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.
How occupational therapists can help COVID-19 survivors
This was the time last year that the world was getting familiar with the word ‘Coronavirus’. In the previous year, we could not stop talking about it because it interrupted the daily life of people all over the world of all ages and races.
8,000 dogs to be vaccinated in Cox’s Bazar to prevent rabies
A five-day long mass vaccination programme -- to inoculate nearly 8,000 dogs -- to prevent rabies will start from tomorrow, said Dr Mohiuddin Mohammad Alamgir, acting civil surgeon of Cox’s Bazar, today.
Medical Cyclotron and PET CT at United Hospital, vanguard in reshaping cancer care
On the basement floor of the United Hospital, one will find many highly specialized state-of-the-art medical equipment where the Nuclear Medicine and Radiation (radiotherapy) wings are located. United Hospital Cancer Care Centre is entirely devoted to provide cancer patients with the most effective range of innovative cancer diagnosis and treatment available. It is the first vanguard hospital playing pioneering role in reshaping the cancer care of Bangladesh as it introduced back in 2011 the first PET-CT scanner and Medical Cyclotron to produce FDG (Fludeoxyglucose), the radioactive isotope which is used in PET-CT scan to detect the presence, spread, recurrence and treatment progress of cancer.
Mask is must
Today’s talk of the globe is ‘vaccine’. People are very excited and also confused about their happiness on this issue! Although we are aware of at
Brain boosting beverages
In our daily life, we take many kind of beverages. We hardly think about their health benefits. Here are a few juices and drinks that may boost your brain health.
Diet and lifestyle changes lower risk for GERD symptoms in women
Although clinicians commonly recommend diet and lifestyle modifications to prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, few prospective data inform these recommendations. Researchers used Nurses’ Health Study data to determine associations between dietary and lifestyle factors and risk for developing GERD symptoms in 43,000 women without baseline GERD.
Addressing pandemic fatigue
It is hard to not be appalled by the sheer apathy many people are showing towards the health measures put in place to fight the pandemic – masks are barely seen covering both nose and mouth of the wearer properly, if at all; droves of people are casually visiting entertainment hubs
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.
Covid-19 vaccine: COVAX announces new agreement, plans for fast deliveries
COVAX, a global initiative to ensure rapid and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines for all countries yesterday announced the signing of an advance purchase agreement with Pfizer for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has already received WHO emergency use listing.
India to gift Bangladesh 20 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine; will arrive on Jan 20
The Health Services Division of the health ministry today issued a circular saying that the Indian government will provide 20 lakh doses of Oxford-Astrazenca Covid-19 vaccines (Covishield) to Bangladesh.