Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in Iran: an updated meta-analysis.

Background: Considering, the changes in lifestyle during the last decade the main aim of this study was to investigate the pooled prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in Iran.

Methods: For implementing a comprehensive search strategy related to the objectives of the present meta-analysis, all international databases like PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Embase, Web of Sciences (Elsevier), and CINHAL were searched up to January 2024. The quality of the final selected studies was evaluated according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal (JBI) tool for analytical cross-sectional studies.

Association of vitamin D receptor genetic polymorphisms with the risk of infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The causes of infertility have remained an important challenge. The relationship between VDR gene polymorphisms and infertility has been reported, with controversial findings.

Objective And Rationale: We aimed to determine this relationship by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.