Cervical cancer is a significant health concern in Nepal. As of 2020, the age-standardized incidence rate was approximately 16.4 per 100,000 women, with a mortality rate of 11.1 per 100,000 women. This translates to around 2,244 new cases and 1,493 deaths annually. Persistent infection with...
Ozempic: The Diabetes Medication Taking the World by Storm In recent years, Ozempic has gained immense popularity worldwide, not only as a treatment for type 2 diabetes but also for its role in weight management. While this medication is not yet available in Nepal, people are increasingly...
Understanding Tonsils: Common Misconceptions and When to Seek Help In Nepal, there is a common misconception regarding tonsils. The term “tonsil” is often used to refer to throat pain, leading to confusion. Many people avoid visiting a doctor for minor symptoms like sore throat or...
Gastritis, acid reflux and GERD (Gastro-eosophageal reflux disease): As it is very common in Nepalese community to say that everyone in Nepal has “Gastric”, a term commonly used for Gastritis. Many also mistakenly think that gastritis is a gas formation in the stomach (or intestine). Many of us...
What is diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is nothing but a high level of sugar (glucose) in our blood. This disease is commonly known as just “Sugar” or “Diabetes” in Nepal. Sugar (glucose) is a source of energy for us and we cannot survive without it. If sugar is a...