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Kathmandu’s mayor is also regarded as the metropolis’s father/mother. This is meaningful. Just like the role the leader of the household has to play at times when the home’s electricity supply is disturbed, when no water comes from the taps, when there is problem with the sewage, when some member …

Antimicrobials—including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics—are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals, and plants. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe …

People have been finding reasons to remove hair on the face and body since the beginning of time. It’s no wonder that people have come up with countless clever ways to get rid of unwanted hair—as depicted in some cave drawings of people using sharpened flint rocks as razors and …

What is tummy tuck? A tummy tuck, commonly known as abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure of the abdomen to improve its shape and appearance by removing excess skin and fat around the bellybutton (umbilicus) or lower abdominal wall. The underlying fascia is usually tightened and remaining skin is repositioned …

In the context of Nepal, Audiology and Speech-language Pathology (ASLP) is a noble profession. The history of audiology and speech-language pathology is not very old globally, either. The concept of audiology and speech-language pathology started rising soon after World War II, when young military personnel who were involved in war …

1. Screen 2. Assess and advice 3. Follow up 4. Evaluate Screen 1. Ask patient to take ADA risk test 2. Find out who might have risk factor 3. Be proactive in an effort to improve outcome 4. Depending upon results, invite them to be tested 5. If diagnosed with …

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Everyone’s spine naturally curves in a way that makes it appear straight when viewed from behind. Scoliosis, on the other hand, causes the spine to curve abnormally in S-or C-shape in children and teenagers. The bend may occur anywhere along the …

An assessment of storage and disposal practices of unused and expired medicines among the communities in Kathmandu. Words by Dr. Nisha Jha, Dr. Pathiyil Ravi Shankar Safe and proper disposal of medicine is important as improper disposal may have a negative impact on human health and the environment. Unsafe disposal …

Dashain is around the corner, and for me it brings about very fond childhood memories. This much-awaited festival signifies victory of good over evil. In this auspicious 10‐day festival, the nine days are celebration of various incarnations of goddess Durga, who defeats the demons and brings peace to ‘devalok’. The …

With over 800 sperm donors listed on its website as of August 2022, and offering delivery to over 100 countries, Denmark’s Cryos International is the largest sperm and egg bank in the world. Its establishment originated from an unusual dream its founder Olas Schou had back in 1981, which drove …