JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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The curriculum vitae is the standard means of communication of accomplishments that are relevant to the academic realm. The purpose of this is to provide a brief, digestible summary of one's personal and professional life. The quality of a curriculum vitae is more important than the quantity, and it takes skill to write one that is organized, clear, and brief. From their first year of medical school, medical students can get involved in research and publishing, plan activities that develop their leadership and management abilities, pursue their interests, and attend national and international conferences. At the end, it's all about working on yourself and developing a distinct professional and personal identity which can be effectively reflected in your curriculum vitae. ⋯ career; hobbies; leadership; medical students; research.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Mean Cholinesterase Level among Organophosphorus Poisoning Patients Visiting the Emergency Department in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning is widespread and the most common in many developing countries, including Nepal. Through the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, organophosphorus poisoning is characterised by the clinical picture of acute cholinergic crisis. Many researchers have shown increased levels of liver enzymes and decreased levels of serum cholinesterase in organophosphorus poisoning, however, very little work has been done in Nepal that studies the correlation between serum cholinesterase and liver enzymes in organophosphorus poisoning. The aim of the study is to find out the mean cholinesterase level among organophosphorus poisoning patients visiting the Emergency Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ cholinesterases; liver function tests; organophosphorus poisoning.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Status of Healthcare in LGBTQI+ Community in Nepal: Challenges and Possibilities.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex are at increased risk of getting infected with sexually transmitted infections, suicidal behaviours, and substance and physical abuse. Stigmatization and discriminatory attitudes toward the community have led to disparities while receiving healthcare. In this article, we discuss the condition of healthcare in sexual minorities in Nepal, the major barriers to accessing healthcare facilities, the roles played by nongovernmental organizations, and the possible ways to improve healthcare in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex community. ⋯ healthcare; LGBTQ persons; sexual minorities.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis among Patients Presenting to the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a seasonally recurring, bilateral inflammation of the conjunctiva, that occurs in male children with invariable personal or family history of atopy. It is characterized by interstitial inflammation of the cornea and can have sight-threatening complications if not treated in time. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of vernal keratoconjunctivitis among patients presenting to the outpatient department of ophthalmology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ conjunctivitis; refractive error; vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2023
Artifacts among Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images of Patients of Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Cone beam computed tomography is widely used as a mode of investigation in the field of dentistry. Although presenting a three-dimensional picture of head and neck structures it does carry drawbacks in the form of artifacts which not only degrade image quality but a repeat of the radiograph leading the patient to radiation exposure again. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of artifacts among cone beam computed tomography images of patients visiting tertiary care centre. ⋯ artefact; cone beam computed tomography; radiation.