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The Emerging Landscape of Thyroid Health in Central NepalHow a Recent Western Nepal Study is Redefining Anemia DiagnosisHow H. Pylori is Impacting the Health of Karnali’s High-Altitude CommunitiesSweet Poison, Bitter Reality: The Unseen Diabetes Epidemic Among Nepal’s YouthHow Missing Checklists and Protocols are Costing Lives in Nepal’s ERsWhy Your Lungs May Hold the Secret to Your Stress LevelsWalking in Fear: Why Nepal’s Streets Aren't Safe and the Race to Stop a "Hidden Killer"Why Poor Living and Working Conditions are Shattering the Mental Health of Nepali WorkersSilent Suffering: Why Nepal’s Doctors and Nurses Are Not Reporting Child AbuseNew Study Highlights Metabolism Risks in Combination Antidepressant Therapy in NepalThe Emerging Landscape of Thyroid Health in Central NepalHow a Recent Western Nepal Study is Redefining Anemia DiagnosisHow H. Pylori is Impacting the Health of Karnali’s High-Altitude CommunitiesSweet Poison, Bitter Reality: The Unseen Diabetes Epidemic Among Nepal’s YouthHow Missing Checklists and Protocols are Costing Lives in Nepal’s ERsWhy Your Lungs May Hold the Secret to Your Stress LevelsWalking in Fear: Why Nepal’s Streets Aren't Safe and the Race to Stop a "Hidden Killer"Why Poor Living and Working Conditions are Shattering the Mental Health of Nepali WorkersSilent Suffering: Why Nepal’s Doctors and Nurses Are Not Reporting Child AbuseNew Study Highlights Metabolism Risks in Combination Antidepressant Therapy in Nepal
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Every article on The Health Thread is written or reviewed by a qualified medical professional. Our panel includes Harvard and Stanford alumni, FCPS and MD-credentialed physicians, and public health specialists serving Nepal and South Asia.

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Health claims are verified against peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines (WHO, NMC), and medical registries before review.

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 Sonika Parajuli —  Psychology and Mental Health Enthusiast, The Health Thread Nepal

Sonika Parajuli

BASW Graduate

Psychology and Mental Health Enthusiast

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Alisha Shrestha  — Head of Department, Quality Assurance - Accord Pharmaceuticals, The Health Thread Nepal

Alisha Shrestha

B.Pharm, MBA, MA food and Nutrition

Head of Department, Quality Assurance - Accord Pharmaceuticals

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Amrita Acharya — Pharmacy & Business Management, The Health Thread Nepal

Amrita Acharya

PhD Scholar

Pharmacy & Business Management

PhD
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Anusha Bastola — Pharmacist & Nutrition Specialist, The Health Thread Nepal

Anusha Bastola

B.Pharm | MA in Food and Nutrition

Pharmacist & Nutrition Specialist

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Astha Paudel — Biomedical Engineering, PhD Candidate, The Health Thread Nepal

Astha Paudel

MEng, PhD Candidate

Biomedical Engineering, PhD Candidate

Biomedical Engineering/Material Science
PhD
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Bobby Ramakant

CNS Health Editor

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Dr  Basudha Shrestha — Senior Consultant Medical Microbiologist, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr Basudha Shrestha

PHD

Senior Consultant Medical Microbiologist

Medical Microbiologist

phect-NEPAL/Kathmandu Model Hospital

PhD
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Dr. Aayush Shrestha — Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Aayush Shrestha

MS

Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon

the diagnosis and surgical management of the musculoskeletal system
MS
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Dr. Asmita Pandey — Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART), The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Asmita Pandey

MD

Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)

Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) and Obstetrics/Gynecology
MD
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Dr. Asmita Rayamajhi — Consultant Radiation & Medical Oncologist, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Asmita Rayamajhi

MD

Consultant Radiation & Medical Oncologist

target-volume definition and dose optimization for tumor control
MD
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Dr. Binita Kharel — Internal Medicine Physician & Specialist in AI-Integrated Healthcare, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Binita Kharel

MD

Internal Medicine Physician & Specialist in AI-Integrated Healthcare

developing workflows that reduce physician burnout while enhancing the quality of patient-centered c
MD
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Dr. Chetana Pathak — Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist & Head and Neck Surgeon, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Chetana Pathak

MS

Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist & Head and Neck Surgeon

MS
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Mishra  — Consultant Cardiologist, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Deepak Kumar Mishra

MD, FCPS

Consultant Cardiologist

MDFCPS
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Dr. Deepak Shrestha — Associate Professor, Dept. of OBGYN (Lumbini Medical College), The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Deepak Shrestha

MD

Associate Professor, Dept. of OBGYN (Lumbini Medical College)

MD
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Dr. Erena Pradhan — Consultant Urologist & Surgical Researcher, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Erena Pradhan

MS

Consultant Urologist & Surgical Researcher

renal cell carcinoma
MS
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Dr. Hari Sharan Aryal — Internal Medicine Specialist, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Hari Sharan Aryal

MD (Kaya)

Internal Medicine Specialist

MD
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Dr. Kamal Gautam — Consultant Psychiatrist & Executive Director, TPO Nepal, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Kamal Gautam

MD

Consultant Psychiatrist & Executive Director, TPO Nepal

MD
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Dr. Mukti Thapaliya — Specialist in Inclusive Education & Behavioral Learning, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Mukti Thapaliya

PhD

Specialist in Inclusive Education & Behavioral Learning

PhD
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Dr. Nabin Bahadur Basnet — Consultant Nephrologist & Specialist in Interventional Nephrology, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Nabin Bahadur Basnet

MBBS, PhD, FISN

Consultant Nephrologist & Specialist in Interventional Nephrology

interventional techniques that bridge the gap between surgery and internal medicine
PhDMBBSFISN
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Dr. Prajjwal Pyakurel — Cardiovascular Epidemiologist & Community Physician, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Prajjwal Pyakurel

MD

Cardiovascular Epidemiologist & Community Physician

the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
MD
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Dr. Prakash Paudel — Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Prakash Paudel

FCPS

Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist

FCPS
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Dr. Ram Prasad Neupane — Assistant Professor & Specialist in Emergency Medicine, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Ram Prasad Neupane

MD

Assistant Professor & Specialist in Emergency Medicine

MD
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Dr. Rojina Shilpakar — Deputy Medical Director & Consultant General Surgeon, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Rojina Shilpakar

MD

Deputy Medical Director & Consultant General Surgeon

the surgical management of acute burns
MD
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Dr. Sumit Kumar Yadav — Emergency Medicine and Surgery, The Health Thread Nepal

Dr. Sumit Kumar Yadav

MBBS

Emergency Medicine and Surgery

General Medicine & Emergency Care

Chitwan Medical College

MBBS
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Kamala Shrestha — Nurse & Public Health Researcher, The Health Thread Nepal

Kamala Shrestha

Bsc, MA Nutrition

Nurse & Public Health Researcher

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Liza Nagarkoti — Health Officer & Clinical Researcher, The Health Thread Nepal

Liza Nagarkoti

B.Sc. Nursing, M.A. Food & Nutrition

Health Officer & Clinical Researcher

Emergency Care
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Manish Raj Kharel — Advocate & Partner, AHN Legal, The Health Thread Nepal

Manish Raj Kharel

Advocate & Partner, AHN Legal

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Priya Lohani — Nutritionist & Food Science Specialist, The Health Thread Nepal

Priya Lohani

BSc, MA (Food and Nutrition)

Nutritionist & Food Science Specialist

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Prof. Dr. Kishor Adhikari — Public Health Researcher, Academician, and Epidemiologist, The Health Thread Nepal

Prof. Dr. Kishor Adhikari

PhD

Public Health Researcher, Academician, and Epidemiologist

PhD
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Ramesh Adhikari

MBA, PMP®

Publisher & Managing Director

editorial governance and digital media ethics
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Sabina Maharjan — Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator, The Health Thread Nepal

Sabina Maharjan

Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator

psychological assessments and evidence-based psychotherapies
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Samina Dhital — Health Advocacy Reviewer, Legal Scholar, and Social Work Professional, The Health Thread Nepal

Samina Dhital

BSW,LLM, MA

Health Advocacy Reviewer, Legal Scholar, and Social Work Professional

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Sanjogta Thapa Magar — Microbiology Officer & Food Safety Specialist, The Health Thread Nepal

Sanjogta Thapa Magar

Microbiology Officer & Food Safety Specialist

the implementation of effective antibacterial procedures
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Shanti Bajracharya — Associate Professor & Specialist in Nursing Research, The Health Thread Nepal

Shanti Bajracharya

Associate Professor & Specialist in Nursing Research

nursing education
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Shobha Shukla

(Managing Editor of CNS)

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Sujata Shakya — Assistant Professor & Public Health Researcher, The Health Thread Nepal

Sujata Shakya

MPH,PhD

Assistant Professor & Public Health Researcher

epidemiology and healthcare communication
PhDMPH
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who reviews articles on The Health Thread?

Articles are reviewed by our panel of 36 verified medical professionals, including 16 physicians and 20 public health specialists. The panel includes Harvard and Stanford alumni, FCPS and MD-credentialed doctors, PhD researchers, and specialists from institutions like Tribhuvan University, BPKIHS, and George Washington University.

What medical specialties are covered?

The review panel covers Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Nephrology, Cardiology, Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, AI in Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Oncology, Reproductive Medicine, Urology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, and Biomedical Engineering.

Are the medical reviewers verified?

Yes. All reviewers have verified credentials including MD, FCPS, PhD, and board certifications from bodies like the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), and others. Hospital and university affiliations are publicly listed on their profile pages.

How does the review process work?

Content involving medical advice, treatment protocols, or public health policy is matched to a reviewer with relevant specialty expertise. Reviewers verify claims against peer-reviewed journals and clinical guidelines. The process follows Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) standards.

Do reviewers include internationally trained doctors?

Yes. Several reviewers have international training and affiliations, including alumni of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, Hiroshima University (Japan), George Washington University (USA), and the University of Canterbury (New Zealand).

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