Golestan University of Medical Sciences

Treatment-associated changes in SESN2, NFATC1, and NRF2 gene expression in rheumatoid arthritis: a comparative study of newly diagnosed and DMARD-treated patients

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by uncontrolled joint inflammation and progressive structural damage in the joints. Sestrin 2 ( SESN2 ) and nuclear factor erythroid-related 2 ( NRF2 ) acts as critical regulators of cellular redox homeostasis and...

Association between preoperative hypoalbuminemia and postoperative complications in spinal fusion surgery: an approach- and spinal level-stratified meta-analysis

While hypoalbuminemia is recognized as a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes in various surgeries, its specific impact on spinal fusion outcomes has not been systematically synthesized. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between preoperative hypoalbum...

Associations of basic and decision-making health literacy skills with psychological factors related to breast cancer screening: a bayesian network analysis

Breast cancer screening is vital for early detection, yet participation among rural women remains low. Basic and decision-making health literacy skills are associated with how individuals understand and act on screening information, and this study examined how these two skills re...

Diffusion tensor tractography of the corpus callosum in major depressive disorder: a case-control study

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common and disabling psychiatric disorder that has been associated with alterations in white-matter microstructure, including abnormalities of the corpus callosum. This study aimed to compare the brain tracts of the corpus callosum using diffu...