scholarly journals Investigation of Dry Eye Symptoms in Health Workers of National Medical College and Teaching Hospital following Corona Virus Pandemic

Med Phoenix ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-35
Author(s):  
Padam Raj Bista ◽  
Bipin Bista ◽  
Surendra Mishra ◽  
Reena Yadav ◽  
Sushma Chaudhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

Background: With the outspread of global pandemic Corona virus disease 19. (COVID-19), use of face masks was taken as a vital deed against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. (SARS-CoV-2) The aim of this study was to assess symptoms of mask associated dry eye (MADE) among health workers. Materials and Methods:   A total of 169 heath workers meeting the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling from respective department. Data were obtained by providing with questionnaire established by the researcher and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) to the participants from November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 at National Medical College and Teaching Hospital. The data were evaluated using correlation test. Results: A total of 169 heath workers were enrolled in the study.  The mean age of the patient was 31.74±7.34 years (range 19-56).According to OSDI, 27(15.9%) of the participants had mild dry eye symptoms followed by 15 (8.87%) cases of moderate and 44(26.03%) of severe respectively. Duration of mask wearer and electronic devices usage were two variables that were statistically correlated with OSDI (p<0.01). The OSDI was not statistically correlated with age, glass wear and sleep duration. Conclusion: With the emergence of COVID -19, measures to cope against this pandemic are must. With the increasing use of controlling measures, it is prime responsibility of ophthalmic faculty to start awareness regarding proper use of these anti-COVID measures and make sustainable environment in future.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among the suspected patients visiting tertiary care hospital in Birgunj, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
S Shrestha ◽  
B Shakya ◽  
P Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical

Background and Objectives: Mycobacterial disease continues to cause high morbidity and mortality and is a major public health problem in Nepal. Bacteriological examination of sputum is the cornerstone in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in the developing world. This prospective study was carried out with an objective to evaluate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the patients visiting National Medical College Teaching Hospital by Ziehl- Neelsen (Zn) staining microscopy. Material and Methods: The study was cross-sectional study. Three consecutive early morning sputum collected from 626 patients were subjected to Zn staining and observed under oil immersion. Results: Among 626 patients, 85 (13.57%) were found to be Acid fast positive by Zn staining microscopy. Of total suspected patients,16.0% of male and 8.7% of female were infected, common among 41-60 years group (17.2%) followed by 21-40 years (12.6%) and multibacillary cases was 71.8%. Conclusion: The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among National medical college teaching hospital was found to be higher than the Nation pulmonary tuberculosis detection rate, most commonly infecting males. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i1.7886 Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (1):48-52

scholarly journals Status of Thyroid Function among Patients of National Medical College and Teaching Hospital

Med Phoenix ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Anup Shamsher Budhathoki ◽  
Suprita Gupta ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Sah ◽  
Navin Kumar Sah ◽  
Navin Kumar Sah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Overt Hypothyroidism ◽  
Central Laboratory ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common endocrinopathies after Diabetes Mellitus. Thyroid dysfunction is defined as the alteration in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) with normal or abnormal thyroid hormones. Nepalese population have a high risk for thyroid dysfunction with a high prevalence of iodine deficiency. Objective: To study the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among the patients visiting National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal for checkup and suggested to assess thyroid function. Materials and Methods: The hospital-based study was conducted in Central Laboratory, National Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), Birgunj in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry. Total 7040 patients visiting Central Laboratory for thyroid function assessment were included in the study between July 2017 to December 2019. The venous blood sample was collected and serum-free triiodothyronine(fT3), free tetraiodothyronine(fT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was estimated by Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) method using Access 2 Beckman Coulter analyser. (Beckman Coulter Inc., California, USA). Results: Among 7040 subjects under study, 2138(30%) were found to have thyroid dysfunction with 13% having subclinical hypothyroidism, about 8% of overt hypothyroidism, about 4% with subclinical hyperthyroidism and 5% with overt hyperthyroidism. Majority of the thyroid dysfunction study group belonged to the 16-30 years age group followed by 31-45 years. Mean±SE for TSH, fT4 and fT3 levels show statistically significant differences in different thyroid disorders. Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism followed by overt hypothyroidism among the patients visiting National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal. A higher percentage of females were found to have thyroid dysfunction compared to male.

scholarly journals Demographic Analysis of Adult Patients Presenting With Unilateral Ear Discharge at National Medical College

Med Phoenix ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Amit Jha
Keyword(s):  
Otitis Media ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Chronic Otitis Media ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical

Background: Discharging ear is a common symptom among the patients presenting in ENT OPD for consultation. The commonest cause for discharging ear is chronic otitis media. Poverty, ignorance, crowded living conditions due to large families, poor sanitation, and lack of personal and environmental hygiene are some of the main factors behind the prevalence of chronic otitis media. National medical college and teaching hospital is a tertiary care center located in Birgunj metropolitan city in central Nepal. It caters to thousands of patients with discharging ear each year.Methods: This qualitative, descriptive study was carried out in department of ENT-HNS at National Medical College and Teaching Hospital located Birgunj-15, Parsa, Province no. 2 of Nepal for duration of one year from August 1, 2014 to July 30, 2015. Two hundred and five (205) adult patients with complains of unilateral          discharging ear were included in the study.Results: Mostly female patients and those in the age group of 15-30 years from Bara and Parsa districts of Nepal including the areas around the Indo-Nepal border avail the services of department of ENT-HNS of National medical college and teaching hospital.Conclusions: The delivery of ENT-HNS services to the concerned patients is insufficient and inefficient owning to various factors. The government of Nepal and India along with National medical college and teaching hospital can work together to improve the situation. Med Phoenix. Vol. 3, Issue. 1, 2018, Page: 48-51 

scholarly journals Epidemiological and Bacteriological Profile of Urinary Tract Infection and the Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Causative Organisms in National Medical College and Teaching Hospital - A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Med Phoenix ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Sagar Ghimire ◽  
Sanjay Paudel ◽  
Shahrukh KC ◽  
Pragya Gautam ◽  
Vikash Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Bacteriological Profile ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infectious conditions seeking treatment. There are varieties of microorganisms associated. The bacteriological investigations are incomplete without antibiotic sensitivity test of the isolate. Our aim is to determine age and sex distribution of UTI, bacteriological profile, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the organisms. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional observational study of records of patients with clinically suspected UTI from Kartik 2076 to Magh 2076 was conducted at National Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH). It included both inpatient and OPD visit patients who submitted their clean-catch midstream urine sample for culture and antibiotic sensitivity at Microbiology lab of NMCTH. Result: Out of 385 patients, 103 (26.75%) showed bacterial growth. Escherichia coli (47.58 %) was the most common organism followed by Staphylococcus sps. (18.45%) and Klebsiella sps.(17.47%) respectively. There was female dominance (62.13%) but male were predominantly affected in children and older population. The most common age group for UTI was 21-30 years (mean age 25 years) and females were more affected than males. The most common pathogen was Escherichia coli, followed by Staphylococcal sps. and Klebsiella. All the organisms showed best sensitivity to tigecycline (100%). Conclusion: This study highlights the common pathogens causing UTI and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns which could help clinicians in starting rational empirical antibiotic therapy for such patients while awaiting urine culture reports.   

scholarly journals Audit of Surgery For Acute Appendicitis in National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-4
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Pashupati Nath Bhatt ◽  
Gorakha NathMishra ◽  
Sunder Maharjan ◽  
Pramod Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Suspected Appendicitis ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Operative Findings ◽  
Outcome Of Surgery

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies in the world. The purpose of this study is to know clinical profile and outcome of surgery in patients with acute appendicitis.Materials and methods: This retrospective study was done in National Medical college and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal from 2013 April to 2016 April. A total of 184 patients with suspected appendicitis who underwent surgery were included in the study. Patient's demographics, clinical features, white blood cell count, operative findings, histology report and outcome of surgery were recorded on patient's proforma.Results: Among 184 nd patients, 115 were males (62.5%) and 69 were females (37.5%). The majority of our patients were in the 2 decade (36.4%) followed rd by 3 decade (33.2%) with only 41.3% presenting within 24 hours of onset of symptoms. The most common symptoms were abdominal pain (100%), vomiting (68.5%), fever (37.5%) and history of migration of pain was present in 60.9%. Localized and generalized abdominal tenderness were present in 91.8% and 8.2% respectively. The most common incisions were gridiron (64.1%) and Lanz (27.2%). The negative appendicectomy rate was 9.2%. Acute appendiceal inflammation and gangrenous appendicitis was present in 69% and 4.9% respectively. The perforation rate was 16.8%. Post operative complications included surgical site infection (12.6%), complete wound dehiscence (1.1%) and chest infection (1.6%). The median length of hospital stay was 8 days. There was no mortality.Conclusion: Acute appendicitis is more commonly seen in young adults. Majority of patients present late in hospital. This delay presentation increases morbidity and treatment cost. JNGMC Vol. 14 No. 1 July 2016, Page: 2-4

Assessment Of Dry Eye Symptoms And Quality Of Sleep In Engineering Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1202-1207
Author(s):  
Pavithra S ◽  
Dheepak Sundar M
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

To assess dry eye symptoms (DES) and quality of sleep in engineering students during the Covid19 pandemic lockdown and also to assess the association between DES and sleep quality. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 396 engineering students studying in Saveetha engineering college. The study tool used was a semi-structured google form questionnaire designed for assessing digital device usage, symptoms of dry eye disease and sleep pattern. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Overall 64.1% attained a score of more than 10, indicating the presence of DES. 70.2% of the study population used digital screens for more than 13 hours. A statistically significant association was found between increased screen time and presence of DES(p<0.05). 64.9% had a score of >18 indicating reduced sleep quality. About 77.1% of the students with DES had reduced sleep quality, and a significant association (p<0.01) was observed between the two. During the Covid19 pandemic lockdown, there appears to be rising prevalence of DES in student population, one of the reasons being increased screen time. The sleep quality was also found to be reduced, and a significant association was found between DES and sleep quality.

Assessment of dry eye symptoms among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Diego García-Ayuso ◽  
Johnny Di Pierdomenico ◽  
Esmeralda Moya-Rodríguez ◽  
Francisco J Valiente-Soriano ◽  
Caridad Galindo-Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms
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