Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and its impact on quality of life of medical students. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 142 medical stu ... Read More

Objective: To investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors (depression, anxiety, stress and social support) and suicidal ideation in medical students. Methodology: This correlational stu ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency of anxiety in medical students of Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2 ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To assess the impact of early clinical exposure upon communication skills on Kalamazoo scale. Methodology: This quasi-experimental, multicenter study was conducted among 160 thir ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To carry out ecological and hygienic assessment and regulation of innovative technology of pesticide application using unmanned aerial vehicles. Methodology: To conduct field res ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To find the factors affecting low back pain among office workers due to computer usage. Methodology: This observational cross sectional study included 197 patients with low back ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To investigate health and safety risks related to computer use among software professionals. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was undertaken among Lahore software profess ... Read More

Objective: To assess health problems among pneumatic hand-held drill workers of National highways. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done from 1st Feb to 30th Nov 2017. Sample s ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To investigate the relationship between, self-esteem and face book addictions among university students and to explore big five personality traits (extroversion, agreeableness, ne ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To explore the social vulnerabilities of the parents of thalassemia major children. Methodology: The study was carried out through qualitative research approach. In-depth intervi ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude and perception of athletes towards the prevention of sports injuries. Methodology: This cross sectional study included 70 athletes selected w ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of warm-up exercise in reducing the chances of hamstring injury in sprinters. Methodology: This interventional longitudinal study included 40 spr ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To identify availability of physical therapy management and the reasons for not getting physical therapy in obstetric department of hospitals in Rawalpindi. Methodology: This cro ... Read More

Abstract We report a case of primary middle ear papilloma in a 66-year-old male with underlying chronic suppurative otitis media, presenting with right sided otorrhea with progressive aural mass form ... Read More

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the functional outcome of percutaneous cross two K wires fixation for Gartland types II and III fractures of humerus. Methodology: This prospective study included 80 ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To analyze the functional outcome of conversion total hip arthroplasty (THA) using Harris hip score and evaluate intraoperative difficulties faced during conversion to THA. Metho ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To assess and manage status of renal injuries at our institution. Methodology: This retrospective study comprised of records of 30 patients with renal injury between January 2016 ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To compare postoperative mean pain score of bupivacaine VS placebo in patient undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was co ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To determine frequency of acute renal colic presenting in emergency department of a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at department of ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To determine frequency of cardiovascular comorbidities in patients with benign prostate enlargement (BPH). Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at department of ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To find Physical activity (PA) for Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET), in undergraduate students using IPAQ. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on students of Fac ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To determine the quality of life (QOL) in construction workers. Methodology: This is observational cross-sectional study male workers of Lahore. A Performa with validated SF 36 q ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To look into the perceived health and state of wellness of professional physical therapists in six dimensions of wellness, and compare them on the basis of gender and qualificatio ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To present bibliometric analysis of the articles published in Rawal Medical Journal (RMJ) from 2008 to 2019. Methodology: We used the Scopus database, during the months of August ... Read More

Objective: To assess the dose response relationship of incentive spirometer on lung compliance among post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. Methodology: This Quasi Experimental study w ... Read More

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Mckenzie therapy with and without strain counter strain technique in patients with non-specific low back pain. Methodology: This quasi-experimental trial in ... Read More

Objective: To compare early tracheostomy versus late procedure in patients undergoing decompression craniectomy. Methodology: In this retrospective cross-sectional review we looked at data from Febru ... Read More

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of medical escape room on learning of undergraduate medical students in comparison with case-based learning (CBL) in teaching of clinical dermatology. Methodolo ... Read More

Objective: To determine the faculty member’s perception about the individual factors contributing to research productivity in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Lahore Medical College. Methodology: In ... Read More

Objective: To determine the viewpoints of the faculty members about digital learning at Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU) during COVID pandemic. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study ... Read More

Objective: To determine the impact of interpregnancy interval (IPI) on outcome among pregnant women with history of miscarriage. Methodology: This descriptive study was donefrom 27-January-2017 to 26- ... Read More

Objective: To determine the pattern and maternal determinants of neonatal morbidity in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients admitted in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Rawalpindi. Methodology: This ... Read More

Objective: To determine the mode of unsafe abortion and complications associated with it. Methodology: This study was conducted in gynecology unit of Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur from ... Read More

Objective: To analyze differences of baby weight before and after Sitra baby massage. Methodology: The design of this study was quasi experiment by pretest-posttest with control group design technique ... Read More

Objective: To compare clinical efficacy of 1% metformin and alendronate gel in adjunct to scaling and root planning (SRP) on clinical and biochemical parameters in patients having moderate localized c ... Read More

Objective: To determine osteoporosis knowledge and health belief among females of Lahore. Methodology: The study was conducted on 186 females selected from Lahore, using the convenient sampling techni ... Read More

Objective: To determine the magnitude of medication administration errors and their types among nurses working at tertiary care public sector hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology: An analytica ... Read More

Objective: To evaluate the immediate effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises on pain and maximal mouth opening in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Met ... Read More

Objective: To compare the effects of dry needling (DN) and Graston techniques (GR) in upper trapezius (UT) active myofascial trigger points (MTrP). Methodology: This Randomized control trial was condu ... Read More

Objectives: To compare post-operative pain with and without administration of local anesthetic intraperitoneally in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methodology: This randomized c ... Read More

Objective: To compare effectiveness of push and pull methods of delivery used to extract the impacted fetal head during cesarean delivery for prolong second stage of labor in terms of preventing uteri ... Read More

Objective: To determine frequency of common bacteria causing urinary tract infection (UTI) among toilet-trained children and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. Methodology: This descriptive c ... Read More

Objective: To evaluate burden of skin problem in prosthetic users. Methodology: In this observational or cross-sectional surveywas performed at Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, Myo ... Read More

Objective: To compare anxiety and depression between proctitis to extensive colitis patients and healthy controls across gender. Methodology: Five (5) (Ulcerative Colitis) X 2 (Gender) multifactor ... Read More

Objective: To determine the frequency of symptoms associated with dysfluency among children of internally displaced persons (IDP). Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted at primary ... Read More

Objective: To investigate the liaison between gratitude and hope with stress appraisal on caregivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methodology: The cross- sectional had 150 care givers of CVD consi ... Read More

Objective: To find the association of tension type headache with depression in university students and its impact on their academic performance. Methodology: This correlational study was conducted fro ... Read More

Objective: To determine the sleep quality, sleep efficiency and level of anxiety in lactating women. Methodology: This multi-centered, cross-sectional study was conducted on 121 postpartum mothers. ... Read More

Objective: To investigate the effect of exercise on improving heart rate variability, which is a parameter to asses‟ autonomic control? Methodology: It was a control trial conducted at Islamic Int ... Read More

Objective: To explore the relationship of romantic attachment styles (e.g., Avoidant and anxiety) and body satisfaction among working and non-working pregnant women. Methodology: This cross sectional ... Read More

Objective: To explore the construct and criterion validity of adjustment scale for adults using correlation and Receiver-Operating Characteristics analysis. Methodology: This cross sectional survey wa ... Read More

Abstract Objective: To analyze impact of substance misuse and demographic factors on medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia. Methodology: In this cross sectional analytical study, 430 p ... Read More

Helicobacter pylori is a common, usually lifelong infection with more prevalence in under developed countries.1 Overcrowding and poor sanitation are important factors in spread. It has been involved i ... Read More

Objective: To explore individuals‟ knowledge and perception of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, views on imposed governmental restrictions and engagement rates in mandatory behavioural restrictions in ... Read More

Objective: To determine common coagulation disorders like abnormal prothrombin time/ international normalized ratio (PT/INR) abnormal activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and decreased platel ... Read More

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of H. pylori in spicy food consuming individuals of district Khairpur, Pakistan. Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, total of 238 patients were inc ... Read More

Objective: To assess the proportion of insufficient, deficient and severely deficient level of 25 hydroxy Vitamin D in patients on hemodialysis. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted f ... Read More

Objective: To ascertain the outcome of vitamin D3 supplementation on blood sugar fasting (BSF) of individuals with pre-diabetes and co-existing hypovitaminosis D3. Methodology: This quasi experimental ... Read More

Objective: To determine the frequency of bacteria colonizing central venous catheter line and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in the d ... Read More

Objective: To identify the relationship of common serotypes of dengue virus in our region with hematological changes in dengue patients. Methodology: This observational study was conducted at Isra Uni ... Read More

Objective: To determine the serum levels of melanin, α-MSH, and to find their association and correlation in patients with Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA). Methodology: This study included 80 subject ... Read More

Objective: To determine frequency of primary headache disorders in patients presenting at a tertiary healthcare setup. Methodology: This descriptive retrospective study was carried out at Department o ... Read More

Objective: To find the impact of disease activity level of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on sleep quality of these patients. Methodology: In this cross sectional observational study, data were collect ... Read More

Objective: To explore the impacts of Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Radioactive Iodine Ablation (RAI) on symptomatology before and after treatment of Thyroid cancer (TC) patients at Nuclear Institu ... Read More

Objective: To find the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on routine immunization of children. Methodology: This cross sectional study was done at the New City Teaching Hospitaland Divisional Head Quarte ... Read More


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