Tweeds analysis of Nepalese people.

Tailoring the body mass index cutoff for overweight amongst the Nepalese male population

Obesity/Overweight is a recognized risk factor for most of the disorders and risk stratification is based on Quetelets index, a surrogate measure of fatness. Currently used body mass index (BMI) cut-offs to classify people as overweight/obese does not accurately represent the BMI cut-offs in Nepalese population, due to differences in body structure and composition. This study was conducted to d...

Of what diseases are Nepalese people dying?

Advancement in ophthalmic services in Nepal through sharing of knowledge, skills and experience.

In the years after, there has been tremendous improvement in the country's eyecare program due to the establishment of many “Eye Hospitals and Centres”. Many Nepalese ophthalmologists and ophthalmic assistants have been trained and so, many people in Nepal, both in rural and urban areas, now have relatively easy access to ophthalmic services whenever needed. Today, practically no one remains ne...

Molecular Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Nepal: Specific Ancestor Root

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Nepal, a low-risk country for gastric cancer, is debatable. To our knowledge, no studies have examined H. pylori virulence factors in Nepal. We determined the prevalence of H. pylori infection by using three different tests, and the genotypes of virulence factors were determined by PCR followed by sequencing. Multilocus sequence typing was used to ...

A morphometric study of human pancreas in Nepalese people.

Considering the seriousness of pancreatic diseases and the utmost importance of its correct diagnosis and treatment, a morphometric study of pancreas among Nepalese population has emerged as a demand of present time. This study was carried out to establish a normal dimension of pancreas which could be a guideline for the correct diagnosis, treatment and research on various diseases related to i...