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Dr Shreyashi Aryal She has an experience of more than 15 years working in the field of women’s health. She works currently as Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal. She is also the managing editor of the medical journal of the same …

Words by Preeti Bista Ms. Bista, a senior reproductive biologist and certified clinical embryologist, is among Nepal’s first few experts in assisted reproductive technology. With advanced degrees from UC Merced, IVIRMA, and ongoing PhD work at the University of Valencia, she directs labs at Nepal International Fertility and Laparoscopic Center …

After delivering their child, many pregnant women suffer from the emotional battles of postpartum depression that deserve understanding and empathy. The need to care for the newborn, lost sleep due to night time awakenings, constant thought if the baby needs to be fed or change the diapers and so on. …

Those itchy skin and scaly patches can make your skin damage even more serious, hinting towards psoriasis. However, the food you consume also increases the effects of psoriasis. So, there are some foods to avoid in psoriasis and discover the keys to skin soothing. Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition affecting …

After the recent pandemic wave, we may head to the next deadly pandemic, the Nipah virus. Likewise, the Nipah virus can potentially be an agent of bioterrorism and a life-threatening.  Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans …

(Words by Dr. Neeta Shakya Malla) Ageing is an inherent and inevitable phenomenon affecting all living beings. In Nepal, where the elderly population comprises a significant proportion of the total populace, it is crucial to recognize the unique challenges and healthcare needs that accompany this demographic shift. This article sheds …

Fever is not a disease by itself. It is the body’s mechanism that suggests something wrong is happening to your body. It is simply the body’s immune reaction to infection or insult of any kind. The normal body temperature for an adult is about 98.6 0F, and body temperature higher …

What is De Quervain Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful and inflammatory condition caused by tendons (mainly the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus) on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb. Males are rarely affected by this condition, which primarily affects women …

With the advent of neurointervention services in Nepal, we are able to provide the most advanced endovascular treatment for the ailments of the blood vessels of brain without having to open the skull. This has revolutionized the treatment of the two common, yet life-threatening, neurological conditions—aneurysms and strokes. An aneurysm …

Background: When the risk factors for different diseases co-occur in the same person, they work mutually to injure the body organs and systems even more than their individual additive effects. The injury can go multiplicatively rather than additively. That means their effects can be amplified. Having multiple risk factors is …