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Online First Current Issue Archive Most Downloaded Most Accessed Most Cited Rawal Medical Journal Current Issue : 2023, Vol: 48, Issue: 2 ISSN : 0303-5212 ISSUES : 4 per year PUBLISHER : Pakistan Medical Association Rawalpindi Islamabad Branch, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Rawal Medical Journal is an internationally peer reviewed journal and an official publication of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Rawalpindi-Islamabad Branch. It is funded by PMA and HEC Pakistan and 1000 printed copies are distributed to members of PMA and all major hospitals and teaching institutions of Pakistan. It is published every three months in March, June, September and December. « Previous Issue RMJ. Year: 2023, Volume: 48 Editorial ERAS: anesthetist’s perspective! Ayesha Fatima, Tassadaq Khurshid RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 272-273 » Abstract » PDF Original Research Knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students regarding COVID-19 pandemic, Baghdad, Iraq 2022 Ghaidaa Rifaat Hamid RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 274-277 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230106050554 Life Satisfaction and Anxiety in the time of COVID-19 pandemic among general public Syeda Razia Bukhari, Sitara Asim RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 278-280 » Abstract » PDF COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its related factors among Iraqi diabetic patients Hussein Abdulmohsin Dabis, Rajaa Ibrahim Abed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 281-285 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308035353 Relationship between health consciousness, self-compassion and social connectedness among adolescents and young adults during covid-19 lockdown Arsalan Haider, Kainat Zia, Maaz Sultan, Ayesha Nida RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 286-288 » Abstract » PDF Mother’s knowledge concerning preventive measures of their children during the COVID-19 period Shahznan Hassan Badr, Mohammed Talib Abed, Ibrahim Faris RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 289-292 » Abstract » PDF Effectiveness of interventional program on nurses' practice about chest physiotherapy techniques for patients with Corona virus disease Ahmed Yassin Khadyer, Sabah Abbas Ahmed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 293-296 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230309075431 Comparison of clinical spectrum of omicron strain with previous strains of SARS-CoV 2 in Islamabad, Pakistan Muhammad Ali, Sehrish Asad, Arshia Bilal, Sher Muhammad Malik, Nighat Arif, Farhat Jabeen Malik RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 297-300 » Abstract » PDF Behavior of men having sex with men with HIV-positive population in preventing HIV/AIDS transmission: A phenomenology study M. Nur Khamid, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Argyo Demartoto, Dewi Rokhmah RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 301-304 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230222011700 Frequency of ischemic mitral regurgitation in patients with Non ST elevation MI Batool Jawaid, Hareem Jawaid, Faisal Ahmed, Syeda UmmeHani, Sher Muhammad, Bashir Hanif RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 305-308 » Abstract » PDF Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in acute ischemic stroke Abdul Hameed Kiani, Shiekh Kashif Rahim, Raja Farhat Shoaib, Nisar Ahmed, Khawaja Ashfaq Ahmed, Tanveer Ahmed Raja RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 309-311 » Abstract » PDF Incidence of fluconazole resistance in candida spp. among immunocompromised patients Madiha Asghar, Basit Zeshan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 312-315 » Abstract » PDF Species identification of causative organism in cutaneous leishmaniasis using molecular and histopathology methods Amna Javed, Afnan Naeem, Sakhawat Ali, Hafsa Waseem, Javaid Usman, Warda Furqan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 316-319 » Abstract » PDF Instruction program for patient with peptic ulcer about physical and psychological status: a case-control study Haider Abd AL Ameer Twair AL Hamad, Huda Baker Hassan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 320-323 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308085706 Colonoscopic findings in patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding at a tertiary care hospital Farman Ali, Naveed Aamir, Muhammad Kamran Hassan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 324-326 » Abstract » PDF Relationship between eating behaviors and gastrointestinal symptoms of children with autistic spectrum disorder Lena N. Sajad Al-Joburi, Abdul Mahdi A. Hasa, Ameera Jasim Al-Aaraji RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 327-330 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230213122258 Prevalence of diabetes in young adults between 18-35 years of the population of Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan Ghulam Yaseen Khokhar, Shiasta Khan, Vinay Kumar Jesrani, Irfan Ali Gabol, Manzar Ali Sethar RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 331-333 » Abstract » PDF Effectiveness of an educational program on diabetic patients' knowledge about preventive measures for retinopathy Abbas F. Naji, Rajaa Ibrahim Abed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 334-337 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308043304 Electrocardiographic findings in patients presenting with seizures within 12 hours of presenting in Emergency Department Arsalan Mufti, Shua Nasir, Lal Shehbaz, Inayat Ali Khan, Quratulain Khan, Asad Khan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 338-342 » Abstract » PDF Clinical features and pattern of Antiphospholipid antibodies in patients of antiphospholipid syndrome with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Sheharbano imran, Sadia Taj, Asadullah Khan, Qasim Ahmed, Zia ud din, Muhammad Faiq RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 343-347 » Abstract » PDF Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors Ayesha Basharat, Umm-e-Farwa, Syeda Rida Zainab, Tooba Ahmad, Hafiza Andleeb Sadia, Shahzaib Hassan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 348-351 » Abstract » PDF Knowledge, attitude and perception regarding e-cigarette among post graduate medical trainees in Pakistan Saima Akhter, Shaista Ghazal, Nadeem Rizvi, Hafsa Waqar Aziz, Usman Ali Warraich RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 352-356 » Abstract » PDF Moderating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between self-generated thoughts and symptoms of depression among university students Iqra Kiran, Sadaf Ahsan, Saadiya Abbasi, Ayisha Naz RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 357-360 » Abstract » PDF Demographic risk factors of prenatal obsessive compulsive symptoms in pregnant women Sameera Shafiq, Tayyeba Kiran, Qurat-ul-Ain Muhammad RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 361-364 » Abstract » PDF Evaluation of tubal patency and its impact on ovarian blood flow and function: a comparison of hysterosalpingography and HyCoSy Wasan Adnan Abduhameed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 365-369 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230209064737 Use of two insulin sensitizers in ovulation induction for women with polycystic ovary syndrome Dhai Abdulalazize Rashid, Raghda Mohammed Bardan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 370-374 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230121104735 Histopathological study of ovarian masses with clinical correlation in Iraqi women from Kerbala City, Iraq Wafaa Redha Mohammed Al-Sabbagh, Fatin Hasim Al-Mosawi, Zahraa Ali Salih Al-Taee RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 375-378 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230121062503 Nurses knowledge regarding to phototherapy at neonatal care units in Mosul City, Iraq Laith Nawfal Bura'a, Nasir Muwfaq Younis RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 379-381 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230206070704 Effect of bubble CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) on a newborn presenting with respiratory distress Arti Ahuja, Saifullah Jamro, Dili Jan Mugheri, Vijia Gemnani, Raheel Ahmed Shaikh, Faisal Saifullah Jamro RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 382-385 » Abstract » PDF Role of flap fixation in reducing seroma formation in patients undergoing mrm in a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan Urooj Abassi Sughra Parveen, Rukhsana Hamid, Bushra Kiran Naeem, Batool Zehra, Zakia Nehal RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 386-389 » Abstract » PDF Vacuum-assisted closure in diabetic foot: A tertiary care experience Syed Shams ud Din, Mirza Tassawar Hussain, Erum Bashir Khan, Aabid Ali, Muhammad Zaheen Gul, Sana Samad Khan RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 390-393 » Abstract » PDF Comparison of functional and radiological outcomes of lower third closed tibia fractures treated by nail VS plate osteosynthesis Ahmed Suhail Ahmed, Hayder Omran Hayat Ali, Mohammed Shihab Aledanni, Tariq Khair Aulla Al-Asadi RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 394-398 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230326061218 Comparative prospective study of knee pain in medial pararpatellar and transpatellar entry for interlocking nail fixation of tibia fracture Ramadhan Sabah Zaki, Sadiq Abaas Al-Mukhtar, Mohammed Shihab Aledanni, Ghadeer Hikmat Shaaya RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 399-402 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230327072228 Advantages and disadvantages urethral advancement with subglanular tunnel (UASGT) versus tabularized incised plate (TIP) for distal hypospadias repair: A prospective comparative study Wadhah A. Almarzooq, Salam Abd-Elameer Yahya RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 403-406 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230312114251 Spaghetti Wrist: A follow up review of 22 cases Omer Farooq Khalid, Tahir Mahmood, Asif Khan, Waseem Akbar, Faisal Nazeer Hussain RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 407-411 » Abstract » PDF Scaphiod fractures: A retrospective analysis of possible causes of delayed diagnosis and non union in 38 cases in a tertiary care hospital of KPK Israr Ahmad, Noor Rahman, Wasim Anwar, Mohammad Arif RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 412-414 » Abstract » PDF Exercise therapy mitigate symptoms of subacromial pain syndrome Ayesha Basharat, Muhammad Ramzan, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Mustafa Qamar, Mariam Javaid, Muhammad Ali RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 415-417 » Abstract » PDF Effects of extensibility of latissimus dorsi in chronic mechanical low back pain Zainab Shehryar, Syed Shakil ur Rehman, Saira Jahan, Sara Khan, Faryal Akhtar, Ayesha Saddiqa RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 418-421 » Abstract » PDF Prevalence of lateral epicondylitis among restaurant chefs with low level of serum Vitamin D Aamir Gul Memon, Falak Abdul Latif, Muhammad Sanaullah, Muhammad Imran Hussain, Samavia Irum, Faizan Ur Rehman RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 422-424 » Abstract » PDF Single-step versus stepwise dilatation technique in percutaneous nephrolithotomy Batool Amer Attallah, Majed A Mohammad RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 425-428 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230311075832 Efficacy of silodosin vs tamsulosin in medical expulsion of distal ureteral stones Zakir Hussain Rajpar, Kashifuddin Qayoum Soomro, Imran Memon, Shoukat Ali Mughal, Afhan Qayoom Shiekh, Aijaz Shaikh RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 429-431 » Abstract » PDF Management of malakoplakia of urinary bladder: Our experience Riaz Hussain Mangrio, Khub Chand Rohra, Aamir Ali Shaikh, Safiullah Sohu, Nisar Ahmed Shaikh, Amanullah Abbasi RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 432-434 » Abstract » PDF Medico legal characteristics of fire arm injuries: a prospective study of medico legal autopsies Rabail Altaf, Pardeep Kumar, Muhammad Qasim Memon, Abrar ul Hasnain Memon, Sultan Rajpar, Muhammad Ayob Jogi RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 435-439 » Abstract » PDF Patients unfit for Lasik can benefit from implanted phakic copolymer lens Hind Ahmed Mahdi, Aber Abdul Amir Mohammad, Ali Yousif Alzubaidi RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 440-443 » Abstract » PDF Prevalence of refractive errors among primary school students in Mosul City, Iraq Laith Essa Hassan, Humam Ghanim Ibrahim RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 444-447 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230305073651 Assessment of nurse’s knowledge towards diabetic ketoacidosis in children in Mosul City, Iraq Rami Hassen Hussen Allawi, Mahmoud Mohammad Ahmed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 448-451 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230224091121 A retrospective cohort study of probable risk factors for Cerebral Palsy in Karachi, Pakistan Ammara Rafique, Hajra Naz RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 452-457 » Abstract » PDF Bacteriological trends, antibiotic sensitivity and resistance patterns of human respiratory tract samples from tertiary care hospital Ambreen Fatima, Mehwish Sajjad, Kamran Dawood, Hareem Gohar, Sahar Iqbal, Shaheen Kouser RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 458-463 » Abstract » PDF Microbial contamination of facemask used by dental surgeons in private dental clinics of Karachi, Pakistan Saqib Zafar, Saad Ahmed Khan, Kashif Aslam RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 464-467 » Abstract » PDF Prevalence of endodontic mishaps and their management in private and public dental institutes in Punjab, Pakistan Hammad Hassan, Syed Moiz Ali, Sidra Riaz, Salman Aziz, Muhammad Nasir Saleem, Hina Zafar Raja RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 468-472 » Abstract » PDF AUMED (Automatic Media Dispenser): Inovation in automatic liquid media dispenser as a support for microbiology laboratory diagnosis Rohmi Rohmi, Citra Dian Kholisha, Putri Ardiani Khaerunnisa, Hayatun Thoyibah, Yunan Jiwintarum, Maruni Wiwin Diarti RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 473-476 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230113023707 Is it time to review diagnostic criteria of ovarian adenocarcinoma as well? Lessons from Hepatocellular carcinoma Asif Riaz Khan, Fauzia Abdus Samad, Abdus Samad Syed, Sharmin Arif, Anum Rafiq Khan, Aalia Mushtaq Chaudary RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 477-480 » Abstract » PDF Service quality dimensions associated with user satisfaction in health laboratory center in Makassar, Indonesia Irmawaty Haeruddin, Amran Razak, Indar Indar, Darmawansyah Darmawansyah, Lalu Muhammad Shaleh, Andi Ummu Salmah RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 481-484 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230117034447 Assessment of late adulthood knowledge about psychological frailty at Technical Institute-Suwaira, Middle Technical University, Iraq Ammar A. Okab, Sabah A. Ahmed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 485-488 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308082858 Old ages’ attitudes and behaviors toward cardiovascular health promotion Hawraa Ali Mukhlif, Wissam Jabbar Qassim RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 489-492 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230310075851 Burnout among academic clinicians: A sample from medical colleges in Baghdad, Iraq Nawar Sahib Khalil RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 493-496 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20221224050207 Effectiveness of virtual small group discussion: A qualitative study of dental student’s perception Khaloud Tariq, Waheed Azfar, Zakia Saleem, Fadia Asghar, Shazia Ibnerasa RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 497-500 » Abstract » PDF Attitudes of consumers of Karachi towards OTC and herbal drugs Samana Zehra, Shumaila Qadir, Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Zafar A. Mahmood, Iqbal Azhar RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 501-505 » Abstract » PDF Impact of work environment on nurses’ job performance in Al-Nassiryah City Hospitals, Iraq Hussein Kadhim Abd Ali, Wissam Jabbar Qassem RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 506-509 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308075055 Effect of an education program on high school male students' knowledge about substance use Hashim Hamid Shabeeb, Qahtan Qassem Muhammad RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 510-513 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230308024220 Mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding in Thi-Qar City, Iraq Hussein Abdulridha Ali, Firas Fadhil Abbas, Nasir Muwfaq Younis RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 514-517 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230130035306 Role of in vitro ketamine in protecting the airways from bradykinin induced contraction Wardha Mazhar Malik, Ayesha Janjua, Zarafshan Bader, Widad Mazhar Malik, Fatima Qasim Malik, Mehwish Nawaz Qaisrani RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 518-521 » Abstract » PDF Comparative effects of Nigella sativa and enalapril in doxorubicin induce cardiotoxicity Salma Salim, Uzma Naeem, Farzana Munir, Fatima Muhammad Barki, Mahreen Mirza, Mushayada Irshad RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 522-525 » Abstract » PDF Nigella sativa supplementation normalizes serum LDL cholesterol in healthy women volunteers Abdulhalim S Serafi, Dina M. Qahwaji, Zahir Hussain, Mohammed A Bafail, Sumera Sohail RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 526-530 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230213091322 Clinico-epidemiological profile and short-term outcomes of patients with metastatic malignant pleural effusion in Baghdad, Iraq Noor Abbas Hummadi Fayadh, Abbas Jaafar Khaleel Al-Anbari, Luma K. Mohammed RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 531-536 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230130063627 Review Article Role of probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease Darmadi Darmadi, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Sem Samuel Surja RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 537-541 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230528071416 Case Report Case of nasolabial cyst excised by transnasal endoscopic approach: A rare case report Yong Wan Kim RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 542-544 » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20221031085300 Technical Note Information for authors Rawal Medical Journal RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 545-545 » Abstract » PDF

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