JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Complete Stone Clearance after Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery among Patients with Urolithiasis in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Retrograde intra-renal surgery using flexible scopes and laser energy is a newer alternative in stone disease treatment armamentarium. It is claimed to be superior to other modalities for stone clearance, complications and hospital stay. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of complete stone clearance after retrograde intra-renal surgery among patients with urolithiasis in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ laser; miniaturization; postoperative complications.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis among Tuberculosis Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Tuberculosis outside of the lung is extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis is not easy in a community setting even in district hospitals. Clinical symptoms and radiological diagnosis are effective for the diagnosis of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary cases. The aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis among tuberculosis patients visiting a tertiary care centre. ⋯ extrapulmonary; pulmonary; tuberculosis.
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Snakebite is an important public health issue around the world. In Nepal, it affects a huge number of people mostly belonging to low-income households who are involved in agriculture. Although snakebite has a serious impact on the Terai population, a few studies suggest that snakebite also occurs frequently in hills and mountains. In the absence of sufficient studies related to snakebites in these geographical regions, it is tough to sketch a true picture and estimate the magnitude of snakebites in those areas. Because of this, the healthcare system is probably not prepared enough to handle the victims of snakebites. This demands a proper study of the burden of the issue in these regions and appropriate initiatives for addressing it. ⋯ antivenom; Nepal; snakebite.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Combination Therapy in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Outpatient Department in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Assessing anti-diabetic drug use patterns in hospitals is an important activity which helps to promote the rational use of drugs and may suggest measures to change prescribing habits for the better. This study aimed to find the use of combination therapy in diabetes mellitus patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ diabetes mellitus; drug combinations; outpatients; teaching hospital.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Self-medication in Primary Dysmenorrhea among Undergraduate Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in women with normal pelvic anatomy, usually beginning during adolescence, primarily associated with a normal ovulatory cycle. There is an increased likelihood of self-medication among medical students. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of self-medication in primary dysmenorrhea among undergraduate students in a medical college. ⋯ dysmenorrhea; menstruation; prevalence; self medication.