https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1335 2026-04-13T10:25:01Z 2026-04-13T10:25:01Z Dangal, Ganesh Bajracharya, Nishma Karki, Aruna Pradhan, Hema Shrestha, Ranjana Bhattachan, Kabin https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1372 2024-03-14T07:37:23Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Overview of Obstetric Fistula: From a Developing Country’s Perspective Authors: Dangal, Ganesh; Bajracharya, Nishma; Karki, Aruna; Pradhan, Hema; Shrestha, Ranjana; Bhattachan, Kabin Abstract: Abstract Obstetric fistula is a hidden tragedy in the developing world, prevention is important and treatment is by surgical repair. However, failure, broken fistula, stress incontinence often demoralizes surgeons and patients. Keywords: Fistula repair; Obstetric fistula; Obstructed delivery. Description: Viewpoint

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Vaidya, Anju Simkhada, Padam Simkhada, Bibha https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1371 2024-05-09T07:43:07Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Impact of Federalization on Health Sector in Nepal: New Opportunities and Challenges Authors: Vaidya, Anju; Simkhada, Padam; Simkhada, Bibha Abstract: Abstract The promulgation of constitution of Nepal in 2015 has shifted the unitary government of Nepal towards federalism with significant devolution of power to seven newly created provinces, each with their own unicameral legislature. The major challenges during the transition phase in health sector are spillover effects, unclear roles and responsibilities of local authorities, human resource management and strengthening capacity at local level as per local need. Despite these challenges, federalism brings fertile ground for the local government to work more closely with their people; with more effective financing and planning based on evidences and their need. Keywords: Federalism; health sector; Nepal; challenges; opportunities Description: Viewpoint

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Paudel, Vikash Paudel https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1370 2024-05-09T07:43:21Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Herpes Zoster Authors: Paudel, Vikash Paudel Abstract: Abstract Varicella Zoster is dermatomal neuropathic disease caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus, characterized by vesico-bullous eruptions. The sacral dermatomal involvement in shingles is a rare phenomenon but well recognized cause of urinary retention, bladder dysfunction but rarely erectile dysfunction. We present a case of sacral herpes zoster with erectile dysfunction in a sexually active adult male. Keywords: Erectile Dysfunction; herpes zoster; Nepal. Description: Case Report

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Bhandari, Ravi Sinha, Ritesh Kayastha, Nirab Joshi, Amit https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1369 2024-05-09T07:43:35Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Calcific Tendinitis in the Elbow Presented as Acute Tennis Elbow Authors: Bhandari, Ravi; Sinha, Ritesh; Kayastha, Nirab; Joshi, Amit Abstract: Abstract Calcific tendinitis occurs frequently in shoulder and hip region. Its occurrence in elbow joint is frequently misdiagnosed because of its rare incidence and similar clinical presentation with other acute conditions of elbow like trauma, infection and tennis elbow. Characteristic symptoms of this condition are acute onset of pain, tenderness and swelling on the lateral aspect the elbow. Plain Radiograph is the primary modality to distinguish and evaluate this condition. Awareness and familiarity with this condition helps in early diagnosis and avoids unnecessary treatments and biopsy as this condition is self-limited. Keywords: Calcific tendinitis; self-limited; tennis elbow. Description: Case Report

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