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Does Physical Activity Level Affect Homocysteine and Obesity Variables in Women with Cardiovascular Disease?
Toktam Arbabian, Reza Rezaeshirazi, Amin Farzaneh Hesari, Habib Asgharpour,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (Jul-Aug 2021)
Abstract
Background and objectives: Physical activity has long been considered as the cornerstone of interventions for reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Homocysteine and obesity indices are important indicators of CVD risk. The present research aimed to evaluate homocysteine and obesity variables in female CVD patients and healthy counterparts with different physical activity levels.
Methods: This study was carried out on 85 CVD patients (40-55 yr, n=41, 60-75 yr, n=44) and 80 healthy women (40-50 yr, n=40, 60-75 yr, n=40). Subjects were divided into three groups based on their physical activity level: sedentary, moderately active and active. Serum homocysteine, body roundness index (BRI), a body shape index (ABSI), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test and one-way ANOVA.
Results: Physically active middle-aged CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.022) and homocysteine (p=0.008) levels compared with the sedentary counterparts. In addition, physically-active old CVD patients had significantly lower BRI (p=0.041), ABSI (p=0.011) and homocysteine (p=0.001) compared with the sedentary counterparts. Physically-active healthy middle-aged individuals had significantly lower BRI (p=0.013) and BMI (p=0.008) levels compared with sedentary counterparts. Active elderly subjects also had significantly lower BRI (p=0.001) and WC (p=0.008) compared with the sedentary counterparts.
Conclusion: Physical activity can reduce the risk of CVD and improve health status of women by reducing homocysteine, BRI and ABSI.
Trichomonas vaginalis and challenges in laboratory diagnosis: A Narrative Review
Hossein Hooshyar , Parvin Rostamkhani , Mohsen Arbabi Arbabi,
Volume 20, Issue 3 (7-2026)
Abstract
Background: Trichomoniasis is considered one of the most common non-viral sexually transmitted diseases globally. Early diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) infection plays an important role in effective treatment, infection control, and interruption of the transmission chain. The present narrative review was conducted to gather updated data and evaluate the challenges associated with available laboratory methods for the diagnosis of T. vaginalis.
Methods: A broad review of the published literature and electronic international databases, including ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, was conducted to identify relevant data on existing and newly developed diagnostic methods for trichomoniasis in both sexes. The search covered studies published from 2000 up to 2025. The benefits and limitations of these methods were compared.
Results: This review demonstrated that wet mount preparation and examination under a light microscope, accompanied by staining methods, are the most frequently used approaches worldwide. However, the sensitivity of this method is low. Direct microscopic examination accompanied by culture or staining provides a diagnostic strategy with good performance. Moreover, molecular- and immunological-based methods are recommended as complementary tests.
Conclusion: Direct microscopic examination is an economical and rapid method. Fully automated PCR systems for the simultaneous identification of the most common vaginal pathogens can be established as a diagnostic strategy in non-endemic areas and developed countries.

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