Tag: #HealthCare
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COVID-19: Cancer Foundation Hospital to test for Coronavirus
Mr Maqsood Ansari, Founder of Cancer Foundation Hospital and MD Argus Advertising is starting testing of Coronavirus at Cancer Foundation Hospital in Karachi. Mr Maqsood Ansari, Founder of Cancer Foundation Hospital is starting testing of Coronavirus at Cancer Foundation Hospital in Karachi. This will be provided at cost to common public and free of cost…
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Depression: A mental disease or a state of mind?
This opinion is shared by Ms. Saba Waqas. Depression, which is a mood disorder and a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel and act accordingly, is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and even psychological factors. Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when…
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Google healthcare project targeted by Congress committee
San Francisco, Nov 19 (AFP/APP): A US congressional committee on Monday asked for a briefing on a Google project to modernize healthcare while giving the internet titan access to millions of people’s medical data. Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent letters to the chiefs of Google and its partner in the project, US health systems…
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Tips to Get Rid of Dandruff
Lahore (2nd Nov, 2019): Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn’t contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. Healthy blood circulation is essential for good health of the hair.The exact cause is unknown, but various factors increase the risk of dandruff. It…
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Nawaz Sharif’s platelets count continues to fluctuate
LAHORE (29th Oct, 2019): The medical board at Services Hospital Lahore will hold examination of under-treatment former PM Nawaz Sharif as his platelets count has continued to fluctuate. According to details from medical board, the doctors have not yet decided on transfusing more mega kits into the former Prime Minister. Dr Mehmood Ayyaz, in an…
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What happens after blood platelets get low
LAHORE (22nd Oct, 2019): Blood Platelets are basically the cells that circulate in a human body and helps in binding together when they recognize damaged blood vessels. PURPOSE OF PLATELETS Platelets paly a crucial part of the composition of blood. They are responsible for repairing damaged tissues and play a major role in the blood-clotting…
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21 dog bite cases in last 12 hours
Karachi (19th Oct, 2019): 21 dog bite cases were registered in Karachi’s Jinnah hospital between 8pm Friday and 8am Saturday. The patients registered in Karachi hospital ages ranged from two years to 70 years. The majority of the dog bite cases were from the areas of Lines Area, Shah Faisal Colony and Korangi. Jinnah Postgraduate…
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One more polio case registered in Sindh
According to details three more cases have been registered across the country, total number of polio cases reached 77 this year. Three cases were registered from each province Sindh, Baluchistan, and Khyebr Pakhtunkhwa. According to Emergency Operation Center for Polio a 17 month Old little girl from Orangi Town Karachi was 8th victim from Sindh…
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Govt bringing revolutionary changes in health sector: Dr. Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Zafar Mirza has said the government was bringing revolutionary changes in health sector to provide quality healthcare services to the general public. Addressing a conference in Islamabad, he said ensuring “Universal Health Coverage” was vision of Prime Minister Imran…
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Are Sugary Drinks Major Cause Behind Increasing Cancer Risk?
A new study infers link between growing risk of cancer and the consumption of sugary drinks that include 100% fruit juices. According to a recent French study, there may be a directly proportional link between sugary drinks that include 100% fruit juices as well as soda and other fizzy drinks, and the risk of cancer.…