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.
Bangladesh Army donated essential medical equipment for COVID-19 response at Evercare Hospital Dhaka
The Bangladesh Army recently has provided specialised trolleys and isolation beds for the COVID-19 patients at Evercare Hospital Dhaka to help combat the deadly pandemic, says a press release.
Insomnia identified as a new risk factor
A new ‘global atlas’ study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) is the first to
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of an effective vaccine, according to a study published recently in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Chao Wu and Rui Huang of Nanjing University Medical School, and colleagues.
Combatting the coming malnutrition crisis
COVID-19 has profoundly impacted all countries, with even the most prosperous nations overwhelmed by the pandemic. For low- and middle-income countries, the consequences are even more severe.
Healthcare cost of COVID-19 in LMlCs at US$52 billion every four weeks
Research published in The Lancet Global Health journal, estimates that it could cost low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) around US$52
Establish value-based healthcare system in Bangladesh: Omar Ishrak
Chairman of Intel and Medtronic speaks at 38th Annual Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club of Metropolitan Dhaka
WHO seeks Bangladesh’s urgent action to avoid deaths by trans fat intake
Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.
Finding my way back
No one chooses to born, others choose for him. So, I did not choose the continent, the country, the district, the family I was born in: it is the naked human being’s birth truth.
WHO says vaccine safety top priority, as AstraZeneca pauses study
Safety of a prospective vaccine for COVID-19 comes “first and foremost”, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said on Wednesday, as a trial of a candidate from AstraZeneca was paused, at least temporarily, due to concerns over side effects.
Covid-19 could reverse decades of progress in reducing child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year -- down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but Covid-19 could reverse decades of this progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, global health and welfare agencies warned today.