JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2024
Prevalence and Pattern of Ocular Trauma in a Secondary Eye Care Center in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Ocular trauma stands as the leading preventable cause of monocular blindness worldwide. The aim of the study was to calculate the prevalence of ocular trauma and the circumstances, causes, and types of ocular injuries at emergency department of Community Eye Hospital. ⋯ The prevalence of ocular trauma in our study was higher than other studies. Occupational ocular trauma mainly welding injury, cement factory injury and agricultural injury are common cause of ocular trauma.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2024
Changes in the Liver Function and Hematological Parameters in Dengue Patients at a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Liver is most commonly affected in dengue often resulting in changes in the liver function test parameters. Alterations in hematological parameters are also reported which could serve as early prognostic markers especially in resource limited settings where serological tests for the diagnosis of dengue is not available. This study aims to analyze liver function test and hematological parameter changes in dengue infected patients. ⋯ Increased serum transaminases levels, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia are common laboratory findings in dengue patients.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2024
Case ReportsPrimi at 16 weeks and 5 days of Gestation with Hypovolemic Shock Secondary to Ruptured Rudimentary Horn Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report.
Developmental anomalies of genital tract result from defective fusion and absorption of various parts of Mullerian ducts in fetal life. Rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) is a rare occurrence of one in 76,000 and one in 160,000. We present a case of a 24-year-old primigravida with ruptured RHP initially managed in the line of an intrauterine pregnancy with severe anemia. ⋯ Resection of rudimentary horn was performed. We report this case to emphasize the need to consider rare uterine anomalies as a possibility in patients presenting with acute abdomen in early pregnancy. So, Obstetricians can consider these rare entities in differential diagnosis and management.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2024
Beyond The Books: Role of Extracurricular Activities In Medical Students.
Extracurricular activities (ECAs) in the field of medicine can be research related and non-research related activities that allows students to develop skills to be a good doctor in the future. Building a curriculum vitae, becoming a team player, managing stress, building good communication skills and good academics highlights the value of extracurricular activities. Challenges like time constraints, and resource limitation hinders the participation which needs to be addressed to encourage the medical students to take part in extracurricular activities.