JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Multiple Pregnancy among Deliveries in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Multiple pregnancy is associated with increased obstetric complications as well as poor perinatal outcomes in developing countries because of the increased risk to both mother and baby. So better understanding of the risk factors is required to improve the quality of perinatal care. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of multiple pregnancies among deliveries in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ low birth weight; multiple pregnancy; preterm.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Abruptio Placenta among Pregnant Women Admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Abruptio placenta is the complete or partial separation of the normally implanted placenta before delivery of the foetus. It is one of the commonest causes of antepartum haemorrhage affecting maternal and foetal outcomes. Early detection and timely intervention of abruptio placenta in daily clinical practice are important to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of abruptio placenta among the pregnant women admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ abruptio placenta; epidemiology; fetal outcome; incidence; maternal outcome.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Atypical Pattern of the Intrahepatic Biliary Duct on Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The liver possesses different patterns of intrahepatic duct confluences. Even though the typical pattern of the intrahepatic biliary duct is common, atypical variations are also frequently witnessed. The knowledge of the atypical intrahepatic biliary confluences is inevitable during hepato-biliary surgery to reduce post-operative complications. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of the atypical pattern of intrahepatic biliary duct pattern on magnetic resonanace cholangiopancreatography in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ bile ducts; liver; magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Case ReportsUrine Discoloration Associated with Metronidazole: A Case Report.
Metronidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole group of antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of anaerobic and protozoal organisms. Its common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain. Urine discolouration is one of the rare side effects of metronidazole. We report a case of 4-years-old male, a known case of Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome; Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis type who developed reddish discolouration of urine following the introduction of oral metronidazole which reverted back to its usual colour within 24 hours of discontinuing metronidazole. With no evidence of other possible causes, urine discolouration was linked with the use of metronidazole. Urine discoloration as a side effect of metronidazole is rarely reported in the literature. This case report of the rare adverse effects of the commonly used drug can be of importance in the scientific community. Urine discolouration could be considered a side effect of metronidazole when there is no other obvious cause. ⋯ flagyl; hematuria; metronidazole; side effects of drugs.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Trismus among Preclinical Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Trismus is a condition of reduced mouth opening due to tonic constrictions of the muscles of mastication. Trismus greatly affects health-related quality of life and thus daily life activities. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of trismus among preclinical students in a medical college at a tertiary care teaching hospital. ⋯ prevalence; temporomandibular joint; trismus.