Publications by authors named "Vahid Seifi"

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  • * Major risk factors for MGS include age, previous calf injuries, high body mass index, inadequate warm-ups, and specific back issues like L5 radiculopathy.
  • * Treatment typically focuses on a structured nonoperative rehabilitation program, though surgical options may be necessary in some cases; diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation but can be supported by imaging if needed.
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Introduction: Nowadays, a lot of body contouring devices and methods are introduced all over the world. The object of the present narrative review was to update and classify existing evidence on these methods and devices.

Methods: We searched databases including PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar for 11 essential keywords, including cryolipolysis, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), shock wave, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), radiofrequency (RF), capacitive resistive electrical transfer (TECAR), high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM), electromyostimulation (EMS), carboxytherapy, mesotherapy, and acupuncture and their abbreviations, in addition to obesity, overweight, cellulite, subcutaneous fat, and body contouring.

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Background: Model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) is currently used for liver transplantation (LT) allocation, however, it is not a sufficient criterion.

Objective: This current study aims to perform a hybrid neural network analysis of different data, make a decision tree and finally design a decision support system for improving LT prioritization.

Material And Methods: In this cohort follow-up-based study, baseline characteristics of 1947 adult patients, who were candidates for LT in Shiraz Organ Transplant Center, Iran, were assessed and followed for two years and those who died before LT due to the end-stage liver disease were considered as dead cases, while others considered as alive cases.

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Cutaneous injury can ignite excessive fibroproliferative growth that results in keloid formation. Keloids are associated with significant morbidity related to disfigurement and/or symptoms (e.g.

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Background: Fractional CO2 laser and autologous hair transplantation are independently effective in the treatment of refractory and stable vitiligo.

Objective: The authors' purpose was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of fractional CO2 laser pretreatment compared with autologous hair transplantation and phototherapy alone for refractory and stable vitiligo.

Methods: A total of 20 patients with refractory and stable vitiligo were enrolled from our clinic.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was aim to evaluate cardiac function by means of echocardiography in patients with sickle cell anemia.

Methods: This was a case control study that evaluated a total of 44 patients with sickle cell anemia, who were on regular follow up, and 44 age/sex-matched normal healthy control subjects. M-mode, two-dimensional, Doppler and pulse tissue-Doppler echocardiographic measurements were performed in both groups.

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