JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Vitamin B12 Deficiency among Metformin Treated Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients Visiting the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre.
About 424.9 million people worldwide are affected by Diabetes mellitus. Prevalence among people 20-79 years old in Nepal was 4% in 2017. It is associated with microvascular and macrovascular complications such as peripheral neuropathy leading to risk of foot ulcers and amputation, and impaired sensation in their feet. The study aimed to find the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency among metformin-treated type 2 diabetic patients visiting the Department of Medicine of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ diabetic neuropathy; metformin; type 2 diabetes; vitamin B12.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Multidrug Resistance among Patients with Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Infections at surgical sites are a major problem all over the world. Pathogens linked to postoperative infections are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, which presents a significant therapeutic challenge for surgeons and raises the financial burden placed on patients. The study aimed to find the prevalence of multidrug resistance among patients with surgical site infections in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ antimicrobial drug resistance; multidrug resistance; Staphylococcus aureus; surgical site infection.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Hypovitaminosis D among Blood Samples of Patients Presenting to the Department of Biochemistry of a Tertiary Care Center.
Hypovitaminosis D is a global public health problem affecting approximately one billion people, with a particularly high prevalence in South Asia. Several hospital-based studies from Nepal show a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D. However, large-scale community-based studies are lacking. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among blood samples of patients presenting to the Department of Biochemistry of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ prevalence; vitamin D; vitamin D deficiency.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Special Sensory Function Deficit among Patients with Post-COVID-19 Visiting a Tertiary Care Centre.
Several patients who recover from COVID-19 infection continue to have persistent symptoms even after recovery from the disease. The special sensory functions such as taste, smell and hearing are affected by COVID-19 infection even after recovery from the illness. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of special sensory deficits among patients with post-COVID-19 visiting a tertiary care centre. ⋯ anosmia; COVID-19; hearing loss.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Orthopaedic Fractures among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre.
Orthopedic fractures caused by chronic metabolic bone disease, overuse, or road traffic accidents are among the most significant burdens on society. Furthermore, a growing number of people undergoing arthroplasty and an increase in life expectancy seem to contribute to an increase in orthopaedic fractures. However, research on orthopaedic fracture prevalence or types has been scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of orthopaedic fractures among patients attending a tertiary care centre. ⋯ bone fracture; orthopedics; prevalence; tertiary care centre.