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.

4m 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.

5m ago

Dementia Alzheimers and the sundowning effect

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

8m 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
November 24, 2019
November 24, 2019

Health problems in old age

Growing older is no longer something to be feared of. Thanks to the miracles of modern medicine, it is possible to live a happier, fuller life over a longer period of time.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with dementia, making the disease a global health crisis. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is life changing for the person with the disease, as well as their family and friends, but information and support are available. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour.

January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019

Polypharmacy: taking care of the elderly patients

Many people consume a cocktail of drugs targeted simultaneously at several ailments. But poly pharmacy, as this phenomenon is called, invariably has an adverse effect on their health and finances.

December 30, 2018
December 30, 2018

Preventing pneumonia in seniors

Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs. The disease can range from mild to severe and can be fatal. It is typically

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

Plight of poor patients in the hospitals

The situation of the increasing distrust between a doctor and a patient is increasing gradually.

July 30, 2017
July 30, 2017

How to avoid yellow fever

Yellow fever is a viral disease of typically short duration. The disease is caused by the yellow fever virus and is spread by the bite of an

July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017

What ageing ailments are all about?

Ageing is the process of becoming older. In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time,

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

Diabetes and Ramadan

Fasting is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan. Billions of Muslims around the world get engaged in this declaration of

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