Publications by authors named "R Gurung"

Background: Data on the relationship between potassium intake and major cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with diabetes are scarce. We aim to study the association between estimated potassium intake and risk of MACE in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: The discovery cohort consisted of 1572 participants with type 2 diabetes from a secondary hospital.

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Mistreatment during institutional childbirth is multifactorial and can have a detrimental effect on women's health and future care-seeking behaviour. Understanding its determinants is essential for improving respectful maternity care. This study aimed to explore women's experiences of mistreatment during childbirth in Nepal.

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Introduction And Importance: One of the very rare causes of obstructive jaundice, Lemmel's syndrome, is caused due to biliary mechanical compression by a juxtapapillary diverticulum. It is defined as obstructive jaundice due to juxtapapillary diverticulum in the absence of cholelithiasis, periampullary tumours, or other detectable obstacles. It is an extremely rare syndrome; therefore, studies need to be done for proper diagnosis and management.

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Background: This article describes a rare occurrence of bilateral retinal occlusive vasculitis secondary to intravitreal faricimab injection.

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old female with age-related macular degeneration presented with bilateral retinal occlusive vasculitis following intravitreal faricimab injections. The patient was treated with 3 days of intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisolone taper and topical steroid therapy.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates how plasma metabolites are linked to the progression of chronic kidney disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, focusing on kidney function decline measured by eGFR slope.
  • Researchers analyzed data from over 5,000 people, identifying specific elevated levels of lipids and amino acids that influence kidney function, both positively and negatively.
  • The findings suggest that metabolite abnormalities, particularly related to fatty acids, may indicate issues with fat breakdown and are connected to the risk of worsening kidney health in diabetic patients.
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