Publications by authors named "Sara Matin"

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  • Giardiasis is a major cause of diarrhea in children in Africa, prompting a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine its prevalence and risk factors.
  • The analysis included 114 studies from 29 African countries, finding an overall prevalence of 18.3%, with significant variations across countries—65.1% in Niger and only 0.08% in Cameroon.
  • Vulnerable groups such as iron-deficient, handicapped, HIV-infected, and displaced children showed higher prevalence rates, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and control measures.
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Background: In the present study, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the global and regional seroprevalence of Toxocara spp. and associated risk factors among children.

Methods: The present systematic review and meta-analysis was followed based on the Preferred Reporting.

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Giardia duodenalis is one of the major causes of diarrhea among children. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of G. duodenalis and associated risk factors among Asian children.

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  • * The analysis included 13 case-control studies and 9 cross-sectional studies, showing significantly higher IPI prevalence in diabetic patients (25.7%) compared to controls (15.5%), with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.80.
  • * Specific parasites like Cryptosporidium spp., Blastocystis sp., and hookworm were notably more prevalent among diabetic patients, emphasizing the need for effective health education programs to prevent these infections.
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  • - Recent studies indicate that individuals with psychiatric disorders face higher hospitalization and death rates from COVID-19, potentially linked to latent viral infections like HSV-1 and CMV.
  • - The research assesses COVID-19 mortality rates in psychiatric patients, the connection between latent infections and COVID-19, and their relation to psychiatric conditions.
  • - The hypothesis suggests that latent infections could worsen COVID-19 severity in these individuals, likely due to hyperinflammation and immune response issues, highlighting the need for improved screening and treatment strategies.
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: The emergence of the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) sparked an unprecedented effort to develop effective vaccines against the disease. Some factors may boost the vaccine efficacy, including sufficient sleep and morning vaccination. We aimed to conduct a rapid systematic review to summarize data regarding the association between sleep and time of vaccination with immunity after vaccination.

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Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is a leading strategy to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aims Of The Study: Our aim was to investigate the efficacy and side effects of the Sinopharm vaccine in patients with hemoglobinopathies in Iran and the frequency of breakthrough infection after a full course of vaccination.

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Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is a global and challenging disease that is accompany with mortality and morbidity.

Aim Of Study: We evaluated the prevalence and the impact of comorbidities in thalassemia Iranian patients affected by COVID-19.  Methods: A multicenter, retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted across all comprehensive thalassemia centers in Iran, from January to June 15th, 2020.

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Background: Iron-loaded cardiac complication is the essential cause of mortality in patients with thalassemia. Early detection and treatment of cardiac over-load can reduce mortality.

Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum ferritin levels and T2* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of heart and liver and liver iron concentration (LIC) to diagnose iron over load in countries with limited access.

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Background: Endocrine dysfunction is not uncommon complication in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia and is thought to occur as a consequence of excessive iron overload. The primary objective of this study is to determine the frequency of adrenal insufficiency in patients with thalassemia major and thalassemia intermediate.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Southern Iran, in 2013.

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Objectives: To report the neuropathologic features of a patient with neuro-Behçet disease and to review the literature.

Methods: Herein, we describe a 35-year-old male who fulfills the International Study Group criteria for Behçet disease.

Results: The patient developed headache and hemiparesis in a subacute course.

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