JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2018
Predisposing Factors and Outcome of Malpresentations in an Institute.
This study was done to find out the incidence of malpresentation among all deliveries with various types of Malpresentations, its mode of delivery , maternal and fetal predisposing factors with outcome. ⋯ The most common type of malpresentation was breech common in primigravida with oligohydramnios as contributing factor.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2018
Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude Regarding Dental Implants among Dental Interns.
Implant therapy is an elective dental procedure of dental rehabilitative treatment. Objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of dental interns of Nepal toward dental implants and to see associations of the responses with gender and geographic location of dental college. ⋯ A majority of interns have knowledge regarding dental implants, but the percentage of those who gave unsatisfactory answers is also large. They have a positive attitude towards gaining more information through various means.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2018
Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Associated Psychological Co-morbidities among College Students in Bhutan.
Globally 3.5 billion people have access to internet and most of them are young adults and adolescents. In South Asia, Bhutan has the highest proportion of population with internet access at 37% in 2016. Many studies in Asia have reported significantly high level of internet addiction among college going students. In this light, this study was designed to estimate the prevalence of internet addiction and other co-morbidities. ⋯ The prevalence of internet addiction is high among the college going students in Bhutan. This warrants timely interventions to address the problems of internet addiction.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2018
Case ReportsSpinal Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, presents with resting tremor, muscle rigidity and bradykinesia. Affecting multiple organ-systems, it's an important cause of peri-operative morbidity. General anaesthesia may deteriorate cardio-pulmonary and neuro-cognitive functions; moreover, medications used may interact with anti-parkinsonian agents. ⋯ Without deterioration, patient was discharged from hospital on third day. Spinal anaesthesia is a valid technique for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in needy patients with multiple peri-operative risks. Keywords: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Parkinson's disease; spinal anaesthesia.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2018
Blood Component Separation Service: A New Experience in an Institution.
Blood component separation facility began dispatching its blood component units from 21st April 2013 at the new blood component separation service complex at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. With the supply of blood components being finite and with the added recognition of a high rate of inappropriate use of blood component services around the world, there is a need to monitor and regulate these services. Our study was conducted to identify blood component utilization pattern in institute and to know about different blood components demand for future preparedness. ⋯ Packed Cell Volume of A positive blood group being the predominant blood component requested from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit ward at the institute making most requests. Finally, these results could be useful for estimating the requirements for our newly establish blood bank to meet the demand in future.