Words by Dr Neha Homagai The journey to pregnancy after 40 involves understanding the limitations of a woman’s egg reserve. As the number and quality decline, assisted reproductive technologies like IVF become essential for those aspiring to become mothers. Pregnancy after 40 is not only possible but …
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Breaking the silence on ‘Violence Against Women’
Words by Shraddha Adhikari Break the silence on Violence Against Women – empower through open conversations, mental health, and storytelling. It was one of the vibrant days of this very new year 2024 and I was on my balcony thinking how fast time passes, it has already been 23 …
Read More »Roche and Zydus Lock Horns Once Again
Yet again there has been a clash between global pharmaceutical giant Roche and Indian drug maker Zydus Lifesciences. Roche has filed a complaint against Zydus regarding alleged critical gaps in the clinical trials of its biologic drug Perjeta, a widely-used breast cancer treatment. This isn’t the first time these two …
Read More »Navigating the Latest Breakthroughs in Telemedicine: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: In recent times, the world has witnessed a significant shift in the way healthcare is delivered, with telemedicine emerging as a groundbreaking trend. The intersection of technology and healthcare has paved the way for innovative solutions, providing patients with unprecedented access to medical professionals. This article will delve into …
Read More »Therapeutic mRNA cancer vaccines revolutionizing cancer treatment
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Vaccine Production in Nepal
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 …
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