A study conducted by public health researchers in China has revealed the presence of microplastics in every semen sample tested. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the study involved 36 healthy adult men from Jinan, China, who provided semen samples for analysis. This alarming discovery …
Read More »Do you have a Popcorn Brain?
You have been invited to an office meeting, you are there, but others are yet to show up. Suddenly you realize that you forgot to take out the clothes from the washing machine and hang them dry. You make up your mind to send a quick text message to your …
Read More »The Metabolic Crisis of Modernity
Dr Bodhraj Acharya, PhD, FAACC “The introduction of processed sugars and the seductive quick-fix of dopamine release led to a collective amnesia about our metabolic flexibility.” If we look back into history of human evolution, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, creatures of necessity and survival, whose lives were cycles of feast …
Read More »External Vasti Treatments in Ayurveda
“External Vasti therapies involve the application of warm medicated oils on specific body parts, renowned for their benefits in alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting overall wellness.” Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes holistic healing through natural methods. Among its many therapies, Vasti (also spelled Basti) is a …
Read More »Hair Transplant and Medical Tourism
Dr Saroj Poudel Hair transplant tourism, particularly to countries like Turkey, India and Nepal is on the rise. Currently, it is likely that more people will be exploring the option of having their hair transplants abroad. It is important to acknowledge that there are many good clinics around the …
Read More »High Risk Medications
“Methotrexate is a high-alert drug, requiring extra safeguards at every stage—prescription, dispensation, and administration.” Case Scenario A patient diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 17 years back was placed on Hydroxychloroquine tablets. The antimalarial drugs Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are approved for the treatment of SLE and have been shown to reduce …
Read More »Ketogenic Diet for Mental and Physical Health
Amidst the spectrum of mental health therapies, inventive solutions frequently arise from the most unconventional places. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford University sheds light on the potential of the ketogenic diet in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia while also addressing metabolic syndrome. An article …
Read More »NMC Initiates INMA Forum for Global Nursing Voices in the UK
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK has launched a pioneering initiative to support internationally educated and diaspora nurses and midwives in the UK. Recognizing the growing reliance on these professionals within the healthcare sector, the NMC has established the International Nursing and Midwifery Associations (INMA) forum. This …
Read More »Ethical Challenge, Nurses’ Situation, and Quality of Care
Words by Dr. Muna Sharma Nurses in Nepal are employing resilience strategies such as discussing problems with colleagues, striving for professional competency through self-learning, and sometimes ignoring less critical situations to manage the ethical challenges they face daily. “In my night duty I have to take care …
Read More »Hair loss
Words by Dr Saroj Poudel “Hair loss is a fairly common occurrence, affecting people of all ages, including children.” – Hair loss can happen to anyone, regardless of age, and it’s essential to recognize its potential causes and treatment options. “Depending on the type of hair loss, it can …
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