JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Vitamin B12 Deficiency among Metformin Treated Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients Visiting the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre.
About 424.9 million people worldwide are affected by Diabetes mellitus. Prevalence among people 20-79 years old in Nepal was 4% in 2017. It is associated with microvascular and macrovascular complications such as peripheral neuropathy leading to risk of foot ulcers and amputation, and impaired sensation in their feet. The study aimed to find the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency among metformin-treated type 2 diabetic patients visiting the Department of Medicine of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ diabetic neuropathy; metformin; type 2 diabetes; vitamin B12.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Orthopaedic Fractures among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre.
Orthopedic fractures caused by chronic metabolic bone disease, overuse, or road traffic accidents are among the most significant burdens on society. Furthermore, a growing number of people undergoing arthroplasty and an increase in life expectancy seem to contribute to an increase in orthopaedic fractures. However, research on orthopaedic fracture prevalence or types has been scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of orthopaedic fractures among patients attending a tertiary care centre. ⋯ bone fracture; orthopedics; prevalence; tertiary care centre.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Refractive Error among Children Visiting the Department of Paediatric Opthalmology of a Tertiary Eye Care Center.
Refractive error is the inability of eyes to focus clearly on images. Visual impairment due to refractive error has a major impact on children's education and daily activities. The hospital has no documentation of the ocular morbidity related to refractive errors in children. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of refractive error in children visiting the Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ astigmatism; hyperopia; myopia; refractive error; visual impairment.