First awake brain surgery at Ctg's Evercare Hospital

The first awake brain surgery at Evercare Hospital in Chattogram has been successfully conducted recently, a press release said today.
6 November 2021

Goitre associated with hyperthyroidism may need treatment

A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of thyroid gland. The most common cause of goitre worldwide is lack of iodine in the diet.
5 November 2021

Psoriasis: Not just about the skin

Psoriasis is fairly common globally as well as in Bangladesh. Although the condition is classified as a dermatological disease, it doesn’t start in the skin, and its damage is also not limited there.
4 November 2021

Tinnitus That annoying ringing in the ear

Tinnitus is the high-pitched ringing in your ear that others cannot hear. The condition usually does not indicate any serious health issue. Nevertheless, it can be very annoying.
2 November 2021

Psychotherapist Dr Aaron Beck, father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100

Dr Aaron T Beck, a groundbreaking psychotherapist regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, died Monday at his Philadelphia home. He had turned 100 in July.
2 November 2021

Evercare Hospital Ctg observes World Stroke Day

Evercare Hospital Chattogram has recently organised a programme to raise awareness about stroke prevention, marking World Stroke Day, said a press release.
31 October 2021

Migraine More than a headache

Migraine is a strong headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. These severe headaches can last for hours and can interfere with daily activities.
31 October 2021

Mental health among top priorities for Bangladesh, says article by Saima Wazed and Nazish Arman

Bangladesh is among the first few countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to place mental health as one of its top 10 priority health conditions.
31 October 2021

Universal access to hand hygiene

All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing facilities by 2030 if the world invested less than US$1 per person per year in hand hygiene.
30 October 2021

DMCH’s ‘dirty’ laundry

People from across the country flock to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment. According to hospital authorities, around 4,000 patients remain admitted to this 2,600-bed public hospital on a regular basis.  
29 October 2021

Take care of your sinuses

If you have a headache and the facial area feels stuffy, puffy or sore, chances are you are suffering from sinusitis.
29 October 2021

Vision loss due to glaucoma can’t be restored

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the eye’s optic nerve -- vital for optimal vision -- often due to an abnormally high pressure in the eyes.
28 October 2021

'World's first unisex condom': Malaysian uses material used for dressing injuries

A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world's first unisex condom that can be worn by females or males and is made from a medical grade material usually used as a dressing for injuries and wounds.
28 October 2021

Better care for stroke patients

A week ago, when his father had a stroke, Md Rafiq was frantically looking for a healthcare facility to admit him, as he had no idea where to go.
26 October 2021

CMCH launches country’s 2nd specialised unit for stroke patients

Chattogram Medical College Hospital today launched its specialised unit for stroke patients at its Neurology Ward, aiming to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
26 October 2021

UTI more common: in women than men

Urinary tract infection (UTI) typically occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder, overcoming the body’s defences.
25 October 2021

Role of occupational therapists in diseased conditions

October 27 is observed as the World Occupational Therapy Day. On this day, occupational therapists promote their profession throughout the world. The programme of the day varies from culture to culture. This year the central theme of Occupational Therapy Day is “Belong. Be you.”
23 October 2021

Irritated by IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not all that uncommon -- affecting 10-15 percent of people worldwide. It’s characterised as discomfort or pain in the belly and trouble with bowel habits: either diarrhea or constipation.
22 October 2021

Measles unusual before 9 months of age

Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease characterised by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and a spreading skin rash. The disease causes red and blotchy rash, which usually appears first on the face and behind the ears, then spreads downward to the chest and back and finally to the feet.
21 October 2021

Hiccups are harmless, but when should you see a doctor?

We are all familiar with hiccups. It’s a fairly common phenomenon that comes and goes, but sometimes it stays and we don’t know what to do.
18 October 2021