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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.
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.
Uncovering the genetic basis of diarrhoea
In the realm of biomedical research, understanding the genetic causes of diseases has been a longstanding pursuit. Diseases such as Huntington’s, sickle cell anaemia, and muscular dystrophy have been linked to mutations in single genes,
Gaza faces unprecedented hunger crisis; urgent humanitarian ceasefire needed
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) partnership, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),
Gaslighting - Part 1
Have you seen the classic movie ‘Gaslight’ in which Ingrid Bergman played a crucial role and not only became famous but also popularised the term ‘Gaslighting,’ depicting psychological manipulation so vividly that it is now widely used to describe similar behaviour in real life?
A simple strategy to reduce pneumonia risk and improve patient outcomes
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a common infection associated with adverse outcomes, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Traditionally, chlorhexidine oral care has been used for prevention, but its effectiveness has been questioned.
Global commitment to eliminate cervical cancer: targets, progress, and impact
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with 604,000 new cases in 2020.
Managing muscle health as we age
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and one significant concern for many is the gradual loss of muscle mass and function known as sarcopenia.
WHO prequalifies a second malaria vaccine, a significant milestone in the prevention of the disease
The R21 vaccine is the second malaria vaccine prequalified by the WHO, following the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine, which obtained prequalification status in July 2022. Both vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials for preventing malaria in children.
Understanding COVID-19 medication rebound concerns
A couple of medications, Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) and Molnupiravir, are recommended for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19. They have been helpful in reducing hospitalisations and deaths. However, there has been a hesitation in using these drugs, partly because some folks worry they might cause COVID-19 symptoms to come back after recovery.
Gastrointestinal bleeding risk in aspirin users for preventing heart issues
Between 2016 and 2020, a study in the US published in the American Journal of Medicine looked at whether taking aspirin to prevent heart issues affected the chances of bleeding in the stomach. They studied over half a million adults aged 45 and older who went to the emergency room due to this type of bleeding.