Dera Ismail Khan DHQ Hospital to Acquire Angiography Machine
In a significant development for healthcare services in Dera Ismail Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sanctioned the acquisition of an angiography machine for the […]
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CDC Recommends Bird Flu Testing for All Hospitalized Flu Patients
In a significant public health move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines to recommend that all patients hospitalized with […]
Polio Resurgence in Thatta: Pakistan Battles New Case in 2024
In a concerning development, the Sindh district of Thatta has reported a fresh polio case, bringing Pakistan’s total polio cases in 2024 to 73. This […]
Gilead Sciences Settles Patent Dispute with U.S. Government Over HIV Drugs Truvada and Descovy
Gilead Sciences, the biopharmaceutical giant, has successfully settled a high-stakes patent dispute with the U.S. government concerning its HIV prevention drugs, Truvada and Descovy. The […]
Major Study Identifies 15 Factors That Increase Early Dementia Risk
A recent groundbreaking study has identified 15 factors that significantly contribute to the risk of developing dementia at an early age. The findings offer valuable […]
Tanzania Reports Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
In a concerning development, Tanzania has reported an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and deadly disease. According to the World Health Organization […]
Midlands Area Hospital Limits Patient Visitation Amid Flu and Respiratory Illness Surge
Due to an increase in flu and respiratory illness cases, Prisma Health in the Midlands area has implemented visitation restrictions in its hospital facilities. The […]
Half of Americans Over 55 Face Rising Dementia Risk – Here’s What You Need to Know
As the U.S. population ages, dementia is becoming a growing public health concern. Recent research reveals that nearly 50% of Americans over the age of […]
Polio Crisis in KP: A Child Diagnosed with the Crippling Disease
Poliovirus Strikes Again in KP: A Wake-Up Call for Action The poliovirus has claimed another victim in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, highlighting the persistent challenge […]
PMDC’s Fee Collection Ban: A Game-Changer for Medical Education
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has taken a decisive step by banning medical colleges from directly collecting fees from students. This move aims […]
