As Nepal advances in neurological care, platforms like NEUROCON play a crucial role in fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among medical professionals from around the world. NEUROCON-II is a biennial conference dedicated to the advancement of neuroscience. Organised by the Upendra Devkota Foundation, NEUROCON-II brings together global leading experts …
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Living with Pain a silent struggle
Sarika Koirala She is a medical student at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Being a member of Leo Club of Durbarmarg 325-L and Global Surgery Simulation Network, she has been actively participating in health camps, first aid training and awareness campaigns to raise knowledge and to adopt healthier practice …
Read More »THE CHRONIC PAIN CHRONICLES
Dr Rupesh Rajbhandari He is a senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, Neuro Hospital Bansbari. He did his MD in Anaesthesiology from Nepalgunj Medical College (KU) in 2017. His interest in the common problem of pain, led him to do a one …
Read More »The Road to the U.S. for Nepali Nurses
An interview with Assistant Professor Dayana Shakya The dream of working as a nurse in the United States has fueled a growing interest in the NCLEX exam among Nepali nurses. Despite the challenges—ranging from language barriers andfinancial constraints to visa retrogression—many aspiring nurses remain determined to pursue opportunities abroad. To …
Read More »Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Words by Dr Anjali Pandit She is a consultant pediatric Hematologist-oncologist and Bone marrow transplant specialist at Nepal cancer hospital and Research center. With over 10 years of experience, she has expertise in treating pediatric hematologic disorders and solid tumors in children and adolescents. Childhood cancer remains a profoundly challenging …
Read More »Transforming Paediatric Surgery in Nepal
Dr Ashish Lal Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FAIS, FIAPS Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital Pediatric surgery is a unique and demanding specialty, dedicated to addressing surgical conditions in the most vulnerable members of society—the children. In Nepal, the journey …
Read More »Foreign Body Ingestion: in Children
Dr. Dilip Neupane He is Nepal’s first DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his MBBS from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and pursued his master’s in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. For super specialization, he earned a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Currently, …
Read More »Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr Amit Jha He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes for young people. He holds an MBBS from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), an MD in Psychiatry from AIIMS, New Delhi, and a DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bangalore. …
Read More »Transforming Child Nutrition Practices in Nepal
Words by Dr Pawana Kayastha She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Principal at Kathmandu Medical College. She is an executive member of the Nepal Pediatric Society (NEPAS) and Co-Chair of its Pediatric Nutrition Committee. A celebrated academic, she has received several prestigious accolades, including the IPALA Scholarship …
Read More »URL Foundation Life Time Achievement Award
On December 8th 2024, URL Pokhara celebrated its 11th anniversary with a grand ceremony, honoring Dr. Khagendra Bahadur Shrestha with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award 2081. Dr. Shrestha, a celebrated medical professional, was also featured in the December issue of MedicosNext magazine, where his fascinating journey was covered in the …
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