243 results match your criteria: "Western Regional Hospital[Affiliation]"
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2024
Center for International Health, LMU, Munich, Germany.
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.
JAC Antimicrob Resist
February 2025
WHO Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance, University of Melbourne at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, 792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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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November 2024
Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
May 2024
Department of Surgery, Pokhara Academy of Medical Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Gandaki province, Kaski, Nepal.
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.
Dig Dis Sci
May 2024
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), 373 Boshell Building, 1720 2 Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-0012, USA.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
August 2023
Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
October 2023
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj, Banke, Nepal.
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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October 2023
DECODE MAUN Research Project, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal.
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.
Emerg Med J
October 2023
Rapid Innovation Unit - School of Design and Confirm Smart Manufacturing Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland, Limerick, Ireland.
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.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
April 2023
Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Ramghat.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Nepal Health Res Counc
March 2023
Humla District Hospital, Humla, Nepal.
J Nepal Health Res Counc
March 2023
Department of Medicine, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.
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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December 2021
DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.
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.
Int J Surg Case Rep
November 2021
Department of General Surgery, Regional Hospital of Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil.
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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December 2021
Kansai Medical University, Faculty of Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing.
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).
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:
Dig Dis Sci
September 2021
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), 373 Boshell Building, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-0012, USA.
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.
PLoS One
October 2020
Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Aarhus, Denmark.
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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July 2020
Center for Global Health (GloHAU), Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
January 2020
International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology London, UK.
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.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev
February 2020
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland.
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.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: 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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