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When a child is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, it’s a kind of nightmare for parents. They feel scared and worried, and many parents imagine it as kidney failure. In fact, in most cases, nephrotic syndrome responds well to treatment. What Is Nephrotic Syndrome? In simple language, kidneys act as a …

Air pollution has become one of the most pressing public health and environmental challenges in Nepal. The scale of the crisis today extends far beyond environmental degradation—it has emerged as a major threat to economic development, social well-being, and especially child health in Nepal. According to global estimates, nearly 7 …

Your face wash should clean your skin, not strip it. Finding the right face wash removes dirt and excess oil and helps maintain your skin’s balance. With so many options available, choosing the right one can feel a little challenging. Today, we help you pick the perfect face wash based …

Turning Winter into a Season of Growth Just as trees rest before they bloom again, winter reminds us that growth doesn’t always look loud or fast. Sometimes it happens quietly, beneath the surface. The cold months offer an opportunity to reset habits, strengthen the mind, and rebuild the body. Consistency …

Not so long ago, large families were common, and conception often occurred with apparent ease. Today, however, many couples face significant challenges in conceiving even one child. So, what has changed? This article aims to explore and demystify this increasingly common yet often unspoken burden. Infertility is a common issue …

September 08, 2025 saw the GenZ revolution in Kathmandu, heart-wrenching scenes where innumerable casualties were brought to the emergency departments of the Civil Hospital and Trauma Centre where doctors and nurses put incessant efforts in saving young lives. As the neurosurgeon on call in Upendra Devkota Memorial Neuro Hospital (UDM-NINAS), …

Oral bioavailability of antibiotics should be interpreted cautiously in these age groups. The gastrointestinal tract is sterile at birth, with bacterial colonization beginning within 4-8 hours post-delivery. This microbial colonization influences bile salt metabolism and gastrointestinal motility, further affecting drug absorption patterns. Oral bioavailability of antibiotics should be interpreted cautiously …

Every day, antibiotics save lives—from treating a child with pneumonia to curing infections in livestock. Hence, the term “wonder drug” for antibiotics. Yet, these same life-saving medicines are steadily losing their power. The World Health Organization’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) Report 2025 warns that one in six infections worldwide no longer responds …

Mr. Suman Shahukhal, is a clinical pharmacist and pharmacovigilance officer, currently serving in the Pharmacovigilance and Drug Counselling Unit under the Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Toxicology at Dhulikhel Hospital. Antibiotics transformed medicine by making previously fatal infections treatable. But today the world faces a rising threat: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), when …

Ms. Usha Tandukar is a Senior Drug Administrator within the Quality Standard and Regulation Division at Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major public health issues that challenges the remarkable success of modern medicine. Global and national evidence shows that …