January 2023

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Complicated with Possible Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report

Author(s): Purna kala Gurung1*, Bigisa Basnet1, Prerana Shrestha1, Ramesh Shrestha2
Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 30-36
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2023.v04i01.086


Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy associated with pulmonary embolism is a rare life threatening complication of pregnancy. The early symptoms of peripartum cardiomyopathy in heart failure and pulmonary embolism mimic those of the normal physiologic changes of pregnancy, making a diagnostic dilemma. Hence, it is important to understand the principles of assessment of these conditions which mimic […]

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Surgical Management of Mullerian Development Anomalies: 5 Years’ Experience of a Tertiary Care Center

Author(s): Sah MK*, Basnet T, Yadav P, Yadav J
Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 24-29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2023.v04i01.085


Abstract Maldevelopment of the mullerian duct occurs in variety of forms and each anomaly is distinctive. This study was conducted to study clinical profile of patient with mullarian anomalies, different modalities used in diagnosis, and surgery performed to patients with mullerian duct anomalies. This was retrospective study of 23 patients who underwent surgery for different

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Mid – Term Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding HIV/AIDS among Communities Adjacent to Road Construction Corridor in Kwale County, Kenya

Author(s): Athuman Nyae Chiguzo1*, Edward Mwangi Wangenya2, Rebecca Waweru3, Malik Nyiro Athuman4
Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 13-23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2023.v04i01.084


Abstract The Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has become one of the leading causes of death around the globe, mainly ravaging Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study sought to determine the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) regarding HIV/AIDS among communities adjacent to the road the construction corridor, at mid – term period of a HIV

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Mid – Term Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding HIV/AIDS among Road Construction Workers in Kwale County, Kenya

Author(s): Athuman Nyae Chiguzo1*, Edward Mwangi Wangenya2, Rebecca Waweru3, Malik Nyiro Athuman4
Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 1-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2023.v04i01.083


Abstract Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) about HIV/ AIDS form a foundation upon which interventions against the disease can be anchored. Migration for socio-economic purposes as well as availability of readily available and disposable income especially for low cadre workers pre-disposes them to risky sexual behavior, with resultant increased risk of HIV infection. Construction workers

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Comparing the Efficacy of Intermittent Versus Continuous Oral Iron Supplementation in Non–Anemic Pregnant Women Presenting for Routine Antenatal Care

Author(s): Basnet P1*, Agrawal A1, Thakur A1, Yadav P1, Shrestha R1, Shah P2
Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 37-41
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2023.v04i01.087


Abstract Anemia in pregnancy is a major health concern all over the world. Daily iron supplementation is used to prevent and correct iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Intermittent iron supplementation is proposed as an alternative to daily supplementation. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of Intermittent versus Continuous oral iron supplementation in non-anemic

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