Health
COVID-19 positive mother and immediate care of newborn
Since the emergence of a COVID-19 was not previously seen in humans, there is little data on whether there can be a vertical transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from a COVID-19 positive pregnant woman to her baby.
Bone marrow transplants offered in Dhaka
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has become the first in Bangladesh to perform all kinds of bone marrow transplants (BMTs), using cutting-edge facilities and expert medical staff to provide BMTs to patients at an affordable cost.
Yoga in the time of COVID-19
In the modern world where we inhale polluted air, ingest preservative loaded food, toxic media messages and competitive consumer lifestyles, the novel coronavirus has forced us to slow down and rethink our choices.
Does a healthy diet counter the ill-effects of obesity?
A healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet partially modifies the association between obesity and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published recently in PLOS Medicine.
Covid-19 death toll unacceptably high: WHO
The Covid-19 weekly death toll of around 50,000 lives is unacceptably high, the World Health Organization said Friday as the one million fatalities landmark approaches.
Finding my way back
No one chooses to born, others choose for him. So, I did not choose the continent, the country, the district, the family I was born in: it is the naked human being’s birth truth.
Battling pandemic fatigue: Some feel burned out as the Covid-19 outbreak drags on with no end in sight
Long-term worries about a pandemic can take a toll on mental and emotional health and may result in the worsening of mental health conditions and chronic health problems.
Terri Chen, head of psychology and senior clinical psychologist at the National University Hospital’s department of psychological medicine in Singapore, gives some tips on how to cope with pandemic fatigue.Russia to supply 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to India
Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has said it will supply 100 million doses of its potential coronavirus vaccine to Indian drug company Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, as Moscow speeds up plans to distribute its shot abroad.
Pepsi to introduce ‘stress-relieving’ beverage in the US
PepsiCo is working on a drink to combat high-stress levels caused by the coronavirus pandemic and help consumers sleep better, according to a report by CNBC.
Combatting the coming malnutrition crisis
COVID-19 has profoundly impacted all countries, with even the most prosperous nations overwhelmed by the pandemic. For low- and middle-income countries, the consequences are even more severe.
Neuromedicine specialist Prof Dr Deen Mohammad in quarantine
Renowned Bangladeshi neurologist, academic and neuro-medicine specialist Professor Dr Quazi Deen Mohammad, also the founding director of National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka, has placed himself in quarantine.
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of an effective vaccine, according to a study published recently in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Chao Wu and Rui Huang of Nanjing University Medical School, and colleagues.
Insomnia identified as a new risk factor
A new ‘global atlas’ study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) is the first to
Bangladesh Army donated essential medical equipment for COVID-19 response at Evercare Hospital Dhaka
The Bangladesh Army recently has provided specialised trolleys and isolation beds for the COVID-19 patients at Evercare Hospital Dhaka to help combat the deadly pandemic, says a press release.
Healthcare cost of COVID-19 in LMlCs at US$52 billion every four weeks
Research published in The Lancet Global Health journal, estimates that it could cost low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) around US$52
Establish value-based healthcare system in Bangladesh: Omar Ishrak
Chairman of Intel and Medtronic speaks at 38th Annual Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club of Metropolitan Dhaka
WHO seeks Bangladesh’s urgent action to avoid deaths by trans fat intake
Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.
Covid-19 could reverse decades of progress in reducing child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year — down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but Covid-19 could reverse decades of this progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, global health and welfare agencies warned today.
World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the world must be better prepared for the next pandemic, as he calls on countries to invest in public health.
Facing the COVID-19 crisis: where do we stand after six months?
Six months have now been passed since the first COVID-19 patient was detected in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has been fortunate to see a low percentage of symptomatic patients with a low death rate as compared to many other nations.
WHO says vaccine safety top priority, as AstraZeneca pauses study
Safety of a prospective vaccine for COVID-19 comes “first and foremost”, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said on Wednesday, as a trial of a candidate from AstraZeneca was paused, at least temporarily, due to concerns over side effects.
China shows off Covid-19 vaccines for first time
China has put its homegrown coronavirus vaccines on display for the first time, as the country where the contagion was discovered looks to shape the narrative surrounding the pandemic.
Protect your child from germs at home
When you have an infant, it is very much important to keep him or her away from germ hazards. Primarily, people are one of the most potent sources of germs.
Thailand provides swab testing units to IEDCR, icddr,b
Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, has handed over swab testing units to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and icddr,b.
Heavy electronic media use in late childhood linked to lower academic performance
A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer use and poorer numeracy — the ability to work with numbers. Lisa Mundy of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE recently.
Excessive trans-fats in vegetable ghee add to Dhaka’s public health risk: study
Hydrogenated vegetable oil, popularly known as Banaspati ghee, in Dhaka contains five times the global average of trans-fatty acid (TFA) level, putting public health at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according a study.
COVID-19: Crucial importance of ecological balance
COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health emergency crisis causing acute infectious respiratory disease, which has brought even the most powerful nations to their knees. COVID-19 has already claimed 883,782 lives.
Life altering hair care secrets
In our quest for luscious hair, we tend to do things that end up damaging it. Damaged hair appears to be frizzy, unhealthy and often brittle. If we continue damaging the hair, it may lead to thinning or even baldness.
Evening eating is associated with higher total calorie intake and lower diet quality
A study of nearly 1,200 UK adults, being presented at this year’s European and International Conference on Obesity (ECOICO 2020) suggests that there is a link between eating a larger proportion of one’s daily energy intake during the evening and having a higher total energy intake and lower quality of diet.
Data clearly show the more serious trajectory of COVID-19 disease in people with obesity
An analysis conducted by François Pattou, Professor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lille, and head of the Department of General and Endocrine Surgery at Lille University Hospital, France and colleagues included 124 intensive care unit (ICU) admissions with COVID-19, and compared them with 306 patients who had been in ICU for other reasons, without COVID-19.
