Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’

AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.
18 February 2017

Improving health and nutritional status of the urban extreme poor

Concern Worldwide signed a partnership grant contract with its consortium partner BRAC for implementation of a project “Improving Health and Nutrition status of Urban Extreme Poor in Bangladesh through sustainable health service provision” recently, says a press release.
18 February 2017

Blood donors honoured by Quantum Foundation

Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press Club auditorium, says a press release.
18 February 2017

Increased risk of poor outcomes for babies born to mothers with GDM

A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.
18 February 2017

Workshops on USG at DMCH

Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care
18 February 2017

YSSE celebrates two years with Next Generation Carnival

In 2015, the Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE) embarked on a journey to encourage young people to take up social
16 February 2017

EWUBC Business Competition right around the corner

There's a saying: “If you don't build your dream, then someone else will hire you to help build theirs”. If you are a student waiting for an
16 February 2017

ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study

People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.
16 February 2017

Brain damage in former players fuels football 'heading' fears

Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.
15 February 2017

Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy tied to reduced asthma risk in offspring

Maternal use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy could lower the risk for asthma in offspring, a New England Journal of
11 February 2017

Health benefits of sweet potatoes

Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Find some of them below.
11 February 2017

Diseases on WHO's priority 2017 list

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread,
11 February 2017

Health hazards in beauty parlour

Ability of nice self-representation in our busy life is one kind of efficiency for which our self-confidence develops accordingly and its
11 February 2017

RAHETID: a hospital for education and training

When there is much to worry about the country’s health sector, surgeon and cancer specialist Prof Raqibul Anwar took the onus on
11 February 2017

What the problem of addiction says about our life, society?

We blame the addicts for their addiction. But have you ever considered exactly what leads people to be addicted to meaningless and destructive drugs like cigarettes or activities like gambling?
10 February 2017

ACCA to work on developing BPO sector

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will work on developing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector of Bangladesh in the short, mid and long terms. The announcement was given at a roundtable titled The Role of Professional Bodies to Help the BPO Sector to Thrive, organised by ACCA Bangladesh on February 6, 2017.
9 February 2017

Dhaka IT-ITES Job Fair 2017 to be held at IBA, DU

Looking for a job in the IT sector? Register and attend the Dhaka IT-ITES Job Fair 2017 on February 11.
9 February 2017

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

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

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