Basophils account for only 0.1-1% of all peripheral blood leukocytes. They were considered to be a redundant cell type for a long time. However, several findings show a non-redundant role for basophils in type 2 T-helper cell (Th2) immune responses in helminth infections, allergy and autoimmunity. Both …

HIV/AIDS is a serious issue in Nepal especially among people who migrate to India as a seasonal labourer in search of a job. The objective of the research was to make recommendations for the reduction of susceptibility to HIV of the WCO's women's group of Sishawanijahada VDC, Nepal. The main research …

The aim of this research project is to understand the factors that increase susceptibility to HIV among male and female students of Africa University so that measures to reduce the occurrence will be taken. The study was conducted with 64 students of AU, 2 officials of AU and one barman (key informants) …

This paper describes the participatory development process of a web-based communication system focusing on disease management, particularly infection control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These infections are becoming a major public health issue; they can have serious consequences …

Patient care guidelines are usually implemented one at a time, yet patients are at risk for multiple, often preventable, adverse events simultaneously. This study aimed to test the effect of the SAFE or SORRY? programme on the incidence of three adverse events (pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections …

Patient care guidelines are usually implemented one at a time, yet patients are at risk for multiple, often preventable, adverse events simultaneously. The SAFE or SORRY? programme targeted three adverse events (pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections and falls) and was successful in reducing the incidence …