Reza Karbasi-Afshar
Cardiovascular Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran|Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology & Liver Disease, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - Cytomegalovirus Infection and Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most common infections that affects humans’ cardiovascular system. Although the literature includes controversial evidence for any correlation between CMV infection and arterial atherosclerosis, the majority of studies, especially those with larger patient population and stronger data stand for such a relationship. However, the number of prospective...
[ 4 ] - Efficacy and safety of conventional long acting β2- agonists: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is usually considered one of the leading causes of death worldwide, so finding proper therapeutic strategies for this disease is of high importance. In this meta-analysis, we reviewed the existing literature on the efficacy and safety of conventional long acting beta agonists (LABAs) in COPD patients. Methods: We searched MEDLINE and G...
[ 5 ] - Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Associated Vascular Complications: A Literature Review
Interferon (IFN)-based therapy, the cornerstone for treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, is generally considered to be the single most effective treatment strategy for this infection. Although most adverse effects of IFN therapy respond very well to the cessation of this drug, there are reports of serious irreversible adverse effects. This review article evaluates the adverse effects...
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