JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2022
Mean Serum Creatine Kinase among Organophosphate Poisoning Cases in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Major cases of poisoning are associated with organophosphates. Cholinergic effects and an intermediate phase seen with organophosphate poisoning may implicate myopathy. Creatine kinase is a marker of muscle tissue damage. This study aimed to find out the mean serum creatine kinase among organophosphate poisoning cases in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ acetylcholinesterase; creatine kinase; organophosphate poisoning; rhabdomyolysis.
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Penile fracture is a rare condition with an incidence of 1 case per 175000 United States male population. It can be caused by vigorous sexual intercourse and masturbation. Patients usually present with pain and swelling of the penis and can be diagnosed clinically. It mostly occur as a result of rupture of tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa. Ultrasound is the most reliable investigation to detect penile fractures. Patients need prompt treatment with exploration and repair of defects to prevent long-term sequelae. Here we present a case of 44 years male who developed a penile fracture following sexual intercourse and underwent surgical exploration and repair. ⋯ masturbation; penis; sexual intercourse.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2022
Radial Head Arthroplasty among Patients with Radial Head Fracture in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Proximal radial fractures are a common type of fracture around the elbow joint. Among these comminuted radial head fractures are commonly associated with secondary injuries and instability of the elbow joint. Management of the radial head in such cases is very important in restoring the stability of the elbow joint and starting early mobilization. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of radial head arthroplasty among patients with radial head fracture in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ arthroplasty; elbow prosthesis; radius fractures.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2022
Amblyopia among Patients Attending the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Amblyopia is defined as a reduction in visual acuity unilaterally or bilaterally without any detectable cause. It is a major public health issue in developing and underdeveloped countries. Its prevalence is usually underestimated because of proper study and lack of awareness. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of amblyopia among patients attending the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ amblyopia; anisometropia; astigmatism; refractive errors.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2022
Non-compliance to the Tobacco Control and Regulatory Act among Vendors in the Vicinities of Schools of a Metropolitan City: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Tobacco use is the underlying cause of ill health, preventable deaths, and disabilities worldwide. The Tobacco Product Control and Regulation Act 2011 prohibits the sale of tobacco in public places including educational institutions but non-compliance to the law had not been assessed. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of non-compliance to the Tobacco Product Control and Regulation Act among vendors in the vicinities of schools in a metropolitan city. ⋯ government regulations; primary schools; vendors.