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“Nepal’s festivals, with their vibrant colors, melodious music, and heartfelt celebrations, are a reflection of the nation’s rich heritage.” “In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of the profound significance that festivals once held in our lives.” “Our grandparents and great grandparents did many rituals and knew the …

Nowadays it isn’t too difficult to find a statement, whether that be on the internet or in a casual dialogue, that “human beings are a parasite and a cancer to this beautiful world”, or something to that effect. This statement comes with a lot of virtue signalling. An ornamental argument, …

Words By Shubhanga Pyakurel  “Healthy parenting involves creating a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.” “Parenting is not just a responsibility; it’s a profound privilege. It’s a journey of love, learning, and growth, both for the child and the parent.” “To truly embrace …

Our eyes narrate our emotions and stories to the world without uttering a single word. But what if, instead of an open book, they turned secretive, veiled by the dropping of one or both eyelids? Ptosis, or the drooping of one or both upper eyelids, is a quiet adversary that, …

For approximately 8000 years, tobacco has been growing wild in America. Native American tribes in these regions cultivated and used tobacco for various ceremonial, medicinal, and recreational purposes long before the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th century. After Columbus’s voyages to the Americas, tobacco was introduced to Europe …

Words by Sanjaya Mani Dixit  Deprescribing offers a plethora of advantages, transcending age boundaries. The practice allows healthcare providers to gain a clearer understanding of the patient’s actual health conditions, leading to more informed treatment decisions. Deprescribing is more than just a trend; it’s a paradigm shift that prioritizes patient …

Words by Dr Priya Bhusal  “Melasma, while primarily a cosmetic concern, can have a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem and emotional well-being.” “Sunscreen is the cornerstone of melasma prevention. Choose the right sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher, as recommended by dermatologists. Strict sun …

Author: Dr. Chirayu Regmi, MD (Internal Medicine), Resident Neurology A 70 years old professor went missing in Kathmandu 3 months ago. Despite efforts from his family and community members to find him, the search has not stopped. There is still no news on his whereabouts. The person in question was …

Words by Narendra Kumar Chaudhary Anecdote 1 Around five years ago, a baby aged eleven months with an elbow joint fracture (supracondylar fracture) was planned for surgery the following day in a specialized orthopaedic and trauma care hospital in Kathmandu. The child was therefore on NPO (nothing per oral) and …

Words By Dr. Bodhraj Acharya vWD manifests in three primary types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Delving deeper, Type 2 subdivides further into 2A, 2B, 2M, and 2N. These subcategories mirror the disease’s myriad clinical presentations and the varying underlying molecular defects. In many nations, the true prevalence …