No new clinics, private practice within 1km of govt hospitals: DGHS
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US drug-pricing plan could reshape medicine costs worldwide
20 September 2026
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When ‘gastric problems’ hide something more serious
20 September 2026
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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to higher anaesthesia risk
20 September 2026
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Safe care for life: Why patient safety must be central to Bangladesh’s NCD response
20 September 2026
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Khichuri, mood and the science of comfort food
20 September 2026
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Definium's LSD-based anxiety, depression drug scores another trial win
17 September 2026
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When someone just needs a reason to stay alive
13 September 2026
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Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
13 September 2026
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Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
13 September 2026
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Two more die of dengue
Two more deaths from dengue fever have been reported in 24 hours till this morning, bringing the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 64.
10 August 2024
Some relief in kitchen markets
Prices of daily essentials, aside from onions, have started falling in the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days due to an increase in supply.
9 August 2024
2 more die of dengue
At least two dengue patients died while 192 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
6 August 2024
Early action can prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A groundbreaking report from the 2024 Lancet Commission reveals that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout life, starting in childhood.
3 August 2024
How climate events influence disease outbreaks
New research suggests that an El Niño event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain during an early 20th-century pandemic, supporting the idea that climate anomalies could create opportunities for the emergence of new cholera strains.
3 August 2024
The consequences of untreated mitral regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.
3 August 2024
A closer look: Understanding antidepressant discontinuation symptoms
Clinicians prescribing antidepressants often face the challenge of managing symptoms that patients experience when stopping these medications.
3 August 2024
Recognising heart attack symptoms in women
Heart attacks can present differently in women compared to men, leading to potential misdiagnoses and delays in treatment. Understanding these differences is crucial for timely intervention and better outcomes.
3 August 2024
Support for all breastfeeding moms
World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated in the first week of August, is supported by WHO, UNICEF, and numerous health ministries and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”
3 August 2024
It is time for action
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer.
3 August 2024
154 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 154 dengue patients were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
3 August 2024
One more dies of dengue
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 57 this year
1 August 2024
Many dementia cases could be prevented, but far from all: study
A huge review of the available evidence published in The Lancet journal on Wednesday said that the "potential for prevention is high" in the fight against dementia.
1 August 2024
Dengue: 176 hospitalised in a day
A total of 176 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
31 July 2024
Physiotherapy approaches for functional neurologic disorders
Functional neurologic disorders (FNDs), previously known as conversion or psychogenic disorders, are characterised by neurological symptoms that lack an obvious physical cause on standard diagnostic tests.
27 July 2024
Occupational therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a very common disorder in our country. According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2020, Parkinson’s disease deaths in Bangladesh reached 3,782 or 0.53% of total deaths. In Bangladesh, death rank is 125 among the world.
27 July 2024
Three successful TAVR performed in one day at United Hospital
At United Hospital in the capital, three patients underwent successful artificial aortic valve replacement without cardiac surgery on the same day, which is a breakthrough in heart disease treatment in Bangladesh, says a press release.
27 July 2024
Re-evaluating paternal metformin use
In recent years, concerns have emerged regarding the potential impact of paternal use of metformin, a common diabetes medication, on the risk of birth defects in offspring.
27 July 2024
The intersection of osteoarthritis, physical activity, and mental health
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic condition affecting millions globally, leading to significant pain and disability. Beyond its physical toll, OA is frequently associated with high rates of depression, exacerbating the overall burden on individuals. While managing the physical symptoms of OA remains a primary focus, addressing the associated mental health issues is equally crucial. One promising avenue in this regard is physical activity.
27 July 2024
Machine learning models predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis
A recent study has demonstrated that machine learning models can effectively predict how multiple sclerosis (MS) will progress in patients, offering new hope for improved disease management. The research, led by Edward De Brouwer from KU Leuven in Belgium, was published this week in PLOS Digital Health.
27 July 2024