JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Subclinical Hypothyroidism among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Admitted to Nephrology Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Chronic kidney disease is a condition, which worsens the quality of life in many ways including thyroid disorder in many cases. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among chronic kidney disease patients admitted to the Nephrology Department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ chronic kidney disease; thyroid stimulating hormone; thyroxine; triiodothyronine.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Metabolic Syndrome among Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of a Tertiary care centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional study.
Metabolic syndrome; a constellation of obesity, hypertension, and disturbances of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism is a common phenomenon in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Systemic inflammation plays an important role in both conditions. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients visiting the outpatient Department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; c-reactive protein; metabolic syndrome.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Premenstrual Syndrome among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Premenstrual syndrome is the premenstrual disorder with wide range of prevalence world-wide leading to higher rates of work absences, higher medical expenses, and lower health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ premenstrual syndrome; prevalence; quality of life.