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Combining biomarkers of susceptibility with toxicodynamic models: a novel approach for assessing modifying factors
Biomarkers of susceptibility are indicative of an individual’s capacity to react to particular exposures, whereas toxicodynamic models elucidate the correlation between exposure and response. In this article, ...
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Open AccessExamining the relationship between land use and childhood leukemia and lymphoma in Tehran
We conducted a hospital-based case–control study to explore the association between proximity to various land use types and childhood leukemia and lymphoma. This research involved 428 cases of childhood leukem...
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Open AccessSerum concentration of polychlorinated biphenyls and the risk of type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up historical cohort study
This study investigated the association between serum concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and the risk of type 2 diabetes within the general population. A ten-year follow-up historical cohort st...
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Open AccessPrediction of human health risk and disability-adjusted life years induced by heavy metals exposure through drinking water in Fars Province, Iran
Exposure to heavy metals in contaminated drinking water is strongly correlated with various cancers, highlighting the burden of disease. This study aimed to assess the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks a...
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Biodiesel production from supernatant waste cooking oil by a simple one-step technique: calorific value optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) based on D-optimal design
Present work studied the use of waste cooking oil (WCO) from catering facilities in Iran, to produce biodiesel under optimal conditions, using a novel modeling approach. Response surface methodology based on D...
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Human biomonitoring and reference values of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene among Iranian adults population
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most important environmental pollutants. Urinary concentrations of 1-hydropyren metabolites of PAHs have been used as biomarkers of these chemicals’ expos...
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Open AccessBurden of diseases attributable to second-hand smoke exposure in Iran adolescents from 2009 to 2020
Exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) is prevalent in many countries, but the problem’s scope is poorly understood globally, especially in develo** countries. We aimed to estimate SHS exposure and its national...
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Open AccessSafety and feasibility study of ex vivo expanded allogeneic-NK cells infusion in patients with acute pneumonia caused by COVID-19
NK cells are the most active innate immune cells in antiviral immunity, which are impaired by SARS-COV2 infection. Infusion of allogeneic NK cells might be a complementary treatment to boost immune system func...
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Open AccessPublic Preferences and Willingness to Pay for a COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran: A Discrete Choice Experiment
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a major international threat and vaccination is the most robust strategy to terminate this crisis. It is helpful for policymakers to be aware of community pr...
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Exposure sources of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and health risk assessment: a systematic review in Iran
This systematic review aims to identify the sources of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), portioning, and human health risk assessment in Iran. The literature was searched in the international datab...
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Associations of combined short-term exposures to ambient PM2.5 air pollution and noise annoyance on mental health disorders: a panel study of healthy college students in Tehran
Few studies have focused on the simultaneous effects of air pollution and noise annoyance on human mental health. Using a panel study design, we studied the concurrent effect of short-term exposure to PM2.5 and n...
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Open AccessHuman placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19 (phase I clinical trial): safety profile assessment
High morbidity and mortality rates of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it a global health priority. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the most important causes of death in COVID-19 patients. ...
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Exposure to ambient air pollution and socio-economic status on intelligence quotient among schoolchildren in a develo** country
Evidence suggests the association between ambient airborne particulate matters and children’s IQ and psychological development in the early stages of life. However, data on the relationship between ambient air...
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Quality of life and sleep disorders in Tehran Employees Cohort (TEC); Association with secondhand smoking and wealth index
Second-hand smoke is recognized as a major indoor pollutant. Evidences indicated that Second-hand smoke exposure can influence on not only physical health, but also mental well-being. As the correlation of sec...
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Spatiotemporal variability of exposure to secondhand smoke in Iran during 2009–2020: a systematic review
The present study aimed to provide a systematic review of studies on the prevalence of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in the Iran population as a serious indoor health hazard. A literature review of studies t...
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Open AccessInvestigating the relationship between particulate matter and inflammatory biomarkers of exhaled breath condensate and blood in healthy young adults
Inflammatory biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) are measured to estimate the effects of air pollution on humans. The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between particulate m...
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Prenatal blood levels of some toxic metals and the risk of spontaneous abortion
High-level toxic metal exposure has become rare in the recent years. Although, it has not known whether relatively lower exposure may adversely affect human reproductive system. Spontaneous abortion (SA) is a ...
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Particulates induced lung inflammation and its consequences in the development of restrictive and obstructive lung diseases: a systematic review
Particulate matters (PMs) are significant components of air pollution in the urban environment. PMs with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) can penetrate to the alveolar area and introduce numerous com...
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Psychometric Assessment of the Persian Version of the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Compatibility
The Hurlbert Index of Sexual Compatibility is a questionnaire for determining sexual compatibility between two partners who have intimate relationships. This study aimed to determine the psychometric propertie...
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Iranian population exposures to heavy metals, PAHs, and pesticides and their intake routes: a study protocol of a national population health survey
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world and the third leading cause of death in Iran. It has been proven that numerous cancer cases are caused by exposure to environmental pollutants. There is...
