scholarly journals Activity of Iranian Medicinal Herbs against Human Intestinal Parasites (HIP): A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Masoud Soosaraei ◽  
◽  
Ahmad Daryani ◽  
Shahabeddin Sarvi ◽  
Mohamad Taghi Rahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Medicinal Herbs

scholarly journals Zoonotic intestinal parasites of carnivores: A systematic review in Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahabeddin Sarvi ◽  
Ahmad Daryani ◽  
Mehdi Sharif ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Rahimi ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Kohansal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intestinal Parasites

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants with Anti-Trichomonas vaginalis Activity in Iran: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajar ZIAEI HEZARJARIBI ◽  
Najmeh NADEALI ◽  
Mahdi FAKHAR ◽  
Masoud SOOSARAEI
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Background: Trichomoniasis, due to Trichomonas vaginalis, is one of the most common sexually transmitted parasitic diseases in the world such as Iran. This systematic review aimed to explore the studies evaluating the medicinal herbs with anti- T. vaginalis activity which used in Iran. Methods: Articles published in 4 Persian and 4 English databases were obtained between 2000 and 2015 including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Magiran, Barakatkns (formerly IranMedex), Elm net, and SID (Scientific Information Database). Studies out of Iran, studies on animal models and articles on other parasite species than T. vaginalis were excluded from this review. Results: Twenty-one articles including in vitro experiments, met our eligibility criteria. Thoroughly, 26 types of plants were examined against T. vaginalis. Medicinal herbs such as Artemisia, Zataria multiflora, and Lavandula angustifolia are remarkably effective on T. vaginalis. As such, use of other parts of these plants in different concentrations and timelines is recommended for future in vivo studies. Conclusion: The present systematic review provides comprehensive and useful information about Iranian medicinal plants with anti-T. vaginalis activity, which would be examined in the future experimental and clinical trials and herbal combination therapy.

scholarly journals Are Kidney-Tonifying and Blood-Activating Medicinal Herbs Better than NSAIDs for Knee Osteoarthritis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Hetao Huang ◽  
Jianke Pan ◽  
Weiyi Yang ◽  
Yanhong Han ◽  
Minghui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Reaction ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Total Effective Rate ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
Quality Evidence

Objective. To compare the efficacy and safety of kidney-tonifying and blood-activating medicinal herbs (KTBAMs) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from online databases that compared the efficacy of KTBAMs and NSAIDs in the treatment of KOA were retrieved. The main outcomes included the evaluation of functional outcomes, pain, and adverse effects. The Cochrane risk-of-bias (ROB) tool was used to assess methodological quality. Results. A total of 38 RCTs (3994 participants) were included in our meta-analysis. We found that KTBAMs had a significantly higher total effective rate (P<0.00001, risk ratio (RR) = 1.08, confidence interval (CI) = 1.05 to 1.11, I2 = 4%) and a lower gastrointestinal adverse reaction rate (P<0.00001, RR = 0.36, CI = 0.24 to 0.53, I2 = 33%) than NSAIDs. KTBAMs showed greater improvements in the Knee Society Scale (KSS) scores (mean difference (MD) = 7.17, 95% CI 0.71 to 13.64, P=0.03). Regarding the visual analog scale (VAS) scores, WOMAC scores, and Lequence scores, there were no significant differences between the KTBAM group and the NSAID group. The GRADE quality level of this systematic review indicated that the very low-quality evidence showed that KTBAMs had a higher total effective rate, while the moderate-quality evidence showed that the adverse reactions of KTBAMs were lower and the KSS scores were higher. Low-quality evidence showed no significant differences in improving VAS scores, WOMAC scores, or Lequence scores. Conclusion. KTBAMs were superior to NSAIDs in terms of a higher total effective rate, a lower adverse reaction rate, and a higher KSS score. There were no significant differences between KTBAMs and NSAIDs in improving VAS scores, WOMAC scores, and Lequence scores of patients with KOA. Therefore, KTBAMs may be an alternative effective method for treating KOA. However, high-quality, well-designed RCTs with long-term follow-up are still required.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites in hemodialysis patients from developing countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Taghipour ◽  
Meysam Olfatifar ◽  
Ali Rostami ◽  
Masoud Foroutan ◽  
VeneelaKrishnaRekha Vasigala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients

The effects of medicinal herbs and marine natural products on wound healing of cutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 105235
Author(s):  
Elahe Tajbakhsh ◽  
Ali Khamesipour ◽  
Seyed Reza Hosseini ◽  
Neda Kosari ◽  
Shima Shantiae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Marine Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Herbs

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites among intellectually disabled individuals in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gut Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Javad Abbaszadeh Afshar ◽  
Mehdi Mohebali ◽  
Sina Mohtasebi ◽  
Aref Teimouri ◽  
Bahareh Sedaghat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Stool Examination ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Forest Plot ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Background Poor self-care skills and personal hygiene resulted from limitations in learning and understanding, put intellectually disabled individuals at greater risk for intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs). Despite several regional reports in Iran, the overall burden on IPIs among intellectually disabled individuals is poorly understood. Hence, the present study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of IPIs among intellectually disabled individuals in Iran. Methods Using the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of data retrieved from seven electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ProQuest for English articles, as well as SID and Magiran for Persian) from their inception up to December 2020. Pooled prevalence was estimated using a random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and depicted as a forest plot, while heterogeneity was evaluated using Cochran’s Q-test. Results Exactly 1263 of the 3004 intellectually disabled individuals examined by 14 studies across 10 provinces of Iran were positive for IPIs. Overall pooled prevalence estimate was 41% (95% CI 29–53%) with a range of 21% (95% CI 10–32%) to 68% (95% CI 55–80%) across sub-groups. Entamoeba coli (16.2%; 95% CI 10.3–22%), Blastocystis spp. (12.2%; 95% CI 7.2–17.2%), and Giardia duodenalis (11.9%; 95% CI 7.4–16.3%) were the most prevalent protozoan species. In terms of helminthic agents, the most prevalent species were Enterobius vermicularis (11.3%; 95% CI 6.3–16.3%) followed by Strongyloides stercoralis (10.9%; 95% CI 5.0–16.9%) and Hymenolepis nana (2.8%; 95% CI 0.4–5.2%) Conclusion IPIs are highly prevalent among intellectually disabled individuals in Iran. Improving the health status and implementing infectious disease prevention strategies in rehabilitation centers, health promotion interventions to improve personal hygiene of intellectually disabled individuals, as well as utilize sensitive diagnostic methods besides routine stool examination techniques, and treatment of infected individuals will help in the control of these infections among intellectually disabled individuals.

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