Dr Ashish Lal Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FAIS, FIAPS Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital Pediatric surgery is a unique and demanding specialty, dedicated to addressing surgical conditions in the most vulnerable members of society—the children. In Nepal, the journey …
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Foreign Body Ingestion: in Children
Dr. Dilip Neupane He is Nepal’s first DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his MBBS from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and pursued his master’s in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. For super specialization, he earned a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Currently, …
Read More »Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr Amit Jha He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes for young people. He holds an MBBS from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), an MD in Psychiatry from AIIMS, New Delhi, and a DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bangalore. …
Read More »Transforming Child Nutrition Practices in Nepal
Words by Dr Pawana Kayastha She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Principal at Kathmandu Medical College. She is an executive member of the Nepal Pediatric Society (NEPAS) and Co-Chair of its Pediatric Nutrition Committee. A celebrated academic, she has received several prestigious accolades, including the IPALA Scholarship …
Read More »URL Foundation Life Time Achievement Award
On December 8th 2024, URL Pokhara celebrated its 11th anniversary with a grand ceremony, honoring Dr. Khagendra Bahadur Shrestha with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award 2081. Dr. Shrestha, a celebrated medical professional, was also featured in the December issue of MedicosNext magazine, where his fascinating journey was covered in the …
Read More »The Green Pharmaceutical Transition
Words by Sadhana Dahal Sadhana Dahal earned her PharmD from Punjab University, Pakistan. Embarking on an academic career, she lectured in Pharmacy at Asian College for Advanced Studies. Recognizing the need for further education, she pursued an M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the same Pakistani university. She taught Pharm. D …
Read More »The Science Behind Playful Aggression
Words by Aska Gautam She is a veterinary student at HICAST, Kirtipur, with a passion for science trivia and unique wildlife. Inspired by veterinarian Romain Pizzi and Sir David Attenborough, Aska dreams of working in zoos and aquariums worldwide, dedicating her career to helping rare creatures thrive. Playful Aggression informally …
Read More »Nosebleed: A Common Condition in the Cold Season
Dr. Anand Ghimire He is an ENT specialist with extensive expertise in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. He holds an MS in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, and has completed a prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery from …
Read More »Impacts on Fertility in the Face of Climate Crisis
Dr Shreyashi Aryal She has an experience of more than 15 years working in the field of women’s health. She works currently as Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal. She is also the managing editor of the medical journal of the same …
Read More »The Role of Nutrition in IVF Success
Astha Karkee Co-founder & Nutritionist at Mitahara Nutritional Service, Astha is an experienced Clinical and Behavioral Nutritionist with over five years of expertise. She has served as a nutrition expert for the “FirstCry Fit Junior Project” in India and conducted research at Symbiosis University. Astha has published research papers on …
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