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Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds
Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.
Destroy fake diabetes test kits: HC
The High Court yesterday directed authorities to immediately destroy "fake" Accu-Chek Active Test Strips, Batch No 26076156, deemed hazardous to public health
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
Dhaka saw 42,000 less dengue cases last year than 2019: DSCC Mayor
The number of dengue patients in Dhaka in 2023 was 42,000 less than in 2019, according to Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh
Expecting mother dies at hospital
An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday
Stuck in lift, patient dies at hospital
A patient of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur died yesterday allegedly by suffocating after being stuck in a hospital lift for 45 minutes.
Kitchen Markets: Veggie prices shoot up
Along with price hikes of chicken and fish, some vegetables also saw rising prices in the kitchen markets of the capital yesterday, adding to the never-ending burden on the pockets of low-income groups.
Mobile court jails vendor for selling dead chicken in Gazipur
A mobile court today fined a vendor for selling dead chicken meat in Gazipur's Kapasia..Tofazzal Mia, 25, of Kandapara area of Narsingdi's Madhabdi municipality, was also jailed for seven days, reports our Gazipur correspondent quoting the executive magistrate.
17 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported 17 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Heat effects: how air conditioning influences health
In response to global warming, human beings have been forced to adapt. One way to adapt to extreme heat events is to install air conditioning in homes and public buildings around the world. There is no doubt it can be lifesaving when the temperature rises. It also has some other health effects.
Understanding ADHD in adult women
Compared to studies involving children, adolescents, and men, there is limited research on the impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) specifically on adult women.
Enhancing weight loss and heart health
A recent study highlights the potential benefits of a unique approach to weight loss and heart health: combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training.
Widespread antibiotic overuse in COVID-19 hospital patients
New evidence from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows the extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, which may have exacerbated the “silent” spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Prostate cancer cases expected to double worldwide between 2020 and 2040, new analysis suggests
The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer warns of a looming crisis, projecting a doubling of cases to 2.9 million annually by 2040, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the highest increases.
How your gut microbes might influence weight gain
At the European Congress on Obesity, researchers presented new evidence suggesting that the bacteria in the gut could be a significant contributor to obesity, especially in men and women.
Vaping as a tool for smoking cessation
A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, reveals a significant shift in smoking cessation patterns among the US adults who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes),
Pets as potential reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A global congress presented new research suggesting that pet dogs and cats can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially spreading them to their owners.
Celebrating progress and addressing challenges in global vaccine equity
The World Immunisation Week 2024 is being observed during April 24 to 30. The global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Immunisation campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before.
Design your workplace with ergonomic physiotherapy
Appropriate workplace design is essential for the working population to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders or pain. Muscles, bones, and joint pain resulting from a work-related activity (like long sitting, prolonged standing, or forward bending activity) is called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).
