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View article: Prevalence and factors associated with unmet need for family planning among married women of reproductive age in Devchuli municipality, Nepal
Prevalence and factors associated with unmet need for family planning among married women of reproductive age in Devchuli municipality, Nepal Open
Background: Family planning (FP) is significant in enhancing maternal health, promoting gender equality, and decreasing poverty. Globally, 164 million women still have an unmet need for FP. It was approximately 21% in 2021 in Nepal. This l…
View article: Reporting Mitochondrial Genome of North American Native Morus rubra L. (Red Mulberry)
Reporting Mitochondrial Genome of North American Native Morus rubra L. (Red Mulberry) Open
Morus rubra L. (Family: Moraceae), native to Eastern North America, is distributed in the heart of pristine riparian forests and holds important ethnobotanical and ecological values. The species is severely threatened by introgressive hybr…
View article: Serum Testosterone Level in Female Patients with Adult Acne and Its Correlation with Acne Severity
Serum Testosterone Level in Female Patients with Adult Acne and Its Correlation with Acne Severity Open
Introduction: Acne is one of the common problems in the adult female population. Androgen excess, indicated by high serum testosterone levels, has been implicated as a cause for adult-onset acne, though studies correlating testosterone lev…
View article: Red meat consumption in higher healthy eating index diets is associated with brain health critical nutritional adequacy, and fecal microbial diversity
Red meat consumption in higher healthy eating index diets is associated with brain health critical nutritional adequacy, and fecal microbial diversity Open
View article: A Study of Clinical Profile and Factors Affecting Mortality in Patients With Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal
A Study of Clinical Profile and Factors Affecting Mortality in Patients With Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal Open
View article: The Inclusion of Red Meat in Higher-Quality Diets Supports Nutritional Adequacy, Microbial Diversity, and Mental Health With No Observed Adverse Effects
The Inclusion of Red Meat in Higher-Quality Diets Supports Nutritional Adequacy, Microbial Diversity, and Mental Health With No Observed Adverse Effects Open
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Pattern of Use of Topical and Oral Antifungal Drugs in Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis: A Hospital-Based Study
Clinical Characteristics and Pattern of Use of Topical and Oral Antifungal Drugs in Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis: A Hospital-Based Study Open
Introduction Studies on clinical characteristics of recalcitrant dermatophytosis from Nepal are sparse. The objective of this study was to characterize recalcitrant dermatophytosis clinically and to see pattern of use of existing antifunga…
View article: Nivolumab associated DRESS syndrome: A case report
Nivolumab associated DRESS syndrome: A case report Open
Nivolumab is an IgG 4 antibody against PD-1 approved for treatment of metastatic lung cancer. We report a case of Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) associated with Nivolumab therapy for lung carcinoma with metastasi…
View article: Reporting complete chloroplast genome of endangered red mulberry, useful for understanding hybridization and phylogenetic relationships
Reporting complete chloroplast genome of endangered red mulberry, useful for understanding hybridization and phylogenetic relationships Open
Introgressive hybridization of the North American native red mulberry (Morus rubra) with its invasive congener white mulberry (Morus alba) has severely threatened the genetic integrity of M. rubra, which is primarily found in pristine ripa…
View article: Patterns of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Alarming Rise in the Prevalence of Syphilis
Patterns of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Alarming Rise in the Prevalence of Syphilis Open
It is essential to know the current patterns of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for planning and implementing strategies. Recently, syphilis seems to be increasing in number but has not been documented. The objective of this study w…
View article: The incorporation of red meat in higher-HEI diets supports brain-health critical nutritional adequacy, and gut microbial diversity
The incorporation of red meat in higher-HEI diets supports brain-health critical nutritional adequacy, and gut microbial diversity Open
We evaluated whether red meat could be integrated into a high Healthy Eating Index (HEI) diet to improve brain health-critical nutrient adequacy without compromising diet quality, mental health, or gut microbiota. Using data from 3,643 adu…
View article: Insights into genetics of floral development in Amborella trichopoda Baill. through genome-wide survey and expression analysis of MADS-Box transcription factors
Insights into genetics of floral development in Amborella trichopoda Baill. through genome-wide survey and expression analysis of MADS-Box transcription factors Open
The ABCDE model is a well-known general model of floral development in angiosperms with perfect flowers, with some modifications in different plant taxa. The Fading Borders Model was proposed to better explain floral patterning in basal an…
View article: Reporting Complete Chloroplast Genome of Endangered Red Mulberry Useful for Understanding Hybridization and Phylogenetic Relationships
Reporting Complete Chloroplast Genome of Endangered Red Mulberry Useful for Understanding Hybridization and Phylogenetic Relationships Open
Introgressive hybridization of the North American native red mulberry (Morus rubra) with its invasive congener white mulberry (Morus alba) has severely threatened the genetic integrity of M. rubra, which is primarily found in pristine ripa…
View article: <i>‘Trichophyton indotineae’</i> is an inaccurate and pejorative term
<i>‘Trichophyton indotineae’</i> is an inaccurate and pejorative term Open
View article: NEXTODERM: Consensus on Dermatophytosis Diagnosis and Management in Nepal
NEXTODERM: Consensus on Dermatophytosis Diagnosis and Management in Nepal Open
The rising incidence of dermatophytosis, marked by atypical presentations and increasing resistance to treatment, has posed significant challenges to effective clinical management, particularly in regions like Nepal, where localized guidan…
View article: Insights into Genetics of Floral Development in Amborella trichopoda Baill through Genome-wide Survey and Expression Analysis of MADS-Box Transcription Factors
Insights into Genetics of Floral Development in Amborella trichopoda Baill through Genome-wide Survey and Expression Analysis of MADS-Box Transcription Factors Open
The ABCDE model is a well-known general model of floral development in angiosperms with perfect flowers, with some modifications in different plant taxa. The Fading Borders Model was proposed to better explain floral patterning in basal an…
View article: Utility of Immunofluorescence in Immune-Mediated Vesiculobullous Lesions of Skin
Utility of Immunofluorescence in Immune-Mediated Vesiculobullous Lesions of Skin Open
Bullous lesions may be due to various causes, including bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, linear IgA disease, connective tissue disorders, and other rare vesico-bullous skin diseases. Though histopathology can help narrow down possib…
View article: Access to information, sun protection and dermatological care in patients with xeroderma pigmentosum in Nepal
Access to information, sun protection and dermatological care in patients with xeroderma pigmentosum in Nepal Open
We previously highlighted the clinical and genetic characteristics of xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) in Nepal, dominated by a high frequency not related to consanguinity, the significant severity of the disease, the absence of neurological abn…
View article: Porokeratosis ptychotropica without genitogluteal involvement – A rare presentation
Porokeratosis ptychotropica without genitogluteal involvement – A rare presentation Open
View article: Impact on Quality of Life in Chronic Pruritus in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu
Impact on Quality of Life in Chronic Pruritus in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu Open
Introduction: Chronic pruritus is a common complaint in various dermatologic as well as non-cutaneous conditions, and it leads to significant impairment in the quality of life of the individuals suffering from it. The 5-D Itch Scale is an …
View article: Compliance with Society Guidelines in COVID-19: A Survey on Members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal
Compliance with Society Guidelines in COVID-19: A Survey on Members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal Open
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic affected the practice of dermatologists of Nepal. The Society laid down the guidelines for safe practice in the interest of its members and patients based on the available evidence at that time. The aim of t…
View article: A case of oculocutaneous sarcoidosis
A case of oculocutaneous sarcoidosis Open
View article: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Clinical Profile, Autologous Serum Skin Test Positivity and Associated Impairment in Quality of Life in Nepalese Patients
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Clinical Profile, Autologous Serum Skin Test Positivity and Associated Impairment in Quality of Life in Nepalese Patients Open
Background Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria is considered to be an autoimmune phenomenon in half of the total cases. Autologous serum skin test is a simple screening test for the presence of auto-antibodies in chronic urticaria. Significant i…
View article: Quality of life and economic burden in patients with dermatophytosis in a tertiary level hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal
Quality of life and economic burden in patients with dermatophytosis in a tertiary level hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal Open
Background: Dermatophytosis is the infection of keratinized tissue (skin, hair, and nail) caused by various species of dermatophytes. Cutaneous lesions and pruritus caused by dermatophytosis are associated with significant morbidity and im…
View article: Porokeratosis of gluteal region: A case report
Porokeratosis of gluteal region: A case report Open
Genitogluteal porokeratosis is a rare localized disorder of keratinization. Due to the rarity of the case and non-specific keratotic lesion, it is often misdiagnosed until a histological examination is performed. Treatment of this conditio…
View article: High drug resistance among Gram-negative bacteria in sputum samples from an intensive care unit in Nepal
High drug resistance among Gram-negative bacteria in sputum samples from an intensive care unit in Nepal Open
SETTING: Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. OBJECTIVES: 1) To report the number and proportion of Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Burkholderia , Stenotrophomonas (PABS) species among intensive care unit (ICU) patients wi…
View article: Severity of Stress in Acne Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department of Tertiary Hospital in Kathmandu
Severity of Stress in Acne Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department of Tertiary Hospital in Kathmandu Open
Introduction: Stress persists when a person is unable to cope with the situations of the past, present or future. Stress may be associated with physical and psychological abnormalities. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of th…
View article: Mucocutaneous disorders in HIV/AIDS at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal: An observational study
Mucocutaneous disorders in HIV/AIDS at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal: An observational study Open
Background: Mucocutaneous manifestations in HIV infections are common. However, they have not, so far, been studied in Nepal. The aim of this study was, therefore, to describe mucocutaneous manifestations in Nepalese HIV patients. Material…
View article: Skin Prick Test Positivity in Chronic Urticaria
Skin Prick Test Positivity in Chronic Urticaria Open
Background: Skin prick tests identify allergens for chronic urticaria. The objective of this study was to determine skin prick test positivity in patients with chronic urticaria visiting skin outpatient department in one of the tertiary re…