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Air Pollution and Neonatal & Child Health.

Air pollution has become one of the most pressing public health and environmental challenges in Nepal. The scale of the crisis today extends far beyond environmental degradation—it has emerged as a major threat to economic development, social well-being, and especially child health in Nepal. According to global estimates, nearly 7 …

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THE SPERM FACTORY

Not so long ago, large families were common, and conception often occurred with apparent ease. Today, however, many couples face significant challenges in conceiving even one child. So, what has changed? This article aims to explore and demystify this increasingly common yet often unspoken burden. Infertility is a common issue …

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Preserving the Power of Antibiotics

Dr. Anup Subedi is a leading Infectious Disease specialist in Nepal, known for his work in clinical medicine, antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based infectious disease management. His insights have been instrumental in shaping conversations around rational antibiotic use and addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in Nepal. This interview was …

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Antibiotics in Pediatrics: Not Just Scaled Down

Oral bioavailability of antibiotics should be interpreted cautiously in these age groups. The gastrointestinal tract is sterile at birth, with bacterial colonization beginning within 4-8 hours post-delivery. This microbial colonization influences bile salt metabolism and gastrointestinal motility, further affecting drug absorption patterns. Oral bioavailability of antibiotics should be interpreted cautiously …

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One Health in Action Strengthening Nepal’s response to Antimicrobial Resistance

Every day, antibiotics save lives—from treating a child with pneumonia to curing infections in livestock. Hence, the term “wonder drug” for antibiotics. Yet, these same life-saving medicines are steadily losing their power. The World Health Organization’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) Report 2025 warns that one in six infections worldwide no longer responds …

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nepal and the Role of Clinical Pharmacists

Mr. Suman Shahukhal, is a clinical pharmacist and pharmacovigilance officer, currently serving in the Pharmacovigilance and Drug Counselling Unit under the Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Toxicology at Dhulikhel Hospital. Antibiotics transformed medicine by making previously fatal infections treatable. But today the world faces a rising threat: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), when …

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