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AIM
To promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
OBJECTIVES
1. To publish original, important, well-documented, peer-reviewed clinical and laboratory articles on a diverse range of medical topics
2. To provide physicians with continuing education in basic and clinical science to support informed clinical decisions.
3. To enable physicians to remain informed in multiple areas of medicine, including developments infields other than their own.
4. To improve public health internationally by elevating the quality of medical care, disease prevention, and research provided by an informed readership.
5. To foster responsible and balanced debate on controversial issues that affect medicine and health care.
6. To forecast important issues and trends in medicine and health care.
7. To inform readers about non-clinical aspects of medicine and public health, including the political, philosophic, ethical, legal, environmental, economic, historical and cultural.
8. To recognize that, in addition to these specific objectives, THE JOURNAL has a social responsibility to improve the total human condition and to promote the integrity of science.
9. To achieve the highest level of ethical medical journalism and to produce a publication that is timely, credible, and enjoyable to read.
2026, Vol: 51, Issue: 3
RMJ. Year: 2026, Volume: 51 , Issue: 3 Editorial- Physician stress at the workplace in Pakistan: An emerging crisis demanding systemic action
Abdul Wahab Yousafzai
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 605-606
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Original Research- Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study
Naseem Ahmed, Taha Muhammad, Syeda Hina Abbas, Zehrah Hameed, Zaigham Ali, Hur Abbas
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 607-610
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Original Research- Coping strategies and life satisfaction among undergraduate medical students
Aniqa Anser Tufail Khan, Nauman Ismat Butt, Sabeen Aftab, Osama Habib, Ayesha Jamil, Muhammad Atif Qureshi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 611-614
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Original Research- Assessment of work-related hazards and compliance measures among doctors working at a tertiary care hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Javaria Usman, Afshan Shahid, Najamudin, Taskeen Zahra, Maria Arshad
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 615-618
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Original Research- A cross-sectional analysis of depression among night shift healthcare workers
Khalid Mahmood, Osama Habib, M Atif Qureshi, M Zahid Latif
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 619-622
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Original Research- Vitamin D status and pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles in diabetic versus normoglycemic pregnant women: A comparative study
Lana Basil Khudhur, Dler Qader Galaly, Shahla Kareem Alalaf
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 623-626
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Original Research- Endothelin-1 Gene Polymorphisms and their effect on endothelin-1, interleukin 6 and 18 concentrations in diabetic-hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease
Radhwan Shukur Uso, Ruqaya Muammed Gharib Al-barzinji
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 627-631
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Original Research- Estimation of diabetes distress in Type 2 diabetic hospitalized patients with other Comorbidities
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Ashraf
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 632-638
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Original Research- Crosslinking novel insights into comparative evaluation of BMI on respiratory and hemodynamic parameters in a selected population
Urooj Bhatti, Kavita Bai, Ramesh Kumar Suthar, Sindhu Laghari, Bheem Soothar, Salma Mumtaz Shaikh
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 639-642
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Original Research- NPY rs16147 and Chemerin rs17173608 Polymorphisms and their association with Metabolic Syndrome and Depression: A Pilot study from Pakistan
Muhammad Uzair, Nida Sadiq, Sabah Farhat, Misha Asif Tauni, Fizza Salman, Syeda Sadia Fatima
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 643-648
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Original Research- Heart rhythm assessment based on single point tracking of the intermediate septum through image processing methods
Ramadhan Ali, Haidar Ismail, Sardar Yaba
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 649-653
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Original Research- Association of cardiac dysfunction on echocardiography with metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease in patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital
Samia Kausar, Kiran Fatima, Hina Pervez, Rida Batool, Asia Yasmin
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 654-657
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Original Research- Prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia in beta thalassemia major and intermedia patients: a study from public-sector thalassemia center
Sundas Ali, Huma Abdul Shakoor, Hina Bilal, Armaghana Qamar Khan, Maha Tariq Kiani, Samina Tufail Amanat
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 658-6261
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Original Research- Cholera preventive practices amid conflict among households: Socio-demographic and WASH determinants in Sennar State, Sudan
Tahani Babiker Mohamed, Mohamed Elfatih Hassan, Manal Abasher Mohamed, Amani Awwadh Alotaibi, Amal Ramadan Abdalhalim, Ashraf Abdelmageid Khattab, Nasir A Ali
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 662-665
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Original Research- Epidemiological profile of multidrug-resistant organisms in patients with hematologic malignancies
Heny Syahrini, Andri Iskandar Mardia, Rina Yunita
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 666-670
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Original Research- Gender disparities in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): An analysis of biochemical profile, severity of fibrosis and dietary pattern
Sabhita Shabir Shaikh, Badder Hina Afnan, Shazia Siddiqui, Hafeez Ullah Shaikh, Saba Nafay
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 671-676
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Original Research- Risk Factors and Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among Endoscopy-confirmed Peptic Ulcer Patients at Teaching Hospitals In Sukkur Region, Pakistan
Nisar Abbas Shar, Sham Lal, Abdul Hussain Shar, Om Parkash
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 677-680
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Original Research- Role of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis
Yakutkhon Majdidova, Nodira Azimova, Nurmukhamedova Mukhlisakhon, Dilafruz Ochilova, Durdona Muhammadjonova, Zafarjon Abdullaev
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 681-684
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Original Research- Measuring pre-donation anxiety using the donor anxiety scale: A study from Jinnah hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Tooba Fateen Mobeen, Sehar Asghar, Masuma Ghazanfar, Rabia Azmi, Shabnam Bashir, Muneeza Natiq
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 685-687
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Original Research- Cutaneous manifestations in renal transplant recipients
Sania Imtiaz, Sadaf Ahmed Asim, Madiha Sajid, Ayesha Zahir, Narmin Khan, Uroosa Shafiq
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 688-891
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Original Research- Efficacy of triamcinolone acetonide injections in the management of oral submucous fibrosis at a tertiary care hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Honey Rajpal, Jehan Alam, Maryam Mughal, Waiza Batool, Grinthi Rajpal, Mor Khan Shar
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 692-695
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Original Research- Frequency and pattern of diseases among the human resource of the public sector Medical University
Rizwana Shahid, Sarah Rafi, Asif Maqsood Butt, Rabbia Khalid, Majid Ali Yousafzai, Rana Muhammad Yasir Bari
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 696-699
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Original Research- Frequency of autonomic dysfunction in patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome presenting in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Imran, Madiha Malik, Madeeha Qamar, Ammar Yasir, Shahid Mukhtar, Mohsin Zaheer
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 700-702
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Original Research- A survey of parental perceptions of conscious sedation in pediatric dentistry: An empirical study
Umeed Jawaid, Meisha Gul, Khurram Khan, Ayesha Zafar, Shama Asghar, Aneeka Anwar
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 703-707
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Original Research- An evaluation of printing orientation on the trueness and dimensional accuracy of two resin materials over nine months
Shilan Hameed Fatah, Bahar Jaafar Selivany, Nabeel Abdulla S. Martani
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 708-711
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Original Research- Clinical audit of record keeping for root canal therapy procedures at University Dental Hospital, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Fariha Naz, Malik Adeel Anwar, Rehma Sammar, Muhammad Qasim, Maryam Virda, Irsam Haider
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 712-715
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Original Research- Clinical leadership in empowering nurses in the hospital environment: Concept analysis
Mazly Astuty, Tutik Sri Hariyati, Tuti Nuraini, Rita Sekarsari
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 716-720
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Original Research- Carotid injuries-clinical presentation and surgical treatment in tertiary care vascular surgery setup
Rashid Usman, Rabail Fatima, Minahil Mazhar, Muhammad Tariq Khan
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 721-724
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Original Research- Frequency of cervical ribs in the general adult population of Nowshera, Pakistan
Yaqoob Ur Rehman, Sardar Sohail Afsar
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 725-728
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Original Research- Analysis of cholecystectomy specimens: using histopathological spectrum and patient’s age distribution.
Shahid Jamal, Motia Kanwal, Nehaj Tariq
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 729-731
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Original Research- Functional outcomes of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by hamstring graft with and without platelet-rich plasma
Naveed Ali Shair, Syed Rizwan Ul Ahsan Jilani, Mubashir Farhan, Abdullah Tariq, Muhammad Khalid, Muhammad Hanif Mian
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 732-736
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Original Research- Advanced scalp cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Early outcomes in a resource-limited setting
Mohammed Yousof Bakhiet
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 737-740
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Original Research- Management of thoracolumbar spine fracture with One-level Fixation by screw and rods
Sajawal Khan, Muhammad Inam, Jamshed Ahmad Khilji
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 741-744
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Original Research- Clinicopathological features of phyllodes tumours of breast and correlation with recurrence: A Retrospective Study
Nadira Mamoon, Mahwish Niaz, Ayesha Rahat, Abdul Rasheed Awan
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 745-748
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Original Research- Impact of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) on survival outcome in triple negative breast cancer based on menopausal status
Hazha Abdullah Mohammed Ameen, Basak Barzngy
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 749-752
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Original Research- Expression of Arid1a in malignant neoplasms arising from the epithelium of ovary
Shahida Hingoro, Muhammad Yaqoob Shahani, Sajida Alias Sahibzadi, Zahid Ali, Sana Jawad, Shazia Begum Shahani
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 753-756
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Original Research- Comparison of metformin and pioglitazone in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Anum Ajmal, Beenish Riaz, Huma Afridi, Angbeen Ahmad, Saman Ahmad, Itaat Ullah Khan Afridi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 757-760
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Original Research- Comparison of vascularity pattern and uterine artery resistance index changes on doppler ultrasonography according to myoma types
Belma Gözde Özdemİr, Gizem Yüksek, Nur Dilara Sarıhan, Ahmet Bilgi, Çetin Çelik
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 761-763
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Original Research- Association of oligohydramnios with poor Apgar score during third trimester of pregnancy.
Sana Sohail, Beenish Riaz, Huma Afridi, Angbeen Ahmad, Sadia Tabassum, Itaat Ullah Khan Afridi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 764-767
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Original Research- Association of primary postpartum hemorrhage with induced labor than spontaneous labor
Sadia Tabassum, Huma Afridi, Beenish Riaz, Angbeen Ahmad, Saman Ahmad, Itaat Ullah Khan Afridi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 768-770
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Original Research- Premenstrual Syndrome: Prevalence and assessment of its awareness among females
Zahida Kalsoom, Maria Ashfaq, Shazia Noor, Sanum Asif, Usama Maooz, Muhammad Kashif Rafiq
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 771-774
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Original Research- Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiling of E. coli causing urinary tract infection in pregnant and non-pregnant women of Larkana Region, Pakistan
Dayali Gul Sindhu Advani, Khursheed Ahmed Abbasi, Muneer Ahmed Qazi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 775-778
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Original Research- Knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of choking among Saudi parents of children aged below 14 years in Jeddah: A cross-sectional study
Nouran Essam Katooa
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 779-783
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Original Research- Spectrum of pediatric patients' referral at a single center in Pakistan: A ten-year retrospective analysis
Taqdees Khaliq, Sarah Azam Shah, Saad Saleem, Naveed Ashraf, Sumyra Saleem
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 784-789
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Original Research- Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy
Sibgha Shafiq, Nazia Mumtaz, Saba Yaqoob, Ghulam Saqulain
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 790-795
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Original Research- Urdu translation and cross-cultural validation of Communication Confidence Rating Scale for aphasia
Riffat Ayub, Nameeka Shahid, Nazia Mumtaz, Muhammad Asif Javed, Ghulam Saqulain, Sultan Badar Munir
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 796-801
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Original Research- Cross-cultural translation and validation of the Vocal Hygiene Protocol in Urdu
Nafila Sheikh, Nazia Mumtaz, Nameeka Shahid, Ghulam Saqulain
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 802-805
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Original Research- Work-related musculoskeletal pain and water carrying among rural women in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mehwash Iftikhar, Imran Khan, Sheraz Jamal Khan
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 806-809
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Original Research- Inter-rater reliability of the Modified Schober for measuring lumbar flexion
Iram Iqbal Shamsi, Basit Ansari, Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, Sadaf Subhi, Noman Arshad Lari
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 810-813
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Original Research- Cross-cultural adaptation and preliminary psychometric evaluation of physical activity questionnaires among older women in Depok, Indonesia
Anni Suciawati, Mohammad Zen Rahfiludin, Syamsulhuda Syamsulhuda, Suroto Suroto
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 814-818
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Original Research- Effects of calisthenics exercises versus circuit training on pulmonary function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and chest expansion in chronic stroke patients
Muhammad Ahmed Javed, Umer Ali, Wajeeha Zia, Maria Siddique, Muhammad Hamza Munir, Usman Iqbal Janjua
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 819-824
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Original Research- Efficacy of mobility exercise on a novel ‘Dancing Carpet’ among community dwelling elderly
Muhammad Tariq Mohamad Mahil, Shivaroopini Mohan, Nur Azah Hamzaid, Alvin Zhe Liang Chan, Hasleezan Arifin, Julia Patrick Engkasan
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 825-828
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Original Research- Adherence to medication in elderly people: A cross-sectional study
Ayesha Ayaz, Muhammad Zorain, Areej Mazhar, Alishba Aslam, Arslan Imam, Faheem Illahi
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 829-832
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Original Research- Correlation between sleep quality and internet addiction among undergraduate medical students
Nida Gulzar Zeb, Mohammed Almansour, Kamran Afzal, Asma Jabeen
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 833-836
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Original Research- Enhancing anatomy learning: Evaluating self-directed learning skills in undergraduate medical students
Shabana Ali, Amena Rahim, Tayyaba Qureshi, Tayyaba Fahad
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 837-841
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Original Research- Enhancing formative assessment outputs in undergraduate medical students through the use of ‘Socrative’
Ruqayya Adil, Mariam Aftab, Saira Fayyaz, Sarah Amin, Adil Qayyum, Fatimah Adil
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 842-846
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Original Research- Cultural and perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among women in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Wargaa Hashim Hussein Taha
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 847-850
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Original Research- Barriers to healthcare delivery experienced by lady health workers in Rawalpindi District-Pakistan
Reham Baig, Muhammad Yaqoob, Muhammad Waqas Farooq, Abdul Majeed Akhtar, Awais Gohar, Muhammad Usman
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 851-857
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Original Research- Risk of cardiovascular disease in low socioeconomic population of Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Saad Nouman, Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Iqbal Azhar, Anab Fatima
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 858-861
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Original Research- Future trends of artificial intelligence applications in oral radiological diagnosis
Khizer Mehmood, Naveed Inayat, Abdullah Karamat, Syed Muhammad Abdullah, Hina Ali, Asif Shahzad
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 862-865
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Original Research- Assessment of public hospitals in Erbil governorate: a comprehensive survey
Khalid Anwar Hama Ghareeb, Namir Ghanim Al-tawil
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 866-870
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Original Research- Adolescent Thalassemia self-management in Indonesia: A Phenomenological Study
Milla Evelianti Saputri, Suhartono Suhartono, Martha Irene Kartasurya, Fauzi Muh
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 871-873
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Review Article- Molecular pathogenesis of oral ulcers in COVID-19 disease.
Roshan Zafar, Sarah Ghafoor
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 874-878
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Review Article- Virtual Reality–driven stroke rehabilitation: A review of innovations for optimizing physical function and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 3
Maria Mustafa, Saima Riaz, M. Naveed Babur, Muhammad Salman Bashir, Rabia Jawa, Almina Shafiq
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 879-882
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Review Article- Physical activity and Bone Mineral Density in premenopausal women: A narrative review of exercise-based strategies for osteoporosis prevention and healthy ageing
Rabia Jawa, Saima Riaz, Salman Bashir, Maria Mustafa
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 883-886
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Case Report- Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in a 22-years-old woman with 46, XY chromosomes: A case report
Rahmaidha Arofa Pradani, Ilham Wildan Ahmad, Alvin Hartanto Kurniawan, Jusak Nugraha, Eighty Mardiyan Kurniawati
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 887-889
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Case Report- Primary Pleural Sarcoma Mimicking Mesothelioma: Early Detection of Chemotherapy Refractoriness by Serial F-18 FDG PET/CT
Hye Ryeong Kwon, Jieun Jeong
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 890-892
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Case Report- Papillary thyroid carcinoma with bone metastasis: Challenges in diagnosis and management
Naufali Rizkiawan, Deasy Ardiany, Isna Mahmudah
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 893-895
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Technical Note- Front Page
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RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 1-1
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Technical Note- Contents
Rawal Medical Journal
RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 2-2
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