Dengue turns deadlier for Ctg in Nov

So far, 35 dengue patients died in Chattogram this year, including 10 in just the first two weeks of this month alone. The death toll is likely to rise further by the end of the month
15 November 2024, 14:15 PM

5 more die of dengue, over 1,100 hospitalised

At least five dengue patients died in the last 24 hours, while 1,107 new patients were hospitalised as of this morning
14 November 2024, 15:43 PM

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital arrives Chattogram

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world's only fully accredited ophthalmic teaching and surgical hospital onboard an aircraft, arrived today in Bangladesh to conduct training on ophthalmology
14 November 2024, 14:41 PM

World Diabetes Day being observed with call for healthy lifestyle

In observance of World Diabetes Day today, various organisations, including the Bangladesh Diabetes Association, are holding awareness events nationwide.
14 November 2024, 07:53 AM

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

The global diabetes rate has doubled since 1990 from around 7% to 14%, the study suggested
14 November 2024, 07:06 AM

Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Recent scientific studies shed new light on the experience of millions of patients like Gichohi. They suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
14 November 2024, 06:05 AM

Dengue: 5 more die, 1221 hospitalised

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 372 this year
13 November 2024, 14:40 PM

KMCH struggles to cope with dengue patients

Khulna is witnessing a surge in the number of dengue patients every passing day.
12 November 2024, 20:00 PM

Take effective steps to prevent dengue: HC

The High Court today ordered the government and Dhaka city corporations to take all necessary and effective measures to prevent rapid spreading of dengue and other diseases infected by mosquitos in the capital as well as the whole country
12 November 2024, 14:10 PM

No link between HPV vaccine and infertility: experts

Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh today said the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe and effective for women in preventing cervical cancer
12 November 2024, 13:24 PM

CMH treats over 2,100 injured in July uprising

However, six patients could not be saved
12 November 2024, 11:50 AM

World Pneumonia Day: Chattogram hospitals see surge in bronchopneumonia cases

Experts stress that children under five are particularly vulnerable to pneumonia
12 November 2024, 10:23 AM

5 more die of dengue

1,194 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
11 November 2024, 15:06 PM

5 die of dengue

1,337 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
10 November 2024, 14:18 PM

Dengue death toll reaches 350

Eight 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 350 this year.
9 November 2024, 21:23 PM

Novel Radiotracer PET-CT Imaging to characterise small renal masses

Detection of small renal masses (i.e., ≤4 cm) is increasing, partly due to widespread use of abdominal computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an aging population. Current imaging technologies cannot distinguish between benign and malignant lesions.
9 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Is virtual early palliative care an option for advanced cancer?

Guidelines recommend early integration of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, given evidence for improved quality of life (QOL). However, most patients do not receive early palliative care due to limited access and resources.
9 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Addressing dengue fever in pregnancy

Dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes, presents significant challenges for public health, particularly during pregnancy. While many women may experience a mild illness, severe dengue can lead to serious complications that affect both maternal and foetal health.
9 November 2024, 18:00 PM

The hidden dangers of sugar

Sugar has become one of the most pervasive ingredients in modern diets. From soft drinks to packaged snacks, added sugars are ubiquitous, contributing to a public health crisis that is gradually escalating.
9 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Secondary hypertension in young adults often remain undiagnosed

The prevalence of secondary causes of hypertension varies depending on the studied population. Data suggest that 10% of adults with hypertension have secondary causes, although this percentage likely is an underestimate. Current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines recommend screening for secondary causes of hypertension in patients who are younger than 30.
9 November 2024, 18:00 PM