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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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Poisoning among Children Visiting the Paediatric Emergency Department in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Poisoning occurs when substances are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin contact in quantities that are harmful to the body. Knowledge of the pattern and prevalence of paediatric poisoning will help us quantify the burden of poisoning. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of poisoning among children visiting the Paediatric Emergency Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ children; Nepal; poisoning.
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Primary systemic amyloidosis is a systemic disease characterised by the deposition of misfolded proteins extracellularly in different organs without any known cause in the background, eventually leading to multiorgan dysfunction and death. The incidence of primary amyloidosis is estimated at 5.1-12.8 cases per million, with a poor prognosis. We report a case of a 69-year male with lower back pain, shortness of breath, and anasarca diagnosed as primary systemic amyloidosis by serum-free light chain assay and kidney needle biopsy. He was started on intravenous bortezomib and dexamethasone. Though he adhered to his medications, with time he developed renal insufficiency marked by azotemia following which hemodialysis was performed. Primary systemic amyloidosis is a rare clinical condition with a very poor prognosis. Further studies are needed to understand the proper pathophysiology and treatment of the disease. ⋯ cardiomyopathies; case reports; primary amyloidosis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury among Patients Admitted to the Spine Unit in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Spinal cord injury usually results in disabling conditions. The incidence of spinal trauma is region-specific due to unique geography and demography. The epidemiology of spinal trauma changes with economic and social factors even in different periods. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury among patients admitted to the Spine Unit in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ falls; prevalence; spinal cord injuries.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Mandibular Third Molar Impaction among Patients Visiting Outpatient Dental Department of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Mandibular third molar impaction is the most common impaction as third molars are last to erupt at the age of 17-25 years. Despite its high prevalence and negative impacts, there is limited study about mandibular third molar impaction. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of mandibular third molar impaction among patients visiting the outpatient Dental Department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ impacted tooth; pericoronitis; prevalence; third molar.