JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2021
Prevalence of Functional Limitation in COVID-19 Recovered Patients Using the Post COVID-19 Functional Status Scale.
COVID-19 is an emerging global health pandemic causing tremendous morbidity and mortality worldwide. Chronic symptoms progressing to poor functional status have been reported in a substantial proportion of COVID-19 patients worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of functional limitation in COVID-19 recovered patients using the post-COVID-19 functional status scale. ⋯ Some form of functional limitation should be anticipated after COVID-19 infection. Post-COVID-19 functional status scale can be a valuable tool in determining the prevalence of functional limitation in COVID-19 recovered patients in acute health care settings. It can potentially guide in planning rehabilitative measures in post-acute care management of COVID-19 survivors.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2021
Case ReportsSubconjunctival Mass as Rare Presentation of Even Rarer Intraocular Medulloepithelioma: A Case Report.
Medulloepithelioma is a rare childhood embryonal tumor arising from the non-pigmented ciliary epithelium of the pars plicata. We report a case of an 11-year-old male who presented with painless loss of vision of the right eye for the last three years and progressively increasing mass on the superior aspect of the globe for the last three months. On ocular examination, a firm, non-tender mass of 4cm x 3cm was noted in the superior aspect of the globe. ⋯ The patient underwent enucleation with minimal manipulation. Histopathological examination of the enucleated globe revealed medulloepithelioma. The intraocular medulloepithelioma presentation is often late and masquerading, which may lead to extraocular extension and metastasis and ultimately unfavorable prognosis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2021
Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in a Tertiary Care Center of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent supraventricular arrhythmia responsible for the large morbidity and mortality burden worldwide. There are various causes of atrial fibrillation that may affect the prognosis of patients. This study was intended to determine different echocardiographic findings in patients with atrial fibrillation in a tertiary care center. ⋯ Atrial fibrillation was common in rheumatic heart disease, especially mixed lesions of mitral stenosis and regurgitation. Valvular atrial fibrillation had a larger left atrium. The thrombus was seen in mitral stenosis and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. The left atrium size and left ventricular ejection fraction were associated with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2021
Knowledge of Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting among Doctors and Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Doctors and nurses have a significant role in the detection of serious and unusual drug reactions. Effective implementation of an adverse drug reaction reporting system is required to ensure patient safety and quality care. This study's objective was to find the prevalence of good knowledge of adverse drug reaction reporting among the Doctors and nurses working in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ Overall, doctors and nurses have had good knowledge of adverse drug reaction reporting. Data shows there is still more gap in training and experience on adverse drug reaction reporting systems.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2021
Prevalence of Thyroid Disorder in Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The function of the thyroid gland is altered during pregnancy. Thyroid disorders during pregnancy are associated with serious maternal and fetal outcomes. Universal screening for thyroid disorders is recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. This study aims to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorder during pregnancy in women attending a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ There is a high prevalence of thyroid disorders during pregnancy in our settings. Timely screening of pregnant women helps in the early diagnosis and management of complications related to thyroid disorders.