JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Metabolic Syndrome among Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of a Tertiary care centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional study.
Metabolic syndrome; a constellation of obesity, hypertension, and disturbances of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism is a common phenomenon in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Systemic inflammation plays an important role in both conditions. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients visiting the outpatient Department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; c-reactive protein; metabolic syndrome.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Premenstrual Syndrome among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Premenstrual syndrome is the premenstrual disorder with wide range of prevalence world-wide leading to higher rates of work absences, higher medical expenses, and lower health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ premenstrual syndrome; prevalence; quality of life.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2023
Stroke among Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Stroke is the second most common cause of mortality after ischemic heart disease and the leading cause of morbidity around the world. This study aimed to find out the stroke among patients admitted to a tertiary care centre. ⋯ hemorrhagic stroke; ischemic stroke; prevalence.
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Dengue is one of the most common viral infections affecting the general population in endemic areas annually. However, it is barely reported in newborns owing to a widespread belief that they are protected from severe viral infections in the first six months of life by the presence of maternal antibodies. Here we present a case of a 23-day-old male infant born to primigravida with dengue fever with the post-natal transmission of infection. He presented with complaints of fever for three days. On general examination, red-coloured pinpoint macular rashes were observed bilaterally on lower limbs. No significant findings were present on systemic examination. On routine sepsis workup, thrombocytopenia was present. Acknowledging the endemicity and expanding dengue cases, NS1 antigen and antibody IgM and IgG of the baby were tested which came positive for antigen and IgM antibody. Even so, the mother was asymptomatic with NS1 antigen, IgG and IgM antibodies negative with a normal range of platelet count. ⋯ case report; dengue fever; neonates, Nepal.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures among Patients with Clavicular Fracture Admitted to the Orthopaedic Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Midshaft clavicular fractures are common among young adults. Open reduction and internal fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures with plate and screws have been shown to decrease nonunion, symptomatic malunion, and residual shoulder disability compared with non-operative treatment allowing early pain-free movement and early return to work. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures among patients with clavicular fractures admitted to the orthopaedics department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ clavicle; fracture; open fracture reduction; orthopedics.