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Community Voice Meet
United Hospital observed the World Cancer Day by organising various events like rally, Community Voice Meet, scientific seminar etc.
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Cancer Awareness: March for Mothers
'March for Mothers', a rally for creating awareness about cervical cancer took place in Dhaka recently. Participants in the rally urged the
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy
Low socioeconomic status is linked to significant reduction in life expectancy and should be considered a major risk factor for ill health
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Early diagnosis of cancer saves lives, cuts treatment costs
New guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO), launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Discharging halitosis
Halitosis, bad breath, fetor ex ore or smelly mouth all are related synonyms. As the mouth is worse than the anus, it is no wonder that
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Recognising and preventing low blood sugar
Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Seminar on 'Rational Use of Blood' held in Dhaka
Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation organised a seminar on the 'Rational Use of Blood' at Sagor Runi Auditorium in Dhaka Reporter's
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Who should get the flu shot?
Seasonal influenza (or “flu”) is most often caused by type A or B influenza viruses. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, cough
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Polypharmacy and patients’ quality of life
The simultaneous use of multiple medications by a single patient for one or more conditions is called polypharmacy. Polypharmacy
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
U.S. investment in the Global Fund and Global Health
In 2002, the United States joined with countries across the world to create the Global Fund, a 21st century public-private partnership
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
QUIT: Smokers who know personal risk more likely to quit
Offering smokers a taster session at an NHS (National Health Service) Stop Smoking Service and explaining their personal risk of developing smoking-related diseases doubles their likelihood of attending a stop smoking course, according to a study in The Lancet.
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Spark* Bangladesh Accelerator: An exciting opportunity for emerging social entrepreneurs
Spark* Bangladesh is running their third entrepreneurship accelerator programme, in partnership with Build Bangladesh, this April.
26 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Diagnosing skin cancer: Software as good as doctors, says study
Image-scanning software developed at Stanford University can distinguish deadly skin cancers from benign ones as accurately as top dermatologists, according to a study.
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Stay healthy this winter
Dr Mujahidul Islam Nipun, senior medical officer at Care Specialised Hospital in Dhaka, spoke to The Daily Star about winter health and skin complications and gives tips to stay fit.
23 January 2017, 10:42 AM
MSD for Mothers commits $10 million
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A., inside the United States and Canada, announced recently its $10 million commitment to the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in support of Every Woman Every Child to improve maternal and child health in low- and lower-middle-income countries worldwide through its MSD for Mothers initiative.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Stomach problems in winter
The digestive system can be a source of considerable illness in winter if people eat the wrong food and don't rug up.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Malaria, its fatal impact and treatment
From time immemorial men have been surviving amongst a lot of deadly diseases among which Malaria is a primitive one.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Suspected prostate cancer patients could avoid unnecessary biopsy
Giving men with suspected prostate cancer an MRI scan could improve diagnosis and save those who do not have aggressive cancers from having an unnecessary biopsy, according to a study published in The Lancet.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Heart attack triggers that may surprise you
Did you know that cold weather can cause a heart attack? We explain how, along with other triggers you might not know about.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
6th BSHRM-MetLife International HR Conference to be held in March
Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM) organised a press conference on January 14, 2017 on their biggest event
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