Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)

01 24 June 2025

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80584

Globozoospermia

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L Bhattarai, B Gautam, Bb Raut et al.

Male infertility may be due to low sperm concentration, poor sperm motility, or abnormal morphology. Among the factors involved in male infertility, there is a rare morphology disorder called “Globozoospermia”. This condition is primaril...

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02 24 June 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80455

Arthroscopic Debridement for Mucoid Degeneration of Anterior Cruciate Ligament - A Single Institution Experience from Nepal

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R Shrestha, Sk Khadka, S Maharjan et al.

Background Mucoid degeneration of anterior cruciate ligament is characterized by infiltration of mucoid-like material scattered throughout the anterior cruciate ligament substance. It is an uncommon condition, but previously, underdiagno...

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03 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80582

A Handbook of Emergencies in ENT- Head and Neck Surgery

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Bl Shrestha

This handbook is a unique addition in the field of emergencies in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. The authors had done their best to provide the good handbook. The authors have mentioned all the emergency conditions very p...

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04 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80577

Comparison of the Mean Cross-sectional Area of the Median Nerve between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women Using Ultrasonography in a Tertiary Level Hospital, Nepal

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G Adhikari, Pr Regmi, S Paudel et al.

Background The median nerve is subjected to compression in the carpal tunnel giving rise to a constellation of symptoms known as carpal tunnel syndrome. It is the most frequent form of peripheral entrapment neuropathies and is most preva...

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05 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80456

Study of Serum Magnesium Levels in Patients Admitted with Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit

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Psg Patil, Ss Aslam

Background Magnesium plays an important role in sepsis, and this could be attributed to its effects on the immune system, which are important in the pathogenesis of sepsis. Magnesium deficiency, one of the underrated electrolyte abnormal...

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06 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.55982

Does Work-related Stress among Doctors Deserve a Public Debate?

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D Kunwar

A country like ours is well known for having renowned workaholic doctors who work late hours and even on holidays. This started way back when there were very few doctors in Nepal. This trend still continues in some extent among young doc...

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07 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80523

Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Female Medical Students of Nepal

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A Mahat, R Dhungana, A Amatya

Background Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder can have negative impact on medical students and remains mostly underdiagnosed. Different treatment modalities like medications (doctor-prescribed or self-medicated),...

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08 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80575

Association of Different Biochemical and Hemodynamic Characteristic with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Nephrolithiasis Patients

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Bm Katwal, N Gautam, S Shrestha et al.

Background Although Nephrolithiasis is a common condition caused by a wide variety of metabolic or environmental disturbances, its being one of the major factor of morbidity. Incidence of kidney stone disease (KSD) is highly affected by ...

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09 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80585

Huge Lipoma of Left Parotid Region with Intra-Parotid Extension

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N Amatya, Ak Kc, Bl Shrestha et al.

Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal tumor originating from adipose tissue. The occurrence of this tumor in head and neck is less frequent and it rarely involves parotid gland. These are asymptomatic and occur both in the deep and the superfic...

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10 30 March 2023

DOI 10.3126/kumj.v21i1.80578

Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) Score on Outcome of Patients Presenting with Acute Pancreatitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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Rb Gurung, D Jaisy, P Sapkota et al.

Background Acute pancreatitis is a life-threatening condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas causing intense abdominal pain and potential harm to multiple organs. The mortality rate is 1-5% and thus requires specialized an...

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