Words by Laldevi Maharjan   Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters demands that hospitals be equipped to handle an influx of patients during mass casualty incidents, ensuring continuous operation amidst chaos. A well-crafted Preparedness Plan is not just a document but a blueprint for action, involving all hospital departments and …

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK has launched a pioneering initiative to support internationally educated and diaspora nurses and midwives in the UK. Recognizing the growing reliance on these professionals within the healthcare sector, the NMC has established the International Nursing and Midwifery Associations (INMA) forum. This …

  Words by Dr Rika Rijal    A 28-year-old Dutch woman is planning to undergo euthanasia in May 2024 due to severe mental health issues. She was suffering from depressive disorder, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Despite having a loving boyfriend and pets, she feels that her mental illness is untreatable …

  Words by Dr. Muna Sharma   Nurses in Nepal are employing resilience strategies such as discussing problems with colleagues, striving for professional competency through self-learning, and sometimes ignoring less critical situations to manage the ethical challenges they face daily.    “In my night duty I have to take care …

Words by Dr Saroj Poudel   “Hair loss is a fairly common occurrence, affecting people of all ages, including children.” – Hair loss can happen to anyone, regardless of age, and it’s essential to recognize its potential causes and treatment options. “Depending on the type of hair loss, it can …

  Words by Pushpa Koirala Nursing stands as the cornerstone of healthcare, embodying both the art and science of compassionate care. American Nurses Association (2021) states that nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of …

Roche, in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company, has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Roche’s Elecsys pTau217 plasma biomarker test. This designation accelerates the development and review of the assay, which is …

“Just as Dolly the sheep and Louis Brown, the first test tube baby, marked significant milestones in medical history, so too does Rick Slayman’s groundbreaking pig kidney transplant.” The name Rick Slayman will be linked with medical histrory as the first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant. …

As we observe World Health Day today, it’s crucial for all of us to grasp the vital significance of preserving and safeguarding the fundamental human right to health. Under the theme ‘My health, my right’, this year’s commemoration calls for global solidarity in ensuring equitable access to essential health services, …

The United Nations General Assembly in 2007 designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). Ever since April 2-8 is marked as Autism Awareness Week as a poignant reminder to affirm and promote the rights of autistic individuals. Over the years, remarkable progress has been made, largely due to …