The role of dopamine in hijacking our lives and how to get control back

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter  (a chemical substance which is released at the end of a nerve fibre by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, to another nerve fibre, a muscle fibre, or some other structure.) that is involved in everything we do from regulating movements to controlling our attention.
10 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Advanced technologies for refractive and cataract surgeries in Bangladesh

A large number of patients in Bangladesh undergo refractive and cataract surgeries each year to improve their vision.
10 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Night-time blood pressure can predict 10-year mortality

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that monitoring blood pressure (BP) over a 24-hour period may be a better predictor of health outcomes compared to measuring BP in a clinic setting.
10 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often

World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14th June. Officially designated as an annual event by the World Health Assembly in 2005, the day provides a special opportunity to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world for their gift of blood and has become a major focus for action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.
10 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: One dead, 156 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died and 156 were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours till this morning, reports UNB.
10 June 2023, 10:54 AM

94 Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate 7.74%

At least 94 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
9 June 2023, 13:32 PM

Two more die of dengue

Two people died of dengue and 134 others were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: 2 more die, 134 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died and 134 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
8 June 2023, 11:44 AM

Two die of diarrhoea in Rangamati

Two indigenous persons died of diarrhoea and at least 50 others were suffering fromthe disease at Sajek union in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari yesterday.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Preventable, yet a public health concern

Around 45 million people in the country are affected by fatty liver disease, adding an economic burden of Tk 75,690 crore which is more than double the health sector’s annual budget, said Dr Md Saiful Islam Elin, a consultant hepatologist at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), at a roundtable yesterday.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

2 more die of dengue

At least two dengue patients died while 147 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Two die of diarrhoea in Rangamati

Two indigenous persons died of diarrhoea and at least 50 others were suffering from the disease at Sajek union in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari today
7 June 2023, 16:21 PM

Govt plans to set up children’s hospitals in all districts: Health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government has a plan to set up children’s hospital at every district.."The government has a plan to set up shishu hospital at every district across the country in future", he said..The minister said this while respondin
7 June 2023, 14:30 PM

2 die of dengue, 147 new cases reported

At least two dengue patients died while 147 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
7 June 2023, 11:31 AM

96 more hospitalised with dengue

At least 96 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 June 2023, 18:00 PM

1 dies of Covid, 197 new cases

One more Covid-19 death was recorded in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today
6 June 2023, 13:14 PM

Dengue fever: 96 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 96 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours across the country till this morning..With the new cases, a total of 2,573 have been hospitalised so far this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services..The total number of dengue deaths this year
6 June 2023, 12:16 PM

1 dead, 101 more hospitalised

One more dengue patient died and 101 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday.
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

2 more die of Covid, 75 new cases

Two more Covid-19 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today
5 June 2023, 12:54 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dead, 101 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 101 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning all over the country showing an alarming trend in the disease this year.
5 June 2023, 11:52 AM