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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 …

“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 …