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Three more die of dengue, 354 get hospitalised
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year.
4 die of dengue in 24 hours, 888 hospitalised
At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 888 patients were hospitalised till this morning
Chattogram city: Multidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water
A recent study has confirmed the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in the drinking water at various restaurants, tea stalls, food carts, and diagnostic centres across Chattogram city, posing serious public health concerns.
Achieving remission in type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes remission refers to a state where blood sugar levels return to normal or prediabetic levels without the need for diabetes medications, especially insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. It is important to note that remission does not mean a cure; rather, it indicates effective management of the condition to the point where glucose levels remain in a healthy range for an extended period.
Global trends in cardiovascular disease: rising burden in transitioning regions
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death and disability, with ischemic heart disease and stroke accounting for 16% and 11% of total deaths in 2019, respectively. While global incidence rates for these conditions have generally declined over the past three decades, certain regions are experiencing increases, according to a study in PLOS Global Public Health led by Wanghong Xu of Fudan University.
What you should know about uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or on the uterus, common in women and individuals assigned female at birth. By age 50, up to 80% will develop fibroids, though many may not notice symptoms.
World AMR Awareness Week / Educate. Advocate. Act now
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective, and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.
Sudden cardiac arrest: The hidden threat to healthy young lives
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart abruptly stops functioning, leading to haemodynamic collapse and sudden death. It can manifest within an hour of symptom onset in witnessed cases or within 24 hours in unwitnessed cases. In autopsy findings, it is described as a natural, unexpected death due to cardiac or unknown causes.
Cold-related diseases overwhelm Jashore General Hospital's paediatric ward
The majority are battling illnesses such as fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, and diarrhoea, hospital sources said.
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer.
Superiority in a spouse
A lovely relationship starts as gently as the wind. The refrain “I can’t help falling in love with you” appears in a lot of poetry and music. However, maintaining that bond is another story. It is a whole other ballgame to keep the relationship pleasant, especially after marriage.
Metformin decreased dementia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for dementia. Researchers analysed data from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) to assess whether treatment for type 2 diabetes affected dementia risk in adults ≥60 years old with type 2 diabetes mellitus on treatment. Diabetes diagnosis, type of anti-diabetic medication used, and dementia classification were based on NHIRD records.
The roles of microbes in space from a health perspective
The survivability tests of microbes in space conditions started more than 90 years ago. The early experiments utilised balloon flights and rocket payloads to expose the microorganisms in spaceflight conditions. In 1966, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) performed experiments on microbes by exposing them to space conditions. The resilience of those organisms was poor due to the radiation of the space.
Perinatal depression linked with long-term suicide risk and all-cause mortality
Perinatal depression, either antenatal (during pregnancy) or postpartum, affects 10% to 20% of pregnant women and is linked with numerous adverse health outcomes. One such outcome, suicide, accounts for as many as 20% of postpartum deaths in high-income countries. In two new studies, researchers used a Swedish dataset to investigate overall mortality and suicidal behavior (attempted or completed suicide) in women with perinatal depression.
Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss
Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.
Tobacco use declines despite tobacco industry’s efforts to jeopardise progress
Globally, there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users, according to the latest estimates in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) tobacco trends report out today.
Unveiling latent autoimmune diabetes: breaking barriers to accurate diagnosis and treatment
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex disease spectrum, encompassing classic insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Navigating COVID-19 in vulnerable patients: insights from dual antiviral therapy studies in the Omicron era
In managing COVID-19, researchers in Germany have delved into the challenges faced by immunocompromised patients, shedding light on effective strategies during the Omicron era.
Climate change’s hidden toll: The impact on global life expectancy
In a ground breaking study published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate, researcher Amit Roy from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and The New School for Social Research in the US highlights the direct link between climate change and human life expectancy.