JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Paragonimiasis contributes to significant foodborne zoonosis worldwide. The major mode of transmission in humans is by consumption of uncooked or undercooked crabs and crayfish harbouring Paragonimus metacercariae. It begins with symptoms like fever and lower respiratory involvement from a few months to a year, mimicking those of tuberculosis and leading to diagnostic delay. Here, we report two cases of paragonimiasis during a period of nine months. Both cases presented with symptoms of productive cough with rusty sputum, chest pain, along with eosinophilia, and pleural effusion and had a history of consumption of smoked crab from the local river. The diagnosis was established by microscopic demonstration of Paragonimus ova in the sputum. They were treated with praziquantel and recovered. Indeed, it is challenging to diagnose paragonimiasis due to the lack of its specific symptoms but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of eosinophilia and pleural effusion in such lung diseases. ⋯ case reports; eosinophilia; paragonimiasis; pleural effusion.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Early Canities among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Early canities are the premature greying of hair before the age of 25 years in Asians. The condition is a matter of concern for young adults aesthetically. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of early canities among undergraduate medical students of a medical college. ⋯ epidemiology; hair colour; medical students; physiology.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Management and Leadership Development in Healthcare Professionals.
In the healthcare system, leadership has never been more crucial. Initiatives to improve health care in underdeveloped nations frequently fail, not for lack of clinical and public health understanding, but rather for lack of management ability. However, there are currently few possibilities for thorough leadership development at any level of career. This short communication highlights the success of the International Public Health Management Development Program by the Nepal Medical Association in conjunction with the Indian Embassy in Nepal, financed by the Ministry of External Affairs under the Indian Technical Education Corporation. ⋯ leadership; Nepal; public health; training activities.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a roller coaster journey that is educational yet emotional. Because of how the context and responsibilities change throughout time, learning is exciting. Nevertheless, the exposure to basic science during this course teaches us to be diligent, committed, and compassionate, and it also gets us ready for the next stage of clinical practice. For us as students, the primary areas that change as a result of this transformation are professional networking, workload, patient interaction, time management, leadership, and communication skills. In this journey, the transition is inevitable so we need to adapt to change seamlessly. Additionally, extracurricular activities play a significant role in this journey. ⋯ clinical medicine; communication; educational activity; leadership.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2023
Tobacco Smoking among the Online Respondent Dental Students of a Dental College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Smoking tobacco is most common nowadays among dental students due to stress induced by practical workloads and exams. There is limited data regarding tobacco smoking among dental students. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among online respondent dental students of a dental college. ⋯ dental students; smoking; tobacco cessation.