JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Medical graduates studying on full and partial scholarships are subjected to a mandatory two years of bonding service program to overcome regional inequalities in the distribution of health workers between rural and urban areas. It might be a challenging journey, but it is crucial for the personal and professional growth of young doctors. Working in places distant from home and medical school can also be difficult, especially when the doctors are not adequately trained. During the bond, young graduates are exposed to a variety of clinical and non-clinical circumstances, which can aid in their maturation.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Rheumatic Heart Disease among Patients with Valvular Heart Disease Admitted to the In-patient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Valvular heart disease continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality around the world, with rheumatic heart disease accounting for the bulk of cases in developing nations. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease among patients with valvular heart disease admitted to the in-patient department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ epidemiology; prevalence; rheumatic heart disease.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Diarrhoea among Children Under Five Years of Age Residing in a Village Development Committee: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Diarrhoea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among young children. It is reported that a large number of under five-year children still die of diarrhoea in Nepal. Nepal is striving for reducing childhood mortality by two thirds. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of diarrhoea among children under five years of age in a village development committee. ⋯ children; hygiene; prevalence; sanitation; water.
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"Walk a mile in someone else's shoes" is a reminder to practice empathy. Reading about the diseases in a textbook but encountering that disease is a nightmare. ⋯ Learning from the experience will always be deeply seated in the person. It provides readers with a better understanding to practice empathy as a medical student and knowledge of the treatment of hemoptysis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Lumbar Disc Degenerative Disorder among Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Magnetic resonance imaging is the standard imaging modality for detecting disc pathology due to its advantage of lack of radiation, multiplanar imaging capability, excellent spinal soft-tissue contrast, and precise localization of intervertebral discs changes. The aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of lumbar disc degenerative disorder among patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ disc degeneration; low back pain; magnetic resonance imaging.