Publications by authors named "Zahra Sajjadpour"

Objectives: Diabetes and its complications, as a major health concern, are associated with morbidity and mortality around the world. One of these complications is diabetic foot ulcer. Factors such as hyperglycemia, neuropathy, vascular damage and impaired immune system can cause foot ulcers.

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Purpose: Diabetic foot ulcer is a public health concern around the world. These wounds are prone to a variety of infections including that may lead to tetanus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunity status as a result of tetanus vaccination and other preventive measures in these patients.

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Background & Aim: Both types and amounts of dietary carbohydrates have always been issues of discussion in diabetes mellitus. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between carbohydrate quality index (CQI) and anthropometry, fasting blood glucose (FBG), lipid profile, systolic (SBP), and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

Materials & Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 261 adults with T1DM aged 17-36 years who referred to the Iranian Diabetes Association or Diabetes Clinic of Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

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Background: Dietary phytochemical index (DPI) is useful and inexpensive method to identify the role of phytochemicals on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. This study aimed to assess the relationship between DPI and CVD risk factors in patients with type1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A total of 261 participants aged 18-35 years with T1DM were enrolled in this cross-sectional study to assess the relationship between DPI and CVD risk factors.

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Background: The association between dietary patterns and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors has been investigated in very limited studies in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the major dietary patterns and CVD risk factors in these patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 169 females of 18--35 years who were diagnosed with T1DM attending Iranian Diabetes Association in Tehran.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study focuses on finding natural ingredients as a potential prevention or treatment for COVID-19, particularly targeting the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • - It reviews previous research indicating that certain natural nasal sprays can effectively reduce respiratory infection symptoms and lower viral loads in the nasal cavity.
  • - Carrageenan and other herbal ingredients in nasal sprays may block SARS-CoV-2 from entering lung cells and help prevent virus transmission, making them a suggested option for managing infections.
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