Evaluation of knowledge and awareness of diabetes in higher secondary level students of Kaski district: A cross-sectional study.

Studies have shown that the knowledge of diabetes among adults in Nepal is poor. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge regarding diabetes in secondary level (i.e.

Pediatric oncology services in Nepal: A special focus on pharmacy practice.

The role of clinical pharmacists or oncology pharmacists in pediatric oncology has been established as important in anticancer regimen review, dose calculation, recommendation, chemocounseling, identification of drug-related problems, its resolution, and, prevention and monitoring of adverse drug reactions within high-income countries. With several hospitals providing pediatric oncology services in Nepal, clinical pharmacist involvement in these hospitals is very poor. Upon reviewing the reputed organization and association focused on pediatric oncology pharmacy practice, it looks imperative for Nepal to initiate clinical pharmacy services which will further help in improving patient health outcomes.