Health

ISLAMABAD: Doctors of Shifa International Hospital on Monday performed a surgery, removing a brain tumour from a 60-year-old patient who remained awake throughout the procedure. The surgery, which was completed in almost two hours, was led by neurosurgeon Dr Akbar Ali Khan. “Though this kind of surgery has been conducted at Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi, it was the first …

Previous research has suggested a link between the presence of diabetes and a person’s risk of cancer Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Previous research has suggested a link between the presence of diabetes and a person’s risk of cancer. Now, a large study in a Chinese population shows that type 2 diabetes is associated with …

Chronic constipation often accompanies depression. Using a mouse model, researchers investigated why this relationship might occur Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Chronic constipation often accompanies depression. Using a mouse model, researchers investigated why this relationship might occur. They have also tested an experimental drug with encouraging results.Over the years, scientists have found strong links between …

Could adding calcium and magnesium to drinking water be a practical way to lower high blood pressure in people who live in areas where drinking water is deficient in these minerals?A recent study has linked drinking water of higher salinity to lowerblood pressure in people living in a coastal region of Bangladesh Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online …

Two more HIV Aids infected children have died taking the death toll to 7 in Larkana.56 more cases of HIV infected people have surfaced in Rito Dero Larkana (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) Two more HIV Aids infected children have died taking the death toll to 7 in Larkana.56 more cases of HIV infected people have surfaced …

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said that the government would not tolerate any hurdle in its endeavour of reforming the public sector hospitals to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services to the poor people LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said that the government would not tolerate any hurdle in …

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here on Friday and discussed various matters including improvement in health sector and continuation of immunization campaign more effectively LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza called …

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Zafar Mirza Friday said the PTI government was committed to provide best medical and education facilities to the people in line with vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Zafar Mirza Friday said the PTI government was committed to …

The central accused character of ephedrine quota case has been given key responsibilities in a steering committee of the federal government and also given the charge of Hepatitis Control Program ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) : The central accused character of ephedrine quota case has been given key responsibilities in a steering committee of the …

The Anti-dengue drive initiated by the district health department was in full swing under which surveillance and fumigation is being carried out in different areas of the city RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :The Anti-dengue drive initiated by the district health department was in full swing under which surveillance and fumigation is being carried out …