Overall, blogs are the oldest, most established, and evaluated form of social media, with articles as early as 2004 noting their use in medicine and family practice.(1) Maurice Bernstein (MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine, Keck School of Medicine) was asked if physician written blogs could meet legal and ethical…
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Short History of HGH
Short History of HGH HGH is becoming more and more popular among the sportsmen and bodybuilders these days. However, many people still don’t have a clue about what HGH really is. The time has come to answer all the possible questions on where did HGH came from, how it developed,…
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How to talk to your kids about drugs ?
Many communities around the country are faced with the reality that an alarming number of young people are trying tobacco, alcohol and other dangerous drugs. Many others are using them regularly. The numbers can be startling. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that by the 8th grade, 30% of…
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An Unforgettable Night During Gyne/Obs Rotations
That night, I reported to the L&D floor just like any other night that week. It started off normally with the usual sign out with the residents and then checking the OR board to see if there were any cases to cover. I noticed a D&C up for grabs, so…
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Dr. Govinda KC
Who is Dr. Govinda KC (गोविन्द केसी) ? Better known as: GKC Names given by media: Fasting doctor, Nepal’s Edhi, Occupation: Senior Orthopedic surgeron at TUTH (Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital), Kathmandu, Nepal Reason for Limelight: Series of Fast-unto-deaths to put pressure on the government to stop the rampant commercialisation of medical…
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Top 10 Medical Colleges of Nepal (Ranking)
While there are about 19 medical colleges currently running in Nepal and few more waiting for approval, there is no official body to rank them scientifically based on academic or other criterion. The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities is produced by Cybermetrics Lab (CCHS), a unit of the Spanish National Research…
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Human Growth Hormone – Elixir of youth?
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) also known as somatotropin is synthesized and secreted by the acidophilic cells of pituitary gland in response to Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH). HGH is a protein (peptide) hormone composed of a chain of 191 amino acids. HGH production is inhibited by another hormone known as…
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Strawberry in Medicine
Strawberry in past has been mentioned in medicinal uses. This garden fruit is eponymoous to several important clinical signs in medicine. The list below is not a new one but a recompilation. Strawberry tongue: Surface of the tongue is coated with a thick white fur, through which protrude bright red…