JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2019
Multicenter StudyVerbal Abuse among Nurses in Tertiary Care Hospitals.
Verbal abuse against nurses who are major working force can affect the work performance and productivity in hospital. Verbal abuse is epidemic in tertiary care hospitals though it is most preventable with healthcare professions. The study aims to identify the prevalence of verbal abuse among nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital. ⋯ Verbal abuse is frequently prevalent in nurses and mostly from patient's visitors. Hence, nurses should maintain their respect and authority otherwise it will lead to decrease in their performance that shows direct impact on patient care and consequently the effectiveness of the health care system.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2019
Case ReportsDelayed Presentation of Renal Arterio-Venous Fistula and Pseudoaneurysm in Native Left Kidney in Allograft Recipient: A Case Report.
Iatrogenic complications due to renal biopsy majorly include formation of an arterio-venous fistula, pseudoaneurysm or arterio-ureteral fistula. These complications are observed within a span of few days post biopsy and are rare after few years. ⋯ Superselective embolization was achieved using coils and high concentration glue and transient placement of a venous occlusion balloon with complete technical and clinical success. Keywords: renal arterio-venous fistula; renal biopsy; renal pseudoaneurysm.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2019
Case ReportsLangerhan's cell Histiocytosis of Sphenoid Sinus causing Vision Loss: A Case Report.
Langerhan's cell histiocytosis is an uncontrolled proliferation of dendritic cells. The involvement of skull base is rare. Variable clinical presentation and multi organ involvement often warrant a multidisciplinary approach for a successful diagnosis. ⋯ Delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in serious complications. The radiological features and management options are discussed with a review of the pertinent literature. Keywords: : blindness; histiocytosis; langerhans-cell; sphenoid sinus.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2019
Prevalence of Hypertension in Adult Population of A Village of Nepal.
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disorder rapidly emerging as a major health problem in developing countries. Uncontrolled or poorly managed hypertension leads to several complications such as coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and kidney disease. These complications account for approx 9.4 million deaths worldwide every year. Consequently, it is an urgent need for authorities to act upon this issue. This study was done to determine the prevalence of Hypertension in Deurali village of Nuwakot. ⋯ The prevalence of hypertension was found to be lower than the previous study done in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2019
Prevalence of Type I Lip Print among Medical Students in a Medical College of Nepal.
Lip prints, due to their unique patterns are typical to an individual, hence, used for personal identification. They vary in predominance, gender and race among different populations. The objective is to study their distribution among medical students and identify the predominant type. ⋯ Type I was the most common while Type V was the least common lip print. However, there was variation in its frequency and distribution according to the quadrant and sex.