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Exclusive: Medical student in Nepal behind busy research factory

A second-year medical student in Nepal is at the center of an international research network churning out everything from systematic reviews and meta-analyses to case reports and database studies, Retraction Watch has learned. The student, Raghabendra Kumar Mahato, leverages this network, which includes nearly 1,000 members connected through the WhatsApp messaging platform, to produce large … Continue reading Exclusive: Medical student in Nepal behind busy research factory

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Published: 21 July 2026
Source: Retraction Watch
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare · Children & education
Retrieved: 22 July 2026

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