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…
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Is Nitrofurantoin effective for Skin infections?
Recently, a wound swab culture and sensitivity reported an E.coli sensitive to Nitrofurantoin. But will it really be helpful in the wound infection? Without a doubt, literatures claim that the sole use of the drug is in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), as after oral or intravenous (i.v.)…
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The most difficult decision: Doctor’s experience
For the world, medicine might just seem like a great adventure as shown in Star world serials like Gray’s Anatomy, House MD. But, much darker side of medicine are hidden in the wrinkle lines of doctors forehead and crow’s feet around eyes that have been born out of experience, age…
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Answering Techniques for Surgery Papers
How to answer definitions ? Definitions are often asked in the exams – both in theory exams and viva-voce. As the content is vast, mugging them up is not a good idea. If you have a good understanding over the topic, you can write down a good definition by including…
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Medical Humanities in Nepal
The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. – Mark E Silverman Shapiro et.al. defined medical humanities with characteristic features: Use of methods, concepts, and content from one or more…