JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Empagliflozin Use among Patients with Heart Failure in the Outpatient Department of Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors were initially used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and subsequently, it was shown to be useful in heart failure among patients with or without diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of empagliflozin use among patients with heart failure in an outpatient department of medicine in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ heart failure; outpatient care; patient safety; SGLT-2 inhibitors.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Sexual Intercourse during Pregnancy among Postpartum Women Admitted to the Department of Obstetrics in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Pregnancy is a time when women's bodies and minds go through a lot of changes. Sexuality is an important part of a woman's health and well-being, and it often changes during pregnancy. Most women admit that their libido changes in some way during pregnancy. However, the sexuality of a pregnant woman is very individual and influenced by a variety of different factors. This is a very important topic that is often taboo, especially in a male-dominated society, and it needs to be explored more. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of sexual intercourse among postpartum women admitted to the Department of Obstetrics in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ pregnancy; sexual behaviour; sexual intercourse; sexuality.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Dry Eyes among Visual Display Terminal Users Visiting the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Visual display terminal usage has increased substantially in recent years across all age groups and is considered one of the major risk factors for dry eye disease. Early assesment of dry eyes and prevention is important. The aim of this study is to find the prevalence of dry eyes among visual display terminal users visiting the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ dry eyes; health; prevalence.
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Hearing impairment is a significant challenge faced by medical students and physicians, impacting their communication abilities and stethoscope use. This condition, though prevalent, remains under-addressed in medical education, with many institutions lacking explicit support systems and some even imposing exclusionary standards. This personal narrative chronicles the journey of a medical student who experienced a gradual and severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This article also highlights the pivotal role of cochlear implants in significantly enhancing the author's academic and social life. Medical educators are encouraged to understand the challenges faced by hearing-impaired students and adapt their teaching methods to support them effectively. ⋯ communication; hearing loss; medical students; patients; speech.