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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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COPD in Nepal: A Comprehensive, Nepal-Specific Guide to Prevalence, Risks, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
Overview Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of Nepal’s most pressing noncommunicable diseases, with among the world’s highest burden and distinct local drivers: household biomass smoke exposure, […]
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Therapeutic Hypothermia: How Cooling Saved a Baby’s Life
In the labor room of TU Teaching Hospital, a mother with no pre-natal (before pregnancy) complications or health issues delivered her first child via normal vaginal birth. Immediately […]
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The Undying Curse: A NICU Story
A female child was born at term through an emergency cesarean section (CS) performed for non-progress of labor. From the very beginning, her medical journey was marked by […]
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A Story of Hope and Resilience in the PICU
In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), every day is a testament to hope, resilience, and the unwavering love of parents. This is the story of a newborn […]
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The World May Change, But Love Won’t
I recently heard a story that truly moved me, and it wasn’t even about the person who told it—it was about their parents. They were childhood best friends […]
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The Plight of Resident Doctors: Balancing Demands and Expectations
In recent times, there has been a distressing surge in incidents where doctors and healthcare workers find themselves at the receiving end of violence and aggression from patients […]