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Ghalenavi E, Mirfeizi Z, Hashemzadeh K, Sahebari M, Joker MH. Diagnostic Value of Radiographic Singh Index Compared to Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan in Diagnosing Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review. Arch Bone Jt Surg 2024; 12:1-11. [PMID: 38318309 PMCID: PMC10838578 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2023.70632.3309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Objectives Since various medications can control the rate of fractures and subsequent complications of osteoporosis, the early detection of the disease is crucial. This systematic study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of Singh index (SI) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) as a benchmark standard for diagnosing osteoporosis. Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) were utilized in the current study. A detailed search was carried out using PubMed and Scopus from inception to 30 May 2022. Examining quality of the studies was performed by the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2). Results A total of 22 studies were included. In general, 50% of the studies considered SI a poor screening tool for detecting osteoporosis due to a negligible inter-observer agreement between SI and DEXA or a poor correlation of SI with the bone mineral density (BMD) category or DEXA T-score. A moderate inter-observer agreement was reported for SI in 5 (55.6%) studies. Among the studies assessing the sensitivity and specificity of SI compared to DEXA (n=13), six studies estimated a low sensitivity for SI. Conclusion While there is supporting evidence indicating the potential usefulness of SI for predicting femoral neck fractures in individuals with suspected osteoporosis, numerous studies challenge its reliability and diagnostic value as a screening tool for identifying femoral neck osteoporosis. Further primary studies are required to verify the effectiveness of the SI index in identifying populations at risk of osteoporosis.
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- Elham Ghalenavi
- Mashhad Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Science Mashhad, Iran
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Rezazadeh M, Jokar MH, Mehrnaz Aghili S, Mirfeizi Z, Mahmoudi M, Morovatdar N, Hashemzadeh K. Association between levels of serum and urinary B cell-activating factor and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity. Arch Rheumatol 2023; 38:429-440. [PMID: 38046245 PMCID: PMC10689013 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2023.9549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Objectives This study investigated the correlation between serum and urinary B cell-activating factor (BAFF) levels and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity. Patients and methods This case-control study was conducted with 87 participants between December 2020 and September 2021. Sixty-two SLE patients who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were enrolled. SLE patients were categorized into active (n=34) and inactive (n=28) groups based on their Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) scores. The control group consisted of 25 healthy subjects. Serum and urine samples were collected for the measurement of BAFF levels. Finally, the relationship between these variables and SLE disease activity was investigated. Results The mean age of active (SLEDAI-2K >4) and inactive (SLEDAI-2K ≤4) SLE patients and healthy individuals were 32.8±7.8, 32.5±6.8, and 31.7±7.8 years, respectively (p=0.62). The median serum BAFF (s-BAFF) and urinary BAFF (u-BAFF) in active lupus patients (10.4 [2.3] ng/mL and 8.2 [3.7] ng/mL, respectively) were significantly higher than in inactive lupus patients (6 (7.1) ng/mL and 1.7 (4.7) ng/mL, respectively; p<0.001) and the control group (3 (3.7) ng/mL and 1.6 (2.2) ng/mL, respectively; p<0.001). However, s-BAFF (p=0.07) and u-BAFF (p=0.43) did not significantly differ between the inactive group and the control group. A significant positive correlation was observed between s-BAFF (r=0.41 and p=0.001) and u-BAFF (r=0.78 and p<0.001) levels and the SLEDAI-2K score. Conclusion There is a significant positive correlation between serum and urinary BAFF levels and SLE disease activity. Furthermore, significantly higher levels of s-BAFF and u-BAFF have been observed in patients with active lupus compared to inactive and healthy subjects, indicating a possible role for BAFF in the pathogenesis of SLE disease activity.
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- Maryam Rezazadeh
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad, Iran
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad, Iran
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Bu-Ali Research Institute, Mashhad, Iran
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Clinical Research Unit, Mashhad, Iran
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad, Iran
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Mirfeizi SZ, Nabizadeh-Marvast M, Jokar MH, Rafatpanah H, Hashemzadeh K, Mehrad-Majd H. Genetic Association of VDR gene Apa1 and Taq1 Variants with Scleroderma in an Iranian Northeast Population. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2023; 19:49-57. [PMID: 35638543 DOI: 10.2174/2772432817666220530110524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite vigorous research efforts, the etiology of scleroderma (systemic sclerosis (SSc)) remains still unclear and both genetic and environmental factors clearly contribute to the pathogenesis of scleroderma. Reports of aberrant vitamin D status in scleroderma patients suggest a need for considering the genotype and allele frequencies of VDR gene polymorphisms. This case-control study aimed to investigate the possible association of two common polymorphisms of the VDR gene (ApaI, and TaqI) with susceptibility to scleroderma in an Iranian population. METHODS Using polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCRRFLP), ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms in the VDR region were genotyped in 51 patients with scleroderma and 50 healthy controls. Logistic regression analysis was performed to calculate the genotypes odds ratios (ORs) as a measure of association with the presence of scleroderma. Haplotype and linkage disequilibrium analyses were also performed on the detected genotypes. RESULTS No significant differences were found for the allelic and genotype distributions of ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms between patients with scleroderma and healthy controls (p>0.05). In haplotype analysis, three haplotypes TA, CA, and TC, with a frequency greater than 1% were identified. However, none of them was associated with the risk of scleroderma. CONCLUSION Our preliminary study showed no evidence of an association between ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms and scleroderma. As the association between VDR polymorphisms and autoimmune diseases varies across the different ethnic populations, further large cohort studies are necessary to confirm the results.
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- Seyedeh Zahra Mirfeizi
- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cancer Molecular Pathology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sahebari M, Mirfeizi Z, Hashemzadeh K, Salavati Nik E, Gholampoor Shamkani N. Effects of Biologic Therapies on the Chance of COVID-19 Infection Among Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus Patients During the First Wave of the Pandemic. Arch Bone Jt Surg 2022; 10:964-968. [PMID: 36561225 PMCID: PMC9749122 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2022.60064.2959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Patients with rheumatic diseases taking immunosuppressive medications might be at an increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Despite the effectiveness of using combined conventional and biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs(bDMARDs) in managing rheumatic diseases, there have been concerns that taking biological agents may have an additive effect on getting infected with COVID-19. This study evaluates the impact of taking biological agents on altering the chance of getting infected with SARS-CoV-2 in rheumatoid and lupus patients compared to traditional DMARDs. Methods We carried out a cross-sectional survey study from February 2020 to January 2021 on patients diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis disease. COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the presence of symptoms and signs of the disease and para-clinical findings such as lymphopenia and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and positive chest CT scan or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of COVID-19. Results Out of 591 patients included in this study, 422 (71.4%) had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and 169 (28.6%) had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among them, 56 (9.5%) cases were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. No association was found between age, gender, or type of rheumatological diseases and SARS-CoV-2. There was a significant association between COVID-19 infection and treatment with biological drugs (P-value<0.05) regardless of the type of rheumatologic disease. Interestingly, the analysis revealed that the type of biologic drug also altered the chance of COVID-19 infection; In fact, patients who took TNF inhibitors were significantly at a higher risk of disease than those taking Rituximab (P-value=0.000). Identical results were observed among RA patients (P-value<0.001), however, all 5 (3%) lupus cases treated with Rituximab infected with covid 19. Conclusion This study develops a better understanding of the risk of immunosuppressive medications for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients treated with conventional and biological medicine had a higher disease risk than those taking exclusively conventional drugs. However, more studies are required to deliberate the relation of the reviewed factors with the severity of COVID-19.
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- Maryam Sahebari
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Mashhad Universality of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Mashhad Universality of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Mashhad Universality of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Hashemzadeh K, Rezazadeh M, Eftekhari A, Esparham A, Jokar MH, Kheradmand HR. Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Behcet's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2022; 18:203-211. [PMID: 35184713 DOI: 10.2174/1573397118666220218112841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disease classified as Variable Vessel Vasculitis with unclear etiology. We designed this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate vitamin D status in Behcet's disease patients with this background. METHODS We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis according to (PRISMA) guidelines. We included all observational studies in humans published in English, evaluating the association of 25(OH)D concentrations in Behcet's patients. Two reviewers (HRK and AE) independently searched the databases and screened articles based on their titles and abstracts. A third reviewer resolved all disagreements. We performed analysis using Cochrane Program Review Manager Version 5.3. The protocol for this review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020197426). RESULTS A total of 341 publications were initially identified according to the search strategy. Finally, 12 publications were included in the meta-analysis. We performed this meta-analysis on 1265 participants from different studies with a sample size from 63 to 224 individuals. In studies comparing Active and Inactive subgroups of patients with Behcet's Disease, we found a significantly lower serum level of vitamin D in patients with Active BD (-0.4; 95%CI: -0.61, -0.25; p<0.00001). We found that the serum level of vitamin D in Behcet's Disease is significantly higher than Health Controls (0.5; 95%CI: 0.15, 0.50; p=0.00001). CONCLUSION We demonstrated that the existing evidence is consistent with the hypothesis that an increased serum level of vitamin D would be associated with substantially lower risk of active Behcet's disease.
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- Kamila Hashemzadeh
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatologist, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Goshayeshi L, Akbari Rad M, Bergquist R, Allahyari A, Hashemzadeh K, Hoseini B. Demographic and clinical characteristics of severe Covid-19 infections: a cross-sectional study from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:656. [PMID: 34233638 PMCID: PMC8261035 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06363-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is expanding worldwide. The characteristics of this infection in patients varies from country to country. To move forward, clinical data on infected patients are needed. Here, we report a comparison between fatalities and recovery of patients with severe Covid-19, based on demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS Between 5 March and 12 May 2020 in Mashhad, Iran, 1278 of 4000 suspected Covid-19 patients were confirmed positive by real-time reverse-transcriptase-polymerase-chain-reaction assay of upper respiratory specimens. We compared the demographic, exposure history and clinical symptoms of 925 survivors and 353 fatal cases with confirmed disease. RESULTS Mean (SD) age for all confirmed patients was 56.9 (18.7) years, 67.1 (15.9) years in fatal cases and 53.0 (18.3) years in survivors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the outcome of patients was associated with age (odds ratio = 1.049, P = 0.0001, 95% CI = 1.040-1.057). Despite a high burden of Covid-19 infections in the 30-39 and 40-49 year age groups, most of these (89.6 and 87.2%, respectively) recovered. The median (IQR) duration of hospitalization was 9.0 (6.0-14.0) days. The most prevalent co-morbidities were cardiovascular disorders (21%) and diabetes (16.3%). Dyspnoea (72.7%), cough (68.1%) and fever (63.8%) were the most frequent clinical symptoms. Healthcare workers, of whom two (3%) died, comprised 5.2% of infected cases. Combination antiviral and antibiotic therapy was used in 43.0% of cases. CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of severe Covid-19 varied substantially between fatal cases and survivors, with diabetes and cardiovascular disorders the most prevalent co-morbidities. In contrast to other studies, there were a higher number of fatalities in younger patients in our setting.
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- Ladan Goshayeshi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Surgical Oncology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ingerod, SE-454 94, Brastad, Sweden
- Formerly UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Atabati E, Shariati Sarabi Z, Jokar MH, Hashemzadeh K, Mirfeizi Z. The Correlation between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Disease Severity in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Middle East J Dig Dis 2021; 13:253-258. [PMID: 36606216 PMCID: PMC9489457 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2021.232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a relatively common connective tissue disease, which is characterized by inflammation, progressive skin fibrosis, and injuries of small vessels, particularly in the lung and kidney. It seems that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) might contribute to the development of SSc as an extra-gastrointestinal autoimmune disease. We investigated the association between H. pylori infections and disease severity in patients with SSc. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. Sampling method in this study was census method in such a way that all patients with SSc referred to Imam Reza Education and Research University Medical Center from May 2015 to August 2016 were included in the study. Finally, 74 patients were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria were: 1. Definitive SSc based on American College of Rheumatology/ European League Against Rheumatism 2010 (ACR/EULAR) classification for scleroderma, which was diagnosed within the last two years. 2. Not taking any proton pump inhibitors. 3. Not taking any H. pylori treatment with a standard regimen within the recent 2 months. Disease severity was assessed and determined by two rheumatologists based on the Medsger's Disease Severity Scale (MDSS). H. pylori stool antigen was evaluated based on the test which sensitivity and specificity was proven. All obtained data were statistically analyzed by SPSS 16 using Fisher's exact test Spearman correlation test (RSpearman). RESULTS Forty one (55.4%) of the 74 patients had positive stool antigens. We found a significant positive association between the severity of disease based on MDSS and titer of H. pylori stool antigen (p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSION This study reveals that H. pylori infection may play a significant role in the severity of organ involvement in SSc.
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- Elham Atabati
- Clinical Research Development Unit, Valiasr Hospital, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
,Corresponding Author: Zahra Mirfeizi, MD Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Postal code: 99199-91799 Telefax: + 98 56 3204 1364
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Sahebari M, Heidari H, Nabavi S, Khodashahi M, Rezaieyazdi Z, Dadgarmoghaddam M, Hosseinzaheh H, Abbasi S, Hashemzadeh K. A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial of oral saffron in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Avicenna J Phytomed 2021; 11:332-342. [PMID: 34290965 PMCID: PMC8264227 DOI: 10.22038/ajp.2020.17280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, saffron (Crocus sativus L. from the Iridaceae family) has been characterized by its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of saffron on disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial (RCT) performed on 55 newly- diagnosed RA patients without previous treatment, who were randomly divided into intervention (included 28 cases) and control groups (consisted of 27 individuals). Standard therapy including prednisolone, oral methotrexate, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, and alendronate, was administered similarly in both groups. Patients received a 100 mg saffron pill/day (pure saffron powder) or placebo besides the standard protocol. The placebo had the same shape as the saffron pills. Follow up of DAS28ESR disease activity score was done on the 30th, 45th and 90th day of the study. RESULTS There was no difference between the intervention and control groups regarding to the DAS28ESR at the end of the study. However, a significant decrease in DAS28-ESR was observed in each group compared to the first visit (p=0.001). The results also showed no significant difference in the incidence of side effects in both groups. CONCLUSION In summary, patients who received pure saffron pills (100 mg/day) in addition to standard therapy did not have a significant difference in improvement of disease activity from the patients on standard therapy.
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- Maryam Sahebari
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Community Medicine Department, faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Bakhshaee M, Barzegar-Amini M, Motedayen Z, Khojasteh-Taheri R, Rafiee M, Amini M, Layegh P, Hashemzadeh K, Omidvar D, Hwang PH, Hosseinpoor M. Olfactory Dysfunction in Patients Infected with 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 33:163-171. [PMID: 34222108 PMCID: PMC8231298 DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2021.51614.2750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The current study aimed at investigating the occurrence and features of olfactory dysfunction in patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with laboratory and clinically confirmed COVID-19 infection were enrolled in this longitudinal study. They were managed in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. The demographic, clinical, and outcome data were retrieved from patients' medical records. Olfactory dysfunction features, including the onset pattern, duration, and recovery time were investigated. The visual analog scale (VAS) was utilized as a self-rating subjective measurement of olfactory function. RESULTS According to the results, the mean age of the patients (n=502) was obtained at 46.8±18.5 years; moreover, 52.4% and 47.6% of cases were female and male, respectively. It was also revealed that 35.4% and 64.5% of the subjects were outpatients and hospitalized, respectively. Based on the findings, 178 (38.4%) subjects had olfactory dysfunction. The mean values of VAS in hyposmic patients were estimated at 2.5±2.5, 8.3 ±2.1, and 9.4±1.6 at the first evaluation, in 2 weeks, and after 1 month of follow-up (P<0.001). The onset of olfactory dysfunction was more suddenly (58.7%). The majority of cases experienced olfactory dysfunction at the same time as other symptoms 72(51.1%). Based on the results, 0.4% of subjects infected with COVID-19 had olfactory dysfunction as an isolated symptom. The olfactory dysfunction was recovered after 2 weeks in 18 (25.3%) anosmic and 37(46.8%) hyposmic patients. CONCLUSION Olfactory dysfunction seemed to be an important symptom of COVID-19 infection. The occurrence of this disturbance as a transient self-limited condition was significantly higher among female subjects.
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- Mehdi Bakhshaee
- Sinus and Surgical Endoscopic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Neyshaboor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshaboor, Iran.
- Department of Research, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Lung Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Rheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Hashemzadeh K, Davoudian N, Jaafari MR, Mirfeizi Z. The Effect of Nanocurcumin in Improvement of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2021; 16:158-164. [PMID: 31868149 DOI: 10.2174/1874471013666191223152658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints. Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are being used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. However, their use is limited due to complications, such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, it is necessary to find alternative treatments for osteoarthritis. Recently, nanomicelle curcumin has been developed to increase the oral bioavailability of curcumin. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nano curcumin on the alleviation of the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis patients. METHODS In this randomized, double-blind controlled trial, the intervention group was administered 40 mg of nanocurcumin capsule every 12 hours over a period of six weeks, and the control group received the placebo (similar components of nanomicelle curcumin capsules yet without curcumin). In the final analysis, 36 patients in the nanocurcumin group and 35 patients in the placebo group were enrolled. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was filled for patients in their first visit and at the end of six weeks. Differences were statistically significant at P-value < 0.05. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding gender, age, Kellgren score, and the duration of the disease before the intervention. A significant decrease was observed in the overall score, along with the scores of pain, stiffness and physical activity subscales of the WOMAC questionnaire in patients of the nano curcumin group compared with the placebo group. CONCLUSION Nanocurcumin significantly improves the symptoms of osteoarthritis patients.
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- Kamila Hashemzadeh
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91775-1365, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Hashemzadeh K, Fatemipour M, Zahra Mirfeizi S, Jokar M, Shariati Sarabi Z, Hatef Fard MR, Rafatpanah H, Khodashahi M. Serum B cell activating factor (BAFF) and sarcoidosis activity. Arch Rheumatol 2020; 36:72-79. [PMID: 34046571 PMCID: PMC8140877 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2021.8013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to determine the relationship between the severity of sarcoidosis and serum B-cell activating factor (BAFF) concentrations. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2015 and March 2018 on 55 patients with sarcoidosis (16 males, 39 females; mean age, 39.9; range 25 to 60 years) and 28 healthy subjects (7 males, 20 females; mean age, 39; range 25 to 60 years). The sarcoidosis patients were divided into active chronic sarcoidosis and acute sarcoidosis groups. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis was based on clinical, radiological, and pathologic findings. Also, the diagnosis of the active disease was based on the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme, active skin, eye, and lung lesions. Scadding score was also measured, and other patient information was collected by pre-designed questionnaires. Results The most involved organs were the skin (92.7%) and joints (92.3%), respectively. The mean BAFF concentration in both active chronic sarcoidosis (p=0.001) and acute sarcoidosis (p=0.001) groups was significantly higher than the control group, but the mean level of BAFF in these two groups was not significantly different (p=0.351). Between two groups of patients, only calcium (p=0.001) and forced vital capacity (p=0.021) were higher in the acute group of sarcoidosis. Also, among the factors associated with active chronic sarcoidosis and acute sarcoidosis, none was significantly correlated with BAFF. Conclusion Serum BAFF concentration was higher in patients with sarcoidosis, while this was not significantly different from increasing severity of symptoms. There was no significant difference in BAFF levels between acute sarcoidosis and active chronic types.
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- Kamila Hashemzadeh
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Jokar MH, Mirfeizi Z, Zarei H, Hashemzadeh K. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection vs. atorvastatin; which treatment is more effective in controlling symptoms of knee osteoarthritis? A clinical trial. Acta Reumatol Port 2020; 45:111-115. [PMID: 32895353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis is a disease of the elderly population. Two of the widely used treatment options for knee osteoarthritis is administration of oral atorvastatin and intra articular hyaluronic acid. This study was designed to compare the effects of oral atorvastatin and intra articular Hyaluronic acid in patients with knee osteoarthritis. METHOD This study was conducted under the approval of Mashhad University of medical sciences ethic committee. Seventy patients with knee OA were divided randomly into two groups; thirty five subjects were given intra articular Hyaluronic acid injections weekly for three weeks and 35 were given atorvastatin 40 milligrams orally daily for 6 months. WOMAC questioner was filled for each patient at the beginning of the study and every month up to 6 months. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 16. RESULTS Enrolled subjects were consisted of 28 males (40%) and 42 females (60%), and their mean age was 57.9±1.1 years. Study groups were similar regarding gender and age distribution (P=0.626, P=0.710, respectively) significant difference between groups regarding sex (P=0.626). Mean age of patients was 57.9±1.1 years. Groups mean age did not differ significantly (P=0.710). According to WOMAC questionnaire, pain score in the second month after injection was significantly lower in the Hyaluronic acid group compared with atorvastatin (P<0.001). Function score in the second month after injection was significantly lower in the Hyaluronic acid group compared with atorvastatin (P<0.001). These differences were absent in the following months. CONCLUSION Compared to atorvastatin group, significant improvements in pain symptoms and physical function of knee OA patients were observed in intra articular Hyaluronic acid treatment group in the second month after treatment. But this improvement did not last through the following months.
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Sarabi ZS, Sahebari M, Rezaie AE, Norouzi MT, Hashemzadeh K, Mirfeizi Z. The Relationship Between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity and Persistent Positive Antiphospholipid Antibodies. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2018; 14:145-152. [DOI: 10.2174/1573397113666161122152553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 07/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Zhaleh Shariati Sarabi
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 60064, United States
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center (RDRC), Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sahebari M, Rastin M, Boostani R, Forughipour M, Hashemzadeh K, Sadeghi SH. Subtypes of Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Neurologic Disorders: An Observational Study. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2018; 15:59-66. [PMID: 29756580 DOI: 10.2174/1573397114666180514125412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Concomitant neurologic manifestations and positive antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) have been investigated in different manners. The present study aimed to investigate the association between neurologic manifestations and APAs. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 100 consecutive patients with selected neurological manifestations and at least one positive APAs within the age range of 20-50 years, referred to the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center from the Northeast Central Neurology Department of Iran during August 2012 to March 2014. RESULTS According to the results, 89% of the participants were persistently positive for APAs, including lupus anticoagulant, IgG anticardiolipin (aCL), IgM aCL, IgG β-2 glycoprotein 1 (β2- GP1), and IgM β2-GP1, observed in 16%, 41%, 42%, 17%, and 15% of the patients, respectively. Furthermore, 10% of the patients had concomitant lupus manifestations, and 37% of them showed anti-DNA. The IgG and IgM aCL were the most prevalent antibodies. Cerebral vascular accident (33%), retinal artery/vein occlusion (21%), and seizure (20%) were the most frequent presentations among the patients. In addition, the patients with multiple sclerosis (composing 3% of the subjects) were 100% positive for IgG and IgM aCL, as well as lupus anticoagulant. In addition, IgM anti-β2- GP1 was 100% positive in optic neuritis patients (composing 5% of the subjects) and was significantly associated with this neurologic disorder. IgM anti-β2-GP1 was also prevalent in the cases with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The most prevalent persistently positive antibody in the patients with cerebrovascular accident was IgM aCL. CONCLUSION The findings of this study revealed some associations between the subtypes of APAs and incidence of neurologic disorders. However, the exact correlation between those symptoms and APAs needs further investigations.
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Mirfeizi Z, Tabaei S, Ravanshad Y, Hashemzadeh K, Kharazmi E, Mehrad-Majd H. Associations between vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and susceptibility to Behcet’s disease: A meta-analysis. Immunol Invest 2018; 47:389-402. [DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2018.1430827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Zahra Mirfeizi
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sarabi ZS, Saeidi MG, Khodashahi M, Rezaie AE, Hashemzadeh K, Khodashahi R, Heidari H. Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Atorvastatin on Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Electron Physician 2016; 8:2700-2706. [PMID: 27757177 PMCID: PMC5053448 DOI: 10.19082/2700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disorder with unknown etiology. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent that affects the inflammatory processes. Objective This study aimed to determine the anti-inflammatory effects of atorvastatin on the Disease Activity Index and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations in RA patients. Methods This clinical trial was performed on 38 RA patients, who were referred to the Imam Reza and Ghaem Medical Centers of Mashhad, Iran between 2013 and 2014. Patients were divided into two groups: 1) the intervention group, which received 40 mg of atorvastatin, and 2) the control group. Response to treatment and the clinical status of patients were evaluated using the Disease Activity Score (DAS-28) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at weeks zero, four, eight, and twelve, based on the 2010 ACR/EULAR Criteria by two rheumatologists. Disease activity and laboratory parameters, including erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), DAS-ESR, DAS- hs-CRP, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and liver function test (LFT) were measured in both groups. Results There was a significant difference in the mean number of swollen joints (p<0.011), ESR (p <0.005), DAS-ESR (P<0.043), LDL (0.036), and HDL (0.016) between the two groups. The changes in trend showed no significant difference in the mean number of tender joints (p =0.38), VAS (p =0.715), CRP (p =0.07), DAS-hs-CRP (p=0.431), total cholesterol (p=0.285), or TG (p =0.331) between the two groups. However, the Disease Activity Index decreased by 48.4% in the intervention group, compared to 35.5% in the control group. Conclusion As the results indicated, atorvastatin has a positive effect on the course of RA. In fact, atorvastatin, as an anti-inflammatory agent, could significantly influence inflammation in RA patients. Therefore, adding a lipid-lowering agent to standard medications in RA may be warranted and could decrease disease activity. Clinical trial registration The trial was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (Website: http://www.irct.ir, Irct ID: IRCT2015122425648N2). Funding The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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- Zhaleh Shariati Sarabi
- Associate Professor, Rheumatology Department, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnord, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- BSc (Honored), MSc, Medical Student of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Infectious Disease Resident, Department of Infectious Diseases. Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Student, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Saghafi M, Hashemzadeh K, Sedighi S, Yazdanpanah MJ, Rezaieyazdi Z, Sahebari M, Esmaily H. Evaluation of the Incidence of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Its Relationship to Disease Activity. J Cutan Med Surg 2014; 18:316-9. [DOI: 10.2310/7750.2014.13122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with wide clinical features ranging from cutaneous manifestations to systemic disease. Skin is one of the most commonly affected organs in SLE. Objective: To determine whether there is any correlation between discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and the severity of SLE. Methods: In a prospective cross-sectional study, 60 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed SLE were enrolled. Skin biopsy was performed to establish the diagnosis of DLE. Disease activity was determined by the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K). A SLEDAI-2K score ≥ 10 was considered active and severe disease. Results: Eleven SLE patients (9 females and 2 males) had DLE (18.3%) and 49 patients (46 females and 3 males) had SLE without DLE (81.7%). The mean age of patients with DLE was 30.18 ± 11.07 years and in patients without it was 28.4 ± 10.26 years ( p = .6). Three of 11 patients with DLE (27.3%) and 14 of 49 patients without DLE (28.6%) had a SLEDAI-2K score ≥ 10 ( p = 1). Conclusion: The presence of DLE in our patients with SLE was not associated with less severe disease.
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- Massoud Saghafi
- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- From the Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital; Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; and Health Sciences Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Saghafi M, Rezaieyazdi Z, Hashemzadeh K. Juvenile dermatomyositis, clinical manifestations and outcome in an Iranian cohort. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epag.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Saghafi M, Azarian A, Hashemzadeh K, Sahebari M, Rezaieyazdi Z. Bone densitometry in patients with osteomalacia: is it valuable? Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab 2013; 10:180-182. [PMID: 24554927 PMCID: PMC3917579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Osteomalacia is a generalized bone disorder characterized by impairment of mineralization, leading to accumulation of unmineralized matrix or osteoid in the skeleton. The clinical features of osteomalacia include musculoskeletal vague pain and muscle weakness. In its mild and early stages, osteomalacia may be misdiagnosed with variety of musculoskeletal diseases including osteopenia and osteoporosis, and for early diagnosis high rate of suspicion of osteomalacia is necessary. Our purpose was to determine the amount of bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with osteomalacia and to evaluate the efficiency of bone densitometry in these patients. Diagnosis of our patients was based on history, physical, laboratory and radiological findings and in three patients with bone biopsy and histological approval. BMD (gm/cm(2)) at the lumbar vertebrae (L2-L4) and femoral neck were measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry in 20 patients with osteomalacia (16 females and 4 males, age range 20 to 60 years, mean 39 years) before treatment, comparing with 28 matched healthy individuals, and their T scores were evaluated according to WHO criteria for the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. 14 patients with osteomalacia (70%) had BMD in amount of osteoporosis in the lumbar spine, and 12 patients with osteomalacia (60%) had BMD in amount of osteoporosis in their femoral neck. 50% of the patients had T≥ -3. We concluded that bone densitometry may detect osteoporosis in up to 70% of patients with osteomalacia. Middle aged individuals with significant osteoporosis should be evaluated for osteomalacia, beside other causes of secondary osteoporosis. Measurement of BMD in patients with osteomalacia is helpful for assessment of the severity of bone condition and following management.
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- Massoud Saghafi
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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Sahebari M, Hashemzadeh K, Mahmoudi M, Saremi Z, Mirfeizi Z. Diagnostic yield of heat shock protein 70 (HSP-70) and anti-HSP-70 in Behcet-induced uveitis. Scand J Immunol 2013; 77:476-81. [PMID: 23701436 DOI: 10.1111/sji.12045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2012] [Accepted: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are intracellular proteins with pro- and anti-inflammatory actions, playing an important role in the pathogenesis of Behcet's disease (BD). Diagnosis of BD uveitis in early stages is still problematic, thus this study was undertaken to determine diagnostic values of serum HSP- and anti-HSP-70 in BD uveitis. Serum levels of HSP- and anti-HSP-70 were measured in 53 patients with BD (26 with and 27 without uveitis). In control group, 25 age- and sex-matched idiopathic uveitis patients were enrolled consecutively. Both groups had no medical problems save uveitis at the time of sampling. Confounders like medications were analysed subsequently. HSP- and anti-HSP-70 values were measured by commercial ELISA kits. Data were analysed by spss 11.5 and medcalc 11.5.1 software. The Mean HSP-70 serum levels were different among aforementioned subgroups (P = 0.001, anova). They were elevated in BD uveitis compared with BD without uveitis (4.84 ± 4.21 versus 2.24 ± 2.08 ng/ml; P = 0.045). HSP-70 in sera of BD uveitis was also higher than that parameter in patients with idiopathic uveitis (4.84 ± 4.21 versus 2.37 ± 3.30 ng/ml; P = 0.001; cut-off point value 1.0 9 ng/ml, 95% CI 0.61-0.86, P = 0.0002, ß = 0.06). However, there was not any statistical difference among those groups in the serum anti-HSP-70 levels (P = 0.63, anova). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that among different confounders, only prednisolone increases and BD uveitis decreases HSP-70 levels independently. This prospective cross-sectional study suggested that HSP-70 serum level is impressed over the course of BD uveitis, and it could be utilized to diagnose or predict developing it.
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- M Sahebari
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shirdel A, Hashemzadeh K, Sahebari M, Rafatpanah H, Hatef M, Rezaieyazdi Z, Mirfeizi Z, FaridHosseini R. Is there any Association Between Human Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) Infection and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? An Original Research and Literature Review. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2013; 16:252-7. [PMID: 24470872 PMCID: PMC3881250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2012] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE(S) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with unknown etiology. Some environmental factors can induce SLE in genetically susceptible individuals; for example, sun exposure and some viral infections may emerge the disease manifestations. Human T lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-I) can dysregulate the human immune system, and the role of this virus in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases is under investigation. There are conflicting data about the role of HTLV-I in the pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases such as SLE. In this study, we have focused on the correlation between HTLV-I infection and SLE in the northeast of Iran, an endemic area for the virus. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and thirty women with SLE and 915 healthy controls were screened for HTLV-I by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot method was used for confirmation of the positive results done by ELISA in the patients and the control group. RESULTS Two (1.5%) of the patients and 23 (2.5%) of the healthy controls were HTLV-I seropositive. There was not a statistical difference between patients and controls in the number of HTLV-I seropositive samples (P=0.49). CONCLUSION This cross-sectional case-control study did not find any association between HTLV-I and SLE. With regard to the previous studies, these controversies may stem from differences in ethnic background. Geographical and environmental factors should also be taken into account.
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- Abbas Shirdel
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ghaem Hospital, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Corresponding author: Maryam Sahebari, Tel; +98-511-8012753; Fax; +98-511-8410136; E-mail:
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Asthma and Allergy Research Centre, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Mirfeizi Z, Hatef MR, Hashemzadeh K, Hashemzadeh S, Tayebi N. A case of primary systemic amyloidosis. Int J Rheum Dis 2012; 15:e134-5. [PMID: 23083051 DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-185x.2011.01605.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Hashemzadeh K, Hashemzadeh S. Predictors and outcome of gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery. MINERVA CHIR 2012; 67:327-335. [PMID: 23022757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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AIM Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following cardiac surgery are uncommon but may be life-threatening. The aim of this prospective study is to determine the incidence, independent risk factors, and outcomes following GI complications after cardiac surgery. METHODS Between March 2006 and February 2011, postoperative GI complications were diagnosed in 35 of 7175 consecutive patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative predictors of complication and death were identified and compared with a control group. We also sought to compare the incidence of GI complications in patients undergoing on-pump and off-pump cardiac surgery. RESULTS GI complications occurred in 35 (0.48%) patients including upper GI bleeding (29, 82.8%), intestinal ischemia (3, 8.5%) perforated duodenal ulcer (1, 2.8%), volvulus of sigmoid (1, 2.8%), and also one patient (2.8%) had upper GI bleeding because of gastric tumor. Patients in the GI group were an average of 5 years older than patients in the control group (P=0.011). In the on-pump group, 32 (91.4%) patients experienced GI complications, compared with 3(8.6%) in the off-pump group (P=0.011). The incidence per type of procedure was as follows: coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (51.4%), single or multiple valve surgery (17.1%), congenital disease (14.2%), combined CABG and valve (8.6%), aortic surgery (5.7%) and the pulmonary artery embolectomy (2.8%). By logistic multivariate analysis, twelve parameters were identified that predicted GI complications: age greater than 65 years, low left ventricular ejection fraction (EF<30%), preoperative creatinine>1.5 mg/dL, on pump operation, prolonged time of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), prolonged time of aortic cross clamp, congenital heart disease, aortic dissection, use of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), blood transfusion, hypotension, and sodium bicarbonate use. Surgical treatment was used in 7 patients (20%) with GI complication. The mortality rate in the surgical group was 85.7% and was the highest in patients who had intestinal ischemia (42.8%). The overall hospital mortality among patients with GI complications was 62.8% (N.=22) compared with a mortality rate of 2.9% (N.=10) in patients without postoperative GI complications (P=0.000). CONCLUSION GI complications are an infrequent, but serious consequence of cardiac surgery and high index of suspicious is required for their detection. Furthermore, successful outcome can be enhanced by improving cardiac output, prompt diagnosis and early surgical intervention.
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- K Hashemzadeh
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Hashemzadeh K, Hashemzadeh S. Early outcomes of intra-aortic balloon pump in cardiac surgery. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2012; 53:387-392. [PMID: 22669096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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AIM As the proportion of high-risk patients for cardiac surgery increases, use of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) has increased, especially for acute heart failure following cardiac surgery. The aim of this prospective study was to determine risk factors of early mortality and IABP complications in patient who underwent cardiac surgery. METHODS From March 2008 through February 2011, 106 (2.36%) patients received preoperative (N.=19) and postoperative IABP (N.=87). They included 68 (64.2%) men and 38 (35.8%) women, with a mean age 59 ± 9.6 years. Most of patients only had coronary disease. (N.=73) Prospective data collection obtained. RESULTS Fifty nine patients (59.7%) were successfully weaned from IABP support and survived to hospital discharge. Hospital mortality was 44.3%. Risk factors for hospital death were age, urgent procedure, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, and incomplete revascularization. The overall mortality between patients with preoperative IABP insertion and patients with postoperative IABP did not significantly differ (6/19 vs. 41/87, P=0.163). Early vascular complications occurred in 4 patients (3.8%) that were not significant. CONCLUSION The use of IABP is a safe option to support heart failure in cardiac surgery. Improved IABP technology and better surveillance have lead to increased use with lower complication rates.
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- K Hashemzadeh
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Madani Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Madani Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Hashemzadeh K, Dehdilani M. Postoperative cardiac troponin I is an independent predictor of in-hospital death after coronary artery bypass grafting. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2009; 50:403-409. [PMID: 19455094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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AIM All types of cardiac surgery involve considerable injury to the myocardium. However, little is known about the prognostic value of cardiac troponin (cTnI), which is a cardiac-specific biologic marker. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the prognostic value of cTnI concentrations measured 20 hours after the end of surgery in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS Three hundred twenty consecutive patients undergoing CABG surgery during an 18-month period were enrolled. In-hospital death (N.=10), cause of death, major clinical outcomes, and relationship between cTnI concentrations and clinical outcome were recorded. RESULTS cTnI concentration was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality (cTnI >14 ng/mL, P<0.05). The perioperative and postoperative variables independently associated with in-hospital death were female gender, combined surgery, ejection fraction <30%, cardiopulmonary bypass duration, and total chest tube drainage volume. CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that cTnI concentration 20 hours after the end of surgery is an independent predictor of in-hospital death after CABG. Furthermore, high concentrations of cTnI were associated with a cardiac cause of death and major clinical outcomes.
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- K Hashemzadeh
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Madani Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
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