JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Sunscreen Use among Medical Undergraduate Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Unprotected sun exposure could cause tanning, burning, hyperpigmentation, skin aging, and even skin cancer. Regular sunscreen use is a safeguard and a primary preventive strategy against sunlight-related damages. This study aims to find out the prevalence of sunscreen use among medical undergraduate students of a medical college of Eastern Nepal. ⋯ The prevalence of sunscreen users among medical undergraduate students from our study was higher than other studies conducted in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Female Students of a Medical College in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that impairs quality of life and carries an increased risk of suicidal attempts. Hormonal changes may underlie these symptoms. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among female students of a medical college in Nepal. ⋯ The prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in our study was found to be higher when compared to other similar studies.
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In Nepal, the commonest major malignancies and causes of cancer death are lung, cervix, stomach, breast, head and neck (lip, mouth, pharynx, larynx), gallbladder, ovary and liver. There are seven cancer-causative exposures which should be the focus of attention such as; tobacco smoking in 29% of men, and 6% of women, solid fuel burning in 69% of homes (multiple cancers), betel-nut chewing in 40 % of men and 3% of women (head and neck cancers), alcohol abuse (liver and other cancers), Human Papilloma Virus (cervical cancer), Helicobacter pylori (stomach cancer) and Hepatitis B virus (liver cancer). To better address these reducible exposures, we suggest greater targeted strategies in three areas: Public health messaging for tobacco, solid-fuel burning, betel-nut, and alcohol; national policies for Hepatitis B virus vaccination; and analytic epidemiological and interventional research for Human Papilloma Virus and helicobacter.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has been a dream before it even began. This journey of half a decade is more fun than just a roller coaster ride, with numerous ups and downs and after each ride we have become stronger and prepared to embrace any challenge that life throws at us. ⋯ Medical learning is a combination of art ,skills and knowledge for practicing medicine. Here I have shared my experience of first and second year of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2021
Case ReportsMultiple Neonatal Teeth in a Preterm Neonate: A Case Report.
Prematurity and low birth weight are significantly associated with delayed dentition. Few cases of the eruption of a tooth immediately at or after birth in preterm neonates have been reported in the literature, although this is a rare presentation. The aetiology of this rare biological aberration is yet to be established but has been associated with hereditary predilection, nutritional factor, endocrine causes, infection, and some syndromes. Here, we present a case of a preterm male neonate at 28 weeks of gestation with very low birth weight and respiratory distress who presented with three neonatal teeth, two maxillary central incisors, and one mandibular central incisor and its subsequent management.