Editorial

Improving Endometrial Carcinoma Prognosis: A Case Report on Synergistic Moringa Treatment
Noor ul ain Irfan, Shemaila Saleem
Case Report

Gaza Students at RMU; Bridging Education Beyond Borders
Muhammad Umar, Jahangir Sarwar Khan, Arsalan Manzoor Mughal, Mehwish Riaz
Prespective
JRMC Scientometrics

h-Index

Number of Articles
Editorials: 54 Original Articles: 1203 Case Reports: 37 Review Articles: 11 Letter to the Editor: 11 Total: 1324
The Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College openly invites submissions for consideration and peer review.
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Our Journey
The Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC) has been a cornerstone of medical research and education since its inception in 1997.
- Founded by visionary medical educators—Prof. Khalid Randhawa, Prof. Mussadiq Khan, Prof Khalid Hassan, and Prof Masood Qureshi—the journal was established to provide a platform for high-quality medical research and scholarly discourse. In its early years, under the editorship of Prof Khalid Hassan, Prof Imtiaz Ali, and Prof Arif Malik, JRMC was published biannually and achieved recognition by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) in 2002.
- The journal continued to evolve, and in 2014, through the dedicated efforts of Prof. Irfan and Dr Nadeem Ikram, it transitioned to a quarterly publication format and later secured recognition from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
- Today, under the leadership of Dr M. Khurram and Dr Arsalan Manzoor Mughal, and with the vision of Vice Chancellor Prof M. Umar, JRMC remains committed to maintaining the highest ethical and academic standards in medical publishing. As an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal, JRMC strictly follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Our mission is to foster excellence in health sciences by providing a trusted platform for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share knowledge that advances medical education, improves research standards, and contributes to better health outcomes worldwide. Over the years, JRMC has gained recognition from esteemed indexing bodies, including the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Crossref, Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (IMEMR), Portico, JISC, PMDC, and HEC (Category Y). Our journal continues to expand its reach and impact, publishing original research, review articles, and case reports in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, and Allied Health Sciences. As the official publication of Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU), JRMC remains steadfast in its commitment to academic integrity, research excellence, and the dissemination of medical knowledge. Our archives are available both online at journalrmc.com and in print at the JRMC Office, Rawalpindi Medical University, Tipu Road, Rawalpindi. To publish your research in our journal please read the author guidelines.
Editorial Board
Editor in Chief
Patron in Cheif
Vice Chancellor
Rawalpindi Medical University
Executive Editor
Editor
Professor of Medicine
Rawalpindi Medical University
Managing Editors
Associate Editor
Associate Professor of Anatomy,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Assistant Editor
Associate Professor of Community Medicine & Additional Director R&D
Rawalpindi Medical University
Assistant Editor
Associate Professor of Community Medicine,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Assistant Editor
Associate Professor of Community Medicine,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Members
Editorial Board Member
Professor of Pathology,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Member
Dean of Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery & Trauma,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Member
Professor of Surgery & Principal ,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Member
Professor of Psychiatry,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Member
Professor of Anatomy,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Editorial Board Member
Professor of Anatomy,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editors
Section Editor
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Professor of ENT,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Professor of Gynae/Obs,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Associate Professor of Surgery,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Section Editor
Assistant Professor of Physiology,
Rawalpindi Medical University
Managers
Manager
Rawalpindi Medical University
Manager
Rawalpindi Medical University
IT Support
Manager IT
Rawalpindi Medical University
Software Engineer
Rawalpindi Medical University
Bibliographer
Librarian
Rawalpindi Medical University
Data Analyst
Rawalpindi Medical University
International Editorial Board
North America
Advisory Board Member
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Weil Cornell University, New York, USA
Advisory Board Member
USA
Advisory Board Member
Staff Physician, Associate Professor,
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
Advisory Board Member
Associate Professor of Medicine,
University of Colorado, USA
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Medicine,
University of Louisville Kentucky USA
Advisory Board Member
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Dermatology & Pathology,
Director, Rutgers Center for Dermatology
New York, USA
Advisory Board Member
Assistant Professor
Betsi Baylor College of Medicine, Houston , TX
Advisory Board Member
Director
BMY Health, Canada
Europe
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Child Psychiatry,
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
Advisory Board Member
Associate Professor and consultant Paediatrician,
Midland Regional Hospital And University College Dublin Ireland
Advisory Board Member
GP Partner,
Southgates Medical Centre, Kings' Lynn, Norfolk, UK
Advisory Board Member
Registrar Psychiatry
Betsi Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Advisory Board Member
Consultant Psychiatrist
Betsi Cadwallader Medical Director at St. Matthews Healthcare, UK
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Orthopaedics
University of Greater Manchester Uk
Advisory Board Member
Lincolnshire, UK
Advisory Board Member
Sherwood Forest, NHS, UK
Advisory Board Member
Queen Mary College, London, Uk
Advisory Board Member
University of Greater Manchester Uk
Asia
Advisory Board Member
Professor International Medical School
Management and Science University, Malaysia
Advisory Board Member
Assoc. Professor,
Postgraduate Supervisor Northwest University China
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Orthopaedics,
Newcastle University Medicine, Malaysia
Africa
Advisory Board Member
Director & Head Acute Care Surgery,
Netcare Garden City Hospital, Mayfair, Johannesburg, South Africa
Advisory Board Member
Regional Director EMRO WHO,
Cario Egypt
Australia
Advisory Board Member
Director Clinical Trials Unit,
Cancer Care Macarthur, Australia
Advisory Board Member
Consultant Emergency Physician,
Monash Health/Monash University
Advisory Board Member
Principal Medical Director,
ProHealth Family Medical Centres, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Advisory Board Member
Consultant Nephrologist & Senior Clinical Lecturer School of Medicinet,
University of Wollongong , Australia
National Editorial Board
Islamabad Capital Territory
Advisory Board Member
Pro-Vice Chancellor,
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Pakistan
Advisory Board Member
Head of the Department of Physiology,
Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Pakistan
Advisory Board Member
Professor & Chair Plastic, Burns Reconstructive Surgery,
Director/ Head of Burns Care Centre PIMS Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
Prof of Physiology ,
Pro Vice Chancellor, Isra University, Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
Emeritus Professor
Advisory Board Member
Principal School of Dentistry ,
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
Head cardiac ,
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
PRO-VC Academics
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Associate Dean
Foundation University Medical college, Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
Vice Chancellor ,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
Advisory Board Member
Former Pro Vice Chancellor & Director General Health Services ,
Bahria University, Pakistan Navy, Islamabad
Punjab
Advisory Board Member
Professor & Head Dept. of Microbiology,
University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Advisory Board Member
Principal SIMS ,
Services hospital , Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Surgery Chairman Department of Surgery PGMI
Army Medical College , Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Surgery Chairman Department of Surgery PGMI
Army Medical College , Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Vice Chancellor,
Children university Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Professor of cardiac surgery
Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology
Advisory Board Member
Principal, Professor of Radiology,
GMC and Allied Teaching Hospitals Gujranwala
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Surgery,
Principal Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha
Advisory Board Member
Vice Chancellor ,
Nishtar Medical University, Multan
Advisory Board Member
Chairperson & HOD Obstetrics & Gynaecology ,
Ex Principal Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha
Advisory Board Member
Principal/Prof of pediatrics ,
Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Raheem Yar Khan
Advisory Board Member
Head of Department of Ophthalmology ,
Principal Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Bahawalpur
Advisory Board Member
Major General Retd (HI.M) Prof of cardiology ,
Fauji Foundation Medical University, Rawalpindi
Advisory Board Member
Prof and Prinicpal Retd ,
Punjab Health department
Advisory Board Member
Principal ,
Fauji Foundation Medical University, Rawalpindi
Advisory Board Member
Ex Principal
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Associate Professor Medicine
King Edward Medical University, Lahore
Advisory Board Member
Medical Director,
Pathwel Center of Hematology & BMT Rawalpindi
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Surgery and Allied
Quaid e Azam International Hospital, Rawalpindi
Advisory Board Member
Former HOD Medicine and Director Department of Medical Education
Bahawal-Victoria Hospital. Bahawalpur
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Surgery
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
Sindh
Advisory Board Member
Prof. Obstetrics and Gynaecology ,
Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital, Karachi
Advisory Board Member
Consultant of Community Sciences,
Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Advisory Board Member
Chairman
Sindh Higher Education Commission
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Gastroenterology and Medicine,
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Advisory Board Member
Professor Emeritus
Advisory Board Member
Assistant professor of Medicine
Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi
Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa
Advisory Board Member
Chair of Division Of GI,Hepatology & Nutrition ,
Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
Advisory Board Member
Chair of Division Of GI,Hepatology & Nutrition ,
Lady Reading Hospital,Peshawar
Balochistan
Advisory Board Member
Prof of Pathology and Vice chancellor ,
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro
Advisory Board Member
Head department medical ward ,
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro
Advisory Board Member
Prof of Surgery
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro
Advisory Board Member
Vice Chancellor ,
Bolan University of Health & Medical Sciences, Quetta
JRMC's Collaborations
Reference from VC Impact Presentation
JRMC's Reviewers 2013-2024
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us by peer reviewing articles submitted to JRMC. Following is the list of our international and national reviewers.
International Reviewers
Sr. Centennial Chair in Anesthesia and Critical Care
Malaysia.
Professor of Paediatrics and Medical Educationist
Weil Cornell USA.
Dermatologist
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center Mobile AL
Hospitalist
Associate Professor Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center
Staff Physician
Public Health
Bedong Malaysia.
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Locum Consultant ENT
Immunology Physiology and Infectious Diseases Chicago
Professor of Microbiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center Bronx USA.
Professor of Pathology
Nephrology Jersey Shore University Medical Center NJ
Fellowship Program Director
Transitional Care Organization SSM Health Saint Anthony Hospital OK
Medical Director
Director of Interventional Pulmonology University of Oklahoma Edmond
Assistant Professor
Hometown Community Foundation Raleigh USA.
Chairperson
BMY Health Surrey Canada.
Director Research
University of Minnesota Minneapolis USA.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Queens University Ontario Canada
Associate Professor
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust UK.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Chester UK.
Dermatology ST5
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust UK.
Consultant Hepatologist & PB physician
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Abu Dhabi UAE.
National Reviewers
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Department of Physiology
Department of Physiology
Department of Physiology
Department of Physiology
Department of Physiology
Department of Physiology
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Microbiology
Department of Microbiology
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Publications
JRMC Most Read Articles

The Implication of Positive Reinforcement Strategy in dealing with Disruptive Behaviour in the Classroom: A Scoping Review
Aisha Rafi , Ambreen Ansar , Muneeza Amir Sami
Vol. 24 No. 2 (2020)
Total Reads: 137

Association of ABO Blood group phenotypes with FEV1/FVC values among students of Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental College
Hira Zahid, Anam Rehman, Saima Zareen, Sana Rasheed, Shireen Jawed, Benash Altaf
Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)
Total Reads: 74

Assessment Of Awareness Level and Perception In Usage Of Plastic Bags And Its Hazards Among Secondary School Students
Mohi Ud Din, Zain Arif, Hafiz Usama Naveed, Maryam Tauseef, Nouman Yaseen, Talha Mahboob
Vol. 28 No. 1 (2024)
Total Reads: 64
JRMC Most Cited Articles

The Implication of Positive Reinforcement Strategy in dealing with Disruptive Behaviour in the Classroom: A Scoping Review
Aisha Rafi , Ambreen Ansar , Muneeza Amir Sami
Vol. 24 No. 2 (2020)
Total Citations: 55

Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Its deleterious and mortal repercussion in Pakistan
Rizwana Shahid, Shazia Zeb
Vol. 24 No. 4 (2020)
Total Citations: 17

Compliance on the Use of Different Types of Face Mask by Healthcare Workers and General Public in Tertiary Care Hospital of RMU during COVID-19 Pandemic
Saba Sarfraz, Muhammad Raheel Raza, Khizar Aziz, Muhammad Umar, Khola Noreen, Malik Shehryar
Vol. 24 No. Supp-1 (2020)
Total Citations: 13
JRMC Case Reports

Punctal polyp, first case presentation
Nazia Qidwai
Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)

Marantic endocarditis: A rare early presentation of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast
Madiha Butt
Vol. 28 No. 4 (2024)

A rare case of placental abruption along with couvelaire uterus and uterine scar rupture: a case report
Wania Shahid
Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)

Endodontic treatment of Upper first premolar with 3 canals
Dania Khan
Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)

Trauma Induced Double-Seronegative Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Mohammad Ali Khalid
Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)

Replacing An Extracted Natural Tooth As A Pontic By Using Fiber-Reinforced Composite: A Case Report
Sabana Haq
Vol. 28 No. 1 (2024)
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RMU Data bank
RMU Model of Data Bank is a centralized platform for healthcare professionals and researchers working on the three most prevalent diseases in Allied Hospitals: Dengue Fever, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hepatitis. It provides access to valuable data, guidelines, and best practices for preventing, diagnosing, and treating these diseases. This data bank aims to address theincreasing burden of these diseases by collecting and curating accurate and up-to-date data, developing evidence-based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facilitating research and knowledge sharing, and promoting preventive strategies.
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Hec Digital Library
HEC National Digital Library (DL) is a programme to provide researchers within public and private universities in Pakistan and non-profit research and development organizations with access to international scholarly literature based on electronic (online) delivery, providing access to high quality, peer-reviewed journals, databases, articles and e-Books across a wide range of disciplines. The e-books support programme will allow researchers to access most of the important text and reference books electronically in a variety of subject areas. Around 75,000 number of electronic content has been made available through the Digital Library Programme.
Total Journals
23,0000
Total Online Books
1,78,000
Total Research Thesis
10,00,000
UpToDate Library
Enrolled Institutes
36500
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2 million
Topics
12000
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UpToDate is known for its commitment to continuously updating content to reflect new medical research and clinical best practices, ensuring users always have access to the most current and relevant information at the point of care.
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Health Education Public Engagement & Community
Polio
The country has reported a resurgence of polio cases, with the National Institute of Health confirming new instances of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) in Sindh’s Badin district. This brings the nationwide tally to 50 cases this year, underscoring the ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease.
Drug-Resistant Typhoid
There is a concerning spread of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Pakistan, particularly affecting children. This strain emerged in 2016 and shows resistance to nearly all antibiotics, complicating treatment efforts. The situation is exacerbated by limited access to clean water and sanitation facilities
Hepatitis Community Awareness
These outbreaks highlight the critical need for robust public health measures, including vaccination campaigns, improved sanitation, and effective disease surveillance, to mitigate the impact of these health challenges.
Hepatitis C Free Rawalpindi City Initiative
Conducting early disease detection for hepatitis, tuberculosis, and parasitic infections
Food & Waterborne Disease Prevention Campaigns
Educating families about safe drinking water, hygiene practices, and diarrheal disease management
Fighting the Rising Wave of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
With the alarming rise of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, RMU has integrated lifestyle medicine principles into its health awareness programs. Key interventions include:
- Lifestyle Medicine Awareness Programs – Promoting healthy eating, physical activity, mental well-being, and smoking cessation.
- Obesity & Diabetes Prevention Workshops – Engaging schools and workplaces in healthy lifestyle education to curb metabolic disorders.
- Tobacco Cessation & Lung Health Advocacy – Conducting anti-smoking campaigns and promoting smoke-free environments.
- Mental Health & Stress Management – Integrating mindfulness practices and raising awareness on stress-related illnesses.

Golden Jubilee Celebration, 6th RMU International Scientific Conference
The 6th RMU International Scientific Conference was held at RMU from 17th December to 24th December 2023. International speakers were also invited to this conference
81 Faculty Research Forum (FRF) abstracts were presented and published in the abstract book
The International speakers presented 12 posters.
111 Faculty Research Forum (FRF) abstracts were presented and published
94 Rawalian Student Research Society (RSRS) abstracts were presented and published

7th Annual Scientific Conference 2024
The 7th Annual Scientific Conference was held at RMU from 19th December to 21st December 2024.
81 Faculty Research Forum (FRF) abstracts were presented and published in the abstract book
118 Resident Research Forum (RRF) abstracts were presented and published
134 Rawalian Student Research Society (RSRS) abstracts were presented and published

5th RMU International Scientific Conference
The 5th RMU international scientific conference was held at RMU from 21st to 23rd December 2021
86 Faculty Research Forum (FRF) abstracts were presented and published.
91 Resident Research Forum (RRF) abstracts were presented and published
142 Rawalian Student Research Society (RSRS) abstracts were presented and published
Research Projects on Artificial Intelligence
JRMC
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

SGD 03 - Good Health and Wealthnes
Rawalpindi Medical University’s campaign and sessions are focused on good health & wellness. These initiatives aim to enhance students’ understanding of the adverse health effects of smoking. The university actively promotes and enforces a smoke-free policy, encouraging students to adhere to it. Smoking Cessation Support campaign assists smokers in quitting using personalized methods that best suit their needs.

SGD 04 - Quality Education
Enhance the knowledge and awareness of a health issue, problem, or potential solution within the target audience.Shape perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes to potentially modify social norms related to the health concern. Prompt proactive action among individuals and communities in addressing the health issue.Demonstrate or illustrate practical, healthy skills that empower individuals to make informed choices.

SGD 05 - Gender Equality
Rawalpindi Medical University, with a total enrollment of 3,755 students, is committed to promoting gender equality in its educational programs. In accordance with the data, here’s a detailed breakdown of the university’s student population, particularly focusing on gender equality. Among these students, 733 women have embarked on their educational journeys this academic year

SGD 13 - Climate Actions
The Clean and Green Initiative of Rawalpindi Medical University is showing its excellence not only just in the field of education but also in horticulture, facilitating environmental improvement. In the wake of the National Plantation Campaign initiated by the government of Pakistan, RMU established a Green Task Force to ensure lush green outfields and plant hundreds of trees.
Libraries and Circulation
- King Edward Medical University, Lahore
- Nishtar Medical University, Multan
- Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore
- Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal
- Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad
- Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt
- CMH Medical College & Institute of Dentistry, Lahore
- Al-Nafees Medical College, Islamabad
- Rawalpindi Medical College Alumini Association of Australia & New Zealand
- Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad
- Federal Medical & Dental College, Islamabad
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore
- Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry (PJMD), Ziauddin University, Karachi
- Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
- University of Lahore, Lahore
- Islamic International Medical College, Islamabad
- Rawalpindi Medical College Alumini Association of North America






















