Publications by authors named "Rakesh Chand"
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable fatal viral disease that is zoonotic in nature. In this article, we provide a justification why the agreement of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) on The Global Strategic Plan to End Human Deaths from Dog-mediated Rabies by 2030 should also include a more holistic approach and ecologic views.
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- Scientific research is crucial for socioeconomic transformation in a country, enabling invention and innovation crucial for development.
- Nepal’s inclusion of seven monuments in UNESCO's world heritage sites highlights its rich architectural and cultural history, influenced by arts and religion.
- Despite challenges like inadequate resources and political influence, Nepal has made strides in research and development, showing potential for future progress.
Background: In the past 2 decades, usage of high-volume-low-pressure microcuffed tracheal tubes in smaller children has increased. However, there is paucity of evidence of its usage in smaller children undergoing congenital cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to assess if microcuff endotracheal tubes in neonates and younger children undergoing congenital cardiac surgery is associated with better outcomes than uncuffed tubes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJapanese encephalitis (JE) is a major public health problem in Nepal. For the effective management and surveillance of JE, a clear understanding of its epidemiology is essential. Therefore, we conducted descriptive and spatial analyses to understand the spatio-temporal distribution of JE in human in Nepal.
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