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Indian Parents Set to Sue AstraZeneca Over Daughter’s Alleged Covishield-Related Death In a distressing turn of events, the parents of Karunya, a young Indian woman who tragically passed away after receiving the Covishield vaccine, are gearing up to take legal action against AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical giant behind the vaccine. The …

Amidst the spectrum of mental health therapies, inventive solutions frequently arise from the most unconventional places. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford University sheds light on the potential of the ketogenic diet in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia while also addressing metabolic syndrome. An article …

Event: Optimizing Triage of HPV Positive Patients with p16/Ki67 Dual Stain Biomarkers: Singapore Experience Date: Thursday, 16th May 2024 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (GMT +8) Location: Online    Cervical cancer screening is pivotal in detecting precancerous lesions, preventing their progression to cervical cancer. However, traditional methods like Pap cytology have …

  Words by Laldevi Maharjan   Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters demands that hospitals be equipped to handle an influx of patients during mass casualty incidents, ensuring continuous operation amidst chaos. A well-crafted Preparedness Plan is not just a document but a blueprint for action, involving all hospital departments and …

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK has launched a pioneering initiative to support internationally educated and diaspora nurses and midwives in the UK. Recognizing the growing reliance on these professionals within the healthcare sector, the NMC has established the International Nursing and Midwifery Associations (INMA) forum. This …

  Words by Dr Rika Rijal    A 28-year-old Dutch woman is planning to undergo euthanasia in May 2024 due to severe mental health issues. She was suffering from depressive disorder, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Despite having a loving boyfriend and pets, she feels that her mental illness is untreatable …

  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 …