Mohamad Hashemi
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
[ 1 ] - A Review of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural and Food Products of Iran
Background & Objectives: The implementation of pest control strategies is essential for reducing food waste and providing fresh safe food product. However, the excessive and uncontrolled usage of pesticides have caused serious environmental and health problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of pesticide residues in food products in Iran via exploring the relevant published wor...
[ 2 ] - Risk factors for foodborne bacterial illnesses during Ramadan
Introduction: In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daytime and mostly take two meals per day. One of these major meals is consumed before sunrise (Sahur), and the other is taken after sunset (Iftar). The partial nutritional deprivation in Ramadan may affect the immune system, while the other rituals of this month might render fasting individuals suscepti...
[ 3 ] - Effects of Ramadan fasting on cardiovascular risk factors: A narrative review
Ramadan is considered as holy month of Muslims worldwide. During this month, most able-bodied Muslim adults refrain from foods, drinks, smoking, and medications from dawn until sunset. In Islamic rules, patients and those for whom fasting may have major health risks are exempted from fasting during Ramadan. There is still no consensus regarding the effects of Ramadan fasting, as a unique opport...
[ 4 ] - Effects of Ramadan fasting on plasma free fatty acids in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global disease which its prevalence is about 10-35%. Several factors are involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma free fatty acids in patients with NAFLD.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed during the month of Ramadan in June-Ju...
[ 5 ] - Evaluation of Incidence Rate and some of Epidemiological Indices of Human Brucellosis in Qazvin Province, Iran during 2002 to 2009
Background: The socio-economical and geographical conditions of Iran cause most of the people consume dairy products or are in close contact with livestock, that these expose many individuals to Brucella spp. Since Qazvin province is considered as a moderate burden of brucellosis, the need for a comprehensive epidemiological study of the disease in this province is quite essential. Methods: Th...
[ 6 ] - Antibacterial Activity of Zataria multiflora Boiss Essential Oil against Some Fish Spoilage Bacteria
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate antimicrobial effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil (EO) against six fish spoilage bacteria for evaluation of its potential utilization in the preservation of minimally processed fish products. Methods: Firstly, GC-MS analysis of the EO was performed to determine its chemical composition. Then, antibacterial effect of the EO in a ...
[ 7 ] - Comparisons of Breast Milk Fatty Acid Profiles in Overweight and Obese Women
Background and Objectives: Breast milk composition is affected by several factors such as maternal diet and body mass index. Milk fats include a major calorie content of the milk, which changes dramatically throughout the lactation. The aim of the present study was to assess breast milk fatty acid profile in overweight and obese mothers and its correlations with maternal body mass index. Mater...
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