Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2014)
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Effectiveness of Hot Fomentation on Leg Discomfort among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Admitted at MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Hospital
Abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of hot fomentation on leg discomfort among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. A Quasi experimental study was conducted on chronic kidney disease patients (n=60) at MMIMSR and Hospital, who were divided into two groups experimental and control group. The data was collected by leg discomfort rating scale. Hot fomentation was administered to CKD patients twice a day for three days …
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Effects of a Single Dose Inhalation of Ipratropium Bromide, Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Beclomethasone, Budesonide in Stable Chronic Bronchitis: Comparative Study
Abstract: Chronic bronchitis usually treated with long acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids as monotherapy or in combination. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of single dose of β2-agonist (short and long acting), muscarinic antagonist and inhaled corticosteroids on the pulmonary function test in clinically stable chronic bronchitis patients. A total number of 93 (61 males and 32 females) patients who fulfilled the criteria of uncomplicated chronic bronchitis …
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Evaluation of Respiratory Tract Infectious Pathogens and Their Antibiotic Sensitivity in a South Indian Hospital
Abstract: This study is aimed to determine prevalence of infectious agents causing respiratory tract infection (RTIs) and their sensitivity to antibiotics. The study was conducted in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh in South India from December 2013 to May 2014. Patients who were clinically suspected of RTIs were included in the study. Sputum, throat swab and pleural fluid samples were collected aseptically from the patients …
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among the selected Urban Working Lactating Mother, Bangladesh
Abstract: A cross sectional study was carried out among 120 infant-mother pairs and 80 young child-mother pairs to determine the infant and young children feeding (IYCF) practices and the nutritional status of those attending the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Dhaka city during July to December 2012. First drop of initiative food is supreme concern in case of exclusive breast-feeding, but after delivery 6% mothers initiated honey as a first drop. …
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Pattern of Diabetic Maculopathy in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract: Diabetic Retinopathy is a progressive long term complication of Diabetes Mellitus. It is one of the commonest causes of blindness world over. The features of diabetic maculopathy result from the abnormal permeability of the retinal capillaries and subsequent closure of the retinal capillary network. Macular edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the extracellular space within the retina in the macular area. Diabetic Maculopathy can be various types with …
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus and Serum Level of Serum Aspartate Transaminase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Among Jaundice Patients in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Abstract: Hepatitis E is an acute disease caused by hepatitis E virus that usually manifest as acute jaundice. It is a waterborne infection and occurs sporadically or as epidemic outbreaks. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a positive-stranded RNA virus with a 7.2 kb genome with three open reading frames In this study we report the seroprevalence of HEV in different categories of jaundice patients along with their elevation of serum bilirubin, …
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Effectiveness of Respiratory Care Bundle on the Pulmonary Function Test Measurement and Respiratory Distress Parameters among Patients with Respiratory Problems Admitted at MM Institute of Medical Sciences Research and Hospital
Abstract: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of respiratory care bundle on the pulmonary function test measurement and Respiratory distress parameters among patients with respiratory problems. A Quasi experimental study was conducted on patients with respiratory problems (n=60) at MMIMSR and Hospital, who were divided into two groups; experimental and control group. The data was collected by peak flow meter, respiratory distress parameters performa and semantic differential …
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Effectiveness of Sign Board on Experiences of Mechanically Ventilated Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals
Abstract: The objective of the study was to assess and compare the experiences of mechanically ventilated patients with and without the use of sign board. 37 conscious mechanically ventilated patients were selected through purposive sampling technique. In view of nature of the problem and to accomplish the objectives of the study, structured mechanical ventilator experience scale was prepared to assess the experiences of patients (in terms of communication of needs/problems) during …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 9–11 Read article