“Methotrexate is a high-alert drug, requiring extra safeguards at every stage—prescription, dispensation, and administration.” Case Scenario  A patient diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 17 years back was placed on Hydroxychloroquine tablets.  The antimalarial drugs Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are approved for the treatment of SLE and have been shown to reduce …

  Words by Kripa Adhikari    How many of us know that the word Lagankhel came from the Newari word “La khya” which meant having water reservoirs? In the heart of Lagankhel lies a historical gem, Saptapatal Pokhari, which has recently become the center of a significant heritage restoration project. …

  “Mastering Pain: How Pharmacists Enhance Cancer Care in Multidisciplinary Teams” Sunil Shrestha is currently leading the Department of Research and Academics at Kathmandu Cancer Center, Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal. He is also PhD candidate at Monash University’s School of Pharmacy and is a registered pharmacist and clinical researcher from Nepal. …

नेपाल फार्मेसी विद्यार्थी समाज (NPSS) आइओएमको २१औं कार्यकारी समितिको अध्यक्ष रवि कुमार चौधरीको नेतृत्वमा ‘प्रोजेक्ट आरएक्स’ आयोजना गर्न घोषणा गरेको छ। यस परियोजनामा भावी फार्मेसिस्टहरूको कौशल उन्नति गर्न लक्ष्य राखिएको छ। रवि कुमार चौधरीको अध्यक्षतामा यो परियोजना व्यवस्थापन गर्ने संस्थाले नेपालका फार्मेसी विद्यार्थीहरूलाई स्वास्थ्य सेवामा मानवस्रोतको उच्च क्षमतासम्पन्न बनाउने उद्देश्यले …

Richard “Rick” Slayman made history as the first living recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. However, this pioneering journey came to a somber halt about two months later as Slayman passed away. The Massachusetts General Hospital, where the procedure took place, has stated that there is no indication …

In a significant move, AstraZeneca has announced the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria. The decision comes amidst a “surplus of available updated vaccines” and a subsequent decline in demand for the vaccine since the onset of the pandemic. The Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was sold under the brand names …

Recent revelations from The Epoch Times shed light on a controversial issue surrounding COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. According to internal documents obtained by the publication, the officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found evidence linking Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to multiple deaths, …

Indian Parents Set to Sue AstraZeneca Over Daughter’s Alleged Covishield-Related Death In a distressing turn of events, the parents of Karunya, a young Indian woman who tragically passed away after receiving the Covishield vaccine, are gearing up to take legal action against AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical giant behind the vaccine. The …

Amidst the spectrum of mental health therapies, inventive solutions frequently arise from the most unconventional places. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford University sheds light on the potential of the ketogenic diet in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia while also addressing metabolic syndrome. An article …

Event: Optimizing Triage of HPV Positive Patients with p16/Ki67 Dual Stain Biomarkers: Singapore Experience Date: Thursday, 16th May 2024 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (GMT +8) Location: Online    Cervical cancer screening is pivotal in detecting precancerous lesions, preventing their progression to cervical cancer. However, traditional methods like Pap cytology have …