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    In a significant move to enhance the quality of laboratory services in Nepal, the Roche Integrated Cobas Pure System was officially handed over to Dhulikhel hospital on the 9th of August 2024. This advanced diagnostic system was provided under Swiss support as part of their ongoing commitment to …

  Risk of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN)    The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has alerted health-care professionals on the risk of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) associated with use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs: pantoprazole, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, and rabeprazole). TIN (previously called interstitial nephritis) is characterized by an …

Dr Bodhraj Acharya, PhD, FAACC “The introduction of processed sugars and the seductive quick-fix of dopamine release led to a collective amnesia about our metabolic flexibility.” If we look back into history of human evolution, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, creatures of necessity and survival, whose lives were cycles of feast …

“External Vasti therapies involve the application of warm medicated oils on specific body parts, renowned for their benefits in alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting overall wellness.” Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes holistic healing through natural methods. Among its many therapies, Vasti (also spelled Basti) is a …

  Dr Saroj Poudel Hair transplant tourism, particularly to countries like Turkey, India and Nepal is on the rise. Currently, it is likely that more people will be exploring the option of having their hair transplants abroad. It is important to acknowledge that there are many good clinics around the …

“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 …

  “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 …