Ahmed Mustafa Rashid
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View article: Advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement: a state-of-the-art review with echocardiographic outcomes
Advancements in transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement: a state-of-the-art review with echocardiographic outcomes Open
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) affects over 1.6 million individuals in the United States, with a one-year mortality rate of 36.1% and a five-year survival below 30%. Despite its prevalence being comparable to mitral regurgitation and aortic …
View article: Lipoprotein(a): what clinicians need to know
Lipoprotein(a): what clinicians need to know Open
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a plasma particle structurally similar to LDL, distinguished by the presence of apolipoprotein(a), and has evolved from plasminogen. Lp(a) concentration is 90% genetically determined and largely stable throughout …
View article: Efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction: updated meta-analysis of randomized trials
Efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction: updated meta-analysis of randomized trials Open
The results support the role of Li-ESWT as a potential treatment for ED.
View article: Exploring the adoption and utilisation of ChatGPT in everyday academic practices among medical and dental students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad: a study on the impact and perceived effectiveness
Exploring the adoption and utilisation of ChatGPT in everyday academic practices among medical and dental students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad: a study on the impact and perceived effectiveness Open
Objective: To assess the usage of chatbot generative pretrained transformer among medical and dental students in Pakistan. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Army Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences…
View article: Cardiac wasting in patients with cancer
Cardiac wasting in patients with cancer Open
View article: Trends in cerebrovascular diseases, pelvic and hip fractures-related mortality among older adults in the United States from 1999–2020
Trends in cerebrovascular diseases, pelvic and hip fractures-related mortality among older adults in the United States from 1999–2020 Open
Background: We aim to evaluate trends in Cerebrovascular Diseases (CVD) and pelvic and hip fractures (PHF)-related deaths among adults (≥ 65 years) in the US from 1999 to 2020, highlighting the differences based on demographics. Methods: W…
View article: Safety and efficacy of <i>Withania somnifera</i> for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Safety and efficacy of <i>Withania somnifera</i> for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Objective Despite the historical neurological use of Withania somnifera, limited evidence supports its efficacy for conditions like anxiety and insomnia. Given its known anti‐stress properties, this review evaluated its safety and efficacy…
View article: Trends in mortality related to kidney failure and diabetes mellitus in the United States: a 1999–2020 analysis
Trends in mortality related to kidney failure and diabetes mellitus in the United States: a 1999–2020 analysis Open
View article: Clinical Outcomes in Hypertensive Emergency: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Clinical Outcomes in Hypertensive Emergency: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background To study the prevalence and types of hypertension‐mediated organ damage and the prognosis of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with hypertensive emergencies. Methods and Results PubMed was queried from incepti…
View article: Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background/Aims: Colonoscopy for screening is associated with unpleasant experiences for patients, and abdominal compression devices have been developed to minimize these problems. However, there is a paucity of data supporting the therape…
View article: Bibliometric analysis of the literature on von Willebrand disease: Research status and trends.
Bibliometric analysis of the literature on von Willebrand disease: Research status and trends. Open
Research productivity and publication trends on VWD revealed that the USA emerged as the most significant contributing country. The 'University of Milan' was the most significant contributing organization, while 'Favaloro EJ' was the most …
View article: Incidence and Comparison of Suicide in Various Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Incidence and Comparison of Suicide in Various Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Suicide is a global health concern. There are reproductive health-related factors that are responsible for increasing the risk of female suicide. There are a number of studies examining the association between suicide and the m…
View article: Quantifying and Evaluating Male Child Preference in Pakistan
Quantifying and Evaluating Male Child Preference in Pakistan Open
Preference for male over female children is entrenched in many Asian and African countries. This can result in premature mortality of female babies, an increase in the number of young unmarried males, an excalation in violence, antisocial …
View article: Survey of knowledge and attitude towards fibromyalgia among physicians in Karachi, Pakistan
Survey of knowledge and attitude towards fibromyalgia among physicians in Karachi, Pakistan Open
Objectives Our study aims to assess knowledge and understanding of FM among doctors employed at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan with a focus on its diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and general knowledge of symptoms.…
View article: Effects of novel glucose-lowering drugs on the lipid parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of novel glucose-lowering drugs on the lipid parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This is the first head-to-head study comparing the effects of 3-novel glucose-lowering agents to lipid parameters. However, more trials are crucial to better understand the impact of glucose-lowering drugs on lipid parameters.
View article: Mediterranean Diet and its Effect on Endothelial Function: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review
Mediterranean Diet and its Effect on Endothelial Function: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review Open