication for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), is not well tolerated by patients at full doses. Hence, employing of some approaches such as combination therapy may be applicable for increasing therapeutic efficacy of PFD. Losartan (LOS), an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, could be a suitable candidate for combination therapy because of its stabilizing effect on the pulmonary function of IPF patients.

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Article Synopsis
  • Aflatoxins, particularly aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), are harmful compounds linked to severe health issues, including growth problems in infants and children.
  • The analysis involved reviewing data from multiple databases, revealing that exposure to AFB1 negatively impacts growth measurements such as weight-for-age (WAZ), height-for-age (HAZ), and weight-for-height (WHZ) z-scores.
  • The findings suggest a significant association between AFB1 exposure and increased risks of underweight and stunting in young children, indicating the need for awareness and interventions regarding AFB1 exposure.
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