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Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward Skin Cancer among Patients of Dermatology Clinics and Medical Students/General Practitioners

Journal of skin cancer, May 20, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Photobiomodulation on myocardial function of Patients with Advanced Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, A Case Series

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, Apr 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Intravenous Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Management of Patients with COVID-19

Archives of clinical infectious diseases, Jan 20, 2024

Background: The symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) range from asymptomatic to severe... more Background: The symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) range from asymptomatic to severe respiratory distress or death. Reviews on potential COVID-19 treatments show no established therapy. Photobiomodulation can help in reducing inflammation and speed up tissue repair. In addition, due to its few side effects, it appears to be effective in restricting COVID-19. Therefore, it was decided to use this method in disease control to achieve the systemic impact of intravascular photobiomodulation therapy in this study. Methods: A total of 60 patients were randomly divided into three groups of 20 subjects: A control group that received common treatments for COVID-19, a group treated with a low-power gallium arsenide laser diode (660 nm) with an output dose of 2 J/cm 2 for 7 minutes and 5 days in a row in addition to standard treatments, and another group that received common treatments with the same laser dose at the same time as the first group with a low-power diode laser (450 nm). Laboratory data and clinical criteria between groups were compared before and after the treatment. Results: An increase in O2 and partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) was significant in the two laser therapy groups (P < 0.05). In addition, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) decreased significantly in the blue laser group (mean difference =-1.44 ± 12.72). The COP score was reduced in all groups; however, only in the blue laser group the reduction in COP score was significant (P < 0.05). In the blue laser group, the COP score before and after the treatment was reduced. Conclusions: The use of an intravenous laser with red and blue wavelength with an output dose of 2 J/cm 2 for 7 minutes and 5 days in a row, in addition to standard treatments, showed the improvement of oxygenation (O2 and PO2 in arterial blood gas [ABG]) and the reduction of inflammatory factors (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] and C-reactive protein [CRP]) and COP scores. However, further extensive studies are needed to prove the therapeutic effects of intravenous lasers, along with the usual treatments for COVID-19.

Research paper thumbnail of Photobiomodulation's Potential as a Non-Invasive Therapy for Alzheimer's disease and Minimal Cognitive Impairment: A 12-Week Investigation

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, Feb 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing Matrix Metalloproteinases as Crucial Targets for Intra-articular Laser Therapy in Patients with Synovial Fluid of Knee Osteoarthritis

Many older people have knee osteoarthritis (OA). These patients are faced with pain and disabilit... more Many older people have knee osteoarthritis (OA). These patients are faced with pain and disability in movement. The patients' demanding lifestyle implies trying to find an effective therapeutic method. →What this article adds: The present study aims to evaluate the molecular mechanism of laser therapy on knee OA via a protein expression change study. It was highlighted that one of the main methods by which laser therapy improves the condition of knee OA patients is through the downregulation of MMP2.

Research paper thumbnail of Post-stroke seizure (PSS) following intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA): A retrospective study

Research Square (Research Square), Feb 26, 2024

Background Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), the gold standard treatment of acute ... more Background Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), the gold standard treatment of acute ischemic stroke, can reportedly result in seizures, known as post-stroke seizure (PSS). PSS is categorized as early PSS (EPSS), occurring within the rst week of stroke onset, and late PSS (LPSS), occurring after the rst week of stroke onset. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the incidence of PSS after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) with rtPA and to identify the potentially associated risk factors. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 955 patients who were admitted between January 2017 and October 2018. Demographics, medical records, and paraclinical data were recorded and analyzed. Results Out of the 955 patients included, 176 (18.42%) had received rtPA, of which 93 (69.88%) were male. Focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizure was the most frequent seizure type in our study. We found that the use of rtPA was not signi cantly associated with the incidence of PSS. EPSS was signi cantly associated with a positive history of ischemic stroke (P = 0.019), cortical involvement (P = 0.002), cardioembolic stroke (P = 0.013), and HT (P = 0.009). LPSS was signi cantly associated with DM (P = 0.021), cortical involvement (P = 0.049) and higher mRS scores (P = 0.007). Conclusions rtPA did not signi cantly impact the incidence of PSS. Further research is needed to strengthen the body of evidence for the relationship between IVT with rtPA and PSS and to identify the associated risk factors.

Research paper thumbnail of No concerns for post-stroke seizure or epilepsy with rTPA; A retrospective cohort study

Background: Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA) is the gold standard therapy for isch... more Background: Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA) is the gold standard therapy for ischemic stroke patients within the appropriate time interval. In addition to its undoubtedly benefits, recognizing its possible adverse effects is of utmost importance. This study aims to investigate the possible correlation between rTPA administration and the risk of post-stroke epilepsy. Methods: In a retrospective cohort study, we enrolled subjects identified to have an ischemic stroke event without prior history of epilepsy based on their medical records. Then, followed them retrospectively regarding any subsequent seizure or epilepsy syndromes. Results: rTPA therapy showed no correlations with seizures during the first week after stroke or with the epilepsy syndromes. Positive history of prior ischemic stroke, cortical localization of stroke, cardio embolic source of the stroke, and positive hemorrhagic complication were predictors of post-stroke seizure during the first week following...

Research paper thumbnail of Sensitivity of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Microorganisms to Colistin Antibiotic by MIC (E-test) in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Firoozgar Hospital

Journal of Pharmaceutical Care, 2020

Background: Nosocomial infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and medical... more Background: Nosocomial infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and medical burdens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii are not-fermentative gram-negative bacteria that considered as the most important nosocomial infection. In the current study, we have aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa microorganisms to the colistin antibiotic. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, patients admitted to the ICU ward of Firoozgar Hospital from July 2018 to March 2019 were evaluated, and 169 Patients infected with Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were included. Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated, and antibiotic sensitivity was determined by the disk diffusion method according to Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) criteria. E test was also used to determine MIC-50 and MIC-90 of colistin. Results: Acinetobacter baumannii was around 8 tim...

Research paper thumbnail of Amyand’s hernia: non incarcerated, inflamed appendix in inguinal sac case report

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

Inguinal hernia is described as protrusion of abdominal structures into inguinal canal, such as i... more Inguinal hernia is described as protrusion of abdominal structures into inguinal canal, such as intestinal loop and abdominal fascia. Appendix rarely bulges into inguinal canal which is called Amyand’s hernia. A 55-year-old diabetic male presented to an outpatient clinic with right inguinal bulging since 2 years ago which was non-tender, without erythema and became non reducible since 2 days ago. Also bulging worsened by physical activity. The patient went through operation and an inflamed appendix was found stuck in hernia sac. Non incarcerated inguinal hernia can be diagnosed with physical examination and there is no need of further imaging which makes it hard to diagnose the nature of protrusion. Amyand’s hernia usually presents with pain due to appendicitis which mimics incarcerated hernia and makes it easier to suspect the etiology and request for further investigation. However in this case, pain was suppressed and this patient was candidate for elective inguinal herniotomy.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward Skin Cancer among Patients of Dermatology Clinics and Medical Students/General Practitioners

Journal of skin cancer, May 20, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Photobiomodulation on myocardial function of Patients with Advanced Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, A Case Series

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, Apr 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Intravenous Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Management of Patients with COVID-19

Archives of clinical infectious diseases, Jan 20, 2024

Background: The symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) range from asymptomatic to severe... more Background: The symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) range from asymptomatic to severe respiratory distress or death. Reviews on potential COVID-19 treatments show no established therapy. Photobiomodulation can help in reducing inflammation and speed up tissue repair. In addition, due to its few side effects, it appears to be effective in restricting COVID-19. Therefore, it was decided to use this method in disease control to achieve the systemic impact of intravascular photobiomodulation therapy in this study. Methods: A total of 60 patients were randomly divided into three groups of 20 subjects: A control group that received common treatments for COVID-19, a group treated with a low-power gallium arsenide laser diode (660 nm) with an output dose of 2 J/cm 2 for 7 minutes and 5 days in a row in addition to standard treatments, and another group that received common treatments with the same laser dose at the same time as the first group with a low-power diode laser (450 nm). Laboratory data and clinical criteria between groups were compared before and after the treatment. Results: An increase in O2 and partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) was significant in the two laser therapy groups (P < 0.05). In addition, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) decreased significantly in the blue laser group (mean difference =-1.44 ± 12.72). The COP score was reduced in all groups; however, only in the blue laser group the reduction in COP score was significant (P < 0.05). In the blue laser group, the COP score before and after the treatment was reduced. Conclusions: The use of an intravenous laser with red and blue wavelength with an output dose of 2 J/cm 2 for 7 minutes and 5 days in a row, in addition to standard treatments, showed the improvement of oxygenation (O2 and PO2 in arterial blood gas [ABG]) and the reduction of inflammatory factors (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] and C-reactive protein [CRP]) and COP scores. However, further extensive studies are needed to prove the therapeutic effects of intravenous lasers, along with the usual treatments for COVID-19.

Research paper thumbnail of Photobiomodulation's Potential as a Non-Invasive Therapy for Alzheimer's disease and Minimal Cognitive Impairment: A 12-Week Investigation

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, Feb 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing Matrix Metalloproteinases as Crucial Targets for Intra-articular Laser Therapy in Patients with Synovial Fluid of Knee Osteoarthritis

Many older people have knee osteoarthritis (OA). These patients are faced with pain and disabilit... more Many older people have knee osteoarthritis (OA). These patients are faced with pain and disability in movement. The patients' demanding lifestyle implies trying to find an effective therapeutic method. →What this article adds: The present study aims to evaluate the molecular mechanism of laser therapy on knee OA via a protein expression change study. It was highlighted that one of the main methods by which laser therapy improves the condition of knee OA patients is through the downregulation of MMP2.

Research paper thumbnail of Post-stroke seizure (PSS) following intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA): A retrospective study

Research Square (Research Square), Feb 26, 2024

Background Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), the gold standard treatment of acute ... more Background Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), the gold standard treatment of acute ischemic stroke, can reportedly result in seizures, known as post-stroke seizure (PSS). PSS is categorized as early PSS (EPSS), occurring within the rst week of stroke onset, and late PSS (LPSS), occurring after the rst week of stroke onset. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the incidence of PSS after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) with rtPA and to identify the potentially associated risk factors. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 955 patients who were admitted between January 2017 and October 2018. Demographics, medical records, and paraclinical data were recorded and analyzed. Results Out of the 955 patients included, 176 (18.42%) had received rtPA, of which 93 (69.88%) were male. Focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizure was the most frequent seizure type in our study. We found that the use of rtPA was not signi cantly associated with the incidence of PSS. EPSS was signi cantly associated with a positive history of ischemic stroke (P = 0.019), cortical involvement (P = 0.002), cardioembolic stroke (P = 0.013), and HT (P = 0.009). LPSS was signi cantly associated with DM (P = 0.021), cortical involvement (P = 0.049) and higher mRS scores (P = 0.007). Conclusions rtPA did not signi cantly impact the incidence of PSS. Further research is needed to strengthen the body of evidence for the relationship between IVT with rtPA and PSS and to identify the associated risk factors.

Research paper thumbnail of No concerns for post-stroke seizure or epilepsy with rTPA; A retrospective cohort study

Background: Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA) is the gold standard therapy for isch... more Background: Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA) is the gold standard therapy for ischemic stroke patients within the appropriate time interval. In addition to its undoubtedly benefits, recognizing its possible adverse effects is of utmost importance. This study aims to investigate the possible correlation between rTPA administration and the risk of post-stroke epilepsy. Methods: In a retrospective cohort study, we enrolled subjects identified to have an ischemic stroke event without prior history of epilepsy based on their medical records. Then, followed them retrospectively regarding any subsequent seizure or epilepsy syndromes. Results: rTPA therapy showed no correlations with seizures during the first week after stroke or with the epilepsy syndromes. Positive history of prior ischemic stroke, cortical localization of stroke, cardio embolic source of the stroke, and positive hemorrhagic complication were predictors of post-stroke seizure during the first week following...

Research paper thumbnail of Sensitivity of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Microorganisms to Colistin Antibiotic by MIC (E-test) in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Firoozgar Hospital

Journal of Pharmaceutical Care, 2020

Background: Nosocomial infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and medical... more Background: Nosocomial infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and medical burdens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii are not-fermentative gram-negative bacteria that considered as the most important nosocomial infection. In the current study, we have aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa microorganisms to the colistin antibiotic. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, patients admitted to the ICU ward of Firoozgar Hospital from July 2018 to March 2019 were evaluated, and 169 Patients infected with Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were included. Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated, and antibiotic sensitivity was determined by the disk diffusion method according to Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) criteria. E test was also used to determine MIC-50 and MIC-90 of colistin. Results: Acinetobacter baumannii was around 8 tim...

Research paper thumbnail of Amyand’s hernia: non incarcerated, inflamed appendix in inguinal sac case report

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

Inguinal hernia is described as protrusion of abdominal structures into inguinal canal, such as i... more Inguinal hernia is described as protrusion of abdominal structures into inguinal canal, such as intestinal loop and abdominal fascia. Appendix rarely bulges into inguinal canal which is called Amyand’s hernia. A 55-year-old diabetic male presented to an outpatient clinic with right inguinal bulging since 2 years ago which was non-tender, without erythema and became non reducible since 2 days ago. Also bulging worsened by physical activity. The patient went through operation and an inflamed appendix was found stuck in hernia sac. Non incarcerated inguinal hernia can be diagnosed with physical examination and there is no need of further imaging which makes it hard to diagnose the nature of protrusion. Amyand’s hernia usually presents with pain due to appendicitis which mimics incarcerated hernia and makes it easier to suspect the etiology and request for further investigation. However in this case, pain was suppressed and this patient was candidate for elective inguinal herniotomy.