Dr Zubair Khaled Huq

Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?

Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.

2m ago

Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.

3m ago

Dementia Alzheimers and the sundowning effect

Dementia itself is not a disease itself, a brain-related disorder.

6m ago

Maintaining health in the golden years

Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia are common chronic conditions in old age. Osteoarthritis, diabetes, and related mobility disabilities will increase in prevalence as the population ages. These population changes have considerable public health importance. No matter your age, it is important to take care of your body and prevent illness. But if you are older, the flu or common cold can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, an ear infection, or a sinus infection.

1y ago

Guard yourself this summer against these common health problems

It is that time of year when one has more concerns than just sweating out the summer heat. So, prepare yourself this summer to avoid some of these annoying health issues. Here are some of the most common summer illnesses to avoid and some helpful tips:

3y ago

What happens if you get vaccinated during COVID-19 positive?

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is critical to your protection. When COVID-19 cases spread, everyone is at risk of contracting the infection.

3y ago

Common long COVID symptoms

Long COVID is not medically definitive but a term that describes a portion of the population struggling with symptoms for weeks or months after being infected with COVID-19, not just those who were seriously ill.

3y ago

Factors determining the 3rd wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh

As cases of COVID-19 begin to peak in some parts of Bangladesh, health experts say a variety of factors, including the potential to develop

3y ago
January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021

Do vaccinated people need to maintain social distancing?

The world has successfully completed history’s fastest development of a new vaccine. The vaccines for COVID-19 are said to be safe. Will life be the same after vaccination?

January 24, 2021
January 24, 2021

Is the new strain of Coronavirus more dangerous & contagious?

While Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in our lives, the new strain has spread panic among people not only in England but even outside. Scientists are working hard to track the origin of the new virus, but nothing has been confirmed yet. The even horrifying news is that the new virus is 56 per cent more contagious, as per the experts.

December 6, 2020
December 6, 2020

Do’s and don’ts of wearing a mask

When you wear a mask, you are making an effort to protect the health of others in your community and you are also keeping yourself and the people you love safe from COVID-19.

October 4, 2020
October 4, 2020

Dengue outbreak: where do we stand?

An outbreak is a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.

August 30, 2020
August 30, 2020

Post COVID-19 recovery care

For those who have contracted COVID-19, the road to recovery can be like looking down the barrel.

August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020

Do’s and don’ts during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc worldwide. The pandemic is not going to go overnight; we should learn to live with it. To do that, we should know what things we should do and what to avoid.

July 26, 2020
July 26, 2020

Unusual symptoms of COVID-19

What are the more unusual symptoms of COVID-19 and what should you be watching out for? Other symptoms that have also become prevalent in patients are the loss of smell or taste, fatigue and a runny nose, as well as diarrhoea.

June 14, 2020
June 14, 2020

Is herd immunity on COVID-19 hard to achieve?

Herd immunity is a concept based on the body’s immune resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population.

March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020

Why quarantine is important to put brakes on COVID-19 outbreak?

There are public health tools that could slow down the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, like washing hands with soap, not touching the face, staying away from patients etc.

January 5, 2020
January 5, 2020

Staying healthy in old age

Persons aged 60 years and above are considered as senior citizens. Various statistics show that the number of elderly population in Bangladesh is approximately 13 million which represents 8 percent of the total population and the average life expectancy is about 72 years.