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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 …

The more we use antibiotics, the more we lose antibiotics.   A young male patient with diagnosis of sepsis secondary to pneumonia was referred to us from another hospital. On reviewing his lab investigation reports, microbial culture reports of sputum, blood, and urine were missing. Chest X ray of the …

This is a summary of the webinar presentation by Dr. Daniel Griffin, MD, PhD, on April 10, 2021, hosted by Dr. Bishal Bhandari, Dr. Roshan Lal Shrestha, Dr. Digvijay Raja Mahat, and Dr. Sargam Raja Mahat in the USA. The presentation, Dr. Griffin says, offers a way of looking and …

2020 was the year when borders were closed, flights were grounded, and traveling was mostly limited to the confines of our homes. As the pandemic began to spread globally, the air industry came to a grinding halt by March. Needless to say, it was the worst year for the aviation …

All of us dream of our happily ever after. However, there is more to marriage than just a fairy tale wedding. Let’s face it! Everyone has problems in their married life, regardless of how trivial it may be. Some problems are a result of petty issues. Some are indescribably huge, …

      Dr. Uma Shrivastava M.D, M.Sc, is a Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility and IVF Specialist. In her 28 years of practice, she has treated over 20,000 couples and been involved in about 6000 live births. She was conferred with “His Royal Highness Crown Prince Dipendra Youth Science …