Dr Neema Shrestha Dr Neema Shrestha is currently working as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Grande International Hospital. She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Diploma in Child Health from D.Y. Patil University and MD Pediatrics from Nepal Medical College. With a keen interest in Neonatology, she further …
Read More »Nepal on High Alert for Mpox
Nepal is on high alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of mpox. It is the new clade 1 strain that the world is getting increasingly concerned about. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has urged all relevant agencies to …
Read More »Hadigaun: Car-Free Saturdays
Hadigaun: Car-Free Saturdays Yashaswi Malla “Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where community spirit and cultural heritage are celebrated with warmth.” Every Saturday, the narrow streets of Hadigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, are transformed into vibrant, car-free zones where …
Read More »China Debuts its First AI Hospital Town
China has taken a monumental step in revolutionizing healthcare with the debut of its first AI hospital town, developed by researchers from Tsinghua University. This innovative concept, known as “Agent Hospital,” is set to transform the medical landscape by integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare delivery. Dr Dong Jiahong …
Read More »Pineapples for Healing Wounds
Pineapples are famous for their tropical flavor, often enjoyed in pi?a coladas and fruit punches. However, a research by Brazilian scientists has unveiled a new benefit: pineapples can accelerate wound healing. This potential health benefit is attributed to bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapple juice and …
Read More »Probiotics and Prebiotics: Impact on Gut Health and Overall Wellness
Anubansh Khadka He is a scholarly medical student currently pursuing his MBBS at Tribhuvan University – KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s School, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance throughout his educational journey. His dedication to research in the medical field has garnered …
Read More »DRESS Risk with Valaciclovir and Aciclovir
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued an important reminder to healthcare professionals regarding the use of valaciclovir and aciclovir, emphasizing the risk of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). This rare but severe and potentially fatal drug reaction can present with symptoms such as …
Read More »Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a Direct Health-care Professional Communication (DHPC) to alert healthcare professionals about a dose-dependent risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. The warning highlights that patients with established cardiovascular diseases or risk factors face a higher risk of AF when treated …
Read More »KU to Host 9th GPPed Program
Pharma malpractice is like an ignored itch intensifying until it demands attention. The current state of pharma affairs in Nepal hints at a similar fate. Youths, the pulse of progress, have proven themselves in many areas, including developing Kathmandu city. Thus, the youths of the Department of Pharmacy, Kathmandu University, …
Read More »TINEA CAPITIS IN A 12-DAY OLD INFANT: REMEDY??
-Dr. Samyam Bickram Pathak -MBBS (KIST Medical College), TU Gold Medalist -ECFMG Certified USMLE aspirant -Outstanding Fundaraising Volunteer Award winner – Currently, Volunteer Doctor at Johns Hopkins Medicine-Suburban Hospital Dr. Samyam Bickram Pathak is a graduate of KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital (2022). He is a Tribhuvan …
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