JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Down Syndrome Screening among Pregnant Women Visiting the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a Tertiary Care Centre.
The screening of Down's syndrome by the measurement of serum markers using dual and quadruple tests in the second trimester is done among obstetric patients between 13 to 22 weeks of gestation. The test readings are signified in terms of low-risk or high-risk. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of Downs syndrome screening among pregnant women visiting the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ down syndrome; nuchal translucency; screening.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury among Patients Admitted to the Spine Unit in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Spinal cord injury usually results in disabling conditions. The incidence of spinal trauma is region-specific due to unique geography and demography. The epidemiology of spinal trauma changes with economic and social factors even in different periods. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury among patients admitted to the Spine Unit in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ falls; prevalence; spinal cord injuries.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Obstetric Cholestasis among Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Centre.
Obstetric cholestasis is one of the most frequent hepatic disorders specific to pregnancy. It occurs commonly during the latter half of pregnancy. The data regarding this issue is rare in our settings. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of obstetric cholestasis among pregnant women visiting a tertiary care centre. ⋯ Nepal; obstetric cholestasis; pregnancy.
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Hearing impairment is a significant challenge faced by medical students and physicians, impacting their communication abilities and stethoscope use. This condition, though prevalent, remains under-addressed in medical education, with many institutions lacking explicit support systems and some even imposing exclusionary standards. This personal narrative chronicles the journey of a medical student who experienced a gradual and severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This article also highlights the pivotal role of cochlear implants in significantly enhancing the author's academic and social life. Medical educators are encouraged to understand the challenges faced by hearing-impaired students and adapt their teaching methods to support them effectively. ⋯ communication; hearing loss; medical students; patients; speech.