Healthcare
Combating non-communicable diseases / Stringent tobacco control a crying need
Speakers comprising health experts and physicians yesterday called for stringent control on use of tobacco products in order to combat the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases.
World leaders commit to decisive action on AMR
Globl leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to targets including a 10% reduction in the estimated 4.95 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR by 2030.
Navigating the postpartum journey
The postpartum period, often considered the first six weeks after childbirth, is a transformative time filled with physical and emotional changes as new mothers adjust to life with their newborns. While this period can feel overwhelming, it is important to recognise that every woman’s experience
Does my medical condition affect my anger?
Experiencing anger is a natural part of being human, but frequent and intense outbursts can harm both your health and relationships. Understanding the possible underlying medical reasons for your anger can help you address the issue effectively. .Dementia and anger .Various forms of
Unlocking the Sun’s potential: How daylight influences physical activity and mood in depression
Seasonal changes can significantly impact mood, especially for individuals with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Many people notice their symptoms worsen during darker, shorter days, but the precise reasons for this have long been unclear.
World Rabies Day: A call to action
Every year on September 28, the world observes World Rabies Day, a vital occasion aimed at raising awareness about the prevention of rabies and highlighting progress in combating this deadly disease.
Untreated hypertension increases dementia risk
Dementia is one of the most feared outcomes of ageing, affecting millions of individuals and their families worldwide. While genetics and age play significant roles, other modifiable risk factors have garnered attention, particularly hypertension. For years, researchers have explored the complex relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive decline, increasingly recognising hypertension as a major contributor to dementia risk.
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections estimated between now and 2050, suggests first global analysis
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
A single and inexpensive Polypill could cut heart attacks and strokes up to 40%, study finds
In what some researchers are calling a “transformational approach to preventing heart disease,” an inexpensive Polypill, along with an aspirin, cut heart attacks and strokes by up to 40%, according to ‘The International Polycap Study (TIPS-3)” published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research was also presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions on Friday, 13 November.
20 dengue cases reported in 24 hours, adding to Covid woes
Amid the rise in Covid-19 deaths and infections, the number of dengue cases are also seeing an uptick in the country, especially in Dhaka this month.
Covid-19: 28 more die, 1,848 new cases recorded
Bangladesh saw a rise in deaths from coronavirus infections as health authorities reported 28 more deaths in 24 hours until Saturday, pushing the death toll to 6,350.
Pfizer/BioNTech file for emergency approval for virus vaccine
Pfizer confirmed Friday that it and partner BioNTech have applied for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first to do so in the US or Europe as the pandemic rages around the world.
Intensity of Covid-19 likely to increase in winter: PM
Although the intensity of Covid-19 pandemic has decreased a bit at present, it is likely to increase in the coming winter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament today.
Govt will set private healthcare service fees: Zahid Maleque
The government will set the fees for private healthcare services, including treatment and pathological cost, health minister Zahid Maleque said today.
Covid-19: US provides 100 ventilators to Bangladesh
The United States, through the US Embassy in Dhaka and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has delivered 100 state-of-the-art ventilators to Bangladesh that it had pledged earlier to assist the country's fight against Covid-19.
Experts call for urgent action to address global diabetes epidemic
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, The Lancetpublished a new report calling for action to close the gap in diabetes prevention and care. Worldwide, 463 million people have diabetes, with 80% from low-income and middle- income countries (LMICs). In 2019, 4.2 million people died as a result of the condition and its complications.
BIMSSCON 2020 held on virtual platform
The fourth Bangladesh International Medical Students’ Scientific Congress (BIMSSCON) was held recently with the theme “Healthcare in Pandemic: Integration of Clinical approach with Research and Public Health Education.’ The virtual events were held on 5-8 November 2020.
Insulin Pump - a beacon of hope for children with Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic conditions in childhood and the number of children developing type 1 diabetes is increasing rapidly. According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Atlas, more than 1.1 million children and adolescents under 20 years are estimated to have type 1 diabetes worldwide.