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Unveiling latent autoimmune diabetes: breaking barriers to accurate diagnosis and treatment
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex disease spectrum, encompassing classic insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
COVID-19: Infection rate goes up by 5pc in a month
With 13 new cases recorded yesterday, the Covid-19 infection rate has shot up to 5.83 percent from last month’s 0.66.
22 more Covid cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported 22 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.
JN.1, new Covid subvariant, is here now
The new subvariant of the coronavirus -- JN.1 -- has been detected for the first time in Bangladesh.
Shishu Hospital seeing an uptick of pneumonia patients
Children and elderly are mostly flocking to the hospitals to get treatment for winter-related diseases like pneumonia, asthma and diarrhoea.
Dengue looks ominous even in lean season
At least 10 dengue patients have died and about 756 new patients were hospitalised in the first 17 days of the year, portending an ominous trajectory of the mosquito-borne disease in 2024.
Video gamers at risk of permanent hearing loss: Study
Gamers exposed to such high-intensity sound levels for long periods may be risking permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus.
Close all illegal hospitals, clinics
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen yesterday directed the authorities concerned to shut down all unregistered hospitals, diagnostic centres, and clinics.
Health minister addresses Ayaan's death; asks for closure of unlicensed medical facilities
In a bold initiative to ensure medical compliance and public safety, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen has directed immediate closure of all unregistered hospitals, diagnostic centres, and clinics
Selling of Baghair at Moulvibazar fish fair draws flak
The centuries-old three-day “Poush Sankranti” fish fair ended in Moulvibazar this morning..At the fair, held at Sreemangal, Kulaura, and Kamalganj, locals and visitors got to buy a variety of sweet water fish put on display by fishers. .The biggest attraction of the fair was Baghair
Dengue claims two more lives
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 13 this year.
Navigating COVID-19 in vulnerable patients: insights from dual antiviral therapy studies in the Omicron eraa
In managing COVID-19, researchers in Germany have delved into the challenges faced by immunocompromised patients, shedding light on effective strategies during the Omicron era.
Climate change’s hidden toll: The impact on global life expectancy
In a ground breaking study published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate, researcher Amit Roy from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and The New School for Social Research in the US highlights the direct link between climate change and human life expectancy.
Gaslighting - Part II
Gaslighting can have lasting effects across various areas of a person’s life, from school and work to family and personal relationships, ranging from mild to severe. Oddly, they never admit when they are wrong.
Tobacco use declines despite tobacco industry’s efforts to jeopardise progress
Globally, there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users, according to the latest estimates in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) tobacco trends report out today.
Uncovering the genetic basis of diarrhoea
In the realm of biomedical research, understanding the genetic causes of diseases has been a longstanding pursuit. Diseases such as Huntington’s, sickle cell anaemia, and muscular dystrophy have been linked to mutations in single genes,
Gaza faces unprecedented hunger crisis; urgent humanitarian ceasefire needed
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) partnership, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),
Gaslighting - Part 1
Have you seen the classic movie ‘Gaslight’ in which Ingrid Bergman played a crucial role and not only became famous but also popularised the term ‘Gaslighting,’ depicting psychological manipulation so vividly that it is now widely used to describe similar behaviour in real life?
A simple strategy to reduce pneumonia risk and improve patient outcomes
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a common infection associated with adverse outcomes, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Traditionally, chlorhexidine oral care has been used for prevention, but its effectiveness has been questioned.
Global commitment to eliminate cervical cancer: targets, progress, and impact
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with 604,000 new cases in 2020.
Skipping the sparkle - Part II
In today’s world, shopping has become an everyday activity. However, when shopping becomes uncontrollable, it is important to determine if it is just a habit or a genuine problem. Especially while travelling, some individuals prioritise shopping over appreciating the beauty of nature.
