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Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say

Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say The Drugs Act, 2035 (1978) and the Drug Registration Regulations, 2038 (1981) stipulate that medicines cannot be sold or distributed without proper registration, certification, and the availability of necessary human resources and infrastructure. Patients visit physicians for medical treatment. The physician examines the patient, diagnoses the illness, and prescribes the necessary medication; the patient then proceeds to a pharmacy to purchase it. However, in some instances, medicines are provided to patients directly from the physician’s own clinic or health institution. This gives rise to a significant question: are physicians permitted to sell medicines? This issue extends beyond a mere matter of professional jurisdiction between physicians and pharmacists. It encompasses concerns regarding the safe use of medicines, a patient’s right to choose , conflicts of interest , the pricing and quali...

Medication for Travel-Related Nausea: How to Take It and What Precautions to Follow?

Medication for Travel-Related Nausea: How to Take It and What Precautions to Follow? Nausea, dizziness, and vomiting during travel—collectively known as " motion sickness "—occur when the signals received by the brain from the inner ear and the eyes do not align. Children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, the elderly, and individuals with underlying health conditions should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication. Many people experience nausea, dizziness, and vomiting while traveling. Long-distance journeys, winding roads, heat, smoke, the speed of the vehicle, and certain odors can exacerbate these issues. This condition is commonly referred to as "motion sickness." It can be largely managed by taking certain precautions and, if necessary, using appropriate medication. Why does vomiting occur during travel? To maintain the body's balance, the brain receives information from the inner ear, the eyes, and the muscles and joints. When travelin...

How much rice is appropriate to eat in a day?

How much rice is appropriate to eat in a day? Depending on physical activity, age, health status, and weight goals, one can consume approximately half a cup to one cup of cooked rice per meal. Rice is a staple food in Nepali kitchens, cooked almost daily. Many families in Nepal make rice the main component of both their morning and evening meals; for some, a meal doesn't feel complete without it. Our traditional way of eating involves consuming rice with lentils ( dal ), vegetables, pickles ( achar ), and meat. However, with the recent rise in issues like weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and other lifestyle-related ailments, questions have arisen regarding appropriate rice consumption. How much rice can one eat in a day? The amount of rice one should eat depends on age, physical activity, health status, and goals regarding weight loss or gain. If you have a healthy weight and lead an active daily life, consuming about one cup of cooked rice per meal is acceptable. If you are ...

Oral Health: Essential for Children to the Elderly

Oral Health: Essential for Children to the Elderly In Nepal, oral cancer is more common in men over 50 years of age, and smoking is the main cause, and new cases have increased by 35.71 percent. 'In today's busy lifestyle, not all of us are able to keep our mouths healthy, which directly affects our overall physical health. Therefore, a healthy mouth is a healthy life.' The slogan of World Oral Health Day 2026 is 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'. Due to their damaged teeth, they are afraid and hesitant to speak or laugh in front of a crowd of people. This also affects their mental health. On the other hand, they feel inferior and consider themselves weak. There are many problems that arise from not keeping their mouths healthy. Nowadays, various types of problems are seen in the teeth of young children to the elderly. Dental problems and pain also affect a person's eating and sleeping habits, which negatively affects their overall physical health. Today, abou...

Humans gained the power of sight due to a bacterium, scientists reveal

Humans gained the power of sight due to a bacterium, scientists reveal Among the five senses, the function of the eye is to see. The structure of the eye is so complex that even Charles Darwin could not define this organ correctly. After all, how did the eye, which is considered a very important organ, develop? How did it acquire sight? Scientists have made an important revelation. According to them, all vertebrates , including humans, acquired the ability to see due to a bacterium. According to scientists, the same bacterium introduced the gene that made the retina of the eye active towards light into our body. Research on this has recently been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . This study was conducted by a team including Ling Zhu , an eye biologist at the University of Sydney, Australia . According to him, the eyes of vertebrates evolved in a very complex way. It contains a mixture of different types of genes, i.e. genes. In fact, bacteria cha...

Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood?

Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...

How risky is the treatment to increase the size of the buttocks? The question arose after he died within 24 hours

How risky is the treatment to increase the size of the buttocks? The question arose after he died within 24 hours Alice Webb , 33, who underwent non-surgical BBL treatment in the UK, died within 24 hours of the treatment. Due to the influence of social media and the increasing pressure to look beautiful, the attraction of unsafe cosmetic treatments among young people is increasing rapidly. Experts have expressed concern that such treatments by unqualified people are causing infection and serious health risks. The desire to shape the body according to their wishes is increasing in many people now. Especially the attraction of young women towards cosmetic treatment to make the buttocks look bigger and more attractive is increasing. These treatments are becoming popular due to attractive body photos on social media, celebrity lifestyles and the pressure to look beautiful. However, such body shape changing treatments are not always safe. 33-year-old Alice Webb from the UK also decide...

How are some people's brains able to fight off Alzheimer's disease?

How are some people's brains able to fight off Alzheimer's disease? Why do some people have the biological signs and damage of Alzheimer's disease , but their memory and intellectual abilities do not decline? Scientists have discovered the answer to this question. Why do some people have the biological signs and damage of Alzheimer's disease, but their memory and intellectual abilities do not decline? Scientists have discovered the answer to this question. According to researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience , a rare and special type of immature cells in the brains of such people manage to survive and fight off the damage of the disease, so they do not show symptoms of Alzheimer's. The discovery, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell , raises hopes for the development of completely new treatments to slow the progression of dementia and preserve memory. Why does Alzheimer's disease affect people differently? This has always been a great myst...

The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy?

The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy? Although it is still a matter of research whether mitochondria are the main cause of aging , experts say that human behavior has been proven to affect their health. What is beneficial for these small parts of our cells, it benefits the entire body. Regular exercise has been proven to improve the functioning of mitochondria. In a very important study, researchers biopsied human thigh muscles. After an eight-week training program, they found more and healthier mitochondria in the muscle cells than before. Although both endurance and resistance training were effective for this, the greatest benefits were obtained when they were combined. Daria Mauchly-Rozen , a professor of chemical and systems biology at Stanford University and author of the book “ The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health ,” sheds light on this issue. “Exercise causes a little bit of dam...