Search Results - "Merat, Shahin"
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Impaired HDL cholesterol efflux capacity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis
Published in Scientific reports (03-08-2018)“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with a substantial increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is partly…”
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Effects of supplementation with main coffee components including caffeine and/or chlorogenic acid on hepatic, metabolic, and inflammatory indices in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Published in Nutrition journal (10-04-2021)“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is much more frequent and more severe, including cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with type 2…”
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Red Meat Consumption and Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Population With Low Meat Consumption: The Golestan Cohort Study
Published in The American journal of gastroenterology (01-08-2021)“…Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as the most common liver disease in the world, can range from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis. We evaluated the…”
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A prospective study of tea drinking temperature and risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Published in International journal of cancer (01-01-2020)“…Previous studies have reported an association between hot tea drinking and risk of esophageal cancer, but no study has examined this association using…”
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An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on efficacy of Sofosbuvir in treating hepatitis C-infected patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Published in PloS one (10-02-2021)“…Sofosbuvir seems to be a revolutionary treatment for Hepatitis C-infected patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) but existing evidence is not…”
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Effect of Enteric-Coated, Delayed-Release Peppermint Oil on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Published in Digestive diseases and sciences (01-05-2010)“…Herbal remedies, particularly peppermint, have been reported to be helpful in controlling symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We conducted a randomized…”
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Assessment of the impact of different fecal storage protocols on the microbiota diversity and composition: a pilot study
Published in BMC microbiology (28-06-2019)“…Fecal samples are currently the most commonly studied proxy for gut microbiota. The gold standard of sample handling and storage for microbiota analysis is…”
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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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Continuum of hepatitis C care cascade in prison and following release in the direct-acting antivirals era
Published in Harm reduction journal (20-10-2020)“…People with criminal justice involvement contribute remarkably to the rising hepatitis C virus (HCV) burden; however, the continuum of care is a major barrier…”
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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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Tooth Loss and Lack of Regular Oral Hygiene Are Associated with Higher Risk of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (01-11-2008)“…We tested the association between tooth loss and oral hygiene and the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in people living in a high-risk area of…”
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus: the first population-based study from Iran
Published in International journal of infectious diseases (01-09-2010)“…Summary Objective Early studies on blood donors point to a seroprevalence of approximately 0.25% for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Iran. However, the…”
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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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Impact of IL28 Genotypes and Modeling the Interactions of HCV Core Protein on Treatment of Hepatitis C
Published in Interdisciplinary sciences : computational life sciences (01-12-2020)“…Background Mutations in the core CVR region of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and polymorphisms of interleukin 28B (IL28B) are associated with…”
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Recommendations for the Clinical Management of Hepatitis C in Iran: A Consensus-Based National Guideline
Published in Hepatitis monthly (01-08-2016)“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major public health issue worldwide, including Iran. The new direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) with high efficacy…”
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Determinants of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including hookah smoking and opium use- a cross-sectional analysis of 50,000 individuals
Published in PloS one (21-02-2014)“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of discomfort and morbidity worldwide. However, information on determinants of GERD from large-scale…”
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The Predictive Factors for Favorable Outcomes of Peginterferon and Ribavirin Combination Therapy in HCV-Infected Patients
Published in Acta medica Iranica (2020)“…We aimed to investigate the association of pretreatment host and/or viral related factors with sustained virological response (SVR) rate in chronic hepatitis C…”
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Gallstone disease and obesity: a population-based study on abdominal fat distribution and gender differences
Published in Annals of hepatology (01-09-2015)“…AbstractBackground. Existing evidence suggests the visceral fat is more metabolically active than subcutaneous fat. We aimed to investigate the value of…”
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Prognostic factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma--a population-based study in Golestan Province, Iran, a high incidence area
Published in PloS one (21-07-2011)“…Golestan Province in northern Iran is an area with a high incidence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). We aimed to investigate prognostic factors…”
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Persistent alanine aminotransferase elevation among the general Iranian population: prevalence and causes
Published in World journal of gastroenterology : WJG (14-05-2008)“…To determine the prevalence and causes of persistently elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels among the general population in northern Iran. A total of…”
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