Words by Sanjaya Mani Dixit Deprescribing offers a plethora of advantages, transcending age boundaries. The practice allows healthcare providers to gain a clearer understanding of the patient’s actual health conditions, leading to more informed treatment decisions. Deprescribing is more than just a trend; it’s a paradigm shift that prioritizes patient …
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Understanding Melasma: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Treatment and Prevention
Words by Dr Priya Bhusal “Melasma, while primarily a cosmetic concern, can have a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem and emotional well-being.” “Sunscreen is the cornerstone of melasma prevention. Choose the right sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher, as recommended by dermatologists. Strict sun …
Read More »Dementia in the Golden Years
Author: Dr. Chirayu Regmi, MD (Internal Medicine), Resident Neurology A 70 years old professor went missing in Kathmandu 3 months ago. Despite efforts from his family and community members to find him, the search has not stopped. There is still no news on his whereabouts. The person in question was …
Read More »Integrating Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
Words by Narendra Kumar Chaudhary Anecdote 1 Around five years ago, a baby aged eleven months with an elbow joint fracture (supracondylar fracture) was planned for surgery the following day in a specialized orthopaedic and trauma care hospital in Kathmandu. The child was therefore on NPO (nothing per oral) and …
Read More »The Enigma of Von Willebrand Disease: More Than Just a Bleeding Disorder Words By Dr. Bodhraj Acharya
Words By Dr. Bodhraj Acharya vWD manifests in three primary types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Delving deeper, Type 2 subdivides further into 2A, 2B, 2M, and 2N. These subcategories mirror the disease’s myriad clinical presentations and the varying underlying molecular defects. In many nations, the true prevalence …
Read More »An Integrative Approach to Nurturing Your Body and Mind
Words by: Mr. Ravi Pradhan Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health is a challenge. It goes far beyond just a balanced diet and regular exercise. This is where the concept of integrative living comes forward. Integrative living is the idea that embraces a comprehensive approach to well-being, encompassing …
Read More »Role of Public Relations in the Digital Age of Healthcare Marketing
Words By Raj Sehgal Co-Founder & Director- Gratitude Digi Gratitude Healthcare Pvt Ltd www.gratitudehealthcare.in In today’s fast-paced digital world, Public Relations (P.R) plays an important role in marketing healthcare services. From Digital perspective, It’s about utilizing digital communication channels to shape and uphold a positive image for healthcare Providers. Here …
Read More »Tragic Incident Sparks Tension at Pokhara’s Manipal Teaching Hospital
In a distressing turn of events, the Manipal Teaching Hospital in Pokhara is surrounded by a tense atmosphere. The death of a 57-year-old patient has sparked a public outcry. Meanwhile, the patient parties are saying that this is a case of medical negligence. Is it a case of medical negligence …
Read More »Life of a Radiologist: The View from the Reporting Room
Dr. Nirmal Prasad Neupane Radiologist Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre INTRO: Within the intricate fabric of life, there exist certain professions that infuse it with joy, excitement, and fulfillment, and in my view, radiology is undoubtedly one of them. Highly considered a glamorous …
Read More »Nipah Virus
After the recent pandemic wave, we may head to the next deadly pandemic, the Nipah virus. Likewise, the Nipah virus can potentially be an agent of bioterrorism and a life-threatening. Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans …
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