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Aim and objectives of Rawal medical journal
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: 1
RMJ. Year: 2026, Volume: 51 Editorial- Telepsychiatry – The GEN Z’S preferred mode of therapy
Widad Mazhar Malik, Aimen Iqbal
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 1-2
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Original Research- Diagnostic performance of dengue rapid diagnostic tests in Indonesia: A comparative study
Jelita Siregar, Hendri Wijaya, Raynald Pradigo, Marsha Santoso, Tedjo Sasmono, Inke Nadia Diniyanti Lubis
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 3-6
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Original Research- Mutation profile of CLMN and MYLK gene alterations in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Sana Mubarak, Younas Jamal, Noor Ulain Farid, Salman Habib, Maeesa Sajeel, Asghar Hussain
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 7-10
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Original Research- From sunshine to severity: the role of serum vitamin D in community acquired pneumonia risk
Ammarah Saeed, Uzma Batool, Maleha Asim, Hina Saghir, Afsheen Ishfaq, Manzar Zakaria
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 11-15
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Original Research- Association of Vitamin D and Calcium levels with Hba1c in Type 2 diabetic patients: a case-control study
Muhammad Farooq, Aqsa Malik, Anoosh Qayyum, Zarrin Khaliq Chaudari, Atteaya Zaman
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 16-19
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Original Research- Dysregulated vitamin D metabolism enzymes in breast cancer: Insights into prognosis and therapy
Shahid Zafar, Qamar Jamal, Shumaila Usman
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 20-23
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Original Research- Multifactorial risk assessment in hypertensive pathology by exploring lifestyle patterns with antihypertensive medication efficacy
Muhammad Ehsan, Seemi Tanvir, Madeeha Minhas, Syed Azhar Hussain Zaidi, Naveeta Rathi, Shahid Ali
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 24-27
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Original Research- Correlation between dyslipidemia and end-stage liver disease: A public health perspective
Bhagwani, Shakilla Imtiaz Qureshi, Nosheen Aghai, Muhammad Siddique Rajput, Imran Mirbahar, Saqiba Khalil
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 28-31
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Original Research- Comparing pregabalin and duloxetine in the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain
Tehseen Ashraf Kohistani, Saadia Sadiq, Maqsood Ahmad, Muhammad Hanif Khan Safdar, Muhammad Ali Jaffar
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 32-35
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Original Research- Dietary intake and nutritional status of children aged 2 to 10 years with leukemia following chemotherapy at a tertiary care hospital of Multan, Pakistan
Maria Hassan, Zulfiqar Ali, Usman Fawad, Khadeeja Iram, Syed Muhammad Dur E Sabih Haider, Bushra Urooj
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 36-40
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Original Research- Integrative evaluation of ventilation-perfusion mismatch in chronic lung diseases using advanced imaging modalities
Maria Asad, Ashfaq Ahmad Shah Bukhari, Muhammad Haseeb, Urooj Bhatti, Asghar Ali Shaikh
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 41-44
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Original Research- Effectiveness of single-dose intramuscular methylprednisolone in the treatment of asthma exacerbation following discharge from the emergency department
Mehreen Umair, Sobia Rehman, Aiman Mushir, Kaleemullah, Mujahid Hussain, Sohail Akhtar
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 45-50
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Original Research- Clinical characteristics and diagnostic profile of cardiac amyloidosis: A single-center retrospective study
Jieun Jeong, Mi Ra Kim
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 51-56
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Original Research- Exploring the frequency of complete atrioventricular heart block in patients with acute myocardial infarction in a tertiary healthcare setting
Shuaib Khan, Zahid Ullah Khan, Huma Rahman, Muhammed Mehran Khan, Fahad Iqbal, Siraj Jamil
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 57-59
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Original Research- Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia
Amani Ali Kappi, Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Ahad Ahmed Ali, Atyaf Ali Almahasen, Ruba Zaid Ali, Fatimh Ahmed Yahia, Razan Ali Haddadi
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 60-62
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250906101235
Original Research- Peptic ulcer incidence associated with Helicobacter pylori in a Medical Unit of Civil Hospital, Sukkur, Pakistan
Nisar Abbas Shar, Saleh Muhammad Channa, Rafique Abbas Shar
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 63-65
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Original Research- Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members
Syed Kumail Hasan Kazmi, Ali Ghazanfer, Gluman Murtaza Gondal, Tasawar Hussain, Yamna Nasir
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 66-69
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Original Research- Inflammatory markers as a predictors of visceral obesity in obese Iraqi adults
Ghosson Kadhom Nema, Bassam Francis Matti
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 70-73
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Original Research- Erythropoiesis resistive index in patients with chronic kidney disease on maintenance haemodialysis
Zunaisha Imran, Abdul Rehman Arshad, Abdul Raheem Mujahid, Rizwan Yusuf
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 74-77
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Original Research- Urinary protein and albumin creatinine ratio for monitoring renal function recovery in women with preeclampsia and eclampsia: early versus late onset
Diana Zakiyah Rahmah, Agus Sulistyono, M. Ilham Aldika Akbar
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 78-81
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Original Research- Exercise and physical activity promotion for patients newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease: a survey evaluating current practice and the perspectives of physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia
Wedad S Alhadithi, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Ajyal Almutairi, Reeham Jahaz Almutairi, Anas M. Al-hafidh
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 82-86
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250719033433
Original Research- Treatment outcomes in adult tuberculous meningitis
Khalid Sher, Tanvir Ahmad, Moin Khan, Khan Deen, Shanaz Shah, Zoheb Hyder
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 87-90
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Original Research- The level of serum zinc and its relation to the severity of atopic dermatitis among a sample of Iraqi patients: a clinical investigational study
Gassaq Khalil Ismail, Besma Mohamed Ali, Dooha Khalil I. Alhamdi, Khalil I. Alhamdi
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 91-94
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Original Research- Treatment efficacy of azithromycin and probiotics in improving quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris
Mushayada Irshad, Mehreen Mirza, Muhammad Waseem Shahid, Afifa Siddique, Ammara Amjad, Salma Salim
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 95-98
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Original Research- Effectiveness of two systemic antifungal treatments on cutaneous fungal infection
Asan D. Nooruldeen
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 99-103
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Original Research- Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in children with acute lower respiratory tract infection
Zahida Baloch, Anila Haroon
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 104-108
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Original Research- School-Based positive mental model to improve reproductive health and mental health well-being among adolescent girls in South Jakarta, Indonesia
Risza Choirunissa, Sri Achadi Nugraheni, Cahya Tri Purnami, Nur Endah Wahyuningsih
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 109-113
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250922031548
Original Research- Unravelling the thyroid-mania connection: A cross-sectional study in Type-I bipolar disorder
Ather Muneer, Muhammad Amir Majeed, Saad Hameed Khan, Hina Andaleeb, Nargis Munir, Nadia Shams
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 114-117
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Original Research- Voices of concern: Exploring patients' queries related to illnesses and their treatment in outdoor psychiatry
Shajaat Ali Ali Khan, Akhtar Sherin
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 118-121
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Original Research- Intelligent diagnosis of schizophrenia
Husham Saied, Ahmad Khaleel Alomari
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 122-127
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Original Research- Challenges faced by laboratory technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan: A cross-sectional study
Ayman Alsheikh, Israa Yousef, Islam Oweidat, Hafez Al-momani, Montasir Al-mansi, Mohammad Al-najjar, Alia Khwaldeh, Suha Ababneh, Yaqeen Rjoub
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 128-131
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Original Research- Clinical accuracy of Mc Murray's Test: An assessment for suspected meniscal injuries
Muhammad Inam, Shams Ur Rahman, Faaiz Ali Shah, Ziyad Ahmad
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 132-135
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Original Research- Comparison of outcomes in post-ureteroscopy patients with and without DJ stenting
Sajila Bano, Muhammad Jamal Khan, Tanveer Khan, Ayesha Shahid, Tanzeel Fatima, Dayan Ur Rehman
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 136-139
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Original Research- Trajectories of perioperative anxiety in elective general surgery: Evidence from three public teaching hospitals of Khartoum State, Sudan
Reham Mohammed Alhajjaji, Rana Jabril Ahmadini, Ibrahim Abdallah Homedi, Wajdi Mhammad Mobarki, Fath Mohammed Refaei, Abrar Zaki Alomar
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 140-143
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Original Research- Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound and MRI in Evaluating Anterior Knee Pathologies
Idris Jerjis Ahmed
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 144-147
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Original Research- The association between patients' perceptions and adherence to management protocols and the occurrence of maternal delay in near-miss preeclampsia cases at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
Nadia Dwi Arini, Budi Prasetyo, Hanifa Erlin
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 148-151
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250701061817
Original Research- Evaluation of long-term impact of burn care training programs on patient outcomes and healthcare quality in low-resource settings: A quasi-experimental study from Sudan
Eatdal Balla Ali, Anwar Balla Ali, Osama Haroun Ahmed, Halima Abd Alrahim Algadi, Amna Mohammed Ali, Randa Amin Babiker
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 152-155
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250923011452
Original Research- Novel insights into the efficacy of Itone Vs. Hylo eye drops in tear film instability of keratoconus
Kainat Ayub Kullachi, Memuna Nadeem, Hafiza Umm E Ammara, Muhammad Hannan Jamil, Khalid Rafique, Tahir Shaukat
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 156-159
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Original Research- Screen time and its association with headache and sleep disturbances
Saad Mushtaq Malik, Asem Hameed, Imran Saeed, Kashif Ali, Muhammad Khizar Niazi, Omer Jalal
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 160-163
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Original Research- Impact of implant-prosthetic rehabilitation on oral health-related quality of life: A quasi-experimental study using OHIP-14 and QoLIP-10 indices
Abdallah Ibrahim Mudawi
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 164-167
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Original Research- Parental oral health literacy and the effects of antiepileptic medications on the gingival status of children with cerebral palsg
Dilvan Kadhim Hussain, Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee, Vian Mohammed Hussain
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 168-174
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Original Research- Flexural strength of polymethylmethacrylate denture base resin reinforced with alkali-treated bamboo husk fillers and the impact of artificial aging
Hammad Hassan, Hafiz Danish Altaf, Muhammad Imran Ameer Malik, Atiq Ur Rehman, Saira Khalid, Ahmed Talal
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 175-179
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Original Research- The Arabic Validation of Shinners Artificial Intelligence Perception Tool
Areej Meny
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 180-184
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Original Research- Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan
Salwa Ali Mousa, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Amani Awad Taha, Nafesa Hamdan Abbo, Somia Jadalla Farg, Farida Rahamtalla Elsheekh
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 185-188
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Original Research- Determinants of digital competence among nurse managers: Evidence from demographic and work-structure factors
Mennat Allah G. Abou Zeid
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 189-192
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Original Research- The effect of pain management training on nurses' knowledge and attitude toward pain management in Bent Alhuda Hospital, ThiQar Governorate, Iraq
Zahraa Abdualallie Dakhil, Soror, Mahbobeh Aliakbari
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 193-196
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250919034449
Original Research- Development and validation of digital simulation tools for enhancing burn care competency among nurses in resource-limited hospitals: A quantitative study from Sudan
Tawfeeq Mhammad Homedi, Mohammed Abubaker Alnemi, Yahya Mohammad Homadi, Zahrah Mohammed Dahish, Nawal Ibrahim Dulih, Maram Yahay Faqiri
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 197-201
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Original Research- Assessment of nurses’ knowledge and practices in postoperative care after aortic valve replacement at Madani Heart Center, Sudan
Huda Hassabelrasool Yousef, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Rasha Abdelhamied Omer, Dalia Ahmed Ahmed, Mouahib Widaa Alla Nouraldaem, Nafesa Hamdan Abdelgadim
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 202-205
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Original Research- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of early mobilization for acute stroke patients among physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia
Ajyal J Almutairi, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Ahmad Alanazi, Mohamed K Seyam, Wedad S Alhadithi, Reeham Jahaz Almutairi, Alhafidh Anas
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 206-210
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250719040557
Original Research- Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students
Mula Tarigan, Atikah Marhamah Sembiring, Dewi Frintiana Silaban
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 211-214
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Original Research- Factors associated with absteenism and its effect on academic performance among private medical students of Karachi, Pakistan
Faryal Nawab, Mehak Ali Maitlo, Sundus Fatima, Zulqarnain Hyder, Alina Atif
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 215-218
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Original Research- Data-driven human resource strategies for smarter healthcare management
Nazia Tasleem
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 219-223
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250907012402
Original Research- A study on the preparedness of physicians in Saudi Arabia for medical insurance and claims processing
Saad H. Alenezi
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 224-225
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250719051748
Original Research- Determinants of length of stay in public residential care facilities for people with schizophrenia: A multivariate analysis
Siti Nurjanah, Budi Anna Keliat, Herni Susanti, Yossie Susanti Eka Putri
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 226-230
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250824032036
Original Research- Maternal educational status and employment as determinants of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding behaviors
Mannal Sohail, Ayesha Noor, Faiza F Chishti, Amjad H Wyne
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 231-237
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Original Research- The effect of kebar leaf extract on serum kisspeptin levels and ovarian kisspeptin expression in polycystic ovary syndrome rat model (rattus norvegicus)
Bagus Hibridiawan, Ashon Sa’adi, Widjiati Widjiati
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 238-241
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250702050647
Original Research- Impact of catch-up growth following early postnatal growth restriction on cardiac parameters and neurodevelopment in rats
Hamd Binte Shahab Syed, Ali Rabbani, Ayesha Irfan, Aasma Hashmi, Amaidah Mir, Faiza Ikram
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 242-246
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20240823070830
Original Research- Comparative effect of acetylcholine (agonist) and atropine, ondansetron and verapamil (antagonists) in the presence of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana on rabbit ileum
Tehreem Zulfiqar, Sadia Maqsood, Ayela Eman Zia, Bisma Fatima Aslam, Farooq Sultan, Zia Us Salam Qazi
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 247-251
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Original Research- Health care provider knowledge and practices toward high alert medication in the twin cities of Pakistan: A cross-sectional study
Ayesha Inam, Mir Muhammad Hassan Bullo, Abdul Samad Wadho, Firdous Begum Memon, Syed Abid Hussain Shah, Syed Mujahid Gilani
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 252-255
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Original Research- A comparison of electronic and mercury sphygmomanometers in a clinical population
Ahmed Adam Balal Mohammed, Alneil Abdullah Mohammed Hamzah
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 256-259
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20251013073143
Review Article- Exploring catheter-based alcohol-mediated renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension: Comprehensive review of current interventional studies
Herwindo Ahmad, Naomi Niari Dalimunthe, Refli Hasan, Maggie Liberty
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 260-264
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250508032312
Review Article- Stigmatization of HIV/AIDS in Asia: A closer look at literature regarding implications, challenges and strategies for enhanced well-being
Iqra Hamid Khan, Sreemoy Kanti Das, Joo Jie Ching, Kashif Iqbal Sahibzada
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 265-269
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Review Article- The Role of School Nurses in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Students: A Narrative Review
Soad Mohamed Abdulla Alnassry
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 270-274
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Review Article- Breakthroughs in colorectal cancer treatment: Present strategies and future directions
Indro Buono, Andro Pramana Witarto, Ulfa Kholili, Budi Widodo, Husin Thamrin, Titong Sugihartono
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 275-279
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Review Article- Intra-Articular Laser Therapy: A Novel Approach for the joint treatment
Fateme Hoseinzade, Yasaman Zandi Mehran, Michael Weber, Michael Hans Weber, Seyed Ali Golestanha, Shahriyar Mirshams, Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 280-284
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/rmj.20250927081429
Review Article- Brief Intervention for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) who consume alcohol: A systematic review
Triani Banna, Dewi Gayatri, Mustikasari Mustikasari, Sri Yona
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 285-290
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Review Article- Recurrent lumbar disc prolapse and post-discectomy pain persistence: Incidence, risk factors, and indications for second surgery; A systematic review
Mustafa Habeeb Alshawi, Thamer Ahmed Hamdan, Ali Hussein Aldiwan, Mazin Saad Muhammed
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 291-294
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Case Report- Overlap Syndrome in autoimmune liver disease: A rare case report
Abida Abida, Annisa Zahra Mufida, Amie Vidyani, Ulfa Kholili, Ummi Maimunah
RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 295-298
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Letter to the Editor- Medical Education
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