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  Words by Dr. Muna Sharma   Nurses in Nepal are employing resilience strategies such as discussing problems with colleagues, striving for professional competency through self-learning, and sometimes ignoring less critical situations to manage the ethical challenges they face daily.    “In my night duty I have to take care …

Words by Dr Saroj Poudel   “Hair loss is a fairly common occurrence, affecting people of all ages, including children.” – Hair loss can happen to anyone, regardless of age, and it’s essential to recognize its potential causes and treatment options. “Depending on the type of hair loss, it can …

  Words by Pushpa Koirala Nursing stands as the cornerstone of healthcare, embodying both the art and science of compassionate care. American Nurses Association (2021) states that nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of …

Roche, in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company, has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Roche’s Elecsys pTau217 plasma biomarker test. This designation accelerates the development and review of the assay, which is …

“Just as Dolly the sheep and Louis Brown, the first test tube baby, marked significant milestones in medical history, so too does Rick Slayman’s groundbreaking pig kidney transplant.” The name Rick Slayman will be linked with medical histrory as the first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant. …

As we observe World Health Day today, it’s crucial for all of us to grasp the vital significance of preserving and safeguarding the fundamental human right to health. Under the theme ‘My health, my right’, this year’s commemoration calls for global solidarity in ensuring equitable access to essential health services, …

The United Nations General Assembly in 2007 designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). Ever since April 2-8 is marked as Autism Awareness Week as a poignant reminder to affirm and promote the rights of autistic individuals. Over the years, remarkable progress has been made, largely due to …

With profound sorrow, MedicosNext magazine mourns the passing away of Prof. Dr. Praveen Mishra, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population. Dr. Mishra, a stalwart in the medical field, breathed his last in New Delhi while undergoing medical treatment for a sudden heart attack. Born in 1962, …

  Words by Rosu Katwal Reproductive health in general is stigmatized and menopause is no exception. Menopause is “The significant change” a transition phase that every woman must go through once in a lifetime. However, we live in a society where topic like menopause has been historically muted for years …

The pursuit of beauty sometimes comes with unexpected risks. A recent research conducted in France has unveiled concerning associations between hair-straightening products and acute kidney failure. A compound found in certain cosmetic products called the glycolic acid is particularly found in high concentration in hair straightening products. Their findings, published …