JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients Admitted at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Coronavirus disease can affect the renal system in various forms ranging from mild proteinuria to acute kidney injury, some even needing renal replacement therapy. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of acute kidney injury in patients admitted with COVID-19 at a tertiary care centre. ⋯ acute kidney injury; COVID-19; Nepal.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
COVID-19 Infection among Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Coronavirus disease-19 infection is caused by the coronavirus and has taken a toll throughout the world. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of coronavirus disease-19 infection among patients presenting to a tertiary care centre. ⋯ blood group; COVID-19; pandemic.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Cutaneous Tuberculosis among Patients Presenting to Dermatology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Cutaneous tuberculosis is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It can present in various morphological presentations leading to a late diagnosis in many cases. It is mainly associated with significant scarring and morbidity. It is classified as paucibacillary or multibacillary depending on the bacillary load. Similarly, it can be acquired through either an endogenous or an exogenous source. The mainstay of treatment is anti-tubercular medications. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of cutaneous tuberculosis among patients presenting to the dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ cutaneous; extrapulmonary tuberculosis; tuberculid.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Anaemia among Third-trimester Pregnant Women in a Community Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Anaemia has haemoglobin levels of less than 11/100 ml in the first and third trimesters and less than 10/100 ml in the second. Maternal anaemia is a global health issue that has a negative impact on neonatal outcomes. The prevalence is more common in developing nations like Nepal. Positive correlations have been found between third-trimester maternal haemoglobin and neonatal birth weight. Our study aimed to find out the prevalence of anaemia among third-trimester of pregnant women in a community hospital. ⋯ anemia; maternal-child health services; prevalence.