JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Sexual Intercourse during Pregnancy among Postpartum Women Admitted to the Department of Obstetrics in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Pregnancy is a time when women's bodies and minds go through a lot of changes. Sexuality is an important part of a woman's health and well-being, and it often changes during pregnancy. Most women admit that their libido changes in some way during pregnancy. However, the sexuality of a pregnant woman is very individual and influenced by a variety of different factors. This is a very important topic that is often taboo, especially in a male-dominated society, and it needs to be explored more. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of sexual intercourse among postpartum women admitted to the Department of Obstetrics in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ pregnancy; sexual behaviour; sexual intercourse; sexuality.
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Identity and identification have long been a source of interest and concern in forensic dentistry, whether in the context of a criminal investigation or the identification of a deceased person. Lip print has demonstrated a high level of potential as one of the best options, as well as its usage as supporting evidence. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of Type I lip patterns among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ biometric identification; forensic science; lips; medical students; photography.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Empagliflozin Use among Patients with Heart Failure in the Outpatient Department of Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors were initially used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and subsequently, it was shown to be useful in heart failure among patients with or without diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of empagliflozin use among patients with heart failure in an outpatient department of medicine in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ heart failure; outpatient care; patient safety; SGLT-2 inhibitors.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Fissured Tongue among Patients Visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Examination of the tongue and knowledge of its variation can aid clinicians in correctly assessing the cause of a patient's complaint. Despite World Health Organization recommendations to encourage more epidemiological assessment of oral mucosal variations and lesions, the volume of literature in this area is limited. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of fissured tongues among patients visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ anatomic variation; fissured tongue; Nepal; oral mucosa; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Down Syndrome Screening among Pregnant Women Visiting the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a Tertiary Care Centre.
The screening of Down's syndrome by the measurement of serum markers using dual and quadruple tests in the second trimester is done among obstetric patients between 13 to 22 weeks of gestation. The test readings are signified in terms of low-risk or high-risk. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of Downs syndrome screening among pregnant women visiting the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ down syndrome; nuchal translucency; screening.