Over 23,000 doctor, nurse, health worker posts vacant in public hospitals: Health minister
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Healthcare
Chittagong Medical College Hospital launches drive against broker syndicates
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Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
9 June 2026, 20:53 PM
Healthcare
Ad-din Hospital submits reply to DGHS show-cause notice over newborn deaths
9 June 2026, 20:43 PM
Healthcare
Intern, postgrad doctors suspend protests after govt assurance
8 June 2026, 21:15 PM
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical industries donate one lakh saline units ahead of dengue season
8 June 2026, 14:13 PM
Healthcare
Ad-din Hospital granted 48-hour extension to respond to DGHS show-cause notice
7 June 2026, 19:25 PM
Healthcare
Suhrawardy Hospital director removed days after DAB protest
7 June 2026, 17:22 PM
Hospitals
3 more die with measles-like symptoms
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Winter Diseases: Hospitals grapple with influx of child patients
Hospitals in Chattogram are struggling to handle a sharp increase in child patients suffering from cold-related complications during the winter.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Caring for your liver: Key steps to stay healthy
Your liver is a vital organ that supports digestion, cleans toxins from your blood, produces bile to break down fats, and stores glucose for energy. Protecting it is essential for long-term health.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Winter immunity boost: Eat right, stay strong
As winter sets in, strengthening your immune system is essential, especially in Bangladesh, where cold weather can make people more vulnerable to respiratory infections like the flu and common colds.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Winter migraine: A curse
Winter, otherwise known for its crisp air and merriment, is quite a difficult time for migraine-prone people.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Addressing the Nipah virus threat in Bangladesh
One Health is an integrated approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Small steps, big changes: Your guide to achieving weight loss goals
Losing weight and improving your health often require lifestyle changes, and setting clear, realistic goals can make a big difference in your success. Effective weight loss goals include a long-term objective—like shedding 10 pounds in six months—supported by smaller, actionable steps, such as daily 20-minute walks after dinner.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Managing pain and moving freely
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease where bone erosion occurs, leading to rough joint surfaces and reduced joint space due to osteophyte formation.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Seasonal trends in respiratory infections: A global perspective
As winter takes hold in many parts of the world, there is a predictable rise in acute respiratory infections (ARIs).
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM
How living at high altitude affects patients with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging to manage, and high-altitude living adds another layer of complexity. At high altitudes, the reduced oxygen levels trigger physiological changes, but their impact on COPD patients remains uncertain.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Water: An essential fuel for your brain
What can you do to improve your overall brain health? The simple solution is to drink plenty of water.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Does drinking tea cause kidney stones? An informative analysis
Tea is cherished globally for its comforting qualities and potential health benefits. However, questions about its connection to kidney stone formation persist. Is tea a risk factor for kidney stones, or is this a misunderstanding? Let us explore the facts.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
The promise and pitfalls of AI in clinical reasoning
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and Gemini-1.0-Pro are revolutionising clinical reasoning, demonstrating expert-level diagnostic capabilities. However, these tools are not without flaws, mirroring the cognitive biases that challenge human decision-making. Recent studies highlight both their potential and limitations in clinical practice.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
E-cigarettes: The hidden dangers behind the vape craze
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that ejects vaporised solution for inhalation. It usually contains nicotine, the addictive substance in regular cigarettes, along with other flavouring agents and chemicals, including heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Global commission proposes updated diagnostic framework
A landmark report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology introduces a redefined approach to diagnosing obesity, aiming to address the limitations of traditional methods and ensure appropriate care for over one billion individuals living with obesity worldwide.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Pirojpur Sadar Hospital: 250-bed on paper, 100-bed in reality
The long-awaited upgrade of Pirojpur Sadar Hospital from 100-bed to a 250-bed facility remains incomplete even after six and a half years, leaving patients to suffer.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Can AI in healthcare mimic human biases and improve clinical decisions?
AI models like GPT-4 and Gemini-1.0-Pro can make expert-level decisions in healthcare, but they also show human-like biases.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
The risk of developing cyst in the lungs
These days, quite often you would have heard people talking about a word, ‘Cyst.’ Somebody had had a problem of epilepsy, and the treating doctor had told him about a cyst in the brain.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Updated vitamin D guidelines: what clinicians and patients need to know
In 2024, the Endocrine Society issued updated guidelines on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults, reflecting recent research. The new recommendations, which replace a 2011 guideline, aim to simplify the approach to vitamin D testing and supplementation.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New insights into treating adult
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood condition—it affects millions of adults too.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM