[HTML][HTML] Streptozotocin as a tool for induction of rat models of diabetes: A practical guide

A Ghasemi, S Jeddi - EXCLI journal, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Streptozotocin (STZ) is the most used diabetogenic chemical for creating rat models of type
1 and type 2 diabetes. Despite~ 60 years of using STZ in animal diabetes research, some …

[HTML][HTML] The laboratory rat: Age and body weight matter

A Ghasemi, S Jeddi, K Kashfi - EXCLI journal, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Animal experimentation helps us to understand human biology. Rodents and, in particular,
rats are among the most common animals used in animal experiments. Reporting data on …

Dose effect of psilocybin on primary and secondary depression: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis

NX Li, YR Hu, WN Chen, B Zhang - Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Previous studies have shown that psilocybin has antidepressant effects. In the
current study, we aim to explore the dose effects of psilocybin on primary (major depression …

Effectiveness of companion robot care for dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LC Lu, SH Lan, YP Hsieh, LY Lin, SJ Lan… - Innovation in …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Dementia and central nervous system degeneration
are common problems in aging societies with regard to the number of people affected and …

The effect of physical exercise on circulating brain‐derived neurotrophic factor in healthy subjects: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

YH Wang, HH Zhou, Q Luo, S Cui - Brain and behavior, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To investigate how physical exercise (PE) would affect brain‐derived neurotrophic
factor (BDNF) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of healthy subjects. Methods Seven …

[PDF][PDF] Comparison of spinal cord stimulation waveforms for treating chronic low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

J Karri, V Orhurhu, S Wahezi, T Tang… - Pain …, 2020 - painphysicianjournal.com
Background: The treatment of chronic refractory low back pain (LBP) is challenging.
Conservative and pharmacologic options have demonstrated limited efficacy. Spinal cord …

The impact of hot spring hydrotherapy on pain perception and dysfunction severity in patients with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Mao, K Xiao, W Zhou, H Xu, S Zhang - Journal of Pain Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a prevalent global health issue, leading to
prolonged discomfort and functional limitations. Hot spring hydrotherapy, which utilizes …

[HTML][HTML] Myocardial infarct size is reduced by nitrite and nitrate administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies

Y Yassaghi, S Jeddi, K Kashfi, A Ghasemi - EXCLI journal, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and can be
complicated by myocardial infarction (MI), leading to cardiac failure. Inorganic nitrite and …

[HTML][HTML] Inorganic nitrate, a natural anti-obesity agent: A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies

Z Bahadoran, S Jeddi, S Gheibi, P Mirmiran… - EXCLI …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Evidence for potential effects of inorganic nitrate (NO 3) on body weight is limited to
inconsistent findings of animal experiments. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we …

[HTML][HTML] The efficacy and safety of high-dose nonsedating antihistamines in chronic spontaneous urticaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

X Xiao, P Xue, Y Shi, J Yao, W Cao, L Zhang… - BMC Pharmacology and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Standard doses of second-generation H1-antihistamines (sgAHs) as first-line
treatment are not always effective in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and …