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Rubela Ray

Publications (6)

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

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

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

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

Management Strategies for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Raheel Chaudhry, Arhum Mahmood, Akbar Khan, Muhammad Sohail S. Mirza, Rubela Ray, Kainat Asif & Hasher Khan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: Heart failure with preserved ejection. Fraction is a set of clinical symptoms that raises mortality and morbidity. It should be addressed promptly and appropriately. Aims: The current systematic review examines management strategies for heart failure patients with pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55439

The Role of Advanced Imaging Techniques in Predicting Cardiovascular Outcomes in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Arhum Mahmood, Enoha El Eraky, Ghazala S. Virk, Muhammad B. Chaudhry, Manal A. Bhinder, Ayesha Saleem, Muhammad Sajawal, Rubela Ray, Sumaiyya Mohiuddin & Muhammad O. Zafar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: Global trends in cardiovascular death have declined and survival rates have decreased over the last 30 years as a result of advancements in medical and interventional therapy. Objectives: This systematic evaluation and meta-assessment aim to evaluate the predictive ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75489