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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 …

“COVID-19 can be treated at home with adequate doctor consultation and care” Dr. Arup Bikram Shah (MBBS), who is connected with Yeti Hospital, Bafal, Kathmandu, and Nepal National Hospital, Kalanki, Kathmandu, is in-charge of the COVID-19 department of Kantipur Hospital, Teenkune, Kathmandu. He owns and operates A-One Doctor Home Service, …

Scientists are exploring whether vaccination in necessary for people who’ve already been infected with SARS-CoV-2 infection. While some recommend that they still get a single dose of vaccine, a new study from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio has found that people who’ve already had COVID-19 may not require vaccination. They …

NIFTY® (Non-Invasive Fetal TrisomY test) of BGI Diagnosis Co. Ltd., China, is a non-invasive prenatal test that offers screening for certain genetic conditions due to extra or missing genetic information in the baby’s DNA. The test uses the latest genetic sequencing technology and has over 99% accuracy for the three …

President Donald Trump was the first to accuse China of being responsible for leaking the SARS-CoV-2 virus from its laboratory in Wuhan. He was ridiculed by one and all for what mainstream media called propagation of a ridiculous conspiracy theory. Now, a year-and-a-half later, his successor President Biden has been …

Sirtuins are a family of NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+) dependent enzymes that are the principal regulators of the lifespan in lower life. There are seven different sirtuins in mammals—SIRT1 through SIRT7—which have a broad range of cell functions concerning energy balance, stress resistance to the cells, genomic stability, and aging. …

In a 2019 CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) consumer survey on dietary supplements done in the U.S., 77% of Americans said that they take dietary supplements, with the 35 – 54 age group being the biggest users. Vitamins and minerals were the most popular supplement category, followed by specialty supplements, …