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कहिल्यै कसैलाई कमजोर नबनाएको एक पिन्ट रगत: रक्तदानसम्बन्धी मिथ्या र त्यसको मूल्य चुकाइरहेका आमाहरू

रक्तदान गरेपछि शरीर लामो समय कमजोर हुन्छ भन्ने डर अझै धेरै मानिसमा छ। तर विज्ञानले स्पष्ट भन्छ, स्वस्थ वयस्कले दिएको एक पिन्ट रगत शरीरले सुरक्षित रूपमा पुनःपूर्ति गर्छ। यही मिथ्या विश्वासले सम्भावित दातालाई रोकिरहेको छ र प्रसूति, शल्यक्रिया तथा आपतकालीन बिरामीका लागि चाहिने रगतको अभाव झन् गहिरो बनाइरहेको छ।

· Reviewed byAlisha Shrestha 5 min readJul 9, 2026

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Frontline Perspectives on Nursing Leadership in Nepal

Behind every child in a hospital bed is a nurse, and behind every nurse is a leader. A new 2026 study at Kanti Children’s Hospital reveals that while 58% of nurses view their ward in-charges positively, a massive 40% see them as merely "fair." In the high-stakes world of pediatric care, this highlights a critical gap between functional management and truly inspiring leadership.

Liza Nagarkoti 6 minJun 18, 2026

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संयोगले होइन, नियोजित रूपमा: विश्वव्यापी संक्रामक रोग वित्तीय सहयोगमा संरचनागत असमानता

विश्वव्यापी संक्रामक रोगको संकट केवल रोगको समस्या होइन, यो असमान स्वास्थ्य प्रणालीको परिणाम हो। HIV, क्षयरोग, उपेक्षित उष्णकटिबन्धीय रोगहरू र महामारी तयारीमा देखिएको वित्तीय कटौतीले गरिब देशहरूलाई सबैभन्दा बढी जोखिममा पारेको छ। विज्ञान, औषधि र उपचार उपलब्ध भए पनि, राजनीतिक निर्णय र असमान लगानीका कारण लाखौँ रोक्न सकिने मृत्युहरू अझै जारी छन्।

· Reviewed bySujata ShakyaJune 24, 2026

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Unmasking the Crisis of Elder Abuse and Declining Health in Nepal

A recent study of 385 seniors in Kathmandu reveals that nearly one-third experience abuse, mostly psychological and financial, while chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes go undertreated. Researchers are calling for urgent reform in elder care, legal protection, and geriatric health services across Nepal.

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A global coalition is demanding that Big Tobacco be held financially accountable for $1.4 trillion in annual societal costs. The Make Big Tobacco Pay campaign urges governments to enforce WHO treaty obligations and ensure that the industry, not taxpayers, covers the full costs of its deadly and polluting products.

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Nepal Boosts Rabies Defense with Critical Vaccine Procurement

Nepal's Department of Health Services is moving to secure more anti-rabies vaccines (ARV), a crucial step in safeguarding public health. This procurement ensures a steady supply of the life-saving vaccine, vital for preventing rabies – a deadly disease transmitted primarily through animal bites. The initiative underscores Nepal's commitment to combating this preventable illness.

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Ebola Alert: Bundibugyo Virus Threatens Central Africa, Urging Swift Regional Action

A Bundibugyo virus (Ebola) outbreak in DRC and Uganda poses a high risk of regional spread due to significant cross-border movement and fragile health systems. International bodies and UNICEF are intensifying preparedness across ten high-risk African nations, focusing on early detection, infection control, and community engagement to prevent further spread, though funding gaps remain a critical challenge.

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WHO declares rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. 536 suspected cases, 134 deaths in DRC/Uganda. Existing vaccines ineffective; the diagnostic gap delays detection by 4 weeks.

Sanjogta Thapa Magar· Reviewed by Dr Basudha Shrestha 5 minMay 22, 2026

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बिरामीलाई दिने जुस: पौष्टिक आहार कि फलको नाममा गुलियो भ्रम?

नेपालमा बिरामी भेट्न जाँदा जुस लैजाने चलन सामान्य छ। तर एक गिलास जुस र एउटा सिंगो फल एउटै होइनन्। जुस बनाउँदा फलको फाइबर र गुदीको ठूलो हिस्सा हट्छ, जसले रगतमा चिनी छिटो बढाउन सक्छ। अझ बजारमा “फलको जुस” भनेर बेचिने सबै उत्पादनहरू साँच्चिकै फलको जुस नहुन पनि सक्छन्। यो लेखले जुस, फाइबर, चिनी, मधुमेह जोखिम र दक्षिण एसियाली बजारमा जुसको नाममा बेचिने उत्पादनबारे वैज्ञानिक प्रमाणका आधारमा स्पष्ट रूपमा बुझाउँछ।

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संयोगले होइन, नियोजित रूपमा: विश्वव्यापी संक्रामक रोग वित्तीय सहयोगमा संरचनागत असमानता

· Reviewed bySujata ShakyaJun 24, 2026

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MetaGeneMiner and the High Stakes Search for Antibiotic Resistance

MetaGeneMiner: Rapid Genomic Diagnosis for Critical Care • The Challenge: Traditional antibiotic susceptibility testing is too slow for the ICU, often taking days to identify resistant "superbugs" while patients decline. • The Innovation: Researchers at Sichuan University developed MetaGeneMiner, a tool that uses a mathematical "k-mer" shortcut to extract specific resistance genes from complex DNA samples in hours. • Performance: Validated on ICU patients with A. baumannii and HSV-1, the software finished analyses in roughly two hours, nearly four times faster than standard digital mapping methods.

Astha Paudel· Reviewed byDr Basudha ShresthaJun 23, 2026

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The Deadliest Room in the House: Indoor Air Pollution and South Asia's Most Overlooked Public Health Emergency

South Asia accounts for 36 percent of the world's household air pollution deaths, yet every policy conversation about "air quality" focuses on the outdoors. This investigation traces what's actually inside the smoke, from carcinogenic particulates to an overlooked contributor, incense, and asks why a woman's kitchen has never been classified as the hazardous workplace the evidence says it is.

· Reviewed byProf. Dr. Kishor AdhikariJun 21, 2026

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Dr Tara Singh BamJul 3

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धोएर मात्रै सफा नहुने: दक्षिण एसियाको खानामा लुकेको विषादी संकट

Sanjogta Thapa MagarJun 30

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· Reviewed bySujata ShakyaJun 24

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The Deadliest Room in the House: Indoor Air Pollution and South Asia's Most Overlooked Public Health Emergency

· Reviewed byProf. Dr. Kishor AdhikariJun 21

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Sabina MaharjanMay 8

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Beyond the Operating Room: The Unseen Psychological and Socioeconomic Toll of Kidney Transplantation

Kidney transplantation remains a life‑saving intervention, but new evidence shows that its true impact extends far beyond surgical success. Recent systematic reviews reveal that both donors and recipients face significant psychological, socioeconomic, and long‑term physical challenges that are often overlooked. Donors may mask distress, experience fatigue, or feel guilt after complications, while recipients struggle with anxiety, financial strain, and unequal access to follow‑up care. Additional risks, including iron deficiency and increased skin cancer rates, further complicate recovery. Emerging research and KDIGO guidelines call for a holistic, lifelong care model that integrates mental health support, socioeconomic assistance, and improved patient education to ensure genuine post‑transplant well‑being.

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कहिल्यै कसैलाई कमजोर नबनाएको एक पिन्ट रगत: रक्तदानसम्बन्धी मिथ्या र त्यसको मूल्य चुकाइरहेका आमाहरू

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