JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Thoraco-lumbar Burst Fractures among Patients Admitted to Spine Unit of the Department of Orthopedics of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Burst fractures are the most common fractures in the thoracolumbar junction. Unstable burst fractures are mostly associated with neural injury. Early neurological and mechanical stabilisation are the goals of treatment. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of thoracolumbar burst fractures among patients admitted to the spine unit of the Department of Orthopedics of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ fracture; injuries; prevalence; spine.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Depression among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Medical students encounter multiple psychological changes in the transformation from young insecure students to efficient physicians. They have to balance the personal, social and academic dimention in a busy schedule. So, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of depression among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ depression; medical students; mental health.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Refractive Error among Children Presenting to the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Refractive error is an important component of the priority disease 'childhood blindness' within the vision 2020 initiative to eliminate avoidable blindness. Some 12.8 million in the age group 5-15 years are visually impaired from uncorrected or inadequately corrected refractive errors. Early detection and treatment of uncorrected refractive errors enable them to perform better in daily activities. This study aimed to find the prevalence of refractive error among children presenting to the outpatient Department of Ophthalmology in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ children; ophthalmology; prevalence; refractive error.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Case ReportsUndermined Skin Lesion Emerged as Tubercular Meningitis: A Case Report.
Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and it is uncommon even in places where tuberculosis is widespread. A 32-year-old female presented with fever and headache along with prior history of an ulcer in her leg which was treated as cellulitis at another centre. The neck rigidity, and the Kernig and Budzinski sign were also positive. There were also features of increased intracranial pressure. The non-contrast computed tomography showed bilateral hydrocephalus and hypodense areas. She was managed for increased intracranial pressure and anti-tubercular therapy for disseminated tuberculosis. Biopsy of non-healing wounds should be checked for lupus vulgaris. ⋯ case reports; lupus vulgaris; meningitis; skin; tuberculosis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Management and Leadership Development in Healthcare Professionals.
In the healthcare system, leadership has never been more crucial. Initiatives to improve health care in underdeveloped nations frequently fail, not for lack of clinical and public health understanding, but rather for lack of management ability. However, there are currently few possibilities for thorough leadership development at any level of career. This short communication highlights the success of the International Public Health Management Development Program by the Nepal Medical Association in conjunction with the Indian Embassy in Nepal, financed by the Ministry of External Affairs under the Indian Technical Education Corporation. ⋯ leadership; Nepal; public health; training activities.