JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2020
Mobile Phone Dependence among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College of Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Mobile phones are becoming increasingly indispensable in daily life of the students which has resulted in mobile phone dependence. The objective of the study was to find the prevalence of mobile phone dependence among undergraduate students of a medical college of Eastern Nepal. ⋯ The present study found that mobile phone dependence was common among the undergraduate medical students. These results suggest the need to develop educational programme to educate the students to use mobile phone meaningfully.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2020
Comparative StudySensitivity of Sinus Radiography Compared to Computed Tomogram: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study from Western Region of Nepal.
Radiography of the paranasal sinuses is commonly used diagnostic modality. However, the trustworthiness of plain radiographic findings of paranasal sinuses is debatable. The intention of this study was to weigh the diagnostic soundness of plain radiograph of the paranasal sinuses to that of computed tomogram scan. ⋯ Sinus radiography is more sensitive for detecting pathologies in maxillary sinuses, while it is moderate for frontal, ethmoid sinuses and least for sphenoid sinuses. Diagnostic accuracy of computed tomogram scan is more, hence should be recommended to characterize the complex pathology and anatomy of the osteomeatal complex.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2020
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted at Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Dyslipidemia is one of the major risk factors for acute coronary syndrome. Dyslipidemia with an increase in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides and decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for the acute coronary syndrome and alone account for more than 50% of population attributable risk. This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of dyslipidemia. ⋯ Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor in patients with acute coronary syndrome and commonly associated with other risk factors. Careful attention to its management may help to reduce further events.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2020
Histopathological Study of Skin Lesions in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Skin diseases are much common in developing countries. The spectrum varies according to geographic distribution, gender, age, and coexisting disorder. We conducted this study to find out the prevalence of different skin lesions and to evaluate their frequency and site of distribution. ⋯ Spongiotic dermatitis is a predominating non-neoplastic and overall skin lesion which was similar to the other studies done. Histopathological examination is the gold standard for the proper diagnosis as histomorphological features distinguish various skin lesions.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2020
Morbidity of School Children in Panauti Municipality of Kavrepalanchowk: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
School health has been considered as a high priority intervention in developing countries but it has not been prioritized in Nepal. The objectives of the study are to find out the prevalence of morbidity and nutritional status in school children. ⋯ The health and nutritional status of school children in this study were found to be satisfactory compared to other studies. The present study emphasized oral health. The school health program is important in the school for the prevention of diseases like a parasitic infestation, improving personal hygiene, and nutritional status.