Shahriar Ghodous

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with Alzheimer disease

Background: The relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and Alzheimer disease (AD) has gained increasing attention in recent years, reflecting the growing recognition of metabolic factors in neurodegenerative conditions. The present study aims to estimate the prevalence of...

Educational applications of virtual reality in orthopedic surgery: a scoping review of effectiveness and future directions

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a rapidly expanding modality in orthopedic surgical education. However, the evidence regarding its educational value, clinical transferability, and technological consistency remains heterogeneous. This scoping review aims to map the current lan...

Oral contraceptive and menopausal hormone therapy use and risk of pancreatic cancer: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and dose–response analysis

Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis, and hormonal factors have been proposed as potential modifiers of risk. However, the association between exogenous female hormone use and pancreatic cancer remains uncertain. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis...