JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2024
Anthropometric Measurements of Foot in Undergraduate Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Anthropometry is one of the important parameters for differentiation of sex which varies significantly based on hereditary, geographical, racial, sexual, and other factors. This study was done to provide baseline foot anthropometric data for Nepali medical students to improve the accuracy of stature estimations and enhance forensic and clinical applications. The aim of the study was to calculate anthropometric measurements of foot in undergraduate medical students of a medical college. ⋯ This study provides mean values of different measurements of the right and left foot of both sexes of the age group of 18-24 years in the students of a medical college.
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Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection caused by paramyxovirus. It usually presents with fever and parotid gland swelling. ⋯ The incidence of mumps infection is increasing in Nepal. This paper aims to advocate for the introduction of vaccination against mumps in the national immunization schedule.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2024
Preterm Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Prematurity is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in low-income and middle-income countries like Nepal. However, there is a paucity of data regarding its burden. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and outcomes of preterm neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ The prevalence of preterm neonates was similar to other studies done in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2024
Case ReportsLevamisole Induced Agranulocytosis in a Child with Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: A Case Report.
Levamisole has been used as an effective immunomodulator. Levamisole has been used for nephrotic syndrome due to its immunostimulant, immunomodulating, and steroid-sparing effects. ⋯ This is a case report of a 5-year-old girl who had steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome for which she was started on levamisole as per her weight, following which she had falling total leukocyte count levels on every visit. Thus, this case report emphasizes identifying this rare side effect and its management.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2024
Computed Tomography Spectrum of Complications in Usual Interstitial Pneumonia Pattern in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross- sectional Study.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most prevalent form of interstitial lung disease, which presents as usual interstitial pneumonia on histopathology and imaging. It leads to significant lung scarring, damage, and fibrosis and is associated with a high degree of mortality, repeated hospital admissions, and oxygen dependence. Many complications are associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which further increases the morbidity of patients. High-resolution computed tomography chest is the imaging modality of choice for usual interstitial pneumonia tracking its progression, evaluating treatment response, and detecting potential complications. ⋯ Patients with UIP often experience severe lung scarring, and frequent complications, and require regular chest CT scans to monitor disease progression and identify potential complications.