TREATMENT

Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Vision Loss: When the Brain Plays Tricks

Ever thought about how our eyes and brain work together to let us see the world? It's like a super cool team effort. When something goes wrong with the connection between the two, it can lead to a serious problem. This is called Neurogenic vision loss. It's not just about the eyes; it's about the br

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hemorrhoids: A Common Cause of Bleeding and How Colonoscopy Helps

Let's talk about a common issue that many people face: lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This can be a serious problem, leading to health complications and even death in some cases. In Nepal, hemorrhoids are a frequent cause of this type of bleeding, especially in outpatient settings. Imagine this:

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin: The Unrecognised Hero in Africa

Ivermectin, a versatile medication, combating various parasitic infections. It's not simply about malaria or mosquitoes. Its influence extends to other diseases present in Africa. This isn't something new. Africa has had a long history with parasites. Using ivermectin to fight them off can have a s

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Link: Gut Health and Mental Disorders

Ever thought that your belly could be chatting with your brain? Well, our instincts matter, and Its being discovered very important. Recently, scientists have been making some cool discoveries about some serious conditions: anorexia nervosa and depression. Science is realizing that our intestines,

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

New Drugs to Tame High Cholesterol.

Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Secret Weapon for Gums

Periodontal disease is a big deal. Your gums can get really inflamed and infected, making you cringe just from thinking about brushing your teeth. Traditional methods for clearing out bacteria try to clean out the pockets of your gums by scraping at the roots of your teeth. This is a cool term for

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Google Play Store helping teens with eating disorders- is this for real?

Smartphones are everywhere, and now they're being used to help teens deal with eating disorders. Getting help early makes all the difference. It is a well-established fact that. But what if teens put off seeing a doctor because they don't know how serious it can become? If doctors can figure out a

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Tiny Tomatoes, Giant Breakthrough

Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Bending Metals Can Make Differences for strained Teeth

When it comes to dental work, stress relief is key. Tools used in root canal procedures need to be as gentle as possible. So, what happens if we heat up the instruments that do the actual work inside the roots of our teeth? Three different instruments engineered with a unique flat side were compa

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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