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Background: Despite recent improvements in the overall health status of Nepal's population, newborn morbidities and mortalities have remained a challenge. This study explores the situation and care strategies for newborn health problems in the Gandaki Province of Nepal.

Methods: This is a retrospective hospital records analysis.

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A shortage of trained personnel poses significant challenges to implementing antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Traditional training models, such as workshops, seminars and online courses, often lack the sustained engagement and support necessary for deep learning and skill mastery. This article advocates for mentorship as an effective training method for AMU professionals in LMICs.

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  • COVID-19 patients are at a higher risk for fungal infections, prompting a study to identify fungal pathogens in both COVID positive and negative patients, as well as assess their antifungal resistance and biofilm formation abilities.
  • The study found a 6.70% prevalence of fungal pathogens in COVID-positive cases and 22.77% in negative cases, with Candida albicans being the most common pathogen identified.
  • Results indicated that most Candida species were susceptible to miconazole but resistant to ketoconazole, highlighting the need for increased awareness and antifungal susceptibility testing in clinical settings.
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Introduction: Spinal cord injury is one of the common injury which causes damage to the spinal cord due to trauma, diseases or degenerations leading to disability and decreasing life expectancy. The study aims to find the characteristics of spinal cord injury presenting at a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A Descriptive hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Pokhara, Gandaki Province, from 28th March to 25th September, 2023.

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Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women globally as well as in Nepal. It is attributable to persistent infection by high-risk human papillomavirus, especially human papillomavirus-16 and human papillomavirus-18. The aim of this study was to find out the knowledge of cervical cancer screening and prevention by human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid and human papillomavirus vaccination among women attending a tertiary care centre.

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Introduction: Mandibular third molar impaction is the most common impaction as third molars are last to erupt at the age of 17-25 years. Despite its high prevalence and negative impacts, there is limited study about mandibular third molar impaction. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of mandibular third molar impaction among patients visiting the outpatient Dental Department of a tertiary care centre.

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Background: Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) has been successfully used to establish the cause of death in low- and middle-income countries, mostly in stillbirths and neonates. The objective of this study was to determine the causes of death among adults using MITS in the Gandaki province of Nepal and to find out the contribution of MITS to identify the causes of death.

Methods: A multicentric hospital-based pilot study was conducted to enroll 100 cases of adult deaths.

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Clinical and imaging analysis of 22 cases of supernumerary teeth in the mandibular region.

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg

September 2024

Key laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China; Clinical Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China; Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma and Plastic Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China.

Purpose: This study aimed to describe clinical and imaging analysis of supernumerary teeth in the mandibular region of 22 cases.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Methods: This study enrolled patients diagnosed with supernumerary teeth who underwent cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) at Stomatology Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from August 2016 to September 2022.

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Unlabelled: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by episodes of muscle weakness and hypokalemia. Patients may present with a sudden onset of muscle weakness. Though hyperthyroidism occurs more commonly in females, TPP typically occurs in young males in their third decade.

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  • High altitude pilgrims often ascend quickly to places like Kailash Mansarovar, leading to health issues due to lack of preparation and pre-existing medical conditions.
  • A study at Humla District Hospital from 2019 to 2022 analyzed 56 patients, with a majority suffering from symptoms of altitude-related illnesses, particularly headaches and mild acute mountain sickness.
  • The findings highlight the need for better planning and education on gradual ascent to improve safety for travelers in these challenging environments.
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Background:  Many facets of a patient's life are affected by hypertension. Also, attitudes, values, and experiences, as well as patients' social and cultural circumstances, all play an essential role in the treatment of hypertension. The study's primary objective was to explore hypertensive women's perceptions of their illnesses.

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Background: Bacterial diseases are the leading cause of mortality globally, and due to haphazard use of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance has become an emerging threat.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study utilized a minimally invasive tissue sampling procedure to determine the cause of death among an adult population. Bacterial cultures (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, lung tissue) and antibiotic susceptibility were evaluated, and the results were compared between community and hospital deaths.

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Introduction: Paget-von Schroetter Syndrome is a rare condition, which refers to primary venous thrombosis of the subclavian-axillary bed. It is related to vigorous activities involving the upper limbs, presenting pain, edema and muscle swelling. Its diagnosis involves, besides the clinical suspicion, Doppler ultrasonography and should be performed early to ensure immediate treatment.

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Objectives: To identify the complex factors associated with anemia and overweight/obesity in pregnant Nepali women.

Methods: This study was conducted with 609 pregnant women who visited the Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal, for maternal health checkups. We assessed their nutritional status on the basis of their responses to a questionnaire (socio-economic, demographic and health information using the Nepali version of the 14-item Health Literacy Scale), hemoglobin levels and body mass index (BMI).

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Prevalence and associated risk factors of symptomatic dry eye in Ghana: A cross-sectional population-based study.

Cont Lens Anterior Eye

December 2021

Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; College of Optometry, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA. Electronic address:

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  • The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of symptomatic dry eye in the non-clinical population of Ghana through a cross-sectional approach from November 2019 to February 2020.
  • A total of 1316 participants aged 18 and older were surveyed, revealing a prevalence rate of 69.3% for symptomatic dry eye, with sensitivity to light being the most common symptom.
  • Significant associations were found between symptomatic dry eye and factors such as age, female sex, arthritis, ocular allergies, and specific geographic regions in Ghana.
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Background: The literature is limited regarding the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in Central America, and the role of dietary factors.

Methods: The Rome IV diagnostic questionnaire and National Cancer Institute Diet History questionnaire were administered in one-on-one interviews to a distributed cross section of the general adult population of Western Honduras. Our aim was to estimate prevalence of common FGIDs and symptoms and their relationships to dietary habits.

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Background: Diagnosis and treatment for Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is inaccessible for many of the 33 million people in low and middle income countries living with this disease. More knowledge about risk factors and pathophysiologic mechanisms involved is needed in order to prevent disease and optimize treatment. This study investigated risk factors in a Nepalese population, with a special focus on Vitamin D deficiency because of its immunomodulatory effects.

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Background: Undernourished people have an increased risk of premature mortality from both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Aside from screening purposes, assessment of nutritional status is a useful tool in management and evaluation of various chronic diseases. Body-Mass-Index (BMI) is today the most commonly used marker of nutritional status however, this method presents a challenge in many low resource settings and immobile patients.

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Introduction: Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists jointly with the Nepalese government and with the support from the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology has implemented an initiative to institutionalize postpartum family planning services in selected major referral facilities of Nepal to address the gap of low uptake of postpartum family planning in Nepal. The aim of the study is to find the prevalence of the service coverage of postpartum contraception in the selected facilities.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in seven major referral facilities across Nepal.

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Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive gastric cancers have clinicopathologic differences from EBV-negative tumors and lack mutation. Serologic profiles may inform viral contribution to carcinogenesis.

Methods: We compared humoral responses of EBV-positive ( = 67) and EBV-negative ( = 137) patients with gastric cancer from the International EBV-Gastric Cancer Consortium.

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Relationship Between Serum Total Testosterone and Coronary Artery Disease in Men.

J Nepal Health Res Counc

April 2019

Association of Medical Doctors of Asia - Primary Health Care Project for Bhutanese Refugees, Damak, Nepal.

Background: Male sex has always been considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But recent studies have shown controversial results. This study aimed to investigate the relation of serum testosterone withrisk factors of coronary artery diseasesand with degree of severity of coronary artery stenosisin men with coronary artery diseases.

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Background: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is an important cause of mortality in children and adults. However, studies assessing risk factors for ARI-related deaths in low- and middle-income settings are limited. We describe ARI-related death and associated factors among children aged < 2 years and adults aged ≥18 years hospitalized with ARI in Guatemala.

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