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Nepal is on high alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of mpox.  It is the new clade 1 strain that the world is getting increasingly concerned about. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has urged all relevant agencies to …

Hadigaun: Car-Free Saturdays Yashaswi Malla   “Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where community spirit and cultural heritage are celebrated with warmth.”   Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where …

Mourya Sen Thapa The Great Bengal famine of 1943 is one of history’s biggest catastrophes. The death of nearly 3 million Indians and starvation of many more lead to contemporary historians blaming the British reign and Weinstein Churchill’s lack of consideration of the populace and calling it an atrocity. Opposition …

    China has taken a monumental step in revolutionizing healthcare with the debut of its first AI hospital town, developed by researchers from Tsinghua University. This innovative concept, known as “Agent Hospital,” is set to transform the medical landscape by integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare delivery. Dr Dong Jiahong …

    Pineapples are famous for their tropical flavor, often enjoyed in pi?a coladas and fruit punches. However, a research by Brazilian scientists has unveiled a new benefit: pineapples can accelerate wound healing. This potential health benefit is attributed to bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapple juice and …

Anubansh Khadka   He is a scholarly medical student currently pursuing his MBBS at Tribhuvan University – KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s School, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance throughout his educational journey. His dedication to research in the medical field has garnered …

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued an important reminder to healthcare professionals regarding the use of valaciclovir and aciclovir, emphasizing the risk of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). This rare but severe and potentially fatal drug reaction can present with symptoms such as …

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a Direct Health-care Professional Communication (DHPC) to alert healthcare professionals about a dose-dependent risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. The warning highlights that patients with established cardiovascular diseases or risk factors face a higher risk of AF when treated …

In recent updates, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has highlighted an important safety concern for healthcare professionals: cobalt sensitivity reactions in patients receiving vitamin B12 treatments. This alert emphasizes the need for vigilance when administering vitamin B12, particularly in its hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin forms.   Vitamin …

You have been invited to an office meeting, you are there, but others are yet to show up. Suddenly you realize that you forgot to take out the clothes from the washing machine and hang them dry. You make up your mind to send a quick text message to your …