CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry

A narrative review of Zika virus cardiotropism and atrial fibrillation from pathogenesis and diagnostic challenges to inflammation aware management

Systemic inflammation is a key driver of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the mechanisms linking specific viral triggers to arrhythmogenesis are not fully understood. Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, which can induce a significant inflammatory response, provides a compelling clinical mo...

Ghost (virtual) ileostomy compared with protective ileostomy after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis

Protective ileostomy is commonly performed after low anterior resection for rectal cancer to mitigate the clinical consequences of anastomotic leakage; however, it is associated with stoma-related and reversal-related morbidity. Ghost ileostomy has emerged as a selective alternat...

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b in Polycythemia Vera: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Ropeginterferon alfa-2b, a novel monopegylated interferon with improved pharmacokinetics, has emerged as a promising cytoreductive agent for managing polycythemia vera (PV). Despite increasing adoption, evidence synthesis of its efficacy and safety compared to standar...