'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles
1 May 2026, 01:32 AM
Health
MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
30 April 2026, 21:17 PM
Health
Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health minister
30 April 2026, 21:14 PM
Health
Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Business
Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM
Disease
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
27 April 2026, 21:10 PM
Health
PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building
27 April 2026, 16:10 PM
Health
Dil Afroza appointed new DG of Nursing and Midwifery directorate
26 April 2026, 20:20 PM
Health
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
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
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
Can AI in healthcare mimic human biases and improve clinical decisions?
AI models like GPT-4 and Gemini-1.0-Pro can make expert-level decisions in healthcare, but they also show human-like biases.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
The risk of developing cyst in the lungs
These days, quite often you would have heard people talking about a word, ‘Cyst.’ Somebody had had a problem of epilepsy, and the treating doctor had told him about a cyst in the brain.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Updated vitamin D guidelines: what clinicians and patients need to know
In 2024, the Endocrine Society issued updated guidelines on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults, reflecting recent research. The new recommendations, which replace a 2011 guideline, aim to simplify the approach to vitamin D testing and supplementation.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New insights into treating adult
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood condition—it affects millions of adults too.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Reflecting on five decades of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI)
Vaccines have long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing the spread of deadly diseases and saving countless lives.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Unravel the mystery of your symptoms!
When it comes to sneezing, coughing, and stuffy noses, many people often wonder whether they are dealing with a cold or allergies.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM