Health

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 …

About 92 million healthy lives were affected globally due to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor triggering death in a person. But can you reduce blood pressure?  Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps it …

Words by Shubhanga Pyakurel and Kritika Niroula Music is a universal language that transcends barriers. It has long been associated with emotional expression and catharsis. Beyond its artistic and entertainment value, music has demonstrated a powerful influence on mental health, offering a harmonious way to alleviate stress, manage emotions, and …

With the advent of neurointervention services in Nepal, we are able to provide the most advanced endovascular treatment for the ailments of the blood vessels of brain without having to open the skull. This has revolutionized the treatment of the two common, yet life-threatening, neurological conditions—aneurysms and strokes. An aneurysm …

Background: When the risk factors for different diseases co-occur in the same person, they work mutually to injure the body organs and systems even more than their individual additive effects. The injury can go multiplicatively rather than additively. That means their effects can be amplified. Having multiple risk factors is …

Researchers are trying to answer the question: can we live longer in a healthy way? Investments in life-extending drugs and clinical trials are on the rise regarding the subject. Remarkable innovations in medical care and the wide use of vaccines have been key to increasing life expectancy worldwide. The over-65-year-old …

Would it be okay for anyone to jump onto the bandwagon and start a keto diet for the perceived health benefits and weight loss? While many medical practitioners recommend this diet program to their patients, there are many who are against it. The skepticism comes from the fact that there …

Case study A 42-year-old female presented at OPD due to muscle pain all over the body since the last 3-4 years. She had been visiting different clinics and hospitals many times for the same problem. All investigations were done; mostly routine blood tests, x-ray chest, ultrasound abdomen, and pelvis Rheumatoid …

Since day one, we’ve been told to consume food that contains minerals, but what actually are minerals? Minerals, one of the four essential nutrients, are inorganic elements or compounds that are required for the normal functioning and development of a human body. They contribute in the building and repairing processes …

Euthanasia is the act of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering. Assisted suicide is intentionally helping another person to kill themselves. There are four main types of euthanasia—1. active (the direct administration of a lethal substance to the patient by another party with merciful intent), 2. passive (withholding or …