A recent integrated biological and behavioral surveillance conducted by the Nepal Health Research Council reveals a distressing increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), notably syphilis, among female sex workers in Pokhara. The study, involving 364 participants, highlights a substantial spike in syphilis cases, escalating from 0.6% in 2011 to a …

In a groundbreaking development, a Chinese company, Refreshgene Therapeutics, has demonstrated promising results in an experimental gene therapy aimed at restoring hearing in children with congenital deafness. Published in The Lancet, the clinical trial reported significant success, with five out of six children experiencing hearing recovery and enhanced speech recognition …

    In the wake of the announcement about King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and swift initiation of treatment, concerns are rising about the disparate reality faced by its citizens. Shocking figures reveal that cancer waiting times in the Midlands cities are significantly below the expected NHS targets, leaving patients grappling …

In Nepal, acupuncture has seen a surge in practitioners, offering a sensory experience that goes beyond traditional needling, with diverse approaches like moxibustion, acupressure, and electromagnetic impulses.   As we explore acupuncture’s impact on the body, it’s not just about relieving chronic pain but uncovering its potential in treating diverse …

MIT researchers have employed deep learning to identify a class of compounds effective against drug-resistant bacteria, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), responsible for over 10,000 deaths annually in the United States. The study published in Nature demonstrated the compounds’ potency in lab dishes and mouse models, emphasizing their low toxicity …

In a bid to ensure the quality and legality of pharmaceutical services, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued a decisive directive to pharmacies operating within its jurisdiction. Currently, there are approximately 2,600 pharmacies functioning within the metropolis.   The KMC’s Health Department released a statement highlighting the mandate for …

The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has recently announced a ban on the production of ten specific types of drugs based on recommendations from the Drug Evaluation Committee. This decision, aimed at regulating drug manufacturing, comes amidst concerns regarding the production of different strengths of medications in the market.   …

The Netherlands is set to phase out artificial turf on sports fields, shifting to real grass surfaces from 2030 due to rising cancer risks linked to artificial turf. The move comes after a study involving 60 Dutch football clubs found that 58 of them had 1.5 to 3.7 times higher …

On December 31, 2023, reports emerged about an ongoing investigation into multiple patient deaths at Oregon. An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, is currently under investigation by the police due to reports of multiple patient deaths. The investigation revolves around allegations that up to 10 patients …

The University of Oxford recently conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial, marking the initiation of the first-in-human testing phase for the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine. Developed by researchers at the University’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, this critical trial, led by the Oxford Vaccine Group, is financially backed by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness …