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GINA 2025 in Children simplified

Dr Vivek’s Blog — Clinical Notes GINA 2025Asthma in ChildrenWhat You Need to Know A concise summary of GINA 2025 guidelines focused on pediatric asthma — diagnosis, challenges, and stepwise treatment for children under 5 and aged 6–11 years. GINA 2025 Pediatrics Dr. Vivek Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children.…

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The Boy Who Was Never Afraid

We were assigned to do posting in Autism care centre this week. It was far from our hospital and I was happy to do so, both excited to go out of the hospital for a few days and also learn new things about the Autism Centre. We went there, and then we were trying to…

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Joint pain or bone pain?

So today was my first day of Oncology posting, a new day after thesis submission. The last two weeks were a rollercoaster for me. So many thesis corrections, so many edits, so many overnight SPSS runs and rewriting the results and discussions again and again. At one point I was almost sure I wouldn’t be…

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When an “Interesting Case” Becomes a Lifelong Lesson

As pediatricians, we often say that children are not just “small adults.” Their presentations can surprise us, puzzle us, and at times humble us. Recently, I came across a case that has stayed with me — not just because of the diagnosis, but because of how it unfolded, how easily it was missed, and the…

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Paraquat Poisoning in Nepal: Watching Children Die a Death No One Deserves

As a pediatric resident working in a tertiary hospital in Nepal, there are days where I feel helpless. Some days I feel like a magician when a dying child survives from my little efforts. But there are also days where I feel that tightness and heaviness in my heart and remind me how fragile life…

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Heart Attack Signs: What Every Nepali Should Know and How to Respond

A comprehensive guide on heart attack tailored for Nepal’s unique healthcare landscape Heart Attack – The Silent Threat in Nepal Cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in Nepal, claiming more lives than accidents, infections, or other diseases. Whether you live in bustling Kathmandu, the hills of Pokhara, or remote mountain villages, knowing…

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Vivek Karn

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