Gita Shafiee

ORCID: 0000-0003-3441-3578
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Research Areas
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health and Well-being Studies
  • Body Composition Measurement Techniques
  • Frailty in Older Adults
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Diabetes Management and Education
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Vitamin D Research Studies
  • Bone health and treatments
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Bone Metabolism and Diseases
  • Obesity and Health Practices
  • Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
  • Health and Wellbeing Research

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2016-2025

Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute
2019

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
2009-2018

Shariati Hospital
2012-2018

Tarbiat Modares University
2018

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2018

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
2014

Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center
2012-2013

Endocrine & Metabolism Research Institute
2013

Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences
2009-2012

Hypoglycemia is one of the most important complications diabetes treatment. The risk severe hypoglycemia higher in elderly patients, those having comorbidities such as vascular disease or renal failure, pregnant women and children with type 1diabetes. Moreover, 2 diabetes, progressive insulin deficiency, longer duration tight glycemic control increase much 1 diabetes.Episodes may lead to impairment counter-regulatory system, potential development unawareness. So, events even death addition...

10.1186/2251-6581-11-17 article EN cc-by Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders 2012-10-01

Background: This paper presents the methodology and early findings of fifth survey a school-based surveillance program in Iran. Methods: nationwide study was conducted 2015 as entitled Childhood Adolescence Surveillance PreventIon Adult Non- communicable disease (CASPIAN-V) study. The protocol mainly based on World Health Organization-Global School student Survey. We studied 14400 students, aged 7-18 years, their parents living 30 provinces Fasting blood obtained from sub-sample 4200...

10.4103/2008-7802.198915 article EN cc-by-nc-sa International Journal of Preventive Medicine 2017-01-01

Chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and low bone mineral density (BMD) are significant public health concerns for people living with HIV (PLWH), especially the increased life expectancy because of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study evaluated prevalence associated factors BMD among 94 PLWH in Kerman, Iran, from September 2021 to February 2022. Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, was measured, defined by specific T-scores Z-scores. Predictors were assessed through interviews,...

10.1097/jnc.0000000000000521 article EN Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 2025-01-14

this study aimed to evaluate the association of breakfast intake with cardiometabolic risk factors in a nationally-representative sample Iranian pediatrics.the participants considered 5,625 school students aged 10-18 years, studied third survey national school-based surveillance system (CASPIAN-III). They were classified into three groups based on number days they ate breakfast: "regular eater" (6-7days/week), "often (3-5days/week), and "seldom (0-2 days/week). Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was...

10.1016/j.jped.2013.03.020 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Jornal de Pediatria 2013-09-09

Musculoskeletal disorders and cognitive diseases are prevalent, they significant determinants of morbidity mortality in older adults. The aim this study is to investigate the prevalence musculoskeletal their risk factors also assess associations during future follow-ups.Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) programme a population-based prospective cohort being conducted Bushehr, southern province Iran. A total 3000 people aged ≥60 years participated first stage from which 2772 were eligible...

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013606 article EN cc-by BMJ Open 2017-08-01

Purpose The main objective of the Bushehr Elderly Health Programme, in its first phase, is to investigate prevalence cardiovascular risk factors and their association with major adverse events. Participants Between March 2013 October 2014, a total 3000 men women aged ≥60 years, residing Bushehr, Iran, participated this prospective cohort study (participation rate=90.2%). Findings date Baseline data on factors, including demographic socioeconomic status, smoking medical history, were...

10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009597 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2015-12-01

Abstract Background Studies have shown that health care workers (HCWs), as front liners of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, are at high risk for psychological symptoms, but few studies compared these symptoms in infected and non-infected HCWs. This study compares among two groups. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 938 HCWs from various medical fields working leading general hospitals Alborz province, Iran, were selected using a multistage sampling method. The participants had...

10.1186/s12888-021-03173-7 article EN cc-by BMC Psychiatry 2021-03-26

Abstract Background Urinary tract cancers including bladder, kidney, ureter, and pelvis are a common malignancy worldwide with high mortality ratio. Aimed to investigate the prevalence of these cancers, we conducted this study. Methods In study, all information related ICD10 codes, gender, age province residence individuals were obtained from data Iran’s cancer registry by Ministry Health, Medicine Medical Education demographic evidence for each sub-country reports Statistics Center Iran...

10.1186/s12939-023-02084-1 article EN cc-by International Journal for Equity in Health 2024-01-22

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent form of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), with social and economic determinants significantly influencing its prevalence. This study aimed to analyze socioeconomic inequalities associated T2DM in Iran. Methods Data from an observational survey Iran, titled “Diabetes Care (DiaCare),” were utilized for this study. Socioeconomic assessed through variables including Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Triple target...

10.1186/s12889-024-18452-7 article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2024-03-30

Abstract Aim To investigate the efficacy of Sarcomeal® sachet, as a protein supplement, plus vitamin D3 on muscle parameters, metabolic factors, and quality life (QoL) in individuals with diabetes sarcopenia. Methods Sixty were randomized into control or intervention group. The group received daily dose one Sarcomeal sachet 1000 IU D both groups recommended to consume protein-rich food, be educated about disease, perform physical activity for 12 weeks. Various assessments including blood...

10.1007/s40520-025-02969-x article EN cc-by Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2025-03-13

<title>Abstract</title> Many studies have reported aberrant expression of the lncRNAs and indicated their role in cancer progression drug resistance across various cancers. In this study, we aimed to evaluate effect LINC00162 lncRNA chemosensitivity thyroid cells, both individually combination with sorafenib on biological processes. regard, conducted our experiments several groups: 1) siRNA transfected 2) Sorafenib treated 3) Cells that received transfection treatment 4) Control group. MTT...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-6159534/v1 preprint EN Research Square (Research Square) 2025-04-04

We compared systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial (MAP) pulse (PP) as independent predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), total CVD mortality among an Iranian population. The study conducted 5991 subjects aged ≥ 30 years without baseline antihypertensive medication. two measurements SBP DBP, in sitting position, was considered the subject's pressure. During a median follow-up 8.7 years, 346 157 deaths, 63 attributed to CVD, occurred. Hazard ratios (HRs) each...

10.3109/08037051.2011.585808 article EN Blood Pressure 2011-06-16

Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide. This study aim was to provide detail analysis diabetes research output and its trend in Iran as well world compare them.Data retrieved from PubMed database using a suitable search strategy application proper operator "AND", "OR" "NOT". All English documents published 2008 2012 were included. Meeting abstract, letter editor, guidelines, consensus reviews excluded. Obtained for categorized eleven groups including management,...

10.1186/s40200-017-0291-9 article EN cc-by Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders 2017-02-17

Abstract Objectives The relationship between sleep deprivation and the risk of overweight obesity is somewhat known in children adolescents. This study aimed to investigate duration eating snacks a national sample adolescents aged 6–18 years old. Methods cross‐sectional was carried out on data fifth survey school‐based surveillance system entitled “Childhood Adolescence Surveillance PreventIon Adult Non‐communicable Disease” (CASPIAN‐V) study. Short sleeping defined 10 hr per day for under 9...

10.1002/fsn3.1471 article EN cc-by Food Science & Nutrition 2020-02-19

The extent to which patients with End-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at a higher risk of COVID-19-related death is still unclear. Therefore, the aim this study was identify ESRD increased COVID-19 -related and its associated factors.

10.1186/s12882-020-02221-w article EN cc-by BMC Nephrology 2021-01-19

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the validity a continuous Metabolic Syndrome score (cMetS) in nationally representativesample Iranian children and identify sex age-specific optimal cut-off points cMetS that are associated with MetS. Material methods: This conducted among 3,254 schoolchildren aged 10–18 years. derived by aggregating ageand sex-standardised residuals waist circumference (WC), mean arterial pressure (MAP), glucose, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C)...

10.5603/ep.2013.0006 article EN Endokrynologia Polska 2013-09-04
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