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In a distressing turn of events, the Manipal Teaching Hospital in Pokhara is surrounded by a tense atmosphere. The death of a 57-year-old patient has sparked a public outcry. Meanwhile, the patient parties are saying that this is a case of medical negligence. Is it a case of medical negligence …

1) Is the Nipah virus infection curable? There is no specific cure for the Nipah virus, but supportive care and treatments can help manage symptoms and improve outcomes. 2) Is the virus life-threatening? Yes, Nipah virus infection can be life-threatening, with a high mortality rate. 3) Is Nipah an infectious …

Dr. Nirmal Prasad Neupane Radiologist Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre               INTRO: Within the intricate fabric of life, there exist certain professions that infuse it with joy, excitement, and fulfillment, and in my view, radiology is undoubtedly one of them. Highly considered a glamorous …

After the recent pandemic wave, we may head to the next deadly pandemic, the Nipah virus. Likewise, the Nipah virus can potentially be an agent of bioterrorism and a life-threatening.  Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans …

About 92 million healthy lives were affected globally due to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor triggering death in a person. But can you reduce blood pressure?  Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps it …

Words by Sadhana Dahal Introduction In the realm of healthcare, medicine wields an immense power to diagnose, treat, and prevent ailments. Its influence on human well-being spans pain management, early disease detection, mental health support, and disease outbreak control. The relentless march of global drug innovations across centuries has significantly …

On 27th Bhadra, 2080, two doctors at Sancho Hospital in Hetauda, Dr Bikash Thapa and Dr Prashant Bidari were beaten severely during the hospital duty hours by a mob or some patient party. What was the so called reason? The doctors had referred a serious case two months back to …

Words By Sanjay Mani Dixit. A Lancet publication estimated that in 2017 there were 48.9 million cases and 11 million sepsis-related deaths worldwide, which accounted for almost 20% of all global deaths.(WHO).   In 2017, almost half of all global sepsis cases occurred among children, with an estimated 20 million …

Words by Dr Prashant Rijal A one year old boy from Kathmandu, presented at GIH with a history of cough, fever, difficulty in breathing for two days. His physical examination revealed a very severe chest wall in drawing and head nodding, high grade fever and low oxygen level. Chest X …

Words by Sharwan Kumar Yadav Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is on the rise in recent years in Nepal. It continues to be a significant global health concern, affecting millions of people annually. One of the notable complications associated with dengue fever is thrombocytopenia – a condition …