JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Hepatitis B is a global acute and chronic life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. During cadaveric dissection, clinical rotations, and autopsy posting, medical students get exposed to patients' blood and body fluids, which increases the risk of hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccines that are safe, easily available, and effective, however many medical students are still unvaccinated. This results in the need for attention to prevent early exposure and provide vaccination at regular intervals during clinical training and professional practice. ⋯ autopsy; hepatitis B vaccine; medical students.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2023
Peripartum Hysterectomy among Patients Admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Emergency peripartum hysterectomy is a life-saving procedure performed as an emergency procedure to control torrential bleeding and it is associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. There are only a few studies regarding this topic so this study guides us to monitor the trend and start appropriate policies to reduce unnecessary caesarean deliveries. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of peripartum hysterectomy among patients admitted to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ caesarean section; hysterectomy; placenta accreta.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2023
Chronic Kidney Disease among COVID-19 Patients Admitted in the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Comorbidities are frequently seen in admitted COVID-19 patients most common being hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a slowly progressive chronic illness due to the gradual loss of kidney function or structure. The available data regarding the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and COVID-19 comorbidities is still limited. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of chronic kidney disease among COVID-19 patients admitted to the Department of Medicine of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ chronic kidney disease; COVID-19; prevalence; tertiary care centre.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2023
Diabetic Ketoacidosis among Diabetic Patients Admitted in the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the most severe acute complications of diabetes mellitus characterised by hyperglycemia, hyperketonemia, and metabolic acidosis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis can decrease severity, hospital stay, and possible mortality. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis among diabetic patients admitted to the department of medicine of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ diabetes mellitus; diabetic complications; diabetic ketoacidosis; Nepal.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2023
COVID-19 among Patients Visiting the Department of Emergency of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Because of the unbridled transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 worldwide, researchers and healthcare professionals have set a common goal for timely diagnosis and future prevention of the disease. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of COVID-19 among patients visiting the Department of Emergency of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ COVID-19; Nepal; prevalence; SARS-CoV-2.