Among the most health-influencing threats, microbial infections and cancer have attracted a
mounting interest in the medical field. To face these threats, research is directed to improve …

Objective To describe antibiotic prescription patterns in the emergency department (ED) of a
tertiary healthcare center in Nepal. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of …

Background Childhood remains a vulnerable period and a key determiner for adult health.
Various illnesses experienced by children in their early years determine future performance …

Aims: Nepal requires a National Action Plan (NAP) to control and regulate the issue of AMR
via a 'One Health'approach within the increasing burden of AMR and Antimicrobial …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one of the most common foodborne
pathogens leading to gastroenteritis with symptoms of mild diarrhoea to the potential life …

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global public health. In Low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Nepal, children often receive unnecessary …

RESULTS Among 352 students, 272 (77.27%) had good knowledge (with mean knowledge
score of 7.22±1.43 out of 9) on over the counter drugs. Almost all of the students 350 …

Background: Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis is administration of a short course of
antimicrobial agent prior to surgery. It has long been recommended for routine use in …

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted over a 2-month period in
May-June 2023 involved the analysis of 160 patient case sheets from the paediatric …