A Comprehensive Guide from Karuna City Clinic Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable yet life-threatening cancers affecting women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nepal. Despite advances…
Vaccination remains one of the most effective and evidence-based public health interventions available today. In Nepal, where preventable infectious diseases still contribute significantly to illness and long-term complications, timely immunization…
A Pathology Laboratory is a laboratory where tests are carried out on clinical specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc) to obtain information about the health of a patient to aid in…
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that records the heart's rhythm and is used to determine the risk of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). A Holter monitor test may be…
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are non-invasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can…
An X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body — particularly your bones. X-ray beams pass through your body, and they are absorbed…
An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create a picture (also known as a sonogram) of organs, tissues, and other structures inside the body. Unlike X-rays,…
Echocardiography (ECHO) is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart which helps to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. An echocardiogram…
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect…
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease. Radiologists use medical imaging tools such as X-Ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT)…
