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Yet again there has been a clash between global pharmaceutical giant Roche and Indian drug maker Zydus Lifesciences. Roche has filed a complaint against Zydus regarding alleged critical gaps in the clinical trials of its biologic drug Perjeta, a widely-used breast cancer treatment. This isn’t the first time these two …

Introduction: In recent times, the world has witnessed a significant shift in the way healthcare is delivered, with telemedicine emerging as a groundbreaking trend. The intersection of technology and healthcare has paved the way for innovative solutions, providing patients with unprecedented access to medical professionals. This article will delve into …

  Words by Dr Hitesh Bhattarai During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a race to create vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. The reins of the vaccine manufacture were taken by a number of big pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Pfizer/BioNTec and Moderna focused their attention on mRNA vaccine manufacture, while Johnson and Johnson and …

  Words by Prof Dr Arju Chand Singh   Ovarian cancer is not totally silent. It whispers and needs to be heard.  Don’t ignore any symptom, no matter how vague. Listen to your body.   Cancer is not a death sentence, but rather it is a life sentence; it pushes …

  Words by: Anubansh Khadka   In the realm of modern medical technology, the treatment of tumors has seen remarkable advancements. One such innovation is the CyberKnife system, a cutting-edge tool that has revolutionized the treatment of both benign and malignant tumors. This non-invasive approach offers unparalleled precision and effectiveness, …

The USFDA has approved DermaSensor, a revolutionary AI-driven tool for on-the-spot and noninvasive skin cancer diagnosis for physicians. It covers screening for various cancers like melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The wireless, handheld device utilizes spectroscopy technology to scrutinize lesions at cellular and subcellular levels, employing an …

  Words by Dr Ravi Mahat    Pneumococcal vaccinations have been shown to be both safe and efficacious. The general decline in S. pneumoniae transmission within communities is aided by the indirect benefits of vaccination, such as herd immunity.   A 58 year-old retired schoolteacher, hailing from Bhaktapur had a …

Dr. Suderson Prasad Gautam Retired, Chief Veterinary Officer  Ex. Chief of the Laboratory Central Biological Production Laboratory, Tripureshwor   Throughout the current issue of MedicosNext we have presented you with various articles on vaccines. Coming this far you might have read a lot about the vaccination program in Nepal. When …

Words by Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kant Adhikari   Vaccines and immunization have emerged as one of the main and powerful tools to protect human health from infectious diseases. Human existence is threatened by various infectious diseases. With the understanding of the role of pathogens as the cause of majority of …

Words by Pragya Pokharel    Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, not only heals the body but embraces a philosophy that harmonizes with the essence of balanced living.   Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history of Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that has …