Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Article	Citations
Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index: A surrogate biomarker of insulin resistance	42
Effects of virtual reality exercises and routine physical therapy on pain intensity and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain	12
Effects of task oriented rehabilitation of upper extremity after stroke: a systematic review	8
An overview of self-medication: a major cause of antibiotic resistance and a threat to global public health	8
Maternal depression and its correlates – a longitudinal study	8
Effects of dry needling in lower extremity myofascial trigger points: systematic review	8
Relationship between psychological distress, quality of life and resilience among medical and non-medical students	7
Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on glycaemic control in individuals with prediabetes — a randomized controlled study	7
Effects of nomophobia on anxiety, stress and depression among Saudi medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	6
Comparison of mulligan technique versus muscle energy technique in patients with adhesive capsulitis	6
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A brief review of virulence and resistance	5
Comparison of OSCE Scores of Surgical Clinical Education after Face-to-face vs. Blended Learning Methods among undergraduate medical students	5
Is Omicron a Tsunami? What should be the strategy to prevent the loss?	5
The composition and stability of the vaginal microbiome of healthy women	5
Functional Outcomes and Complication Analysis of Plate Osteosynthesis versus Hemiarthroplasty in Three-part and Four-part Proximal Humerus Fractures	5
Role Wii Fit exer-games in improving balance confidence and quality of life in elderly population	5
Digital technologies in management of chronic pain- a systematic review	5
Prevention programs and prenatal diagnosis for beta thalassemia in Pakistan: a narrative review	5
Comparing the effects of muscle energy technique and mulligan mobilization with movements on pain, range of motion, and disability in adhesive capsulitis	5
Choriocarcinoma syndrome: a rare presentation of testicular germ cell tumour	5
Molecular detection of blaOXA-23gene and blaOXA-51 gene in carbapenem resistant strains of Acinetobacterbaumannii in patients with ventilator associated pneumonia at tertiary care hospital	4
Stress and coping strategies in parents of children with special needs (SN)	4
A case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children presenting as systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis	4
Very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD); spectrum of clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and outcome in children	4
Novel therapeutic techniques for post stroke aphasia: a narrative review	4

Comparative effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with neck pain due to upper crossed syndrome	4
Fear of COVID-19 and stress in university students: mediating role of cyberchondria and moderating role of creative coping and social supports	4
Effects of aerobic exercise and progressive muscle relaxation on migraine	4
Safety of balanced propofol and midazolam in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for sedation in cirrhotic patients	4
The molecular genetics of UV-Sensitive syndrome; a rare dermal anomaly	4
impact of diabetes mellitus on clinico-laboratory characteristics and in-hospital clinical outcomes among patients with myocardial	4
The emerging role of virtual reality training in rehabilitation	4
Ocular complications associated with diabetes and the risk of sustainable blindness; a real world analysis	3
Eating behaviors as predictors of satisfaction with food related life	3
Effect of position on gross motor function and spasticity in spastic cerebral palsy children	3
The rising menace of antifungal resistance in dermatophytes among the patients of tinea capitis	3
Artificial intelligence in dentistry, orthodontics and Orthognathic surgery: A literature review	3
Progressive resistance training improving gait performance and mobility in acute and chronic stroke patients	3
Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients	3
Criss cross heart; a challenging diagnosis, case series	3
Modulatory effect of single nucleotide polymorphism in Xmn1, BCL11A and HBS1L-MYB loci on fetal hemoglobin levels in ?-thalassemia major and Intermedia patients	3
A comprehensive review on gout: the epidemiological trends, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment	3
Treatment of periodontal disease in pregnancy for the prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review of systematic reviews	3
PCR to CRISPR: Role of Nucleic Acid Tests (NAT) in detection of COVID-19	3
Comparison of effectiveness of muscle energy technique with Mulligan mobilization in patients with non-specific neck pain	3
Effects of Wii Fit exer-gaming on balance and gait in elderly population; a randomized control trial	3
Almond protects the liver in coronary artery disease – a randomized controlled clinical trial	3
Methaemoglobinaemia in pregnancy with chronic kidney disease an uncommon case: a case report	3
Neuroendocrine tumour of the ampulla of Vater: a rare neoplasm at an atypical site	3
Comparison of subtalar mobilization with conventional physiotherapy treatment for the management of planter fasciitis	3
Association study of NAT2 gene polymorphism and risk of oral cancer in Southern Punjab, Pakistan	3
A study of association between presence or absence of GSTT1 and GSTM1 and/or single nucleotide polymorphism in FABP2 and GSTP1 with incidence of diabetes type 2: a case-control study	3
Bedside index (BISAP) v/s Ranson scores in predicting mortality and severity in patients with acute pancreatitis.	3
Alexithymia and anxiety symptoms in Pakistani adolescents: a study of compounded directions	3
Medical benefits of Camel’s Milk: a comprehensive review	3
Efficacy of intra-articular autologous platelet rich plasma injection in primary knee osteoarthritis; a quasi-experimental study	3
An Analysis of breakthrough seizures and related factors in pediatric epilepsy patients	3
Impact of dental implant diameter on the efficiency of fatigue - a systematic review analysis	3
Burden of caregivers of dementia patients and affecting factors in Turkey: A Systematic Review	3
Effectiveness of preoperative stretchings on postoperative shoulder function in patients undergoing mastectomy	3
Satisfaction of lower limb amputees with their prostheses and with the clinical services- a cross-sectional survey	3
Prevalence of malnutrition in children under five years’ age in District Tharparkar Sindh, Pakistan	3
Prevalence and factors related to fast food consumption among Mutah University Students, Jordan	3
Suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide for management of resistant diabetic macular edema (SCTA): original article	3
The relationship between nurses’ perceived organizational, supervisor and co-worker support, psychological well-being and job performance	3
Comparison of MRCP and ERCP findings: a retrospective secondary data analysis	3
Suicidal tendencies and psychiatric symptoms as consequence of anabolic androgenic steroid usage among athletes in District Rawalpindi	3
Influence of maternal attitudes and parenting style on children`s dental caries experience	3
Challenges for implementing WFME standards for accreditation in health professions education in low and middle-income countries: a scoping review	3
Prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in district Swat Pakistan	3
Association of vitamin D levels with preeclampsia	3
Prevention of dry socket in mandibular 3rd molars by means of single preoperative oral dose of metronidazole and amoxicillin compared to conventional therapy	2
Analysis of factors that affect the utilization of antenatal care in developing countries: a systematic review	2
Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Students	2
Exploring health seeking behaviour among incidentally diagnosed HIV cases in Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A qualitative perspective	2

Predicting 90-day mortality at admission and 7 days post-admission among patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure	2
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of Pakistani population about the risk factors, causes, complications and management of diabetes mellitus	2
Vestibular neuronitis associated with an adult male COVID-19 infection: A case report	2
Hydroxyapatite, a potent agent to reduce dentin hypersensitivity; systematic review	2
The positive impact of Covid19 on Tuberculosis endemic areas	2
Comparison of harmonic scalpel versus Milligan Morgan technique in haemorrhoidectomy patients	2
Assessment of complications of open treatment of mandibular condylar fractures	2
Use of simulation based technology in pre-clinical years improves confidence and satisfaction among medical students	2
Role of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v versus Placebo in symptomatic improvement of irritable bowel syndrome patients	2
Innovative ways of student engagement for active learning in science courses of nursing in the four year baccalaureate program	2
Navigating through our history in research: An altmetric analysis for publications by the full-time operative dentistry faculty at the Aga Khan University Hospital in the past decade	2
Frequencies and results of anti-nuclear, anti-dsDNA and anti-ENA in a tertiary-care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan	2
Is haemodialysis the most feasible dialysis modality for Pakistan?	2
A bibliometric analysis of the studies on dental implant failure	2
Aquaporins; Systemic, Functional and Therapeutic Correlations in Health and Disease	2
The effectiveness of breastfeeding self-efficacy intervention on implementation of breastfeeding in low-birth-weight infants: a systematic review	2
Bilateral Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Case Report and Literature Review	2
Role of tele-rehabilitation in patients following total hip replacement: systematic review of clinical trials	2
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP1RA) and Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i): Making a pragmatic choice in diabetes management	2
Albendazole and mebendazole in the treatment of ancylostomiasis in school children between the ages of 6-15 in Swat, Pakistan	2
Effect of Pilates based exercises on symptomatic knee osteoarthritis-A Randomized Controlled Trial	2
Endoleaks: current concepts and treatments	2
Prevalence of Nutritional Anaemia with Association of (BMI) Body Mass Index among Karachi University students, Pakistan	2
Caudal Regression Syndrome— a rare congenital disorder: a case report	2
The combined effects of virtual reality with motor imagery techniques in patients with Parkinson’s disease	2
Gene-gene and gene-environment interaction: an important predictor of oral cancer among smokeless tobacco users in Karachi	2
The association between diastolic blood pressure and massive transfusion in severe trauma: a retrospective single-center study	2
Perceptions regarding team-based learning among undergraduate physical therapy students	2
Association of dowry practices with perceived marital life and intimate partner violence	2
Knowledge and perception of medical students towards the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare	2
Herbal extracts: the future treatment option for drug-resistant epilepsy	2
Effect of early physical therapy interventions on post-operative ileus following abdominal hysterectomy	2
Frequency of early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Thatta, Sindh and factors associated with it: A secondary data analysis	2
Comparative study evaluating the efficacy of topical azithromycin versus oral doxycycline in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction	2
Understanding health service quality in emergency department through the length of stay and its determinants	2
Perceived stress score among doctors serving at various government and private hospitals in Faisalabad	2
Comparison of dual task specific training and conventional physical therapy in ambulation of hemiplegic stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial	2
The role of exosomes derived miRNA in cancer	2
A study to observe the effects of physiotherapy with and without manual therapy in the management postural neck pain: a randomized control trial	2
Awareness, screening, Practices and attitudes of cervical cancer among doctors and nursing staff working at a tertiary care center	2
Fodder cutter (Tokka) injuries; a preventable morbidity	2
Medical imaging in problem-based learning and impact on the students: cross-sectional study	2
Perceptions of faculty on promotion policy in medical and dental colleges associated with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad, Pakistan	2
Factors associated with the compliance of standard precaution; review article	2
Comparison of functional outcome after open and closed reduction of mandibular subcondylar fracture	2
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in diabetics: diagnosis and management- a narrative review	2
Disparities in access to quality surgical care for women in resource-constrained settings: Bottlenecks and the way forward	2
Generational gaps in medical education: an exploratory qualitative study	2
Glomangiopericytoma: a rare tumour of sinonasal cavity	2
Stronger inhibitory effects of ticagrelor plus aspirin compared with clopidogrel plus aspirin on arachidonic acid induced platelet aggregation in patients with acute coronary syndrome with PCI	2
Outcomes of COVID-19 contact tracing in hospital healthcare workers: a retrospective cohort study	2
Vitamin D deficiency: a risk factor for myopia in children: a cross sectional study in a tertiary care centre	2
The role of Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Speech and Language Therapy: A mini review	2
Central nervous system involvement in Multiple Myeloma—Diagnosis, treatment and outcome: A case report	2
Self-consciousness in female university students: the predictive role of social anxiety	2
Teaching strategies for rehabilitation curriculum: coping with the Covid-19 situation	2
Correlation between Serum Malondialdehyde levels and prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Haemodialysis treated patients	2
Comparison of effects of manual physical therapy and exercise therapy for patients with Temporomandibular disorders	2
Prediabetes: A Pragmatic approach to counselling and coaching	2
Risk factors for mortality among admitted children with complications of measles in Pakistan – an observational	2
Millennium development goals (MDGs-2000-2015) to sustainable development goals (SDGs-2030): a chronological landscape of public sector health care segment of Pakistan	2
Correlation of insulin resistance with neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and serum ferritin in male patients of metabolic syndrome	2
Trends in traditional and complementary medicine practices in Turkey: Results of two consecutive surveys 2012-2018	2
The effects of a static exercise program verses Swiss ball training for core muscles of the lower back and pelvic region in patients with low back pain after child delivery. a single blind randomized	2
Effects of cervical stabilisation exercises on respiratory strength in chronic neck pain patients with forward head posture	2
Incidence of endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti VEGF injections at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan	2
Moderating role of academic motivation and entitlement between motives of students and academic achievement among university students	2
Effects of Half-Somersault and Brandt-Daroff exercise on dizziness, fear of fall and quality of life in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a randomised control trial	2
Exer-Gaming reduces fall risk and improves mobility after stroke	2
Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation for management of diabetes mellitus related neurological and musculoskeletal complications	2
Intravenous drug abusers presenting with pseudoaneurysm and other surgical complications in Pakistan	2
Does education variability change testicular cancer awareness and testicular self examination?	2
Awareness about sexually transmitted diseases in women related to their age, education and income	2
A Quasi Experimental Study on Hand Hygiene Practices among Secondary School Children in Khyber PakhtunKhwa	2
Determinants of Hypertension in Outpatients in East Java, Indonesia	2
The Role of K-Ras and P53 in Biliary Tract Carcinoma	2
VATS thoracoscopic decortication for empyema thoracic. A retrospective experience and analysis of 162 cases	2
Relationship of BMI with Junk Food, sleep pattern, exam performance and awareness about its ill health effects in healthy teenagers	2
Task-oriented training and exer-gaming for improving mobility after stroke: a randomized trial	2
Molecular events in the clinicopathological diagnosis of alveolar osteitis	2

Functional outcomes of modified Bristow procedure in recurrent shoulder dislocation	2
Demographic variation and risk factors regarding breast cancer among female in Southern Punjab, Pakistan	2
COVID-19 amongst cancer patients: an experience from Oman	2
Effect of 0.01% Atropine on diopter and optic axis in adolescents and children with myopia	2
Antifungal efficacy of pure boron on yeast and mold isolates causing superficial mycosis	2
Salivary Irisin and periodontal clinical parameters in patients of chronic periodontitis and healthy individuals: A novel salivary myokine for periodontal disease	2
Perceived social support and psychological well-being among patients with epilepsy	2
Knowledge and practice of ethics among postgraduates in a public sector tertiary care hospital	2
Routes and barriers associated with protein and peptide drug delivery system	2
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health service providers: a single centre experience from Karachi, Pakistan	2
Breast cancer knowledge and perception among health care professionals and senior medical students at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta, Pakistan	2
Meta-analysis of dose selection for budesonide in the treatment of Chinese patients with AECOPD	2
Correlation between antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Egypt	2
Prevalence of cyberchondria among university students: an emerging challenge of the 21st century	2
Association of sleep-wake pattern with cognitive performance and academic achievement in young adults	2
Rational drug use in elderly patients in a primary care center	2
Psychological effects of COVID- 19 lockdown among Aseer residents, Saudi Arabia	2
Prevalence of allergic fungal sinusitis among patients with nasal polyposis	2
Nursing instructors’ clinical education competencies: an integrated review	2
Infiltration and extravasation of intravenous infusions in children-value of high-quality care on outcome	2
Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of emergency health care providers regarding sepsis and septic shock in a tertiary care centre: a cross-sectional study	2
First comprehensive report on distribution of histologically confirmed oral and maxillofacial pathologies; a nine year retrospective study	2
Rise of eating disorders and obesity in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Synchronous primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma: a case report highlighting “Lymphoma first approach”	2
Frequency & association of maxillary ectopic canine with incisor root resorption & dental agenesis	2
A comparative follow up study of transabdominal preperitoneal mesh repair in inguinal hernias with or without mesh fixation	2
Clinical analysis of 125I seed implantation combined with Apatinib in the treatment of locally advanced lung cancer: a case series	2
Stem cells in Urology	2
Management of muscle trigger points causing subacromial pain using dry needling technique — a case report	2
Frequency and risk factors of internet addiction in medical students: a cross-sectional study	1
Perioperative hypertensive response in a patient with implanted deep brain stimulation device: a case report	1
Effects of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplementation in addition to resistance exercise training and manual therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial	1
The correlation between social media use, peer influence, and sexual behaviour among adolescents	1
Tumour lysis syndrome as a rare complication of chemotherapy in paediatric Wilms’ Tumour: a case report	1
Transfusion associated circulatory overload (TACO): Significance of appropriate pre-transfusion risk assessment to prevent fatal health outcomes	1
Prioritizing Pituitary Adenoma Care apart from Pakistan: Analysis from an Epidemiological Study	1
A comparison of SRK/T formula with Hill RBF 2 and Barrett Universal II in the calculation of intraocular lens power	1
Microbiology of surgical site infection in closed upper limb fractures: data from a prospective trauma registry	1
Child physical abuse: awareness and practices of medical and dental doctors in Pakistan	1
Molecular characterization of Hepatitis B virus basal core promoter and precore region of isolates from chronic Hepatitis B patients	1
Dark triad, risk propensity and interpersonal relationship satisfaction in clients with substance use disorder	1
Stage IVa ovarian cancer one year following the third IVF procedure	1
Long noncoding RNA GAS5 and miR-137 and two of their genetic polymorphisms contribute to acute ischemic stroke risk in an Egyptian population	1
Accuracy of lung ultrasound and chest X-rays in diagnosing acute pulmonary oedema in patients presenting with acute dyspnoea in emergency department	1
Frequency of uropathogens showing resistance to Nitrofurantoin	1
Post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive function and adjustment problems in women burn survivors: a multicenter study	1
Increasing self-care of patients with type-2 diabetes through implementation of nursing agency based on the health promotion model	1
Negative coping styles among individuals with cannabis use disorder and non-users	1
Colostrum knowledge among Saudi mothers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	1
The kaleidoscope of the glass ceiling: experiences of Pakistani female doctors – a qualitative narrative inquiry	1
Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis: an unusual case of anaemia with pulmonary involvement	1
Comparison of commercially available preformed archwires with average natural arch forms	1
Complicated multi-drug resistant typhoid fever with cerebral oedema, diffuse encephalitis, and fungal infection of the oral cavity—a case report	1
Drive for Muscularity and Tendencies of Muscle Dysmorphia among Pakistani Bodybuilders: A Prevalence Study	1
Relationship of cardiorespiratory fitness with screen time and physical activity in adolescents	1
Analysis of factors related to behaviours to prevent sexual assault of teenage girls	1
Effect of ablution on methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal colonization in healthcare workers	1
How to reset metabolic setpoint in obesity management	1
Comparison of exergaming and vestibular training on gaze stability, balance, and gait performance of older adults: a single blind randomized control trail	1
Development of Banff Classification from 1991 to 2019 for identifying renal allograft rejection: a narrative review for nephrologists	1
Factors associated with low bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis	1
Beyond GnRH, LH and FSH: the role of kisspeptin on hypothalalmic-pituitary gonadal (HPG) axis pathology and diagnostic consideration	1
Surgical and prosthodontics management of a perforating giant radicular cyst in anterior maxilla: a case report	1
Breast conservation surgery (BCS) for breast cancer in a resource limited country- Are we upto the challenge!	1
Predictors of sleep paralysis and relationship of sleep paralysis with sleep quality in university students of Islamabad	1
Relationship between apoA-I, chemerin, Procalcitonin and severity of hyperlipidaemia-induced acute pancreatitis	1
Nutritional vitamin D is efficacious for reducing intact Parathyroid hormone in chronic kidney disease, a prospective interventional study	1
Relationship between anxiety and spiritual well-being of the elderly with hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic	1
Improvement in knowledge of healthcare professionals attending Neonatal Life Support(NeoLiS) training workshop	1
Management of professionalism matters by foreign returned doctors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.	1
Translation and validation study of Quality of Life Questionnaire for Physiological Pregnancy at Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan	1
Oxidative stress is the common causal link between renal stones and diabetes mellitus in adult people	1
Mask-associated dry-eye in COVID-19 pandemic: a case report and review of the literature	1
Community-wide mask-wearing: a realistic approach amidst the second wave of Covid-19 in Pakistan	1
Lipokathexis: A fat paradox	1
Role of simulation in open varicose veins surgery: A systematic review	1
Trends in Prescribing Patterns and Drug Related Problems of Kidney Disease Patients	1
The effectiveness of routine physiotherapy with and without neuromobilization in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome	1
Outcomes of preterm neonates with patent ductus arteriosus: a retrospective review from a tertiary care hospital	1
Distance travelled for brain tumour surgery: A Low- and Middle-income Country Perspective	1
Treatment-related mortality in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a low-middle income country	1
VKORC1 gene polymorphism (-1639G>A) in warfarin therapy patients of Pakistani population	1
Is Peer assisted learning better? A modern question to answer: a comparative study	1
Family cohesion and depression in adolescents: a mediating role of self-confidence	1
Clinical course, long-term outcomes, and Chemotherapy toxicity profile in B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in children: single institution experience of Pakistan	1
Risk factors of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Pakistani population: a matched case-control study	1
Comparison of classic constraint-induced movement therapy and its modified form on upper extremity motor functions and psychosocial impact in hemiplegic cerebral pals	1
Threshold concepts encountered by second year medical students in a Basic Health Science module; a qualitative study	1
Covid-19 association with anterior uveitis (post-covid acute anterior uveitis)	1
Hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis management – a case report	1
Wheat pill poisoning: complications and management	1
The caring competencies of nursing students: Comparing the four and two-year Bachelor of Nursing Programme	1
Outcome of purse-string versus linear skin closure after ileostomy stoma reversal in terms of stoma sites infection and cosmesis	1
Lack of association of HFE gene polymorphism with high body iron status in Pakistani patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus	1
Hospital Based Prevalence of Smoking Among Surgical Patients in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Karachi Pakistan	1