JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for the global burden of disease and is of rising public health concerns in the developing world including Nepal. However, few studies have focused on awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension among people living with this condition. In this scenario, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of hypertension and its awareness, treatment, and control among hypertensive patients residing in different parts of Kaski district, Nepal. ⋯ We found that almost one-fourth of the adult population in the community suffered from hypertension but less than half of the hypertensive patients are aware of their conditions.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2020
Case ReportsCotrimoxazole Induced Steven Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report.
Steven Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are severe and rare adverse drug reactions usually caused by drugs like antiepileptics, penicillin and allopurinol and sometimes also due to infections, malignancy or idiopathic in some cases. Here we are reporting a case of a 50 years female who came with complaint of a burning sensation on the upper half of the body with atypical flat target lesion that later coalesced involving her face, chest and bilateral upper limbs. On examination, positive nikolsky sign and tenderness with <10% body surface area involvement was noticed. ⋯ The mechanism of eruptions in our patient was due to cotrimoxazole. Cotrimoxazole induced Steven Johnson syndrome is rare and the supportive management with broad spectrum antibiotic and the corticosteroid was enough to beat this life-threatening condition. Keywords: cotrimoxazole; pneumonia; Steven Johnson syndrome.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2020
Functional Outcome Estimation of Calcaneum Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Plate and Screws in A Tertiary Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Calcaneum fractures constitute about 60% of all tarsal bone fractures. Intra-articular fractures account for 70% of all calcaneal fractures. There are controversies regarding the operative treatment of calcaneum fractures. Therefore this study aimed to estimate the functional outcomes of calcaneum fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws. ⋯ In displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures, open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws result in a good number of satisfactory outcomes with very few unsatisfactory results. Hence it can be a better option of treatment in displaced intra-articular calcaneum fractures.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2020
Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Depression Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Patients with thyroid disorders are more prone to develop depressive symptoms and conversely depression may be accompanied by various subtle thyroid abnormalities. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in depression. ⋯ The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction is high among patients with depression. We recommend to conduct routine thyroid function tests for all the patients with depression.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2020
Prevalence of p-16 Positive Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Tumors in Nepalese Population: A Hospital based Cross-sectional Study.
P16 overexpression is considered as a good prognostic marker for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. However, there are very few literatures on the prevalence and outcomes of p16 overexpression in non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and benign head and neck tumors. The aim of our study was to estimate the hospital based prevalence of p16 positive laryngeal and pharyngeal tumors and to compare it with the prevalence of p16 expression in the non tumor tissue (tonsils). ⋯ P16 expression can be present in both benign and malignant tumors of various subsites of head and neck region and also in tonsillar tissue affected by inflammation.