Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

B‑cell activating factor gene polymorphisms rs9514828 and rs1041569 increase preeclampsia risk

Aims This study investigated the association between BAFF gene polymorphisms (rs1041569 and rs9514828) and preeclampsia (PE) susceptibility in an Iranian population, with a focus on disease severity and onset timing.Patients and methods This case-control study included 560 pregna...

A novel homozygous GLB1 pathogenic variant identified in two cases of infantile GM1 gangliosidosis

GM1 gangliosidosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects lysosomes. It is caused by variants in the GLB1 gene, which leads to a lack of the enzyme β-galactosidase. The infantile form (Type I) is the most severe. It begins in the first months of life and has a poor prognosis. We...

Self-care recovery after ischemic stroke: a quasi-experimental comparison of two psychological interventions

Post-stroke patients often experience cognitive, psychological, and self-care impairments. Comparative evidence on mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive rehabilitation interventions remains limited. This study compared two psychological interventions (Mindfulness-Based St...