JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Case ReportsSevere Acute Respiratory Distress in a Child with Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: A Case Report.
Hypereosinophilic syndrome with respiratory distress and multiorgan involvement is not so common in children. It is essential to identify this entity based on clinical, laboratory, and imaging features. ⋯ We present a case of an adolescent male in respiratory distress with marked eosinophilia and organs involving the lungs (pulmonary infiltrates with effusion), heart (pericardial effusion), and abdomen (ascites with infiltrates in the liver) which was managed with steroids and anthelmintics. The case highlights the importance of identifying patients with Hypereosinophilic syndrome in pursuing thorough evaluation and commencing therapy.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Knowledge on First Aid Management of Epistaxis among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Epistaxis, a global Otorhinolaryngology emergency, often requires hospital admission, posing health concerns for all ages. Evaluating medical students' knowledge helps identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring future healthcare providers are well-prepared. Our study aimed to assess knowledge on first add management of epistaxis among medical students of a medical college. ⋯ The study emphasizes the varied knowledge levels among first and second-semester medical students regarding epistaxis. While more than half demonstrated above-average understanding, targeted educational interventions are warranted.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Burnout among Nurses and Doctors Working at a Tertiary Care Government Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Work environment related feelings of dissatisfaction, exhaustion, decreased interest and isolation is common. Burnout among health professionals has been on rise at every stage of professional growth affecting wellness of service providers, patient care and health care organizational efficiency. Assessment of burnout among health care workers from government setup in the current context in this post COVID era in our socio-geographical context has become essential. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of burnout among nurses and doctors working at a tertiary care government hospital in Nepal. ⋯ The prevalence of burnout among nurses and doctors is high, similar to other studies done in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Assessment of Smoking Behaviour of Adolescents in Two Districts of Nepal and Implications of the MPOWER Policy Measures: A Mixed Method Study.
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. This study aimed to assess the smoking behaviour of adolescents in two districts of Nepal and examine the implications of the MPOWER policy on their smoking behaviour. ⋯ The MPOWER policies are not regulated strictly, especially in areas of the ban on public smoking, regulating the selling of cigarettes to adolescents <18 years, and availability of cessation services.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Cranial Autonomic Symptoms in Migraine Patient Presenting in the Department of Neurology of a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Cranial autonomic symptoms (CAS) are typically associated with trigeminal autonomic cephalagias (TACs) and are also a part of TACs' diagnostic criteria. However, they have also been commonly reported in migraine patients. This study aimed to find the prevalence of CAS in Migraine patients who presented to the Department of Neurology in a tertiary care center. ⋯ The prevalence of at least one CAS in migraine patients was found to be similar to other studies done in similar settings.