Raheleh Rafaiee

Scopus Publications

Involvement of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in methamphetamine-related decision-making and social behavior deficits
Tahoora Mousavi, Nadia Hatami, Saba Niknamfar, Mahshid Naseri, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Mohammad Saleh Ranaiy, Hamed Ghazvini
BMC Neuroscience, 2026
Methamphetamine (METH) abuse is associated with profound cognitive and behavioral impairments, notably in decision-making and social interaction. Emerging evidence suggests the endocannabinoid system, particularly CB1 receptors (CB1Rs), plays a modulatory role in these processes. This study investigated whether pharmacological modulation of CB1Rs can alter METH-induced deficits in decision-making, social behavior, and anxiety in a rodent model. Adult male Wistar rats were administered METH and treated with either a CB1R agonist WIN55,212-2 (WIN; 3 mg/kg; i.p) or antagonist (Rimonabant;1 mg/kg; i.p.). Behavioral assessments included effort-based decision-making via the Y-maze barrier task, social behavior tests, and anxiety evaluation using the elevated plus maze. METH exposure significantly reduced high-reward choices in effort-based tasks and impaired multiple domains of social behavior. It also induced anxiety-like behaviors. Rimonabant treatment partially reversed these effects, improving decision-making performance, enhancing social interactions, and reducing anxiety-related responses. In contrast, WIN did not significantly alleviate METH-induced behavioral impairments. CB1R antagonism via Rimonabant may mitigate METH-induced cognitive and social deficits, underscoring the therapeutic potential of targeting the endocannabinoid system in stimulant-related neuropsychiatric disorders. These findings highlight CB1R antagonists as promising agents for future interventions in METH addiction and its associated behavioral disruptions. Not applicable.
Ethical Issues in Sex Based Animal Research: Sex Based Exclusion and Euthanasia of Female Laboratory Animals as an Ethical Concern
Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research, 2026
Preclinical evidence for statin modulation of analgesic tolerance and substance use disorders: a narrative review
Mohammad Saleh Ranaiy, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Hamed Ghazvini, Kamaledin Alaedini Shourmasti, Raheleh Rafaiee
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2026
Preclinical evidence suggests that statins, particularly lipophilic agents, may influence neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying addiction through anti-inflammatory and neuromodulatory actions. These findings highlight a promising translational avenue for adjunctive use of statins in SUDs, warranting further mechanistic and clinical studies.
Circadian rhythms and human studies: methodology, challenges, and future directions in research
Hamideh Rahmati, Behzad Garmabi, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Biological Rhythm Research, 2026
Circadian rhythms are fundamental biological cycles that regulate essential physiological processes, metabolism, immune function, and cardiovascular health. Disruption of these rhythms due to modern lifestyles, shift work, or environmental factors has been implicated in a broad spectrum of health disorders, ranging from metabolic and cardiovascular diseases to mental health conditions and cancer. This narrative review examines human experimental, observational and intervention models employed in circadian research, including forced desynchrony protocols, constant routine protocols, and studies of natural settings, highlighting their contributions to understanding the mechanisms and impacts of circadian misalignment. Furthermore, it explores interventions such as light therapy, chrononutrition, and pharmacological approaches aimed at reducing the adverse effects of circadian disruption. Emerging technologies like wearable devices, omics-based biomarkers, and artificial intelligence are also discussed as transformative tools in circadian research. The review underscores the urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches and translational strategies to incorporate circadian science into clinical practice and public health policies. By addressing methodological challenges and leveraging novel technologies, future research can inform personalized interventions to improve health outcomes in an increasingly disrupted world.
Neuroprotective Effects of Erythropoietin in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: BDNF Upregulation, Reduced Astrogliosis, and Anxiety Relief
Raheleh Rafaiee, Fahimeh Mohseni
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2025
Objective: The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to a variety of negative consequences that may develop in children born to women who have consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Anxiety disorders are common in FASD. Animals exposed to alcohol exhibit anxiety-like traits. Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced by the kidneys and liver. The synthesis of EPO by immature neurons also plays a crucial role in the embryonic stage. In addition, EPO inhibits astrogliosis and cell death while increasing the number of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-positive cells, which is linked to reductions in anxiety-like behavior and neuronal damage. This study investigated the protective effects of EPO on ethanol-induced neurotoxicity in the hippocampus of rat pups. Method: The intubation of the total daily dose of ethanol (5/27 g/kg/day) was started from Postnatal Day 2 (PD2) to PD10 (corresponding to the third trimester of pregnancy in humans). After intubation, 1,000 and 2,000 U/kg EPO were injected subcutaneously. The elevated plus maze was performed 39 days after the birth of the pups to determine the levels of anxiety. Immunohistochemical staining was then performed to determine GFAP and BDNF levels 40 days after birth. Nissl staining was done to measure necrotic cell death. Results: EPO administration significantly improved the anxious behavior associated with FASD (p < .001). EPO significantly increased BDNF levels (p < .001), decreased glial fibrillary acidic protein expression (p < .001), and attenuated alcohol neurotoxicity-induced necrotic cell death (p < .001). Conclusions: EPO treatment provides protection against ethanol neurotoxicity, which consequently leads to lower anxiety levels.
Quantitative Electroencephalographic Biomarkers for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment Response Prediction in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study Protocol for Multi-Center, Assessor-Blinded, Open-Label Clinical Trial
Zahra Yousefian, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini, Mohammad Ali Nazari, Reza Kazemi, Mohammad Asghari‐Jafarabadi, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani
Brain and Behavior, 2025
Rationale Over 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, with 10 million new cases diagnosed annually. Due to the limited efficacy of drug therapies, alternative approaches like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) have gained popularity as a non‐invasive, safe method leveraging neural plasticity and brain connectivity. However, its high cost and time commitment highlight the need for biomarkers to predict treatment response. Aims This pilot study aims to identify a quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) biomarker to predict which mild cognitive impairment patients will respond to rTMS. By targeting responders early, clinicians can make rTMS more cost‐effective and time‐efficient, reducing wasted treatment on non‐responders. Design This multi‐center, assessor‐blinded clinical trial will examine QEEG biomarkers as predictors of rTMS treatment responsiveness in 25 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Adults aged 60 years or older will undergo cognitive assessments using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) or mini‐mental state examination (MMSE) and have an electroencephalography (EEG) recording. Participants will complete 10 rTMS sessions targeting the left DLPFC over 2 weeks, with 2000 pulses per session at 20 Hz. Cognitive tests will be repeated post‐treatment, and participants will be classified as responders or non‐responders based on cognitive changes, then baseline QEEG parameters will be compared between the two groups. The primary endpoint is the proportion of responders at ten sessions after rTMS (score post‐intervention > score pre‐intervention = responder, according to the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) threshold (i.e., an increase of at least 3 points or 10% on the MMSE, or an increase of at least 1 point on the MoCA); score post‐intervention ≤ score pre‐intervention = non‐responder). The secondary endpoints are the differences in baseline QEEG features between responders and non‐responders. Outcome By identifying responders prior to treatment, we can optimize resource allocation, minimize the time and cost associated with ineffective treatments, and ultimately improve the quality of care for individuals with MCI. Trial Registration IRCT registration number: IRCT20240218061042N1 (version updated September 7, 2024)
Protest-related Suicide against Socio-political Conditions
Raheleh Rafaiee, Fahimeh Mohseni
Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2025
Dear Editor, Suicide is one of the important social issues worldwide. Social problems are the primary drivers of protest suicides, though individual personality traits may contribute to the specific manifestation and outcome of these tragic events. Protest suicides are often deliberate acts aimed at inspiring collective action, rather than impulsive decisions, as evidenced by detailed suicide notes left by the deceased.[1] Protest suicides have been notably prevalent in South Korea, where they have emerged as a significant form of political expression, with nearly 100 recorded between 1970 and 2003, protesting against government oppression and labor exploitation. This phenomenon reflects deep societal issues and has historical roots in the country’s struggle for democracy.[1,2] Also, in Hong Kong, in 2019, protests against the anti-extradition law, protest-related suicides were reported.[3] The protest suicides in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) regions are deeply rooted in historical and cultural contexts, influenced by factors such as mental health stigma, gender dynamics, and socio-political conditions. These elements converge to create a landscape where individuals, particularly women, may resort to self-immolation or other forms of suicide as a form of protest or escape. Moreover, the MENA region exhibits a significant lack of mental health services, leading to a lack of timely intervention in psychiatric emergencies. Cultural norms, including patriarchy and limited women’s rights (for instance, Blue Girl[4]) contribute to high protest suicide rates, especially through methods like self-immolation. Honor-related suicides among women reflect oppressive societal values, where traditional expectations can lead to self-destructive behaviors. Job instability, multiple wars, and forced migration exacerbate mental health issues, pushing individuals toward suicide as a form of protest against their existing conditions in MENA.[5] The increasing trend of protest suicide among youth in the MENA highlights the urgent need for effective mental health interventions and policy changes.[5] It is essential to note that not all individuals in these contexts resort to suicide as a protest. Many engage in activism and community support, seeking to address the underlying issues. The prevalence of protest-related suicides in Iran is intricately linked to the country’s political and economic instability. Recent studies indicate a rising trend in suicide attempts, particularly among the youth, which correlates with socio-political unrest and financial hardships. The 2022 protests highlighted the role of political dissatisfaction, with diverse social groups participating, which may contribute to rising despair and suicidal behavior.[6] Economic sanctions and political instability significantly influence suicide rates in Iran, exacerbating existing socio-economic challenges. Economic sanctions have led to increased inflation, unemployment, and poverty, which are strongly correlated with higher suicide rates. While these studies emphasize the detrimental effects of sanctions and instability, it is essential to consider that some regions in Iran have reported a decrease in suicide rates, suggesting that targeted interventions may manage these issues. At the social level, strategies to increase solidarity and social cohesion help to reduce protest suicide. These strategies can include raising awareness, de-stigmatizing, de-discriminating, and creating supportive environments such as self-help networks) in various sectors, including schools, workplaces, and sports clubs. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.
CB1 receptor antagonism reverses social and cognitive deficits induced by repeated exposure to distressed conspecifics in rats
Fatemeh Rahimi Shourmasti, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee, Mehdi Khodamoradi, Mohammad Shabani, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Abolhassan Ghaderi, Hamed Ghazvini
Neuroscience Letters, 2025
Effect of prolonged exposure to different lighting conditions on MPTP-induced motor dysfunction and cognitive performance in male rats
Hamideh Rahmati, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Hamed Ghazvini, Behzad Garmabi, Ali Siahposht-Khachaki, Saba Niknamfar, Raheleh Rafaiee
Chronobiology International, 2025
Circadian rhythm disruption has been increasingly implicated in neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD). While motor impairments in PD are well-established, the impact of chronic circadian misalignment on both motor and cognitive dysfunctions remains underexplored. This study investigates the effect of prolonged exposure to different lighting conditions on MPTP-induced motor and cognitive deficits in a rat model. A total of 100 adult male Wistar rats were divided into five groups with different light-dark cycle conditions: standard 12-h light/12-h dark (12 L:12D), constant light (24 L), constant darkness (24D), 20-h light/4-h dark (20 L:4D), and 4-h light/20-h dark (20D:4 L). After 60 d of exposure to these conditions, each group was further divided into Parkinsonian (MPTP-treated) and non-Parkinsonian (saline-treated) subgroups. MPTP hydrochloride (25 µg/kg) was administered intranasally to induce Parkinsonism. Behavioral assessments, including the beam balance test, open field test, Y-maze test, and shuttle box test, were conducted to evaluate motor coordination and cognitive function. Immunohistochemical analyses of α-synuclein (α-syn) accumulation in the substantia nigra (SNc) and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) were performed. Data were analyzed using t test, one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test. MPTP administration significantly impaired motor function, as evidenced by increased crossing time in the beam balance test (p < 0.001) and reduced locomotor activity in the open field test (p < 0.01). Prolonged exposure to different lighting conditions further exacerbated these deficits, particularly in the 24 L and 20 L:4D groups (p < 0.0001). Cognitive assessments revealed that MPTP-treated rats exhibited marked deficits in working memory (Y-maze, p < 0.05) and associative learning (shuttle box, p < 0.01), with the most severe impairments observed in groups subjected to extreme light-dark alterations. Immunohistochemical analyses demonstrated significantly increased α-syn accumulation in the SNc (p < 0.0001) and decreased TH expression in the SCN (p < 0.001), particularly in MPTP-treated rats under photoperiod disruption. Chronic photoperiod disruption exacerbates MPTP-induced motor dysfunction, cognitive impairment, and neurodegeneration. Targeting circadian regulation may offer a potential therapeutic approach for mitigating neurodegenerative progression in PD.
Coenzyme Q10 ameliorates anxiety and depression-like behavior associated with chronic opioid use and increases GDNF expression in the hippocampus of morphine-dependent rats
Mobina Gheibi, Somayeh Nazari, Fahimeh Mohseni, Pooria Salehi Sangani, Farzaneh Felehkari, Saba Niknamfar, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Hamid Kalalian-moghaddam, Hamid Jomehpour, Raheleh Rafaiee
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis, 2025
Opioid dependence is strongly associated with moderate to severe depression and anxiety. The primary objective of this investigation was to determine whether coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has the capacity to increase the level of glial cell line‑derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), with the aim of ameliorating anxiety‑ and depression‑like behaviors in morphine (MOP)‑dependent rats. In this study, 40 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five experimental groups: Oil group, MOP+Oil group, MOP+Q10‑100 group, MOP+Q10‑200 group, and MOP+Q10‑400 group. Rats received escalating doses of MOP (25 to 100 mg/kg, s.c.) once daily. After 21 days of drug dependency, CoQ10 was administered orally at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg once daily for four weeks. Behavioral assessments were conducted using the open field test, elevated plus maze, and forced swim test. GDNF expression in the hippocampus was evaluated using immunohistochemistry. Four weeks of CoQ10 treatment significantly improved anxiety‑ and depression‑like behaviors induced by MOP administration. Furthermore, CoQ10 significantly increased GDNF expression in the hippocampus. Oral administration of CoQ10 at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg over four weeks significantly reduced depressive‑ and anxiety‑related behaviors associated with prolonged MOP exposure. These behavioral improvements were accompanied by increased hippocampal GDNF expression.
Treatment-Resistant Nausea and Vomiting: A Challenge in Clinical Practice
Roya Rafaiee, Raheleh Rafaiee, Alireza Bakhshipour
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2025
Six-Year Survival With Pharmacological Management in a Patient With Aneurysmal Aortic Dissection and Severe Heart Failure: A Case Report
Iranian Heart Journal, 2025
Modulatory Effects of CB1 Receptors on Cognitive Performance in Rat Model of Empathic Pain
Fatemeh Rahimi Shourmasti, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Mehdi Khodamoradi, Mohammad Shabani, Hamed Ghazvini
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2025
Kisspeptin-13 attenuates the rewarding but not the reinstatement effects of methamphetamine in the conditioned place preference test in rats
Physiology and Pharmacology Iran, 2025
Opinion: Ethical Challenges in Depression Research: The Tail Suspension Test, the Forced Swim Test, and Alternative Behavioral Models
Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 2025
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Restores Cognitive Impairment in Morphine-Withdrawn Rats: Role of BDNF and Glial Cells in the Hippocampus
Somayeh Nazari, Saba Niknamfar, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Armin Allahverdy, Habibolah Khazaie, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani
Addiction Biology, 2025
Sinoatrial node rod cells transplantation into the injured spinal cord as a novel therapeutic approach to improve proper information transmission
Mohammad Saleh Ranaiy, Dina Rajabi Zadeh, Mozhgan Abasi, Hamed Ghazvini, Misagh Shafizad, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Medical Hypotheses, 2025
Erythropoietin improves spatial and nonspatial memory defects by suppressing oxidative damage, inflammation and apoptosis against ethanol neurotoxicity in the developing male rat hippocampus
Raheleh Rafaiee, Fahimeh Mohseni, Mehdi khaksari, Behzad Garmabi, Alireza Masoudi, Zhaleh Jamali, Shima Mohammadi, Alieh Bashghareh
Peptides, 2025
Suicide in Iranian Children: An Alarming Note for a Progressive and Silent Epidemic
Somayeh Nazari, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction, 2025
Neuroprotective Effect of Rutin on Neurobehavioral Dysfunction and Cognitive Impairment-Induced by Methamphetamine in Male Rats
Mobina Gheibi, Somayeh Nazari, Mohammad Vahabzadeh-Kebria, Pooria Salehi Sangani, Elmira Beirami, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Rezvan Yazdian-Robati, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 2025
Substance Use Disorders and Suicidal Behaviors: Comparison of Illicit Drugs and Methadone
Hamid Jomehpour, Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, 2025
Reflection of New Drug Policy: Changing Drug Consumption Patterns and its Challenges
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2025
Work-related suicide: Increased among Iranian workers and retirees
Fundamentals of Mental Health, 2025
Coenzyme Q10 as an adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders: a preclinical review
Razieh Adabi, Alireza Masoudi, Raheleh Rafaiee, Fahimeh Mohseni
Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2025
Pregabalin misuse: a case report
Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of Substance Use, 2025
Brain Tumor Presenting Mania Symptoms: A Case Report
Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Acta Medica Iranica, 2025
Influence of Circadian Rhythm Disturbance with Mediating Role of Chronotype on Mental State, Addiction Potential, and Boredom in Medical Students
Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Behzad Garmabi, Masoud Asadi, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, et al.
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2025
Basic research on circadian disruption using animal and human organoid models: a review
Hamideh Rahmati, Behzad Garmabi, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi-Bourkheili, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Biological Rhythm Research, 2025
Pulmonary Complications of Substance Abuse: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies
Fariba Shahi, Roya Rafaiee, Niloofar Keikhaei, Seyedeh Hatameh Asadinejad Tahergourabi, Hamid Jomehpour, Hamid Kalalian-Moghaddam, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Addiction and Health, 2025
Coenzyme Q10 suppressed Cue-related Reinstatement through Cognition Improvement and Hippocampal Increases BDNF Expression in Morphine-Dependent Male Rats
Somayeh Nazari, Mobina Gheibi, Pouria Salehi Sangani, Farzaneh Felehkari, Farnam Gohardehi, et al.
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2025
Confirmatory factor analysis and gender invariance of Persian version of the modified Yale food addiction scale (mPYFAS) 2.0: insight from a large scale Iranian sample
Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Masoud Asadi, Balal Izanloo, Maryam Soleimani, Faezeh Mahdavi, Ashley N. Gearhardt, Qing-Wei Chen, Nasrin Ghadiri Varzaneh, Roya Taghadosiniya, Hamed Ghazvini, Maryam Khoramrooz, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of Eating Disorders, 2024
Implanting sinoatrial node-like pacemaker cells into the substantia nigra of the brain as a novel therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease
Mohammad Saleh Ranaiy, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Rezvan Yazdian-Robati, Naghmeh Ahmadiankia, Raheleh Rafaiee
Medical Hypotheses, 2024
Challenges and Complications of Long-Term Screen Exposure: An Editorial Letter
Shahroud Journal of Medical Sciences, 2024
The Effects of Testosterone on Cognitive Function Impairments and Brain Edema Induced by Methamphetamine in Gonadectomized Rats
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2024
Effects of Testosterone Hormone on Cognitive Functions and Anxiety-Like Behaviors in the Animal Model of Empathy
Journal of Knowledge and Health in Basic Medical Sciences, 2024
The effect of Intraventricular Injection of Kisspeptin-13 on Social Memory Deficits Induced by Methamphetamine Administration in Male Rats
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2024
Evaluating the Frequency and Cause of Persistent Symptoms in Pediatric Patients with Celiac Disease Adhering to a Long-Term Gluten-Free Diet
Manijeh khalili, Mojgan Sadeghi Zarchi, Alireza Teimouri, Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics, 2024
Letter to the Editor
Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee
Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research, 2024
Ethical considerations and challenges associated with euthanasia in laboratory animal research
Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, 2024
Is human cytomegalovirus a potential risk factor for mood disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Zahra Yousefian, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Hamed Ghazvini, Farzan Kheirkhah, Raheleh Rafaiee, Tahoora Mousavi
Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
COVID-19 and the Brain: A Psychological and Resting-state Functional Magnetic Resonance Imagin (fMRI) Study of the Whole-brain Functional Connectivity
Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, , Javad Sheikhi Koohsar, Raheleh Rafaiee, Maryam Saeedi, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Hamed Ghazvini, Hossein Sheibani, , , , , , and
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2023
A Review on the Disruption of Novel Object Recognition Induced by Methamphetamine
Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Elmira Beirami, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Masoud Nazeri, Moazamehosadat Razavinasab
Addiction and Health, 2023
Clinico-Histopathological Characteristics of Adult Patients with Celiac Disease; A Retrospective Study in Southeast Iran
Govaresh, 2023
Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective Study on 10 Years Experiences in Southeastern Iran
Alireza Bakhshipour, Raheleh Rafaiee
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2023
Emerging Risk of Ethanol-related Outbreak via Clandestine Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy: An Alarming Note on Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Iran
Fahimeh Mohseni, Mehdi Khaksari, Maryam Khoramrooz, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyyed Mohammad Mirrezaie
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction, 2023
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells improve cognitive impairments induced by methamphetamine in rats and reduce relapse
Raheleh Rafaiee, Naghmeh Ahmadiankia, Seyed Abbas Mousavi, Behnaz Jafari, Hamid Kalalian Moghaddam
Bioimpacts, 2023
Berberine hydrochloride improves cognitive deficiency through hippocampal up-regulation of neurotrophins following inhalant self-administration of methamphetamine
Fahimeh Mohseni, Raheleh Rafaiee, Leila Rezaeian, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Hamid Kalalian Moghaddam
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2023
The Role of Advanced Technologies against COVID-19: Prevention, Detection, and Treatments
Mozhgan Abasi, Elham Hasanzadeh, Adele Rafati, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyed Hosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee, Ali Golchin
Current Stem Cell Research and Therapy, 2023
Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Review Article
Hamed Ghazvini, Mehran Zarghami, Raheleh Rafaiee, Elmira Beirami, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 2022
Animal Models of Addiction: A Review
Hamed Ghazvini, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhoseini Tamijani, Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Raheleh Rafaiee, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Neuroscience Journal of Shefaye Khatam, 2022
Spontaneous Latency in Adult Patients with Celiac Disease on a Normal Diet after Gluten-Free Diet: Case Series
Alireza Bakhshipour, Raheleh Rafaiee
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2022
Neuroprotective Effects of Berberine Hydrochloride on Methamphetamine-induced Cognitive Dysfunction: Immunohistochemical and Behavioral Studies in Rats
Leila Rezaeian, , Mehdi Khaksari, Raheleh Rafaiee, Hamid Kalalian Moghaddam, , , and
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2022
Vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of nervous system disease: A review article
Tehran University Medical Journal, 2022
Validation and Psychological Properties of the Persian Version of DSM 5 Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (PYFAS 2.0) in Non-clinical Population
Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Masoud Asadi, Farideh Khosravi, Ashley N. Gearhardt, Mohammadsadegh Razmhosseini, et al.
Addiction and Health, 2022
Role of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor in methamphetamine-induced social and recognition memory impairment
Mehdi Khodamoradi, Fatemeh Tirgar, Hamed Ghazvini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Narges Karimi, Ali Yadegari, Ali Siahposht Khachaki, Javad Akhtari
Neuroscience Letters, 2022
Increased Suicide of Iranian Resident Physicians in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Somayeh Nazari, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction, 2022
Acute Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Secondary to COVID 19
Hamed Taheri, Roya Rafaiee, Hamed Ghazvini, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Shiraz E Medical Journal, 2022
Lapse and Relapse Rates in Narcotics Anonymous versus Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A 12-Month Prospective Study
Fahimeh Mohseni, Kasra Rahimi, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Zhaleh Jamali, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Raheleh Rafaiee
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
Metabolite Alternations in the Dopamine Circuit Associated with Methamphetamine-Related Psychotic Symptoms: A Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study
Javad Sheikhi Koohsar, Fariborz Faeghi, Raheleh Rafaiee, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Sadegh Masjoodi, Hamid Kalalian Moghaddam
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
The help seeking sex addicted patients increase in iran: A report from iran’s sexaholics anonymous
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2021
Cognitive Dysfunction and Survival in Hospitalized Patients with Delirium: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study
Mousa Kiani Chelmardi, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyed Davood Hosseini Talari, Nadia Abedi Omali, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini
Shiraz E Medical Journal, 2021
Status of Immunity Against the Hepatitis A Virus in Healthy Population: A Report From Southeastern Iran
Alireza Bakhshipour, Narjes Sargolzaie, Raheleh Rafaiee
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2021
Prevalence of Child Abuse and Correlations with Family Factors Among Elementary School-aged Children
Raheleh Rafaiee, Fahimeh Mohseni, Nafiseh Akbarian
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction, 2021
Apelin 13 Improves Anxiety and Cognition Via Hippocampal Increases BDNF Expression and Reduction Cell Death in Neonatal Alcohol Exposed Rats
Fahimeh Mohseni, Mehdi Khaksari, Raheleh Rafaiee, Kasra Rahimi, Pirasteh Norouzi, Behzad Garmabi
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 2021
Hydrogen sulfide protects hippocampal CA1 neurons against lead mediated neuronal damage via reduction oxidative stress in male rats
Raheleh Rafaiee, Hosein Khastar, Behzad Garmabi, Malihe Taleb, Pirasteh Norouzi, Mehdi Khaksari
Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, 2021
Ovarian hormones prevent methamphetamine-induced anxiety-related behaviors and neuronal damage in ovariectomized rats
Hamed Ghazvini, Fatemeh Tirgar, Mehdi Khodamoradi, Zeinab Akbarnejad, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyedeh Masoumeh Seyedhosseini Tamijani, Majid Asadi-Shekaari, Khadijeh Esmaeilpour, Vahid Sheibani
Neuroscience Letters, 2021
Chronotype patterns associated with job satisfaction of shift working healthcare providers
Fatemeh Amini, Seyed Mohammad Moosavi, Raheleh Rafaiee, AliAsghar Nadi Ghara, Masoudeh Babakhanian
Chronobiology International, 2021
Effects of berberine hydrochloride on methamphetamine-induced anxiety behaviors and relapse in rats
L. Rezaeian, H. Kalalian-Moghaddam, Fahimeh Mohseni, M. Khaksari, Raheleh Rafaiee
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2020
Review paper: A review of the historical evolutionary process of dryand water maze tests in rodents
Fahimeh Mohseni, Shahram Ghorbani Behnam, Raheleh Rafaiee
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 2020
Effects of estrogen and progesterone on behavioral impairment and neuronal death in ovariectomized rats induced by methamphetamine
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2020
Three-month mortality and related risk factors in delirium patients: A prospective cohort study
Payam Mehrabani, Seyed Davood Hosseini, Raheleh Rafaiee, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini
Shiraz E Medical Journal, 2020
Research paper: Arrestees substance abuse: Moving toward rehabilitation camps or prisons
Fahimeh Mohseni, Elie Moghimi Khorasani, Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara, Raheleh Rafaiee
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 2020
Hydrogen sulfide improves spatial memory impairment via increases of BDNF expression and hippocampal neurogenesis following early postnatal alcohol exposure
Fahimeh Mohseni, Farzaneh Bagheri, Raheleh Rafaiee, Pirasteh Norozi, Mehdi Khaksari
Physiology and Behavior, 2020
Evaluation of quality of websites related to sexaholics anonymous: Improvement of online patient education in high risk sexual behaviors
Parisa Enayati, Pooria Sobhanian Kafshgarkolaee, Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara, Raheleh Rafaiee
International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction, 2020
Inhalant self-administration of methamphetamine: The most similar model to human methamphetamine addiction
Raheleh Rafaiee, Naghmeh Ahmadiankia, Seyed Abbas Mousavi, Leila Rezaeian, Mohammad Niroumand Sarvandani, Ahmad Shekari, Mehdi Forouzesh, Roohollah Valipour, Hamid Kalalian Moghadam
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 2019
Bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells in addiction related hippocampal damages
Raheleh Rafaiee, N. Ahmadiankia
International Journal of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, 2018

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