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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: Case Report on Muscle Twitching-Induced Injuries Open

Faranak Behnaz, Narges Bazgir, A. Faridi, Sogol Asgari · 2025

During surgical procedures, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) allows for real-time assessment of neural structures like the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It enables continuous monitoring and early detection of potential da…

Clinical, laboratory, imaging features and prognosis in pediatric patients with Congenital anomalies of the kidney and the urinary tract (CAKUT): a referral center experience Open

Masoumeh Mohkam, Soodeh Ghadimi, Mohammadreza Shafiei, Leily Mohajerzadeh, Mitra Khalili , et al. · 2025

Background This study aims to evaluate the demographic, clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings in Iranian children diagnosed with congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Methods All patients with a diagnosis o…

Adrenal Insufficiency Associated Cardiomyopathy, From Molecule to Clinic: A Comprehensive Review Open

Narges Bazgir, Afsaneh Soltani, Zahra Mohajer, Mohammad Amin Khazeei Tabari, Vahid Eslami · 2025

Background and Aim Adrenal insufficiency (AI), the lack of glucocorticoids (GCs) production or function with or without a lack of mineralocorticoids (MCs) and adrenal androgens, can result in uncommon but life‐threatening complications lik…

Exploring MRI Changes in the Olfactory Bulb of COVID-19 Patients with Long-Term Anosmia Open

Fatemeh Mobarakeh, Mahdi Khajavi, Narges Bazgir, Farhad Mokhtarnejad, Maryam Haghighi-Morad , et al. · 2025

Assessment of STOP-Bang Test Ability to Predict Postoperative Respiratory and Airway Complications of Supratentorial Craniotomy Open

Parisa Sezari, Masoud Nashibi, Farhad Safari, Kamran Mottaghi, Elaheh Younesi , et al. · 2025

Background: Sleep apnea is a commonly undiagnosed condition that can have serious consequences. The STOP-Bang Questionnaire is a well-recognized screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is utilized to diagnose OSA in both medic…

Evaluating the Effect of Melatonin on Hemodynamic Responses and Anesthesia Depth After Laryngoscopy in Opium-Addicted Patients Undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial Open

Sogol Asgari, Masoud Nashibi, Narges Bazgir, Faranak Behnaz · 2025

Background: Melatonin, a hormone known for regulating sleep, may also play a role in managing stress responses during anesthesia. Research suggests that it can reduce the required doses of anesthetics and minimize complications. This is pa…

Osteopontin in Alzheimer's Disease: A Double‐Edged Sword in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection—A Systematic Review Open

Zahra Azizan, Maryam Bazrgar, Narges Bazgir, Sadra Habibi Moini, Sara Ghaseminejad‐Kermani , et al. · 2025

Background Osteopontin (OPN) has emerged as a pivotal molecule in Alzheimer's disease (AD), with studies indicating its potential to act as both a neuroprotective agent and a contributor to neurodegeneration. This systematic review aims to…

Chondroblastoma Located in the Anterior Skull Base: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review Open

Mohsen Fazli, Mahdi Khajavi, S. Saeed Mohammadi, Amir Zaker, Mohammad Jalili , et al. · 2025

Background: Chondroblastoma is a rare and benign bone tumor originating from immature chondroblasts. Chondroblastoma typically affects long bones; however, it can also occur in the skull, especially the temporal bone. The anterior skull ba…

Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report and systematic review Open

Ibrahim Mohammadzadeh, Narges Bazgir, Behnaz Niroomand, Ghaem Khodabakhsh, Nader Akbari Dilmaghani , et al. · 2024

Surgical intervention was pivotal in the resolution of symptoms, highlighting the necessity for timely and accurate diagnosis to improve outcomes in multifocal LCH cases.

Olfactory dysfunction as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for movement disorders Open

Ali Asghar Peyvandi, Shahrokh Khoshsirat, Narges Bazgir, Amirreza Zaker, Azin Tahvildari , et al. · 2024

Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is a common nonmotor symptom observed in several movement disorders. The severity and pattern of olfactory impairment vary among these conditions. Notably, olfactory impairment often precedes the clinical diagnos…

Atypical anterior wall fracture extending to anterior inferior iliac spine with preservation of pelvic brim: A case report and literature review Open

Reza Zandi, Shahin Talebi, Akbar Ehsani, Narges Bazgir · 2024

Key Clinical Message Anterior acetabular wall fractures that extend into the anterior inferior iliac spine are more likely to be unstable, and more likely to require surgical fixation. Abstract Conventional acetabular anterior wall fractur…

Efficacy Comparison Between Interscalene Block with and Without Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Anesthesia in Clavicle Surgery Open

Faramarz Mosaffa, Mahshid Ghasemi, A A Habibi, Reza Minaei, Narges Bazgir , et al. · 2024

Background: Clavicle fractures account for over one-third of shoulder injuries and up to 3.3% of all fractures in adults. While the majority of these fractures can be managed non-surgically, there are instances where surgical intervention …

Eosinophil percentage and platelet counts: Association with in-hospital mortality in ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction. Open

Mahtab Mashayekhi, Mahdokht Rezaei, Abbas Allami, Narges Bazgir, Monirsadat Mirzadeh , et al. · 2024

Platelet count could be a significant prognostic indicator for in-hospital outcomes in STEMI patients, suggesting an increased risk of mortality. Additionally, there is a notable relationship between eosinophil percentage and ejection frac…

Two Unrelated Iranian Patients with Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency: A Case Report and Review of Treatment Open

Parvaneh Karimzade, Aziz Eghbali, Mohammad Keramatipour, Reza Shiari, Zahra Golchehre , et al. · 2024

Background . Adenosine deaminase deficiency 2 (DADA2) is an autoinflammatory disorder, caused by the CECR1 gene mutation. The major clinical manifestations include recurrent vasculitis, neurological disorders such as stroke, hematologic ab…

Bell's palsy and sudden sensorineural hearing loss simultaneously post COVID-19: A case report and review Open

Mehdi Khajavi, Mahya Mohammadi, Narges Bazgir, Ghazaal Shokuhifar, Mohammadsmaeil Kordjazi · 2023

Background: This study aims to report a rare case of neuropathy following Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In addition, we reviewed other cases of polyneuropathies after COVID-19. We compared their clinical manifestations, laboratory data, …

Assessment of prognostic biomarkers in sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Somayeh Niknazar, Narges Bazgir, Vahideh Shafaei, Hojjat‐Allah Abbaszadeh, Alireza Zali , et al. · 2023

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is defined as hearing loss of more than 30 dB in less than 72 h. SSNHL is a frequent complaint and an emergency in otolaryngology. Various biomarkers have been used to determine the prognosis of SS…

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Causing Progressive Dysphagia: A Case Report and Review Open

Farzin Davoodi, Narges Bazgir, Reza Naseri · 2023

Background. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a rare noninflammatory disorder impacting spinal longitudinal ligament and enthesis. The majority of DISH cases are asymptomatic or have few manifestations. Manifestations incl…

Investigation of Clinical Manifestations and Laboratory Findings of COVID-19 During National Peaks of Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron in the Pediatric Emergency Department of Mofid Children's Hospital, Tehran, Iran Open

Niloofar Esfahanian, Fariba Shirvani, Narges Bazgir, Abdollah Karimi, Sedigheh Rafiei Tabatabaei , et al. · 2023

Background: The global spread of the coronavirus since 2019 has caused significant concern. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical manifestations and laboratory findings of children infected with the alpha, beta, d…

Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil in sedation, analgesia, and vital signs in patients undergoing stereotactic brain biopsy: a single-blind control trial Open

Faranak Behnaz, Sogol Asgari, Narges Bazgir, Mohammadsmaeil Kordjazi, Parisa Sezari · 2023

Background : stereotactic frame-based brain biopsy is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure. Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist decreases heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response. Remifentanil is a short-acting op…

A rare immunological disease, caspase 8 deficiency: case report and literature review Open

Narges Bazgir, Azin Tahvildari, Zahra Chavoshzade, Mahnaz Jamee, Zahra Golchehre , et al. · 2023

Assessment of STOP-Bang test ability to predict postoperative complications of supratentorial craniotomy Open

Parisa Sezari, Farhad Safari, Sogol Asgari, elahe younesi, Narges Bazgir , et al. · 2023

Background: Sleep apnea is usually associated with negative outcomes and underdiagnoses. STOP-Bang Questionnaire is a screening method for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that is recognized for the diagnosis of OSA in surgical and medical pa…

Manifestations of Mucormycosis and Its Complications in COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series Study Open

Mohammadsmaeil Kordjazi, Narges Bazgir, Kourosh Eftekharian, Mostafa Farajpour, Nader Akbari Dilmaghani · 2022

Objective Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal disease that affects immunocompromised patients. With the advent of SARS-CoV-2, this opportunistic disease has increased. Methods A case series of 47 patients with COVID-19 associated mucor…

A rare presentation of head and neck Paragangliomas in parotid gland: A case report Open

Zahra Rahmani, Mehdi Khajavi, Narges Bazgir, Mohammadsmaeil Kordjazi · 2022

Paragangliomas (PGLs) are masses that originate from the neural crest. Carotid bifurcation, jugular foramen, and along vagal nerve course are common sites for PGLs. Meanwhile, the head and neck are unusual places that PGLs arise. This arti…

A rare case of combined immunodeficiency with cytopenia whose symptoms were controlled by cyclosporine Open

Narges Bazgir, Shabnam Eskandarzadeh, Golnaz Eslamian, Zahra Chavoshzadeh, Shah Jaffer , et al. · 2022

Combined Immunodeficiency (CID) is a group of inborn error of Immunity (IEI) that may present with both infectious and non-infectious complications. Autoimmunity is an unusual presentation of CID and can be presented as cytopenia. The init…

Successfully separated conjoined twins at French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children Kabul Afghanistan Open

Mohammad Tareq Rahimi, Mohammad Akbar Shirzad, Abdulwahab Amanat, Azin Tahvildari, Narges Bazgir , et al. · 2022

Conjoined twins are a rare malformation and few cases have been reported in the literature. There are different types of conjoined twins and the most common type is the thoracopagus. Prognosis is related to the type of conjoined twins and …

COVID-19: National Pandemic Management Strategies and their Efficacies and Impacts on the Number of Secondary Cases and Prognosis: A Systematic Review Open

Hossein Hatami, Shohra Qaderi, Jaffer Shah, Aramesh Rezaeian, Yeganeh Farsi , et al. · 2022

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the pathogen responsible for an acute respiratory disease designated COIVD-19, which has spread throughout the world. Despite all the struggles with this virus, st…

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Afghanistan: A retrospective single center study Open

Shohra Qaderi, Masoud Mardani, Asghar Shah, Jaffer Shah, Narges Bazgir , et al. · 2020

The prevalence of CCHF is increasing in Afghanistan. The majority of cases visited the hospital during the late phase of infection. This delay can negatively affect the efficacy of treatment and lead to severe health outcomes. Our findings…

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