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Perineuronal nets (PNNs) are cartilage-like structures that surround inhibitory neurons in the brain, and their primary function is to control the level of plasticity in the brain. They contain chondroitin sulphates, some of which—like chondroitin 4-sulphate—inhibit neuroplasticity, while others like chondroitin 6-sulphate promote neuroplasticity. The balance of these compounds changes …

  Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, U.S.A., have found that zinc or vitamin C, singly or in combination, do not significantly decrease the severity or duration of symptoms in COVID-19- patients, when compared to standard care. Zinc, which is important for immune function, has a role in antibody and white …

Neuroscience in Nepal has come a long way, from lacking diagnostic facilities and pathogen confirmation to reaching an era of modern neurosurgery. Neuroscience encompasses both neurosurgery and neurology, and we can say that neurosurgery is gaining momentum in case of Nepal, whereas neurology is still lagging behind.   In 1963, …

When there’s dark cloud in the sky, the silver lining gives us the ray of hope. We might be a little broken and shaken at the moment, but we look forward to that calm in our lives, like those silver linings. “Life is all about living, flowing with what comes …

Coronavirus (CoV) is a family of viruses that can cause respiratory, as well as gastrointestinal, illnesses. It was named due to its crown-like spikes on the outer surface. Viruses of the CoV family can cause a wide range of illness in humans, from common cold to severe ones like Middle …

What kind of choices are we making when we pick “healthy” snacks for our family? A yogurt drink for my child instead of a fuzzyone? Vegetable crackers instead of cookies? Fortified juice, milk, and cereal? This makes us feel good about making better nutritional choices. In this world, when the …

Fascinated with the word plastic surgery, people still approach for consultation to the plastic surgeon for the treatment of their ailments, but without properly understanding what it actually means. They simply utter the word “plastic surgery needs to be done” when questioned why they have come for visit. Influenced by …

Although there is no universal definition of a rare disease, a disease is considered rare if it affects only a small proportion of the population. For example, in Europe, a disease is considered to be rare if it affects 1 in 2000 people; in the USA, 1 in 1600; and …

Hair transplant is a very popular and rewarding surgery performed in millions of people every year globally. The techniques used for transplant have evolved beautifully in the last few decades, making it more comfortable, and the results more desirable. Advent of FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) metamorphosed the outlook on this …

What is black fungus? Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is a rare fungal infection caused by certain types of molds known as mucormycetes. They are found throughout nature, particularly in the soil and decaying organic matter/vegetation. The spores of the fungus are inhaled through the mouth and nose, but infection rarely …