Scenario A concerned mother brings her 3 year child to the Outpatient Clinic; the child has had fever for 1 day, running nose and cough for 2 days. There are no other serious complaints and findings on examination are all normal, except for the running nose and a low grade…
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Studying Pediatrics – Is it easy?
Pediatrics is a domain of medicine that deals with child health, illness and well-being . The word “children” may itself be difficult for many doctors, but pediatrics isn’t simply about a word. Here the word “children” includes – neonates, infants, toddlers, shool-age children and adolescents. Every age groups have own…
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Weight and Misconceptions
As nations are getting the larger governments across the world are trying to do something to combat the problem. Obesity is becoming one of the biggest killers across the world and many of us are now trying to lose weight and get fitter as a result of this. The dieting…
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Mental Health Issues in UN Peacekeeping (Infographics)
This was done as a final presentation for the webinar course – “Social media and United Nations”. I have tried to create this infographic using microsoft powerpoint, free images and icons. Platform: Microsoft powerpoint Slide size: 30 inch X 10 inch Type of infographic: Statistical + Informational Title: Mental Health…
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Levels of Medical Facilities in Peacekeeping Operations
Basic Level (Soldier level or Buddy-Aid) Immediate first-aid is provided by the nearest person-on-site (all personnel operating away from medical care must undergo standard first-aid training and carry personal and vehicular first-aid kits). Level 1 (Mobile/Battalion level) Provides immediate life-saving and resuscitation capabilities along with routine clinical care. Staffing: ATLS…
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Medical Journals of Nepal
History of scientific medical journal publication in Nepal In 2013, Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA) celebrated golden jubilee. Founder Chief Editor of JNMA, Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey wrote, “My article was published in Indian Heart Journal way back in 1957 and became the first, which inspired me further and ultimately…
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Ouija Board – Ideomotor Effect
Ouija board (Talking board or Spirit board) is a printed or written flat board with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, the words “yes”, “no” and “goodbye”. One or more participants place their fingers on the heart-shaped or triangular planchette or the coin to spell out messages in…
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Musician and Suicide – The science behind
Suicide is death resulting from an intentional, self-inflicted act, with evidence (either explicit, such as a note that clearly communicates the person’s expectation of death, or implicit, such as the mode of death, as when a person is found hanging in their locked home) that the person intended to die…