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Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance among Clinical Isolates of Enterobacteriaceae in Nepal
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Jan 2:tpmd230199. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0199. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTClinicians face a global challenge treating infections caused by Enterobacteriaceae because of the high rate of antibiotic resistance. This cross-sectional study from the Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, characterized resistance patterns in Enterobacteriaceae across different antimicrobial classes and assessed incidences of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) infections. Enterobacteriaceae from clinical samples were isolated on blood and MacConkey agar, except for urine samples ...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - January 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ajaya Basnet Mahendra Raj Shrestha Basanta Tamang Nayanum Pokhrel Rajendra Maharjan Junu Richhinbung Rai Shrijana Bista Shila Shrestha Shiba Kumar Rai Source Type: research

Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance among Clinical Isolates of Enterobacteriaceae in Nepal
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Jan 2:tpmd230199. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0199. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTClinicians face a global challenge treating infections caused by Enterobacteriaceae because of the high rate of antibiotic resistance. This cross-sectional study from the Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, characterized resistance patterns in Enterobacteriaceae across different antimicrobial classes and assessed incidences of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) infections. Enterobacteriaceae from clinical samples were isolated on blood and MacConkey agar, except for urine samples ...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 3, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ajaya Basnet Mahendra Raj Shrestha Basanta Tamang Nayanum Pokhrel Rajendra Maharjan Junu Richhinbung Rai Shrijana Bista Shila Shrestha Shiba Kumar Rai Source Type: research

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome due to nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment: A case report from Nepal
We reported the case of a 66-year-old Asian female with PRES following nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment. Initially, her computed tomography scan of the head was normal. After 48 h, we again ordered a head CT scan, which showed lesions suggestive of hypertensive encephalopathy. We immediately reduced 20%–25% of mean arterial pressure, followed by a gradual blood pressure lowering to avoid adverse consequences. We did a follow-up CT scan of the head at 2 weeks, showing the resolution of early lesions. Hence, we made a diagnosis of PRES. In these patients, it is crucial to ensure medication adherence to avoid...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: K.C. Priyanka, Ayush Anand, Salman Haidar Husain, Urza Bhattarai, Sanjib Kumar Sharma Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Prevalence of Occupational Voice Disorder Among Teachers of Kathmandu District, Nepal
The objective of this research was to identify the prevalence of voice disorders among teachers in the Kathmandu District of Nepal, with an emphasis on identifying possible risk factors that may be associated with these disorders. A cross-sectional study design was used, with both quantitative and qualitative data-gathering techniques using a mixed-methods approach. Data were collected from 95 non-teachers and 194 participating teachers from different schools in Kathmandu Valley. The analysis covered self-reported voice problem prevalence, job details, and demographic data. We examined the relationships between several var...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - December 30, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Electroconvulsive therapy in South Asia: Past, present, and future
Asian J Psychiatr. 2023 Dec 17;92:103875. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2023.103875. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) varies both between and within countries. We aimed to review historical and current trends in ECT practices, perceptions, and legislations in South Asia, a region with a high burden of mental illness and suicide. We searched MEDLINE (PubMed) and Google Scholar databases for relevant literature on ECT from each country. Additionally, a team of country-specific investigators performed supplemental searches and contacted key country contacts for relevant information. Relevant ...
Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry - December 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Vikas Menon Sujita Kumar Kar Snehil Gupta Anuradha Baminiwatta Ali Burhan Mustafa Pawan Sharma Bandita Abhijita S M Yasir Arafat Source Type: research

Community-based Screening of Oral Cancer in Selected Districts of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: This study revealed a high prevalence of OPMDs in Nepal, highlighting the need for oral cancer screening. The findings emphasize the importance of developing strategies to reduce tobacco use and implementing tobacco cessation intervention programs in Nepal to alleviate the burden of oral cancer.PMID:38156845 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.12.4111 (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - December 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gambhir Shrestha Dej Kumar Gautam Bhola Siwakoti Kishore Kumar Pradhananga Rashmi Mulmi Source Type: research