Basic Level (Soldier level or Buddy-Aid) Immediate first-aid is provided by the nearest person-on-site (all personnel operating away from medical care must undergo standard first-aid training and carry personal and vehicular first-aid kits). Level 1 (Mobile/Battalion level) Provides immediate life-saving and resuscitation capabilities along with routine clinical care. Staffing: ATLS…
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Medical Journals of Nepal
History of scientific medical journal publication in Nepal In 2013, Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA) celebrated golden jubilee. Founder Chief Editor of JNMA, Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey wrote, “My article was published in Indian Heart Journal way back in 1957 and became the first, which inspired me further and ultimately…
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Ouija Board – Ideomotor Effect
Ouija board (Talking board or Spirit board) is a printed or written flat board with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, the words “yes”, “no” and “goodbye”. One or more participants place their fingers on the heart-shaped or triangular planchette or the coin to spell out messages in…
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Musician and Suicide – The science behind
Suicide is death resulting from an intentional, self-inflicted act, with evidence (either explicit, such as a note that clearly communicates the person’s expectation of death, or implicit, such as the mode of death, as when a person is found hanging in their locked home) that the person intended to die…
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Medical conditions disqualifying deployment into UN Peacekeeping Operations
Immunization Failure to provide proof of having received all United Nations-mandated immunizations Skin problems An active skin disease such as eczema or widespread psoriasis Chest Asthma, strong asthma-like symptoms or treatment for related illnesses within the last four years Chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis Active…
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Are You at Risk for These Common Respiratory Problems?
Whether short-term or long-term, respiratory diseases can happen to anyone, often disrupting one’s daily lifestyle and affecting his or her quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, 235 million people suffer from asthma, which is a common lung condition among children. What’s worse is that about 3 million…
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Good Powerpoint Presentation in Medicine
Recommended guidelines for a good medical presentation are: 1. Color: Dark words (black/blue) on light background or vice-versa Color schemes constant throughout the presentation Avoid red-text or lines 2. Font and Text content: Family: Common font-family like Calibri, Times New Roman, Arial, etc. Size: Minimum 24 px, e.g. 44px for…
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Vancouver (NLM) Referencing Style : General rules of Citation
Vancouver style or NLM style of referencing is commonly used in medicine to cite other’s work in the text. General Rules 1. Reference numbers: Indicate the reference using arabic numerals inside [square] or (curved brackets) or as superscripts – use the same style throughout your scientific writing. Reference numbers must…