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Putting Patients First

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 …

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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

  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 …

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The Metabolic Crisis of Modernity

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 …

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External Vasti Treatments in Ayurveda

“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 …

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Hair Transplant and Medical Tourism

  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 …

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High Risk Medications

“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 …

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The Revival of Saptapatal Pokhari

  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. …

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