Publications by authors named "Sara Payami"
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- The study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of anemia in employed women at a medical center versus unemployed women from a charity center, defining anemia and iron deficiency by specific hemoglobin and serum levels.
- Among 651 participants, 60.7% were found to have anemia or iron deficiency anemia (IDA), with younger age and menorrhagia identified as significant risk factors.
- The results highlighted a notable difference in anemia prevalence, with 60.7% of hospital staff affected compared to 43.1% of charity center women, suggesting employment impacts anemia rates.
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- A 27-year-old man initially diagnosed with acute pericarditis presented with chest pain but showed no respiratory symptoms or COVID-19 evidence.
- One week later, he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome and respiratory symptoms, with tests confirming COVID-19 infection.
- This case highlights that COVID-19 can manifest as acute pericarditis without typical respiratory signs, emphasizing the need for awareness of various COVID-19 presentations in clinical settings.
The Effect of High-Power and Low-Power Lasers on Symptoms and the Nerve Conduction Study in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Prospective Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial.
J Lasers Med Sci
December 2020
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment. Various treatments have been suggested for CTS and there is no consensus on their superiority and the order of their use. Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment method for many musculoskeletal diseases, including CTS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Few papers have studied the objective effects of PRP on cartilage. In this study, we investigated the effect of PRP on cartilage characteristics by special MRI sequencing in knee osteoarthritis (IRCT registration number: 2014020413442N6).
Patients And Methods: In this double blind randomized clinical trial, patients with bilateral knees osteoarthritis-grade 1, 2, and 3 were included in the study.
ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and disability worldwide. Statistically, a trend towards improvements in morbidity and mortality has been consistent over the years, which is attributed primarily to the modification of risk factors, healthier lifestyles, treatment advances and better management of door-to-balloon times via STEMI systems. However, a major challenge in the coming years will be the baby boomers (born between the years 1946 and 1964) coming into old age.
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