Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital

A self‐retaining mouth prop for intraoral access during periodontal surgery in rat models: A technical note

Abstract Background Rodent models are widely used in oral health research; however, maintaining stable and effective intraoral retraction in the small oral cavity is challenging. Manual retraction methods often lead to procedural instability, operator fatigue, and increased tissu...

Arterial tortuosity syndrome with coronary artery involvement in a middle-aged female: A case report

Arterial tortuosity syndrome (ATS) is a rare autosomal recessive connective-tissue arteriopathy characterized by diffuse elongation and tortuosity of large and medium-sized arteries. Although it is typically diagnosed during childhood, adult presentation may occur and can be over...

Reducing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Use in Adult Acute Care: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most frequently inserted invasive device in acute care, yet up to 52% remain unused, exposing patients to avoidable risks and increasing healthcare costs. Despite growing awareness of inappropriate PIVC use, unnecessary in...