Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in β-Thalassaemia Major Patients with Secondary Haemchromatosis: Frequency and their Associations from a Developing Country
Sana Khurram, Saqib Ansari, Muhammad Nadeem, Nida Anwar, Sadia Parveen, Omair Adil, Tahir Shamsi
Abstract: Objective: Diabetes mellitus is well-known endocrine complication of beta thalassaemia major patients.
Received: November 15, 2017
Revised: April 05, 2018
Accepted: April 09, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.31.0006
Knowledge of Nurses in ENT Related Complications in Non-Dedicated Sub-Specialty Wards
Talha Ahmed Qureshi, Rahim Dhanani, Anwar Suhail, Ahad Ahmed Qureshi, Zeeshan Ali Shaikh
Abstract: Introduction: In our tertiary care hospital, we do not have a specialized ENT in-patient ward. All ENT patients are accommodated in any of the surgical wards or medical wards. In the event
Received: February 20, 2018
Revised: March 23, 2018
Accepted: April 02, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.31.0011
Sero Prevalence of Brucellosis in Pregnant Women Visiting Gynaecology Department of Kathmandu Model Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Seema Thapa and Mahendra Maharjan
Abstract: Introduction: Brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonotic disease caused by ingestion of unpasteurized milk or undercooked meat from infected animals or close contact with their secretions
Received: December 26, 2017
Revised: January 11, 2018
Accepted: January 26, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.31.0016
Incidence of Drug Induced Akathisia with Aripiprazole and Risperidone: A Comparative Study
Naurose Ali, Aysha Rasheed, Ismail Tariq, Altaf Qadir, Ayesha Sarwar, Rizwan Atta, Umaira Maqsood
Abstract: Background: Clinicians have voiced concerns over the possibly high frequency of Akathesia that occur with Aripiprazole use, however, the existing literature is not consistent with these observations.
Received: January 5, 2018
Revised: February 11, 2018
Accepted: February 12, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.31.0020
Are Home Based Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (PFMES) Effective in Prevention of Stress Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy ? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Maria Habib, Irum Sohail, Mehak Asim Khan
ABSTRACT: Objectives: To determine effectiveness of 8 weeks home based PFMEs in the prevention of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) during pregnancy and to see how many women were consistent with them.
Received: March 05, 2018
Revised: March 25, 2018
Accepted: March 28, 2018

doi.org/10.21089/njhs.31.0023