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Did you know? • World Diabetes Day falls on the 14th of November? Why that specific day? • The details on diabetes are inscribed in manuscripts dating back to 1500 BC? • Doctors actually tested the patient’s urine to confirm the disease condition back in 17th century? • The vast …

“Not all children are intentionally mischievous, always naughty, or display certain behaviors on experiencing incompetent parenting. Those could be the symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for which they need help and timely treatment.” Here are the answers to some of the commonly asked questions about the ‘disorder’. What really is …

Can you imagine a situation where your dearest loved ones—your father or mother, or your grandparents— losing their memory and not being able to recognize you and their own close family members? They will not be able to remember what day, date, and year it is, and they will not …

  Bringing a baby into the world is supposed to be one of the most amazing experiences in a woman’s life. To have made through the journey of pregnancy, to hold your baby in your arms, is a triumphant moment for any mother. A healthy new bundle of joy in …

What is black fungus? Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is a rare fungal infection caused by certain types of molds known as mucormycetes. They are found throughout nature, particularly in the soil and decaying organic matter/vegetation. The spores of the fungus are inhaled through the mouth and nose, but infection rarely …

Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation, increased airway sensitivity and airflow obstruction leading to breathing difficulty. It makes children hard to breathe, and it does not always cause symptoms. Many infants start wheezing early in life, but three of four school-aged children outgrow asthma by adulthood. Children with asthma experience …

What is IBS? IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a chronic condition of the digestive tract that causes belly pain and problems with bowel movements. Some people with the condition have frequent, watery bowel movements (diarrhea). Others do not have enough bowel movements (constipation). Some patients switch back and forth between …

COPD is a common preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases. It is the fourth most common cause of mortality globally, with significant effect on socio-economic status, and having …

Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, inside the mouth, the nose, and the throat). These squamous cell cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of …

Thyroid dysfunction, along with a higher than average prevalence of goiter, is one of the major public health problems among the local population. It has been estimated that 0.2% of the deaths in Nepal result from endocrine disorders, among which thyroid disorders is a major one. Thyroid disorders can range …