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The AKB Center at B&B Hospital in Kathmandu successfully organized the 7th B&B Arthroscopy Course from July 4-6, 2024. Unlike the previous six editions, which focused exclusively on knee surgery, this year’s course centered on shoulder ailments and related diseases. Dr. Nagmani Singh, who trained in Australia for shoulder surgeries, …

    In a significant move to reduce patient fatalities in hospital emergencies, the Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal has initiated basic life support (BLS) training for health workers. This initiative aims to equip medical professionals with essential skills to handle critical situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory …

    In a significant move to enhance the quality of laboratory services in Nepal, the Roche Integrated Cobas Pure System was officially handed over to Dhulikhel hospital on the 9th of August 2024. This advanced diagnostic system was provided under Swiss support as part of their ongoing commitment to …

Patient-centered care (PCC) refers to healthcare system that honors and responds to patients’ preferences. Back in 2001, the National Academy of Medicine (former IOM) in the United States identified that PCC is a critical goal for advancing healthcare in the twenty-first century. Extensive implementation of PCC has been linked to …

  Risk of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN)    The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has alerted health-care professionals on the risk of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) associated with use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs: pantoprazole, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, and rabeprazole). TIN (previously called interstitial nephritis) is characterized by an …

Dr Bodhraj Acharya, PhD, FAACC “The introduction of processed sugars and the seductive quick-fix of dopamine release led to a collective amnesia about our metabolic flexibility.” If we look back into history of human evolution, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, creatures of necessity and survival, whose lives were cycles of feast …

“External Vasti therapies involve the application of warm medicated oils on specific body parts, renowned for their benefits in alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting overall wellness.” Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes holistic healing through natural methods. Among its many therapies, Vasti (also spelled Basti) is a …

  Dr Saroj Poudel Hair transplant tourism, particularly to countries like Turkey, India and Nepal is on the rise. Currently, it is likely that more people will be exploring the option of having their hair transplants abroad. It is important to acknowledge that there are many good clinics around the …

“Methotrexate is a high-alert drug, requiring extra safeguards at every stage—prescription, dispensation, and administration.” Case Scenario  A patient diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 17 years back was placed on Hydroxychloroquine tablets.  The antimalarial drugs Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are approved for the treatment of SLE and have been shown to reduce …

  Words by Kripa Adhikari    How many of us know that the word Lagankhel came from the Newari word “La khya” which meant having water reservoirs? In the heart of Lagankhel lies a historical gem, Saptapatal Pokhari, which has recently become the center of a significant heritage restoration project. …