Author: Sony Sherpa MD
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Sony Sherpa MD
Sony Sherpa is a rapidly rising medical doctor from Nepal. With a Medical degree completed at a young age, she is also a valued medical writer and contributor at Gilmore Health. She writes medical articles with impeccable accuracy owing to her vast medical knowledge and thorough research for each article. She completed her degree with multiple scholarships as an outstanding all-rounder student. She is a board-certified Clinical Doctor and currently, she is working as a Medical Officer in the emergency department of a renowned hospital and helps many patients every day.
What Behaviors Are Responsible for a Shorter Lifespan?
According to researchers, data analysis of 13,600 adults from 1992 and 2008 revealed the major behaviors illustrated by people with earlier and higher mortality rates. This study pointed to …
Atherosclerosis: Unregulated Cell Growth May Be the Major Culprit in the Formation of Plaque
What Is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death and disability in developed nations. A variety of risk factors predispose to the development of atherosclerosis, which subsequently affects …
Is Apgar Score Effective in Assessing the Health of Preterm Infants?
What is the Apgar Score? Apgar is an acronym for Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration. It was initially created in …Mechanical Ventilation Associated with High Fatality Rate
With increasing reports of death in COVID-19 patients on ventilators, many doctors are concerned that, in certain patients, ventilators may be doing more harm than good. This concern shows …
Relationship Between Obesity, Ghrelin and Growth Hormones
Metabolic syndrome is an increasingly common disorder in developed countries, as an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise result in a large number of obese people. Obesity leads to …
Old Human Cells Successfully Rejuvenated Via Stem Cell Technology
According to a study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers, Old human cells regain their younger more vigorous form when they are stimulated to temporarily express amino acids …