Search Results - "Maryam Sharafkhah"
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SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in the general population and high-risk occupational groups across 18 cities in Iran: a population-based cross-sectional study
Published in The Lancet infectious diseases (01-04-2021)“…Rapid increases in cases of COVID-19 were observed in multiple cities in Iran towards the start of the pandemic. However, the true infection rate remains…”
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Population attributable fractions of cancer mortality related to indoor air pollution, animal contact, and water source as environmental risk factors: Findings from the Golestan Cohort Study
Published in PloS one (10-06-2024)“…Environmental risk factors are significant contributors to cancer mortality, which are neglected. This study aimed to estimate the population attributable…”
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The effect of crocin supplementation on glycemic control, insulin resistance and active AMPK levels in patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot study
Published in Diabetology and metabolic syndrome (09-07-2020)“…Crocin as a carotenoid exerts anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective and cardioprotective effects. Besides, the increasing prevalence of…”
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Applying simple linear combination, multiple logistic and factor analysis methods for candidate fecal bacteria as novel biomarkers for early detection of adenomatous polyps and colon cancer
Published in Journal of microbiological methods (01-12-2018)“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer, and presents a considerable disease burden, worldwide. Recently, the gut microbiota has been…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Iran: A cross-sectional analysis from the PERSIAN cohort
Published in PloS one (11-07-2024)“…This study assessed the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a general adult population in Iran. The association between GERD and various…”
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Development of a sleeve gastrectomy risk calculator
Published in Surgery for obesity and related diseases (01-07-2015)“…Abstract Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is rapidly gaining popularity. Estimating the risk of postoperative adverse events can improve…”
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Dietary quality using four dietary indices and lung cancer risk: the Golestan Cohort Study (GCS)
Published in Cancer causes & control (01-05-2021)“…Purpose The lung cancer incidence in Iran has increased almost ten times over the past three decades. In addition to the known causes such as smoking and…”
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Dietary amino acids intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: results from the Golestan Cohort Study
Published in Nutrition journal (09-11-2024)“…Less is known whether the amino acid composition of dietary protein sources effects on long-term health outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the association between…”
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Prevalence and determinants of anemia among Iranian population aged ≥35 years: A PERSIAN cohort-based cross-sectional study
Published in PloS one (09-02-2022)“…So far, no comprehensive studies have been performed to assess burden and determinants of anemia in Iran. In the present study, we aimed to answer this query…”
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Dietary Protein Sources and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: The Golestan Cohort Study in Iran
Published in American journal of preventive medicine (01-02-2017)“…Introduction Dietary protein comes from foods with greatly different compositions that may not relate equally with mortality risk. Few cohort studies from…”
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Mineral Intake and Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and All-Cause Mortality: Findings from the Golestan Cohort Study
Published in Nutrients (01-01-2024)“…Associations between mineral intake and mortality in non-Western countries have not been studied adequately. This study evaluated these associations in the…”
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Validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire assessing food group intake in the PERSIAN Cohort Study
Published in Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) (04-08-2023)“…Purpose A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed for use in the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN…”
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Dietary intake of fatty acids and risk of pancreatic cancer: Golestan cohort study
Published in Nutrition journal (16-07-2021)“…Abstract Background As pancreatic cancer (PC) is a malignancy with poor prognosis, finding strategies for its prevention became a notable priority. Among all…”
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Validity and reproducibility of the PERSIAN Cohort food frequency questionnaire: assessment of major dietary patterns
Published in Nutrition journal (13-03-2024)“…Dietary patterns, encompassing an overall view of individuals' dietary intake, are suggested as a suitable means of assessing nutrition's role in chronic…”
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Opium Use and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (01-03-2018)“…We examined the association between opium consumption and pancreatic cancer incidence in a large-scale prospective cohort of the general population in…”
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Polypill protects MAFLD patients from cardiovascular events and mortality: a prospective trial
Published in Hepatology international (01-08-2023)“…Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a novel term that distinguishes patients at risk of adverse clinical outcomes with…”
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody among urban Iranian population: findings from the second large population-based cross-sectional study
Published in BMC public health (23-05-2022)“…The first large serosurvey in Iran found a SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence of 17.1% among the general population in the first wave of the epidemic by April,…”
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Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension based on ACC/AHA versus JNC7 guidelines in the PERSIAN cohort study
Published in Scientific reports (08-03-2022)“…In this cross-sectional population-based study, we used the baseline data of the Prospective Epidemiologic Research Studies in IrAN cohort study collected in…”
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A simple risk-based strategy for hepatitis C virus screening among incarcerated people in a low- to middle-income setting
Published in Harm reduction journal (14-08-2020)“…Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is among the highest priority diseases in custodial settings; however, the diagnosis remains suboptimal among…”
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The contribution of metabolic risk factors to cardiovascular mortality in Golestan cohort study: Population attributable fraction estimation
Published in International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention (01-06-2024)“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of global mortality and disability. Several studies demonstrated that metabolic risk factors increase…”
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