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Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Everyone’s spine naturally curves in a way that makes it appear straight when viewed from behind. Scoliosis, on the other hand, causes the spine to curve abnormally in S-or C-shape in children and teenagers. The bend may occur anywhere along the …

Made of heavier materials or layers of fabric filled with minute glass or plastic pellets, weighted blankets are heavier than normal ones and can weigh anywhere from 3 lb (1.36 kg) to more than 20 lb (9.07 kg). The pressure applied evenly throughout the body (deep pressure stimulation) can have …

The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine will be awarded to Svante Pääbo for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins (the group consisting of modern humans, extinct human species, and all our immediate ancestors) and human evolution, as per the decision of the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska …

An assessment of storage and disposal practices of unused and expired medicines among the communities in Kathmandu. Words by Dr. Nisha Jha, Dr. Pathiyil Ravi Shankar Safe and proper disposal of medicine is important as improper disposal may have a negative impact on human health and the environment. Unsafe disposal …

Dashain is around the corner, and for me it brings about very fond childhood memories. This much-awaited festival signifies victory of good over evil. In this auspicious 10‐day festival, the nine days are celebration of various incarnations of goddess Durga, who defeats the demons and brings peace to ‘devalok’. The …

Presently, Kathmandu, a cultural city with a proud history, is wounded and has been made sick and ailing. It has been torn at and hurt badly. Additionally, it has been subject to insufferable injustice. Kathmandu is now in the ICU. There are reasons behind this. For 30 years, it was …

With over 800 sperm donors listed on its website as of August 2022, and offering delivery to over 100 countries, Denmark’s Cryos International is the largest sperm and egg bank in the world. Its establishment originated from an unusual dream its founder Olas Schou had back in 1981, which drove …

“Why are men’s testosterone levels decreasing?” This was the stark headline in an online site in 2021. It was followed by the statement, “Testosterone levels are decreasing in men on a global scale. Whilst there are often lifestyle factors that impact both testosterone levels and sperm health, research shows that …

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), also known as micro tattooing, is an advanced concealing technique with almost-permanent results in patients with scalp visibility and donor area insufficiency. It is an artistic procedure where natural, non-toxic inks are used to create a series of tiny dots over the scalp, in between the hairs …

WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement, including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work. Worldwide facts: • More than a quarter of the …