The 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 […]
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Hackers leak Australian health records on dark web
Hackers have followed through on a threat to leak sensitive medical records stolen from a major Australian health company that counts the country’s prime minister among nearly 10 million customers. Medibank told investors that a “sample” selection of customer data was posted on a “dark web forum” on Wednesday after it refused to pay a […]
Cancer drugs could potentially be used to fight Malaria: Research
A cancer treatment presently in clinical testing has the potential to guard against, cure, and prevent malaria transmission. The groundbreaking discovery by a multinational team led by Penn State researchers gives new hope against a disease that kills over 500,000 people each year, disproportionately impacting children under the age of five, pregnant women, and HIV patients. The research team, led by […]
Study suggests lowering blood pressure helps prevent dementia
ISLAMABAD: 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
The 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 […]
Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel meets Saudi Arab’s Minister for Health
Cairo: The Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel met Saudi Arab’s Minister for Health Fahad Bin Abdur Rehman Al-Jalaja here on Tuesday. The Federal Minister briefed the Saudi Minister over the issues of recognition and degrees accreditation related to Pakistani Medical Universities including MS, MD, PHD awarded by Pakistani Medical Universities. The Minister said Pakistani […]
Provision of health facilities to people top priorities of Balochistan Govt: Minister
Quetta: Provision of health facilities to people top priorities of Balochistan Govt. Balochistan Health Minister Syed Ehsan Shah on Saturday said that the provision of health facilities to the people at their doorsteps was one of the top priorities of the government for which all available resources are being utilized. He shared these views while […]
Artificial sweeteners linked to increased risk of heart disease
The findings of a large study of French adults suggest a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke. The findings, published by The BMJ, indicate that these food additives, consumed daily by millions of people and present in thousands of foods and drinks, should not be considered a […]
Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision
Queen Elizabeth II is unwell in her Balmoral home and under supervision. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral (Castle),” Buckingham Palace said. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the statement said. Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of […]
An interview with Dr. Humayun Mohmand; Chairman Standing Committee health senate
Senator Dr. Humayon Mohmand; a well-known cosmetics surgeon, is the Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Health. He runs his own private clinic. His works has been internationally recognized in 50 publications, 23 textbooks chapters. Additionally, he is a part of the international faculty. Mohmand says. “I never preferred nor joined government job because scoring the […]