Words by Dr Hitesh Bhattarai During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a race to create vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. The reins of the vaccine manufacture were taken by a number of big pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Pfizer/BioNTec and Moderna focused their attention on mRNA vaccine manufacture, while Johnson and Johnson and …
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OVARIAN CANCER: A SILENT KILLER
Words by Prof Dr Arju Chand Singh Ovarian cancer is not totally silent. It whispers and needs to be heard. Don’t ignore any symptom, no matter how vague. Listen to your body. Cancer is not a death sentence, but rather it is a life sentence; it pushes …
Read More »CyberKnife’s Revolutionary Treatment for Benign and Malignant Tumors
Words by: Anubansh Khadka In the realm of modern medical technology, the treatment of tumors has seen remarkable advancements. One such innovation is the CyberKnife system, a cutting-edge tool that has revolutionized the treatment of both benign and malignant tumors. This non-invasive approach offers unparalleled precision and effectiveness, …
Read More »FDA Approves Breakthrough AI-Powered DermaSensor
The USFDA has approved DermaSensor, a revolutionary AI-driven tool for on-the-spot and noninvasive skin cancer diagnosis for physicians. It covers screening for various cancers like melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The wireless, handheld device utilizes spectroscopy technology to scrutinize lesions at cellular and subcellular levels, employing an …
Read More »The Essential Role of the Pneumococcal Vaccine
Words by Dr Ravi Mahat Pneumococcal vaccinations have been shown to be both safe and efficacious. The general decline in S. pneumoniae transmission within communities is aided by the indirect benefits of vaccination, such as herd immunity. A 58 year-old retired schoolteacher, hailing from Bhaktapur had a …
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Dr. Suderson Prasad Gautam Retired, Chief Veterinary Officer Ex. Chief of the Laboratory Central Biological Production Laboratory, Tripureshwor Throughout the current issue of MedicosNext we have presented you with various articles on vaccines. Coming this far you might have read a lot about the vaccination program in Nepal. When …
Read More »Nepal’s Remarkable Journey in Immunization Triumphs
Words by Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kant Adhikari Vaccines and immunization have emerged as one of the main and powerful tools to protect human health from infectious diseases. Human existence is threatened by various infectious diseases. With the understanding of the role of pathogens as the cause of majority of …
Read More »Ayurveda, a timeless wisdom
Words by Pragya Pokharel Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, not only heals the body but embraces a philosophy that harmonizes with the essence of balanced living. Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history of Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that has …
Read More »Understanding the Diseases Protected by Childhood Vaccinations in Nepal
Words by Dr. Ram Krishna Chandyo Vaccination is not just an individual obligation but also a social obligation since even a single unvaccinated child may be a risk factor for the spread of disease in the community. Parents, particularly those new to the journey of parenthood, often encounter …
Read More »mRNA Vaccines: A New Dawn in Medical Science
Words by Dr. Bodhraj Acharya mRNA, the molecular messenger at the heart of cellular biology, has transcended its role in protein synthesis to become the revolutionary backbone of COVID-19 vaccines, offering a groundbreaking approach to immune system education. In the intricate world of cellular biology, mRNA, or messenger RNA, stands …
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