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Why I decided to not attend Nepal Respiratory society conference 2025?

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I am a super-specialist doctor. Hence, when I learned about the pulmonology conference in Nepal in September 2025, I thought of attending it since I was there for some other work.  But I ultimately decided against attending the Nepal Respiratory society conference. You will agree that 'the first impression is the last impression'. And my first impression about the conference and organizers, unfortunately, was bad.  Reasons: 1. Incomplete information on internet  No proper directions on internet. There was incomplete and wrong information.  2. No office When anyone makes a medical society or association, it needs to have a proper physical address, phone number, and email id. But this, Nepal respiratory society, lacked all of this.  3. Piecemeal information  Initially, the registration details had no details about registration for international delegates. Later, this was added. But again, there was improper info on it. At one place, the fees was 12k npr and a...
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Fenugreek and squash vegetable!

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Traditionally, Fenugreek leaves are cooked with potatoes in Northern India. Potatoes are good for health. Every 100 gms of potatoes give 77 kcals. The carbohydrates content is 17 g and sugar is just 0.8 g. It has minimal fat and no cholesterol. Sodium is 6 mg and proteins 2 g. Moreover, it has fibre to the tune of 2.2 g per 100 g. Potassium content is 421 and it is rich in vitamin C B6, magnesium, iron and calcium.  Also read: Nepali vs Indian panipuri   But some people, do not like potatoes. Or even if they like, they have reasons to not have it. It might be due to excess weight, diabetes, gas problems, or cost factor (if potatoes are costly in some places of the world).  What are the options to add to Fenugreek at such times? You can use protein alternatives or even add other vegetables to it.  Above pic is of fenugreek and round green squash cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.  Alternatives in place of potatoes in fenugreek food dish Soyabean chunks-gran...
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