Ataxia telangiectasia: a rare case report from Nepal
CONCLUSION: A-T is a complex disorder with no cure. Genetic counseling for parents is vital. Its poor prognosis due to infection susceptibility and cancer risk necessitates supportive care. Comprehensive management, including genetic counseling and careful surveillance, is imperative.PMID:38576962 | PMC:PMC10990361 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001831 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Apil Upreti Prince Mandal Amit Upreti Srijana Sapkota Sristi Acharya Avash Yogi Bikash Gauchan Suman Bhattarai Lekhjung Thapa Source Type: research
Limited significance of bicarbonate therapy in the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis: a rare case report in the periphery of Nepal
CONCLUSION: DKA is a life-threatening condition that can be precipitated by non-adherence to medications and infections with IV insulin and hydration playing a pivotal role in its management while bicarbonate offers no beneficial effect.PMID:38576971 | PMC:PMC10990294 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001807 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pran Shrestha Ajaya Raj Gautam Sibika Malla Susmita Parajuli Rupak K C Source Type: research
Juvenile sialidosis: a rare case and review of the literature
CONCLUSION: Despite rare, sialidosis is a life-threatening, and disabling disease. Exploring targeted therapy is the utmost to treat this condition.PMID:38576973 | PMC:PMC10990341 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001768 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pashupati Pokharel Aakriti Dawadi Biraj Baral Sunil Dhungana Arati Baskota Daman Raj Poudel Source Type: research
Implementation barriers and facilitators of Moyo foetal heart rate monitor during labour in public hospitals in Nepal
CONCLUSION: The change in FHRM practice suggests that the implementation of innovative solution such as Moyo was successful with adequate facilitation, supportive staff attitude and leadership.PMID:38577869 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2024.2328894 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ashish Kc Mikaela R önnbäck Urja Humgain Omkar Basnet Pratiksha Bhattarai Anna Axelin Source Type: research
Implementation barriers and facilitators of Moyo foetal heart rate monitor during labour in public hospitals in Nepal
CONCLUSION: The change in FHRM practice suggests that the implementation of innovative solution such as Moyo was successful with adequate facilitation, supportive staff attitude and leadership.PMID:38577869 | PMC:PMC11000597 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2024.2328894 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ashish Kc Mikaela R önnbäck Urja Humgain Omkar Basnet Pratiksha Bhattarai Anna Axelin Source Type: research
Availability and Affordability of Essential Palliative Care Medicines in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
The government of Nepal adopted 2017 Nepalese National Strategy for Palliative Care (NSPC), which proposed that Essential Palliative Care Medicines (EPCMs) listed by International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) should be available at each healthcare institution. In 2017 after the issuing of NSPC, the Lancet Commission developed an EPCM list. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 4, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Rajeev Shrestha, Bruce Hayes, Arjun Poudel, Daniel Munday Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Understanding health system resilience in responding to COVID-19 pandemic: experiences and lessons from an evolving context of federalization in Nepal
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience capacities of health systems worldwide and highlighted the need to understand the concept, pathways, and elements of resilience in different country contexts. In... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shophika Regmi, Maria Paola Bertone, Prabita Shrestha, Suprich Sapkota, Abriti Arjyal, Tim Martineau, Joanna Raven, Sophie Witter and Sushil Baral Tags: Research Source Type: research
Examining Women's HIV Protective Behaviors in Nepal
This study uses a nationwide analysis in Nepal to examine women's autonomy, attitude toward intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge in the execution of HIV protective behaviors such as having one sexual partner or getting an HIV test to prevent HIV transmission. Secondary data analysis was conducted using the nationally represented Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (2016-2021) dataset. The sample included 9,904 women ages 15 to 49 who self-identified as ever married. Factor analysis for women's autonomy, attitude toward IPV behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge were conducted based on social d...
Source: Health and Social Work - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shambika Raut Njeri Kagotho Source Type: research
Examining Women's HIV Protective Behaviors in Nepal
This study uses a nationwide analysis in Nepal to examine women's autonomy, attitude toward intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge in the execution of HIV protective behaviors such as having one sexual partner or getting an HIV test to prevent HIV transmission. Secondary data analysis was conducted using the nationally represented Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (2016-2021) dataset. The sample included 9,904 women ages 15 to 49 who self-identified as ever married. Factor analysis for women's autonomy, attitude toward IPV behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge were conducted based on social d...
Source: Health and Social Work - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shambika Raut Njeri Kagotho Source Type: research
Examining Women's HIV Protective Behaviors in Nepal
This study uses a nationwide analysis in Nepal to examine women's autonomy, attitude toward intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge in the execution of HIV protective behaviors such as having one sexual partner or getting an HIV test to prevent HIV transmission. Secondary data analysis was conducted using the nationally represented Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (2016-2021) dataset. The sample included 9,904 women ages 15 to 49 who self-identified as ever married. Factor analysis for women's autonomy, attitude toward IPV behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge were conducted based on social d...
Source: Health and Social Work - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shambika Raut Njeri Kagotho Source Type: research
Examining Women's HIV Protective Behaviors in Nepal
This study uses a nationwide analysis in Nepal to examine women's autonomy, attitude toward intimate partner violence (IPV) behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge in the execution of HIV protective behaviors such as having one sexual partner or getting an HIV test to prevent HIV transmission. Secondary data analysis was conducted using the nationally represented Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (2016-2021) dataset. The sample included 9,904 women ages 15 to 49 who self-identified as ever married. Factor analysis for women's autonomy, attitude toward IPV behaviors, and HIV-related knowledge were conducted based on social d...
Source: Health and Social Work - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shambika Raut Njeri Kagotho Source Type: research
Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia
Conclusion
Improvements in immunisation coverage was facilitated by community health worker organisation, motivation and trust. With the continued projection of health worker shortages, especially in low-income countries, community health workers bridged the equity gap in access to vaccination services by enabling wider reach to underserved populations. Although improvements in vaccination programming were seen in all three countries—including government commitment to addressing human resource deficits, training and remuneration; workload, inconsistency in compensation, training duration and scope, and supervision re...
Source: BMJ Open - April 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ogutu, E. A., Ellis, A. S., Hester, K. A., Rodriguez, K., Sakas, Z., Jaishwal, C., Yang, C., Dixit, S., Bose, A. S., Sarr, M., Kilembe, W., Bednarczyk, R., Freeman, M. C. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research
Examining the Quality of Life of Hearing-Impaired Children in Nepal with Cochlear Implants: Perspectives From Parents
This study aims to comprehensively evaluate parents’ perspectives regarding the quality of life of child ren with cochlear implants in Nepal. This study utilized the ‘Children with Cochlear Implants: Parental Perspectives’ (CCIPP) questionnaire, focusing on parents’ viewpoints to assess the quality of life of Nepalese children with cochlear implants. A purposive sampling approach encompassed 22 f amilies who completed the questionnaire. The study showed good parental ratings; the mean overall quality of life score was more than three (out of five), indicating significant gains following cochlear implantation. The g...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - March 29, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Predictors of apical periodontitis in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese subpopulation: a cross-sectional study
Endodontic literature search revealed that no study has been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese population of Madhesh Province.... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - March 29, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Md. Asdaq Hussain, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Shazia Naz, Merazul Haque, Harish Kumar Shah and Abanish Singh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among Chepang women and their health-seeking behavior in Ichchhakamana rural municipality of Chitwan district
This study focused on the marginalized Chepang community, which is endangered and faces unique challenges. The study aimed to explore the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among Chepang women in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan, Nepal, and also assessed their reproductive health-seeking behavior. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 217 Chepang women aged 15–20 years, and data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The collected data was entered and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistical tools like frequency, and perce...
Source: PLoS One - March 28, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Smriti Pant Source Type: research
