Etiology and Risk factors of Gastric Carcinoma Mnemonic: 14 “A”s Animal foods (smoked, cured or preserved – contains high nitroso- compounds) Anti-oxidant poor foods Acetaldehyde in Alcohol Acid peptic disease or Antigen i.e. H.pylori Atrophic gastritis and Achlorhydria Adenomatous polyps (precursor of intestinal type of gastric cancer) A type Blood group Asians…
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Levels of Medical Facilities in Peacekeeping Operations
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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Testicular Torsion
Learning Objectives List the differential diagnosis for an acutely painful scrotum. Understand the anatomical basis of testicular torsion. List common presenting signs and symptoms of testicular torsion. Describe both initial and definitive management of testicular torsion. Explain why torsion is an emergent condition and discuss the time for salvage of…
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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…