1,105 results match your criteria: "Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences[Affiliation]"
Lasers Med Sci
December 2024
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) as a valuable inflammatory cytokine for estimation of the efficacy of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in stage II-IV periodontitis patients.
Methods: This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statements, and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022321211). An electronic search was conducted for articles comparing the efficacy of aPDT versus scaling and root planing (SRP) published up until June 2023.
BMC Med Imaging
December 2024
Department of Anatomy, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Introduction: Gadolinium-based T1-weighted MRI sequence is the gold standard for the detection of active multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions. The performance of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models in the classification of active and non-active MS lesions from the T2-weighted MRI images has been investigated in this study.
Methods: 107 Features of 75 active and 100 non-active MS lesions were extracted by using SegmentEditor and Radiomics modules of 3D slicer software.
Vet Med Sci
January 2025
Leishmaniasis Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Background: Giardia duodenalis is a pathogenic protozoan responsible for gastrointestinal infections in various hosts, including rabbits. Understanding its epidemiology, genetic diversity and zoonotic implications is vital for public health and veterinary medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize global data on the prevalence of G.
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March 2025
Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Peripheral nerve damage continues to be a significant challenge in the field of medicine, with no currently available effective treatment. Currently, we investigated the beneficial effects of human placenta mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs)- derived exosomes along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in a sciatic nerve injury model. Seventy-five male mature Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into five equal groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFront Public Health
December 2024
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran.
Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has triggered widespread anxiety, including a significant rise in death anxiety. If unaddressed, death anxiety can lead to numerous mental and physical health issues. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of death anxiety and its associated factors in the population of eastern Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDigit Health
December 2024
Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Background & Aim: The use of mechanical ventilation devices as a supportive respiratory system for hospitalized patients in intensive care units is often accompanied by the inability of alert patients to establish verbal communication. This study aims to determine the impact of patient communication software on facilitating communication for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit.
Methodology: This clinical trial was conducted with two groups, each comprising 60 alert, mechanically ventilated patients hospitalized in medical universities in Mashhad, from December 2022 to January 2023.
Cardiovasc Endocrinol Metab
March 2025
Department of Community Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran.
Background: The effects of dairy products on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unclear. Some studies have revealed the beneficial effects, whereas others found harmful effects of dairy products on the risk of T2DM. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association of different types of dairy products with risk of T2DM in Iranian adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Res Med Sci
September 2024
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, School of Nursing, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Background: Reducing the frequency of self-monitoring of blood sugar, due to needle phobia, pain, stress, and costs associated with the procedure, can improve patient compliance and quality of life, provided that adequate blood sugar control is maintained. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of low-frequency blood glucose self-monitoring (LFBGSM) on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1) levels among older adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), treated with or without insulin.
Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled trial with a parallel design was conducted on 121 older adults with T2DM in Sabzevar, Iran, between 2018 and 2020.
J Res Med Sci
September 2024
Department of Operating Room, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, School of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Background: This study investigated the effects of humor therapy on the fatigue levels of patients receiving hemodialysis (HD).
Materials And Methods: A single-blind, randomized clinical trial of 66 HD patients for 3 weeks was conducted, in which two groups were randomly allocated - humor therapy and control. In the intervention group, humor therapy sessions were conducted twice a week for 3 weeks.
Reprod Health
November 2024
Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Background: Anxiety disorders with a specific focus on fear of childbirth (FOC) are the most common mental health challenges in perinatal women. The accurate measurement of FOC is important for correctly identifying women with FOC, as well as for identifying the target population for treatment. We aimed to review FOC scales and evaluate their psychometric properties via the COSMIN methodology to identify the most suitable available instruments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRep Biochem Mol Biol
April 2024
Allergy research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Background: Asthma is a common and major allergic disease in the world. We aimed to investigate the impact of supplements with vitamin D, folic acid, selenium, zinc, and copper in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
Methods: In this clinical trial study 70 patients above six years old with moderate to severe asthma, were divided into two groups, randomly; one group received daily Asmavit syrup, 10 ml (Asmavit, Vitabiotics Ltd, London, UK), and the other group received daily 1000 IU vitamin D3 drops (Asmavit, Vitabiotics Ltd, London, UK) for two months along with ordinary treatment for asthma.
Acta Med Hist Adriat
July 2024
non-communicating Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran E-mail:
Paralytic ileus is a prevalent medical condition following surgery, exerting a significant financial impact on the healthcare system. Despite its considerable implications, there has been limited progress in advancing both diagnostic and curative approaches to address ileus. This study seeks to introduce alternative diagnostic methodologies rooted in Persian medicine (PM) for paralytic ileus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Lab Anal
December 2024
Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical and Rehabilitation Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide concern, causing liver damage and necessitating early detection to prevent its spread. Studies indicate that evaluating changes in biochemical and hematological parameters, which serve as suitable predictors of inflammation, can be a reasonable method for diagnosing hepatitis C infection.
Methods: This study analyzed 100 samples from high-risk patients positively identified via quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).
BMC Neurosci
November 2024
Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background: Choline was frequently reported to have some beneficial effects on memory function. However, the association of dietary choline with different types of amnesia is not well understood. The objective of this study was to examine the association between dietary intake of choline and transient global amnesia (TGA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEcotoxicol Environ Saf
November 2024
Nursing care research center, Clinical sciences institute, Nursing faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:
Background: Previous research has proposed that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) during pregnancy could potentially lead to a higher risk of adverse birth anthropometric outcomes. However, the current evidence on this connection remains inconclusive, as various studies have presented conflicting results.
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis seeks to synthesize the available research on the potential link between maternal PAHs exposure and birth anthropometric outcomes.
Sci Rep
November 2024
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences Research Center, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Torbat-e Heydariyeh, Iran.
Leachate from municipal solid waste landfills poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems due to poor management practices. This study evaluated thirty leachate samples from Iranian metropolises using the Leachate Pollution Index (LPI). Various parameters, including BOD₅, COD, TDS, pH, EC, heavy metals, turbidity, PAHs, phthalates, and humic acid, were analysed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIran J Child Neurol
September 2024
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Anxiety disorders (ADs) are a group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of tension, fear, and excessive worrying in the face of life experiences. Aberrant signaling of adenosine A2a receptor (ADORA2A) is believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of ADs. Polymorphisms in the ADORA2A gene were shown to be associated with some of the patterns presented by ADs.
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October 2024
Research Center for Health, Safety, and Environment (RCHSE), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs
November 2024
Department of Operating Room, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. Electronic address:
J Chemother
October 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Trastuzumab is primarily utilized in the treatment of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of cardiac toxicity associated with trastuzumab in HER2-positive breast cancer patients at Iran Hospital in 2023, as well as the factors influencing this toxicity. In this cross-sectional study, 200 patients diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer and receiving trastuzumab were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovasc Endocrinol Metab
December 2024
Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Background: The risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) may be influenced by dietary carbohydrates. The aim of this study was to investigate the link between CVDs and the intake of carbohydrates.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data was extracted from the Prospective Epidemiologic Research Studies in Iran (PERSIAN) cohort in Sabzevar, Iran.
J Indian Soc Periodontol
August 2024
Department of Periodontics, Dental School of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a main pro-inflammatory cytokine that is used for the assessment of treatment efficacy in periodontitis. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on Stage III-IV (severe) periodontitis-induced local IL-1β. This review study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024522546).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Chem Neuroanat
November 2024
Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol
December 2024
Immunology Research Center, Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Physiol Rep
October 2024
Bioenvironmental Health Hazards Research Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran.
Sepsis is associated with brain injury and acute brain inflammation, which can potentially transition into chronic inflammation, triggering a cascade of inflammatory responses that may lead to neurological disorders. Minocycline, recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, was investigated in this study for its protective effects against sepsis-induced brain injury. Adult male C57 mice pretreated with minocycline (12.
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