JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Medical knowledge is growing. We struggle a lot to retain most of the studied information, but we forget it. ⋯ Understanding the neurobiology of learning and knowing some of the productive study techniques backed up by the researches can help us to study as well as learn effectively. This article may help medical students to study productively and motivate them to search for effective ways of studying actively.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2020
Case ReportsDiagnostic Dilemma in Groove Pancreatitis: A Case Report.
Groove pancreatitis is uncommon form of chronic pancreatitis common in patients with history of smoking and alcohol abuse. High index of suspicion is required as it may masquerade pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and both of these conditions are difficult to differentiate preoperatively. Pancreaticoduodenectomy has good outcome in patient with Groove pancreatitis. Hence, we are reporting a case report of Groove pancreatitis in 40 years gentleman, who was being managed by multiple endoscopic dilatations, later underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for persistent symptoms. He had no perioperative morbidity and doing well in 24 months follow up.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2020
Case ReportsTakayasu's Arteritis with Subcutaneous Nodules in a 4-year -old Child: A Case Report.
A 4-year-old girl who presented with pain in the abdomen, subcutaneous nodule, fever and was later diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis. Oral corticosteroid and methotrexate were started. Childhood TA should be kept in differential diagnosis when presented with subcutaneous nodules and increased acute phase reactants.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2020
Vitamin D Deficiency among Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition prevalent among both developed and developing countries where it is seen mostly in females. It has been linked to various skeletal and non-skeletal diseases. This study was done to find out the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and clinical features of deficient patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ Vitamin D deficiency was prevalent especially in females and elderly people. Fatigability was present in more than half of the vitamin D deficient patients.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2020
Hypocalcemia in Elderly Population in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
As the medical facilities are improving, the life expectancy is increasing which has led to rapid rise in elderly population. The epidemiology of many diseases in elderly has been modified, including calcium imbalance. This study aims to know the prevalence of hypocalcemia in elderly population visiting a tertiary care center of Kathmandu. ⋯ The finding of present study suggests that hypocalcemia is common among elderly which can be life threatening. Therefore, regular monitoring of serum calcium is recommended for this age group.