Publications by authors named "R K Pokharel"
Lymphangioma circumscriptum, one of the common forms of lymphangioma, can be either congenital or acquired. Various acquired conditions can lead to its causation and one of the causes might be untreated hidradenitis suppurativa. So, this report highlights the need of early interventions for hidradenitis suppurativa as lymphangioma circumscriptum can be one of its consequences later in life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Life satisfaction, one promising health asset, is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases and mortality. Mental health conditions and quality of life (QoL) are important aspects of well-being in late life and are significantly associated with life satisfaction. Despite the complex interrelationships between mental health, QoL and life satisfaction, the current literature has evaluated the simple association between them and failed to consider the complex pathways among these variables, especially among the older population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtent and Nature of Television Food and Nonalcoholic Beverage Marketing in 9 Asian Countries: Cross-Sectional Study Using a Harmonized Approach.
JMIR Pediatr Parent
December 2024
Background: Rising childhood obesity rates in Asia are adding risk for the future adult burden of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. Weak policies across most Asian countries enable unrestricted marketing of obesogenic foods and beverages to children. Television is the common medium for food marketing to reach this audience.
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- The study focused on how adding 1 wt. lead (Pb) affects the plastic deformation and microstructure of pure copper (Cu) and Cu alloys, particularly at grain boundaries where Pb forms precipitates.
- Various advanced techniques were used, including neutron diffraction and electron microscopy, to examine the behavior of these materials under stress at different scales.
- Results showed that while the overall deformation responses were similar for both materials, the Cu-1Pb alloy had a higher dislocation density and the presence of lead significantly influenced local deformation, providing important insights for improving structural materials in engineering.
Introduction: Posterior instrumented stabilization is a commonly done surgery in spinal tuberculosis. This study aims to evaluate the clinical, radiological, and neurological outcomes of posterior instrumented stabilization and transpedicular decompression in thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted for one and a half years with at least six months of follow-up in a tertiary care center.