NepMed is a Nepal MEDLINE(Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online) by Nepal Health Research Council(NHRC). It includes bibliographic information for articles from academic biomedical journals covering medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry veterinary medicine, and allied health sciences.
Recent Publications
Organized subdural hematoma with thick membrane in chronic subdural hematoma
(Nepal Medical Association, 2012) Shrestha, P; Panta, B; Shrestha, P; Rajbhandari, P
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) may occasionally contain organized hematoma which can lead to recurrence and other complications after surgery. There is no exact study and data about OHTMF in Nepal so far. The main objective of this study is to study its prevalence and complications.
Methods: This is a multicentric retrospective analytical study being carried out at Norvic International Hospital and Annapurna Neurological Institute. We retrospectively analyzed one hundred cases of CSDH between early 2006 to 2010 August. We focused our study mainly on OHTMF.
Results: Of 100 cases, majority of the patients were male ranging from 4 to 85 years of age. Bilateral subdural hematoma was found in about 9% of cases. Majority of cases were treated in usual fashion with single burr hole and drain.
OHTMF was found in 3 cases (3%) for which craniotomy with radical membranectomy was performed. In 2 cases membrane formation was noticed during surgery, craniotomy with total membranectomy was performed immediately. In one case there was recurrence of CSDH within 10 days of single burr hole evacuation. Craniotomy with membranectomy was performed in 2nd surgery. There was no recurrence after membranectomy. One case developed seizure post operatively.
Conclusions: OHTMF is one of the important causes of CSDH recurrence. It has to be treated radically. Different hypthotheses have been postulated regarding thick membrane formation in CSDH. We have tried to discuss these hypotheses.
Keywords: Burr hole evacuation, Craniotomy, CSDH, OHTMF.
Earthquake Preparedness Plans – Building up Capacity and Readiness
(Nepal Medical Association, 2012) Pradhan, R
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What do reviewers look for in an original research article?
(Nepal Medical Association, 2012) Shankar, PR
Abstract
In this article common errors committed by authors especially those, whose first language is not English, while writing an original research articleis described. Avoiding common errors and improving chances of publication has also been covered. This article may resemble instruction to the author. However, tips from reviewer’s eyes has been given.
The abstract is the section of the paper most commonly read and care should be taken while writing this section. Keywordsare usedto retrieve articles following searches and use of words from the MeSH database is recommended.The introduction describes work already conducted in the particular area and briefly mentions how the manuscript will add to the existing knowledge.The methods section describes how the study was conducted, is written in the past tense and is often the first part of the paper to be written. The results describe what was found in the study and is usually written after the methods section.The discussion compares the study with the literature and helps to put the study findings in context. The conclusions should be based on the results of the study. The references should be written strictly according to the journal format. Language should be simple, active voice should be used and jargon avoided. Avoid directly quoting from reference articles and paraphrase these in your own words to avoid plagiarism
Keywords: Original research, Publication, Reviewer, Scientific journals.
How did Nepal reduce the maternal mortality? a result from analysing the determinants of maternal mortality
(Nepal Medical Association, 2012) Karkee, R
Abstract
Nepal reportedly reduced the maternal mortality ratio by 48% within one decade between 1996-2005 and received the Millennium development goal award for this. However, there is debate regarding the accuracy of this figure. On the basis of framework of determinants of maternal mortality proposed by McCarthy and Maine in 1992 and successive data from Nepal demographic health survey of 1996, 2001 and 2006, a literature analysis was done to identify the important factors behind this decline. Although facility delivery and skilled birth attendants are acclaimed as best strategy of reducing maternal mortality, a proportionate increase in these factors was not found to account the maternal mortality rate reduction in Nepal. Alternatively, intermediate factors particularly women awareness, family planning and safe abortion might have played a significant role. Hence, Nepal as well as similar other developing countries should pay equal attention to such intermediate factors while concentrating on biomedical care strategy.
Keywords: Determinants, Maternal mortality, Nepal, Reduction.
Plasma cell gingivitis: a case report
(Nepal Medical Association, 2012) Lamdari, N; Pradhan, S
Abstract
Plasma cell gingivitis is a rare benign condition of the gingiva of unknown etiology characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous and edematous gingiva often extending to the mucogingival junction. This is sometimes considered as a hypersensitive reaction. It presents clinically as a diffuse, erythematous and papillary lesion of the gingiva, which frequently bleeds with minimal trauma. The histological appearance consists of a dense infiltration of normal plasma cells separated by collagenous stroma, usually confined to free and attached gingiva. The lesion can be eliminated by identifying and avoiding the source of the allergen along with nonsurgical periodontal therapy. We report a 29-years-old female patient diagnosed clinically as plasma cell gingivitis and confirmed histologically. The patient gave history of herbal dentifrice for a period of one year. Nonsurgical periodontal therapies along with discontinuation of herbal dentifrice lead to remission of the
condition within a month.
Keywords: Herbal dentifrices, Non-surgical periodontal therapy, Plasma cell gingivitis
Journals
Nepalese Medical Journal (NMJ)
ISSN 2631-2093 eISSN 2645-8586
Journal of Lumbini Medical College (JLMC)
e-ISSN: 2542-2618; p-ISSN: 2392-4632
Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (JKAHS)
Print ISSN: 2616-0064, Online ISSN: 2676-1327,
Journal of Nepalese Society of Critical Care Medicine
ISSN 2976-1212 eISSN 2976-1220
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal
ISSN 2091-1327 eISSN 2091-1335
Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal
ISSN 1815-3984 eISSN 2392-4772
SAARC Journal of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases and HIV/AIDS
1818-9741 eISSN 2091-0959