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Imdad Ullah

Publications (12)

The Role of VARVIMAX™ In the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation and Pain in Arthritis and Fibromyalgia

Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background: Arthritis and fibromyalgia are chronic inflammatory conditions that cause significant pain and discomfort in affected individuals. Current treatments, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are associated with adverse effects and do not always provide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i155083

The Role of Comorbidities in Opioid Overdose Risk: A Systematic Review

Raheel Chaudhry, Ghazala S. Virk, Imdad Ullah, Muhammad Sohail S. Mirza, Mehwish Aqueel & Riaz Ghori · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

The opioid overdose crisis has escalated into an international public health emergency, with mortality rates continuing to rise, a trend that was further intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and thought d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i45778

Efficacy of Lifestyle Intervention Versus Pharmacotherapy in the Progression of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ghazala S. Virk, Rubela Ray, Imdad Ullah, Sajedur Rahman, Essam Rashad & Mohammad S. Hassan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the efficacy of lifestyle interventions versus pharmacotherapy for managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) across 12 studies. Pharmacological agents, particularly pioglitazone and liraglutide, demonstrated greater reduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i15712

Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies

Raheel Chaudhry, Arhum Mahmood, Imdad Ullah, Evelyn Pineiro Urra, Mohd Diya Masmoum, Anfal Atif, Lazaro H. Cabrera & Hassan Ahmed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Cardiac failure (HF) is a multifaceted clinical center described by the incapacity of a heart to sufficiently pump blood leading to inefficient perfusion of tissues. It has two main categories that are represented by ejection fraction: Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85551

Investigating the Role of Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in Slowing Down the Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Control Trials

Ayesha Saleem, Shahroz M. Khan, Imdad Ullah, Syed S. Nasim, Sajedur Rahman & Arslan Tayyab · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: The one of most common and severe complications is diabetic kidney disease, which leads to in the long term. However, there are many recent developments in medical therapy, especially when we use inhibitors SGLT2, which always gives us the best outcome in improving pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55443

Comparative Cardiovascular Efficacy & Safety of NSAIDs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Arhum Mahmood, Raheel Chaudhry, Mustafa M. Moazam, Mohammed T. Zahee & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, are popular and efficient analgesis and frequent mainstay treatements for inflammatory disorders. However, their cardiovascular safety is questionable. The aims of the current study were: (1) to evaluate the comparative cardi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55427

Efficacy of Metformin in Weight Management and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Rubela Ray, Ahtisham UL Haq, Raheel Chaudhry, Sahithi Burra, Abida Batool, Mohd Diya Masmoum & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition where obesity plays a key role. Metformin is commonly used to manage T2DM, with benefits in both glycemic control and weight management. This systematic review and meta-analysis update the evidence on metformin’...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i95571

Effectiveness of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) vs. Medical Therapy in Reducing Mortality in Patients with Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Arhum Mahmood, Harshavardhan Parvathi, Mudit Moondra, Kashif Uddin Ahmed, Mohd Diya Masmoum, Uzma Nureen, Dinesh K. Eetala & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Heart failure is one of the most frequent and severe diseases today, which is characterized by a high mortality rate and a high rate of sudden cardiac death, primarily because of ventricular arrhythmias. ICD is one of the most useful and widely used device to manage high-risk HF...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i115615

Evaluation of Efficacy of Low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols (FODMAP) Diet in Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): An Updated Meta-Analysis of RCTs

Ahtisham UL Haq, Abida Batool, Keerthi S. Chitneni, Maheshwar Dumpala, Ashraf Ullah, Mudit Moondra, Jamil A. Dayo, Mohd Diya Masmoum, Darshakkumar J. Senjaliya & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder causing chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, with inadequate treatments integrating into daily patient care. The low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i95570

Effectiveness of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors in Reducing Cardiovascular Mortality in Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Arhum Mahmood, Marium Abid, Rubela Ray, Azam Sikander, Uzma Nureen, Syed Muhammad Rehman Shah, Raneem Masmoum, Shaf A. Altaf, Sumaiyya Mohiuddin, Binish Essani & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Cardiac dysfunction or heart failure (HF) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally with more than 64 million affected people. Despite advancements in pharmacotherapy, patients with heart failure (HF) continue to face significant risks of mortality and h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i105599

The Role of Alcohol Consumption in Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Raheel Chaudhry, Masooma Afridi, Arhum Mahmood, Shahroz M. Khan, Hadeel Al Kayed, Syeda I. Tahera, Ayesha Saleem, Muhammad Sajawal, Mohd.Diya Masmoum, Farhana Nazmin & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

There remains a debate on the effects of alcohol use on cardiovascular health. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between this link and blood pressure, lipid profiles, and the frequency of cardiovascular events to shed light on it. A comprehensive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75497

Direct-Acting Antivirals' Safety Profile in Patients with Advanced Liver Cirrhosis with Hepatitis C: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Shahroz M. Khan, Farhana Nazmin, Rubela Ray, Rauann Hachem, Briannah Wade, Manal A. Bhinder, Muhammad B. Chaudhry, Marya Syed, Ayesha Khan, Eman Fatima & Imdad Ullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Chronic hepatitis C with cirrhosis is treated with direct-acting antibiotics (DAAs). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of direct-acting antibodies in the treatment of hepatitis C in cirrhosis. It also examines the proportion of drug-related problems, side effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i65469