JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Road Traffic Injuries among Patients Visiting the Emergency Department in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Road traffic injuries are preventable yet one of the most neglected public health issues. Road traffic injuries not only impact the health of the victim but also cause financial burden to the entire family. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of road traffic injuries in patients visiting the Emergency Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ automobiles; demography; Nepal; soft tissue injuries; traffic accidents.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Mean Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water Sources of a Municipality: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Fluoride is essential for the growth and development of teeth and bone. Excess or less fluoride consumption can have harmful effects on our bodies. Fluoride level of 0.5-1.5 mg/l is said to be optimized according to the World Health Organization. The level of fluoride varies among the different geographical regions and water sources. It is essential to find out the fluoride content of various water sources used for drinking purposes. The aim of this study was to find the mean concentration of fluoride in drinking water sources of a municipality. ⋯ dental caries; drinking water; fluoride.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Case ReportsUrine Discoloration Associated with Metronidazole: A Case Report.
Metronidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole group of antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of anaerobic and protozoal organisms. Its common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain. Urine discolouration is one of the rare side effects of metronidazole. We report a case of 4-years-old male, a known case of Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome; Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis type who developed reddish discolouration of urine following the introduction of oral metronidazole which reverted back to its usual colour within 24 hours of discontinuing metronidazole. With no evidence of other possible causes, urine discolouration was linked with the use of metronidazole. Urine discoloration as a side effect of metronidazole is rarely reported in the literature. This case report of the rare adverse effects of the commonly used drug can be of importance in the scientific community. Urine discolouration could be considered a side effect of metronidazole when there is no other obvious cause. ⋯ flagyl; hematuria; metronidazole; side effects of drugs.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Hyponatremia in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Hyponatremia is one of the common electrolyte abnormalities in intensive care unit settings. Hyponatremia may lead to an increased hospital stay, morbidity and mortality. Hyponatremia can occur due to a variety of iatrogenic as well as part of complex disease processes during hospital admission. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of hyponatremia in patients admitted to the intensive care unit of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ cross-sectional study; prevalence; sodium.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2022
Obesity among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing these days. The adverse effect of obesity can be seen in different physiological functions. Relative fat mass is a newly identified parameter to estimate whole body fat. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of obesity among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ body fat; obesity; medical students.