EU approves first vaccine against common respiratory virus By: Agencies on June 7, 2023The European Commission has followed the United States in approving the world’s first vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, to be used by adults aged 60 and over, its maker GlaxoSmithKline said Wednesday. The United States approved the drug, named Arexvy, last month, while the vaccine is the culmination of a decades-long hunt to protect […]
Young cancer survivors face a higher risk of early heart failure: Study By: Agencies on May 22, 2023Anthracyclines, a particular class of chemotherapy that breaks the DNA in cancer cells, have been reported to increase the risk of heart failure among young adult cancer survivors (between the ages of 18 and 39 at diagnosis) by 2.6 times. The first study to estimate the risk of heart failure among young adult cancer survivors treated with […]
How sleep phase can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD By: Agencies on May 5, 2023A recent study suggests that sleep spindles, which are small bursts of brain activity detected by EEG during one phase of sleep, may regulate anxiety in persons suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study shines a light on the role of spindles in alleviating anxiety in PTSD as well as confirms their established role in the […]
If you love eating french fries, you may be depressed By: webdesk on April 27, 2023New research has suggested that consuming fried food, especially fried potatoes, can increase the risk of anxiety by up to 12% and depression by up to 7%. The study, published in the journal PNAS, analyzed data from over 140,000 people over 11.3 years and identified a higher risk of anxiety and depression among those who […]
How sleep quality impacts your lung health By: Agencies on April 26, 2023 Pulmonary fibrosis, or lung scarring, is a serious condition in which connective tissue builds up in the lungs, making them thick and rigid, and causing difficulty breathing. While medications can ease the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis, none can repair the lung damage caused by this sometimes-fatal disease. It confirms a previously-discovered link between the […]
5th live Bariatric Surgery symposium held at Capital Hospital By: webdesk on January 19, 2023The 5th live Bariatric Surgery Symposium with hands on basic of advanced laparoscopic surgery workshop was held on 18th and 19th January 2023 at Capital hospital CDA Islamabad under the supervision of Professor Dr Naeem Taj , Dean of Capital hospital and renowned Laparoscopic of Bariatric Surgeon and patronship of Dr Fazal e Maula Executive […]
Fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health: experts By: AFP on October 26, 2022Over-reliance on fossil fuels is worsening the health impacts of global crises such as climate change, pandemics and food security, an international team of experts said Wednesday in a dire assessment of humanity’s energy strategy. As health systems deal with the fallout of Covid-19, the analysis found that the vast majority of countries still allocate […]
Study suggests lowering blood pressure helps prevent dementia By: Agencies on October 26, 2022ISLAMABAD: A study conducted by the George Institute for Global Health and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) suggested that lowering blood pressure in later life can cut the risk of dementia. Dementia is a syndrome in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences […]
Working more hours in stressful jobs increases depression risk By: Agencies on October 25, 2022The more hours one puts into a stressful job they are likely to an increased risk of depression in people, a new study has found out. Working 90 or more hours a week was associated with changes in depression symptom scores three times larger than the change in depression symptoms among those working 40 to […]
Artificial heart maker gets approvals to resume sales By: Reuters on October 25, 2022CARMAT, the designer and developer of Aeson, the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, designed to provide a therapeutic alternative for people suffering from end-stage biventricular heart failure, announced today that it has been granted the necessary regulatory approvals to resume implants in a commercial setting. After a review of CARMAT filings, DEKRA has provided […]