JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Early Canities among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Early canities are the premature greying of hair before the age of 25 years in Asians. The condition is a matter of concern for young adults aesthetically. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of early canities among undergraduate medical students of a medical college. ⋯ epidemiology; hair colour; medical students; physiology.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Positive Pivot Shift Test among Patients with Displaced Anterior Tibial Spine Fractures Undergoing Arthroscopic Fixation in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Understanding of displaced anterior tibial spine fractures has evolved over the years and is now considered to be anterior cruciate ligament avulsion injuries rather than intra-articular fractures. However, there are very few studies available evaluating the presence or absence of a pivot shift test, which is specific in diagnosing anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency, in patients with anterior tibial spine fractures. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of the positive pivot shift test among patients with displaced anterior tibial spine fractures undergoing arthroscopic fixation in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ anterior cruciate ligament; arthroscopy; knee fractures; physical examination.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Antihypertensive Medications Use among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients Visiting the Outpatient Department of Nephrology of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Anti-hypertensive medications are prescribed for the management of high blood pressure which is the leading cause of mortality in chronic hemodialysis patients. The objective of our study was to find out the prevalence of anti-hypertensive medication use among chronic hemodialysis patients visiting the outpatient Department of Nephrology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ anti-hypertensive drugs; hemodialysis; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures among Patients with Clavicular Fracture Admitted to the Orthopaedic Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Midshaft clavicular fractures are common among young adults. Open reduction and internal fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures with plate and screws have been shown to decrease nonunion, symptomatic malunion, and residual shoulder disability compared with non-operative treatment allowing early pain-free movement and early return to work. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures among patients with clavicular fractures admitted to the orthopaedics department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ clavicle; fracture; open fracture reduction; orthopedics.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Hysteroscopy among Patients Attending the Outpatient Department of Gynaecology in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Hysteroscopy is a procedure used widely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Hysteroscopy enables visualisation of the endometrial cavity and if possible treatment in the same setting avoiding invasive procedure. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of hysteroscopy among gynaecological patients attending the outpatient department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ hysteroscopy; infertility; leiomyoma; polyps.