Askari, Mojdeh https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5266-2962
Zakeri, Mohammad Ali https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1500-391X
Hermis, Alaa Hamza https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3964-7269
Xu, Xiao https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9272-6236
Widowati, Sri https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9888-8228
Mohammadmehr, Reza https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5314-6933
Article History
Received: 13 December 2024
Accepted: 23 April 2025
First Online: 15 May 2025
Declarations
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: This research was conducted under the ethical code number IR.IAU.QOM.REC.1401.058 from Qom University of Medical Sciences. Prior to sampling, written informed consent was obtained from the patients, and the study’s objectives and the confidentiality of the information were explained to them.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: None.