Official publication of Rawalpindi Medical University
Vol. 30 No. 2 (2026): JRMC June 2026

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2026)

Published 30 June 2026
JRMC June 2026

Editorial

Noreen Aziz
157-165
End of Life Research and Care: New Avenues
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Articles

Sadaf Konain Ansari, Farheen Zehra, Gul Zareen Asifa, Nazia Aslam
166-170
Enhancing Assessment Integrity: The Role of Plausible Distractors in Multiple-Choice Question Design
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Aunaza Maqbool, Sorath Noorani, Rabia Faheem, Rabeeah Zafar, Shafaq Najmi, Najiah Uzair
171-176
Surgical Outcomes of Lensectomy for Congenital Cataracts in Pediatric Patients
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Waqas Khalid, Sadia Zaheer, Sana Javaid, Saad Rasool, Ayesha Imtiaz, Fatima Mubashar
177-185
Burnout Prevalence Among Basic Sciences Faculty At A Private Medical College In Sialkot: A Cross-Sectional Survey
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Salman Aslam, Sadia Chaudhry, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Tehseen Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib Khan
186-193
Branch Ligation versus Truncal Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Arteries in Total Thyroidectomy: Impact on Transient Hypocalcemia
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Sadaf Zohra, Fareeha Zaheer, Uzma Urooj, Adil Ali, Uzma Gull, Noureen Jawad
194-200
Comparison Of Perioperative Outcomes Of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System Versus Conventional Suturing In Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
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Muhammad Shuaib Khan, Sadia Chaudhry, Ahmed Hasan Ashfaq, Mohammad Moaviz Aslam, Salman Aslam, Abdur Rehman
201-206
Comparative Effectiveness of Head Bandages Versus No Head Bandages in Preventing Postoperative Complications After Ear Surgery
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Muhammad Shuaib Khan, Sadia Chaudhry, Nida Riaz, Saba Sehar Khan, Anique Ahmad Jamil, Abdur Rehman
207-212
Comparison Between Ginkgo biloba and Betahistine in Treatment of Vertigo: A Prospective Comparative Study
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Muhammad Walleed Khan, Riffat Yasmin, Kanwal Shahid, Sumaira Iqbal, Sohaib Ahmed, Aysha Rani
213-218
Comparison of CURB65 and CURBS-65 Scoring Systems for Predicting the Severity of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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Sohaib Ahmed, Aysha Rani, Sumaira Iqbal, Naveeda Rauf, Muzammil Jamil, Noreen Adil
219-223
Correlation/Frequency of Increased Portal Vein Size In Cirrhotic Patients With Esophageal Varices
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Maryam Khalid, Khansa Iqbal, Maliha Sadaf, Humera Noreen, Sabeen Ashraf, Saba Yousaf
224-230
Frequency of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Non-Anaemic Women with and Without Use of Iron Supplements
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Altaf Ahmed, Raja Nand, Ahsan Ali, Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique, Muhammad Wasib, Niaz Ahmed
231-235
Prediction Of Hypotension Using Perfusion Index Following Spinal Anesthesia In Lower Segment Caesarean Section
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Nadia Rasool, Mahmood Ali, Amna Manzoor, Tehreem Tanveer, Farah Akhter, Furqan Shaukat
236-244
Evaluating the Generalizability of Machine Learning Models for Glaucoma Detection
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Ayesha Khalid, Ch. M. Bilal Akram, Saad Bin Qamar, Maryam Iftikhar, Sheeza Munir, Inshaal Khalid
245-251
Use Of A Single Topical Agent Versus A Combination Of Topical Agent And Oral Antibiotics In The Management Of Otitis Externa: A Comparative Study
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Zahra Batool, Ch. M. Bilal Akram, Saad Bin Qamar, Inshaal Khalid, Rubab Akhtar, Farah Arshid
252-257
Comparison Of Flunisolide Nasal Spray With Combined Oral Antihistamine And Antileukotriene Therapy In Allergic Rhinitis In Relation To Patients’ Symptoms
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Fatima Ali Raza Mughal, Anila Rehman
258-302
Polypharmacy And Its Impact On Medication Non-Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Nayyab Zehra, Raima Siddiqui, Maria Mughal, Hina Umair, Ahmed Hassaan Malik
303-307
Benchmarking the Learning Environments: A DREEM Analysis of Private Medical Colleges In Islamabad
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Farhana Altaf, Beenish Qureshi, Sharaz Ahmed, Fatimah Arshad, Kinza Iftikhar, Zahoor Khan
308-314
Evaluation Of Postoperative Pain After Using Two Different Irrigation Systems During Endodontic Treatment- A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Rizwana Shahid, Rabbia Khalid, Sarah Rafi, Hina Sattar, Muhammad Umar, Majid Ali Yousafzai
315-319
Overview Of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Among Pediatric Cases Of Twin Cities: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
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Ayesha Saeed, Muhammad Yasir Khan, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Jamalullah, Yousra Riaz
320-323
Surgical Techniques For Adenoidectomy: A Comparative Analysis Of ‘‘Conventional Curettage Adenoidectomy” And ‘‘Endoscopic Assisted Microdebrider Adenoidectomy”
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Aneza Jalil, Muhammad Azeem Khan, Fiza Shafi, Maria Zafar, Bushra Liaqat, Muhammad Bilal Amjad
324-331
The Unseen Struggle: Investigating The Barriers Behind Medical Students’ Access To Mental Health Services
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Sajid Ali Shah, Muhammad Mohsin Mansoor, S H Waqar, Sabeeha Nur ul Huda Malik, Ehtesham Akram Khan, Anam Nasim
332-337
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Admitted Patients of General Surgery
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Mahnoor Zahid, Abeera Zareen, Tehreem Zahid, Waqas Anjum, Kainat Altaf, Hamna Sarwar
338-343
Diagnostic Accuracy of Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index For The Diagnosis of Hypovolemia In Intensive Care Unit Patients
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Osama Ijaz, Saad Riaz
344-350
Comparison Of Patient Vs Hospital-Related Factors Leading To Delay In Orthopedic Procedures In A Tertiary Care Unit Of Rawalpindi
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Iqra Sarwar, Palvasha Waheed, Ayesha Sanam, Amir Rashid, Zunaira Ali Baig
351-358
Association of the Atherogenic Index of Plasma with Glomerular Filtration Rate and Albuminuria: A Discriminatory Biomarker for Diabetic Nephropathy
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Syeda Mamoona Qudrat, Sadia Riaz, Nasar Um Min Allah, Sana Razzaq, Hafsa Niaz Akhtar, Muhammad Jahanzaib
359-365
Effect of Late (>7 Days) Low-dose Dexamethasone on Ventilated Preterm Neonates to Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Quasi-experimental Study
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Humna Zafar, Sameena Kausar, Hina Mazhar, Faiz ul Hassan Nawaz, Naila Rehman, Ghazala Yasmin
366-371
Efficacy Of Intralesional Ciprofloxacin In Cutaneous Leishmaniasis As Compared To Intralesional Meglumine Antimoniate
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Mohi Ud Din, Maleeha Farooq, Amna Ikram, Zainab Sabir, Ayesha Ashfaq, Muhammad Bilal Waheed
372-379
Patient Activation As A Predictor Of Medication Adherence In Stroke Patients with Hypertension
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Hira Ghafar Shah, Sumaira Altaf, Syeda Filzah Bukhari, Talia Ahmed, Nabila Younas, Najia Uzair
380-385
Pattern and Severity of Pediatric Ocular Trauma at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Pakistan
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Aashi Mughal, Anwar Bibi, Asifa Afzal, Izya Taj , Raima Siddiqui, Mohsin Raza
386-394
Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression and the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Life Coaching Intervention among 4th-Year Medical Students: A Pilot Quasi- Experimental Study
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Saba Tariq, Shabana Kalsoom
395-400
Comparison of The Efficacy of Norethisterone Versus Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Used For The Management Of Menorrhagia At The Onset of Menarche
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Jahan Tab Qazi, Zeeshan Qadeer, Zein El Amir, Nauman Nabi, Muhammad Noman Qureshi, Zain Ali Sattar
401-406
Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of International Prostate Symptom Score vs Visual Prostate Symptoms Score in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
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Fakhar Munir Sial, Zeeshan Qadeer, Zein El Amir, Nauman Nabi, Muhammad Noman Qureshi, Zain Ali Sattar
407-412
A Comparative Efficacy of Holmium Laser versus Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
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Sufyan Rauf, Muhammad Asad, Rehan Ahmed Khan, Naveed Ahmed, Adil Hameed, Maria Jabeen
413-419
Effect of Video Reflection On Surgeon’s Operative Performance
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Seemab Abid, Faran Maqbool, Iram Shad, Urwah Tehreem, Muhammad Hamza, Shahrukh Khalid
420-427
Prevalence, Patterns and Hepatobiliary Sub-analysis of Malignancies at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Rawalpindi: A Retrospective Observational Study
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Review Article

Mohammad Akram Randhawa, Qiuwei Abdullah Pan, Zulqarnain Baloch, Talay Yar Altaf
428-445
Tracing the Voyage of Black Seed (Nigella sativa): From Ancient Applications to Modern Age Research
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