Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among People Living with Leprosy and its Relationship with Leprosy-Related Stigma.

Background: Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, is associated with a high risk of psychiatric disorders.

Aims And Objectives: We aim to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among people living with leprosy at a special community residence in Nepal. We also aimed to find the correlation between anxiety and depression.

Overuse of Intravenous Proton Pump Inhibitors in General Medicine and Surgery Wards.

Background: Overuse of stress ulcer prophylaxis is prevalent globally despite guidelines leading to the added cost, especially the intravenous proton pump inhibitor (IVPPI). This study aims to analyze the prevalence of such overuse and be aware of rational use which may help develop local guidelines.

Methods: This study analyzed the prospectively collected data on IVPPI use in adult patients in general wards of medicine and surgery at Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal, from April-Jun 2022.