About the Journal

IMA Kerala Medical Journal is the academic journal published by Indian Medical Association Kerala State Branch. The journal is published online and in print form and has 4 issues per year. Articles are selected in original
research in clinical medicine, public health and clinical epidemiology and undergo a strict process of peer review before confirmation. There is no publishing fee. The journal access is fully open online.

The following are the guiding principles of IMA KMJ
• To promote and p ublish original research in all areas of modern medicine
• To create active discussions and initiate debates on topics of importance in health policy and health decision making • To propagate safe, evidence based and ethical practice of modern medicine popularising guidelines for management.