Dr Neema Shrestha Dr Neema Shrestha is currently working as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Grande International Hospital. She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Diploma in Child Health from D.Y. Patil University and MD Pediatrics from Nepal Medical College. With a keen interest in Neonatology, she further …
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Microplastics Found in Every Semen Sample
A study conducted by public health researchers in China has revealed the presence of microplastics in every semen sample tested. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the study involved 36 healthy adult men from Jinan, China, who provided semen samples for analysis. This alarming discovery …
Read More »Nepal on High Alert for Monkeypox (Mpox)
Nepal is on high alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of mpox, also known as monkeypox. It is the new clade 1 strain that the world is getting increasingly concerned about. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has …
Read More »Hadigaun: Car-Free Saturdays
Hadigaun: Car-Free Saturdays Yashaswi Malla “Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where community spirit and cultural heritage are celebrated with warmth.” Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where …
Read More »How South Asia’s past famines fuels diabetes today?
Mourya Sen Thapa The Great Bengal famine of 1943 is one of history’s biggest catastrophes. The death of nearly 3 million Indians and starvation of many more lead to contemporary historians blaming the British reign and Weinstein Churchill’s lack of consideration of the populace and calling it an atrocity. Opposition …
Read More »China Debuts its First AI Hospital Town
China has taken a monumental step in revolutionizing healthcare with the debut of its first AI hospital town, developed by researchers from Tsinghua University. This innovative concept, known as “Agent Hospital,” is set to transform the medical landscape by integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare delivery. Dr Dong Jiahong …
Read More »Pineapples for Healing Wounds
Pineapples are famous for their tropical flavor, often enjoyed in pi?a coladas and fruit punches. However, a research by Brazilian scientists has unveiled a new benefit: pineapples can accelerate wound healing. This potential health benefit is attributed to bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapple juice and …
Read More »Probiotics and Prebiotics: Impact on Gut Health and Overall Wellness
Anubansh Khadka He is a scholarly medical student currently pursuing his MBBS at Tribhuvan University – KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s School, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance throughout his educational journey. His dedication to research in the medical field has garnered …
Read More »DRESS Risk with Valaciclovir and Aciclovir
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued an important reminder to healthcare professionals regarding the use of valaciclovir and aciclovir, emphasizing the risk of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). This rare but severe and potentially fatal drug reaction can present with symptoms such as …
Read More »Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a Direct Health-care Professional Communication (DHPC) to alert healthcare professionals about a dose-dependent risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. The warning highlights that patients with established cardiovascular diseases or risk factors face a higher risk of AF when treated …
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