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Journal of Lumbini Medical College
ISSN 2392-4632 · Lumbini Medical College · 308 artikel di indeks
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Drug Utilization Pattern for Conjunctivitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Introduction: Assessment of drug utilization pattern of conjunctivitis is an important activity that promotes the rationale use of drugs. Thus, the aim of the study is to understand the drug use pattern for conjunctivitis in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study…
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Study of Neck Circumference as a New Anthropometric Indicator for Prediction of Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction: Overweight and obesity are the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. This study aimed to show that neck circumference is a simple tool to identify the overweight and obesity as a new anthropometric index and association with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study…
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Antenatal to Postnatal: Assessing the Continuum of Maternal Health Service Utilization in Palpa District, Nepal.
Introduction: One of the most prioritized programs of Government of Nepal is maternal health. Optimum utilization of maternal health services during pregnancy, delivery and post-natal period is an effective approache to reduce the maternal morbidity and mortality that helps us achieve the…
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Evaluation of Intra-operative and Post-operative Complications of Non Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy: A Single-center Hospital-based Prospective Study
Introduction: Globally, hysterectomy is the most common major gynecological procedure. Patients opting for hysterectomy for benign non-prolapse cases may be offered non-descent vaginal hysterectomy with quicker recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less intra- and post-operative morbidity compared…
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A Students’ Perception in Learning Human Anatomy Towards Dissection or Prosection
Introduction: Cadaveric dissection has been used as a traditional method of teaching and learning for many years. With time, changes in the medical curriculum have reduced the time for anatomy learning and seeking alternative methodologies moving away from traditional learning. With the…
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Ocular Manifestations in Patients with Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Introduction : The study was done to find out the ocular manifestation in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis visiting a tertiary eye centre. Methods: A hospital based descriptive observational study was done among newly diagnosed extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases after approval from the…
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Endoscopic Transcanal Type I Cartilage Tympanoplasty for Anterior Perforation of Tympanic Membrane: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Repair of anterior perforation of the tympanic membrane is difficult mainly due to inadequate exposure, minimal tympanic membrane remnant, impaired vascular supply, and delayed healing. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was done in a tertiary center over a period of 12…
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Prevalence of Abnormal PAP Smear in Pregnancy: A Hospital-Based Study in Western Nepal
Introduction: Cervical carcinoma is the third most common malignancy worldwide. The World Health Organization in 2014 reported the crude incidence rate of cervical cancer in Nepal as 24.2 per 100,000 women per year. This study was carried out with the aim of finding out the prevalence of cervical…
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BURDEN IMPOSED BY DIABETES MELLITUS ON ELDERLY PATIENTS VISITING A TEACHING HOSPITAL
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic disorder, has become an alarmingly a major health issue worldwide. Thus, the study aimed to assess the burden imposed by diabetes mellitus on elderly patients visiting Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital (LMCTH). Methods: A…
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Antihypertensive Drug Use Pattern in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western Region of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Assessing antihypertensive drug use pattern always plays an important role to mitigate the burden of hypertension and also helps doctors to prescribe the drugs rationally. This study was conducted to assess antihypertensive drug use pattern in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: An…
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Risk Factors Associated with Frozen Shoulder among Nepalese Population: A Hospital-based Comparative Study
Introduction: Frozen shoulder is one of the common musculoskeletal disorders characterized by pain and restriction of motion of the shoulder joint. It is also considered a common self-limiting regional skeletal problem. This study aimed to evaluate related risk factors for frozen shoulders…
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Peripheral Neuropathy and Foot Care Practices Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. Foot care is an important part of diabetes management. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and foot care practices among diabetic patients. Methods: A descriptive…
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Prevalence of Absence of Palmaris Longus in Students of a Medical College in Nepal
Introduction: Palmaris longus is one of the most variable muscles present in the superficial layer of the anterior compartment of forearm and is phylo-genetically categorized as retrogressive muscle. It arises from the medial epicondyle of humerus and forms a long slender tendon which becomes…
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Enterococcus Species Isolated From Various Clinical Specimens in a Tertiary Care Center in Western Nepal
Introduction: Enterococcus species are Gram-positive oval cocci arranged in pairs or short chains. They are found as gut microbiota of adults, but from the last decade, they are emerging as causative agents of various nosocomial infections throughout the world. High level aminoglycoside resistance…
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Evaluation of Alcazar Scoring System to Differentiate Between Benign and Malignant Ovarian Masses- A Nepalese Perspective
Introduction: Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Nepalese females and the tenth overall, accounting for 5% of the total new cases of cancer in females in 2020. Ultrasonography (USG) remains the primary tool for the diagnosis and characterization of ovarian masses in which many…
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity in Reproductive Women of a Municipality in Western Nepal
Introduction: Overweight and obesity are major health-related problems causing an economic burden on societies around the world. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity and to determine the associated factors among reproductive women in a municipality in western Nepal…
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Care Center of Western Nepal: A Prospective Cohort Study
Introduction: Maternal obesity is an established risk factor for various adverse pregnancy outcomes. Increased chances of labour induction, prolonged labour, instrumental and cesarean deliveries, medical disorders of pregnancy, post partum haemorrhage, preterm deliveries, macrosomia, low Apgar…
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PAP Smear versus Colposcopy in the Absence of HPV-DNA Testing for the Screening of Pre-malignant and Malignant Cervical Lesions
Introduction: The incidence of cervical cancer is very high in developing countries. The extensive use of cervical screening with PAP smear and colposcopy has considerably increased the detection of premalignant and malignant cervical lesions. Methods: This was a hospital-based study conducted over…
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Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Husbands Whose Wives were Delivered Within the Last 12 Months: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is an essential element of the antenatal care package which promotes pregnant women and their families to effectively plan for normal births and prepares them for any complications that may arise. This study aimed to explore the…
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Screen Time in Children of Central Nepal: A Parent Reported Cross-sectional Study during COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction: The insurgence of COVID-19 has affected many aspects of human life and its repercussions on the life of children cannot be undermined. In addition to the serious impact on health and food insecurity, lack of recreational activities, school closure and switch to online learning have…