HMPV virus: Passengers urged to wear masks at Dhaka airport

The directives were issued one day after a case of HMPV virus was detected in the country
13 January 2025, 15:31 PM

First HMPV case of the year reported

A 30-year-old woman has been found infected with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the first case of the disease in Bangladesh this year, according to health officials.
12 January 2025, 18:00 PM

One dies of dengue

57 hospitalised in the last 24 hours
12 January 2025, 12:21 PM

HMPV detected in Bangladesh

30-yr-old from Kishoreganj undergoing treatment
12 January 2025, 09:16 AM

Airborne superbugs lurk in Dhaka hospitals

Amid the bustling corridors of Dhaka’s hospitals, an invisible danger wafts silently through the air -- drug-resistant bacteria.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Global commission proposes updated diagnostic framework

A landmark report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology introduces a redefined approach to diagnosing obesity, aiming to address the limitations of traditional methods and ensure appropriate care for over one billion individuals living with obesity worldwide.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

How living at high altitude affects patients with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging to manage, and high-altitude living adds another layer of complexity. At high altitudes, the reduced oxygen levels trigger physiological changes, but their impact on COPD patients remains uncertain.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Water: An essential fuel for your brain

What can you do to improve your overall brain health? The simple solution is to drink plenty of water.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

1 more dies of dengue

At least one dengue patient died while 57 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Does drinking tea cause kidney stones? An informative analysis

Tea is cherished globally for its comforting qualities and potential health benefits. However, questions about its connection to kidney stone formation persist. Is tea a risk factor for kidney stones, or is this a misunderstanding? Let us explore the facts.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

The promise and pitfalls of AI in clinical reasoning

Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and Gemini-1.0-Pro are revolutionising clinical reasoning, demonstrating expert-level diagnostic capabilities. However, these tools are not without flaws, mirroring the cognitive biases that challenge human decision-making. Recent studies highlight both their potential and limitations in clinical practice.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

E-cigarettes: The hidden dangers behind the vape craze

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that ejects vaporised solution for inhalation. It usually contains nicotine, the addictive substance in regular cigarettes, along with other flavouring agents and chemicals, including heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM

One more dies of dengue

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to four this year
11 January 2025, 14:21 PM

Cancer patients cut off from vital lifeline

All six radiotherapy machines of the NICRH have been out of order for 19 days, depriving over 200 cancer patients of their scheduled therapy every day.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Five Reovirus cases found for 1st time in Bangladesh

The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has found the presence of reovirus for the first time in Bangladesh.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Pirojpur Sadar Hospital: 250-bed on paper, 100-bed in reality

The long-awaited upgrade of Pirojpur Sadar Hospital from 100-bed to a 250-bed facility remains incomplete even after six and a half years, leaving patients to suffer.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

HMPV: Health check begins at Benapole port

Benapole Immigration Health Department today started to check the passengers travelling between India and Bangladesh as part of its initiative to prevent the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
9 January 2025, 13:32 PM

Two die of dengue

Two patients died from dengue while 70 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
6 January 2025, 21:04 PM

Children take a hit from winter diseases

The influx of child patients suffering from pneumonia, winter diarrhoea and other cold-related diseases has been straining hospitals.
5 January 2025, 18:46 PM