Efficacy of plasmapheresis in neutropenic patients suffering from cytokine storm because of severe COVID-19 infection.

Background: With the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and inability of healthcare systems to control the disease, various therapeutic theories with controversial responses have been proposed. Plasmapheresis was administered as a medication. However, the knowledge of its efficacy and indications is inadequate.

Quality of sleep and its determinants among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Northwest of Iran.

Aim: To examine sleep quality and its determinants among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among diabetic patients referring to Ardabil diabetes clinic in Northwest of Iran. Information on sleep quality was collected using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Evaluation of iron status by serum ferritin level in Iranian carriers of beta thalassemia minor.

Background: Conflicting data exists on iron metabolism in adults with beta thalassemia minor (BTM). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the serum ferritin (SF) levels in Iranian adults with BTM in order to determine the iron status in these subjects.

Methods: Eighty four (41 males, 43 females) Iranian adults with BTM and 102 (55 males, 47 females) healthy subjects as a control group were enrolled in the study.