Fariba Ghorbani

Tracheal Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Fabrication of Chitosan Silk-based Tracheal Scaffold Using Freeze-Casting Method

Background: Since the treatments of long tracheal lesions are associated with some limitations, tissue engineered trachea is considered as an alternative option. This study aimed at preparing a composite scaffold, based on natural and synthetic materials for tracheal tissue engineering. Methods: Nine chitosan silk-based scaffolds were fabricated using three freezing rates (0.5, 1, and 2°C/m...

[ 2 ] - Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance Trend among Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Single Center Study from 2014-2019

Background: Antibiotic resistance in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients has been a serious issue in their survival. The objective of this study was to investigate the antibiogram trend in serial admissions among CF patients. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective descriptive-analytical study, from 2014 to 2019, 95 known cases of CF pati...

[ 3 ] - Causes of family refusal for organ donation in brain-dead cases, A Narrative Review

Introduction: One of the most important barriers to organ transplantation and the consequent mortality of people on the waiting list for transplants in most countries is family refusal. As a result, recognizing the effective factors in family consent will provide a bridge to increase the rate of supply of organs needed for transplantation. Due to the various factors affecting organ donation, in...