Fazilat Jokar darzi
Department of Internal Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
[ 1 ] - Association of vitamin D deficiency and premature coronary artery disease
Background: Evidence suggests hypovitaminosis D is associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and its extent and related risk factors. However, some investigations have produced contrary results. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the association between serum vitamin D levels and the severity of premature coronary artery involvement. Methods: This randomized prospective, cas...
[ 2 ] - Prevalence of HCVAb and HBsAg in Patients with Beta-thalassemia Major in Amirkola Thalassemia Center
Background and purpose: Beta-thalassemia major is a genetic disorder with known globin defect that leads to chronic hemolytic anemia. Due to the need for recurrent blood transfusion, the risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis is higher in these patients. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 518 patients with thalassemia major in Amirkola Thalassemia Center, 2013-2...