JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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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.
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The journey of medical school is a roller coaster ride and learning how to survive is going to take much effort. Being consistent and having a reason that pushes you every moment, support from friends and family, and guidance from seniors can ease this pathway. Though it can be hypothetical to say that these measures would help comfortably sail through the medical journey, experiences and learnings gained at a similar cost of effort are undeniable and they can certainly make a difference. Perseverance, determination and motivation are essential to keep the flame burning. ⋯ learning; medical students; medical school.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Feeding Intolerance among Preterm Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Premature infants frequently suffer from feeding intolerance related to prematurity and are highly associated with morbidity and mortality. Breast milk is fundamental to the improvement of the infant's immature vulnerable framework and decreases child mortality. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of feeding intolerance in premature neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ feeding patterns; food intolerance; morbidity; mortality; preterm infants.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Case ReportsRecurrent Ischemic Stroke in a Patient with Atrial Myxoma: A Case Report.
Cardiac myxoma is an infrequent but curable cause of ischemic stroke. There are no guidelines addressing the timing of surgery to excise the tumour or for the use of thrombolysis or thrombectomy. We present a case with an ischemic stroke which was diagnosed to have atrial myxoma. She was planned for surgical excision of the tumour but suffered from a second ischemic stroke while awaiting surgery. This article aims to highlight vital aspects of this rare phenomenon and discuss the prospects of the timing of surgery and neurosurgical intervention. The importance of a proper cardiac evaluation in all cases of stroke is highlighted. ⋯ cardiac tumour; myxoma; cardiac surgery; ischemic stroke.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Obesity among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing these days. The adverse effect of obesity can be seen in different physiological functions. Relative fat mass is a newly identified parameter to estimate whole body fat. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of obesity among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ body fat; obesity; medical students.