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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, …

In Nepalese society children are considered a gift from god –a blessing that every couple looks forward to. As soon as a couple gets married, they immediately encounter questions from well-meaning family and friends about when they plan on having a baby. In Nepali society, often the answer is, within …

Every year, during the month of May, we celebrate the care and leadership of the unsung heroes of the medical world—nurses. Nursing represents the backbone of the healthcare system that performs as a vital resource of ensuring patients’ health and care on a close and daily basis. Anju Dhungel, Nursing …

Swiss pharmaceutical company Ciba first synthesized thalidomide, a sedative similar to barbiturates, in 1953. The company’s intention was to use it as an anticonvulsant; however, since no such success was seen in tested lab animals, the company stopped its research on the drug. In October 1957, West German company Chemie …