The Association of Atorvastatin Therapy With COVID-19 Outcomes and Mortality

Hamid Reza Aghaei Meybodi; Seyedeh Zahra Fotook Kiaee; Marjan Akhavan; Samira Abbasloo; Mahnaz Pejman Sani

Volume 7, Issue 1 , February 2022, , Pages 11-16

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2022.03

Abstract
  Background: The world is still witnessing a largely ongoing spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); therefore, the scientific findings in this area need to be shared promptly.Objectives: This study aimed to assess the usefulness of Atorvastatin treatment in reducing COVID-19 mortality in patients ...  Read More

Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Use in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Which Variable is Important?

Farshid Rahimibashar; Mahmood Salesi; Amir Vahedian-Azimi; Masoum Khosh Fetrat

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2021, , Pages 116-122

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.22

Abstract
  Background: The study of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has provided conflicting results in terms of their effect on mortality.Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate mortality in ARDS patients who underwent NMBA.Methods: ...  Read More

Sepsis at ICU Admission Increases the ICU Mortality Rates Among Very Long ICU Stay Patients: A Secondary Analysis

Farshid Rahimibashar; Mahmood Salesi; Amir Vahedian-Azimi; Masoum Khosh Fetrat

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 134-140

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2020.26

Abstract
  Background: Sepsis is a very common serious medical condition among patients admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) that increases with age and ICU length of stay (LOS). Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to estimate the mortality rate due to sepsis among adult patients admitted to the ...  Read More

Epidemiology of Hereditary Coagulation Bleeding Disorders: A 15-Year Experience From Southern Iran

Azadeh Farjami; Sezaneh Haghpanah; Peyman Arasteh; Rezvan Ardeshiri; Hakimeh Tavoosi; Zohre Zahedi; Shirin Parand; Mehran Karimi

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 113-117

https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2017.27

Abstract
  Background: Data on the frequency of hereditary bleeding disorders (HBDs) and associated mortality and morbidities during a long-term follow-up from Iran are scarce. Objective: This study evaluated the epidemiologic features among patients with HBD in one of the largest referral centers in southern Iran. ...  Read More