Meraj Sharifi
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View article: Age, sex, income, sociodemographic and health system inequalities in the global burden of high systolic blood pressure: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Age, sex, income, sociodemographic and health system inequalities in the global burden of high systolic blood pressure: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
Objectives To examine the global and regional trends in disparities of high systolic blood pressure (HSBP) burden between 1990 and 2021 by age, sex, sociodemographic index and health systems’ performance. Design Systematic analysis. Settin…
View article: The prevalence of homelessness and its associated factors among people who inject drugs in Iran: results from nationwide bio-behavioral surveillance surveys in 2020 and 2023
The prevalence of homelessness and its associated factors among people who inject drugs in Iran: results from nationwide bio-behavioral surveillance surveys in 2020 and 2023 Open
View article: History of injection drug use in the month preceding incarceration in Iranian prisons
History of injection drug use in the month preceding incarceration in Iranian prisons Open
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and pattern of injecting drug use (IDU) in Iranian incarcerated people one month before their imprisonment. This cross-sectional study used data from the national Bio-Behavioral Surveillance S…
View article: The influence of age and gender on ocular biometrics and corneal astigmatism in adults undergoing cataract surgery
The influence of age and gender on ocular biometrics and corneal astigmatism in adults undergoing cataract surgery Open
Objectives: To assess the influence of age and gender on ocular biometric values and corneal astigmatism features in individuals undergoing phacoemulsification surgery and intraocular lens implantation. Methodology: This retrospective stud…
View article: The efficacy and safety of perioperative administration of dexamethasone: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The efficacy and safety of perioperative administration of dexamethasone: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Perioperative prophylactic dexamethasone is commonly administered to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain after surgery. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the efficacy and adverse effects of pe…
View article: Dis-locative Spaces and Digital Interactions
Dis-locative Spaces and Digital Interactions Open
The concept of space constantly is growing with the advancement of technology. The spatial interactions using digital media provide new possibilities to bridge between physical and digital spaces. Location is not all about longitude and la…
View article: Myopia Progression during the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Myopia Progression during the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
To evaluate myopia progression during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its risk factors. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to find literature until August 2022 related to COVID-19 pandemic and myopia …
View article: Adverse Reactions from Topical Ophthalmic Anesthetic Abuse
Adverse Reactions from Topical Ophthalmic Anesthetic Abuse Open
Purpose: To assess the adverse drug reactions (ADR) of tetracaine among patients referred to an eye emergency department in the southeast of Iran. Methods: In this case series study, we assessed 31 eyes of 24 patients who were referred due…
View article: Retrobulbar Injection of Amphotericin B in Patients With COVID-19 Associated Orbital Mucormycosis: A Systematic Review
Retrobulbar Injection of Amphotericin B in Patients With COVID-19 Associated Orbital Mucormycosis: A Systematic Review Open
Purpose: Following COVID-19 infection a rising count of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is observed, requiring orbital exenteration, a disabling lifetime affecting surgery. One of the potential interventions for globe salvage in these p…
View article: Spatial Interaction and Hybrid Spaces
Spatial Interaction and Hybrid Spaces Open
The notion of spaces constantly is growing with the advancement of technology. The spatial interactions using digital media provide new possibilities to bridge between physical and digital spaces. Location is not all about longitude and la…