Medical Mnemonics

12/05/2025

नगरपालिकामा हुने १५ शैय्याको आधारभूत अस्पतालमा दन्त चिकित्सकको दरबन्दी राखी, सबै नेपाली नागरिकलाई उचित र समयमै दन्त सेवा सुनिश्चित गर!

Even today, many 15-bed municipal hospitals in Nepal lack a dental surgeon.
Instead, dental assistants or hygienists are appointed , who cannot perform extractions, fillings, or diagnose serious dental problems.

As a result, people in rural areas suffer in silence, travel long distances for care, or let their condition worsen.
This is not fair.

Oral health is not a luxury , it’s a basic right.

The government must appoint qualified dental surgeons in every 15-bed hospital to ensure proper treatment for every Nepali citizen.

Let’s speak up for dental justice and healthcare equity.

06/05/2025

Yes, your gut can brew alcohol!

Welcome to Auto-Brewery Syndrome – a rare and fascinating condition where your gut produces alcohol without you taking a single sip!

This happens when certain yeast or bacteria in the digestive tract ferment carbohydrates into ethanol.

26/04/2025

Medical Marvel: 81 Teeth in a Single Mouth!
An astonishing case has emerged from Brazil, where an 11-year-old girl was diagnosed with hyperdontia, a rare condition characterized by the presence of supernumerary (extra) teeth. In this instance, the young patient had a total of 81 teeth:

18 deciduous (baby) teeth

32 permanent teeth

31 supernumerary teeth

This case was documented in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

21/04/2025

We are deeply shocked and heartbroken to hear about the sudden loss of Prapti Prasai, a 2nd-year BDS student from the 13th batch of Chitwan Medical College.

It's hard to believe that she is no longer with us. We pray for her soul to find peace. Our deepest condolences are with her family and friends during this painful time.

You will always be in our hearts!

12/04/2025

Imagine studying for years , working 36 hours shifts, and still having to protest just to get the salary you were promised.

That's the reality of 2000+ resident doctor in Nepal right now.
The government said " pay them 8th level salary"
But private medical collages said " No thanks "

This is not just unfair. It's unacceptable
Let's support the people who take care of your health.

✊Stand with Nepal's resident doctors!

12/04/2025

Dental Case Study (1): Identify the Lesion

A 73-year-old male presents with recurrent right facial pain and minimal swelling in the right mandibular region. An orthopantomogram (OPG) reveals a well-defined unilocular radiolucency associated with the crown of an unerupted mandibular third molar (tooth 48).

What is your most probable diagnosis?

A) Periapical cyst
B) Dentigerous cyst
C) Odontogenic keratocyst
D) Ameloblastoma

29/01/2025

The oldest known surgical Amputation

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have unearthed evidence of the earliest known surgical amputation, dating back 31,000 years, in a cave on the island of Borneo. The skeleton of a young adult was found with a healed amputation of the lower left leg, indicating that the individual survived the procedure by at least six to nine years. This finding suggests that early human societies possessed advanced medical knowledge and skills far earlier than previously believed.

28/01/2025

Exciting Breakthrough in Bioprinting Functional Heart Tissue!

Researchers at the University of Galway have developed innovative bioinks that mimic natural heart development, enabling the creation of bioprinted tissues that mature and function like real heart tissue. This advancement brings us closer to the possibility of bioprinted organ replacements, offering hope for future treatments of heart disease.

27/01/2025

5 Simple Tips to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

1. Stay Active: At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise.

2. Eat More Plants: Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables and fruits

3. Choose Healthy Fats: Opt for unsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, and olive oil

4. Limit Processed Meats: Reduce intake of processed meats like bacon and sausage

5. Skip Fad Diets: Focus on balanced, sustainable eating habits instead of restrictive diets.

Small changes can make a big difference!

26/01/2025

"When Our Ancestors Started Eating Meat"

A study by the Max Planck Institute has provided solid evidence that early human ancestors, Australopithecus, primarily followed a vegetarian diet. Researchers analyzed nitrogen isotopes in tooth enamel from fossils dating back 3.3 to 3.7 million years ago and found no significant traces of meat consumption.

Geochemist Tina Lüdecke, who led the study, confirmed that while occasional meat consumption might have occurred, it was not enough to impact brain growth. This suggests that widespread meat consumption began later in human evolution.

11/01/2025

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