London: Scientists believe they are closer to understanding what causes patients to suddenly and alarmingly lose weight during late-stage cancer. Researchers in the UK have discovered a gene called GDF 15 that is associated with cachexia. It is a complex process in which 80 percent of patients in the last stages of cancer lose appetite,…
Troponin protein in the blood can be quickly identified with a device called Troposensor. Photo: New Atlas Seattle, USA: In cardiology, the most important test immediately after a heart attack is the troponin level. Now a sensor worn on the wrist can detect it in the emergency room, but also monitor for further complications of…
Ambulance delays in the UK have led to people taking the sick or injured to hospital on their own rather than waiting for an ambulance to arrive. According to a recent study, people who needed urgent medical attention, including accident and emergency cases, managed to get themselves to the hospital instead of waiting for an…
Blood can be donated even in the month of Ramadan, said Dr. Maysa Sajeel (Photo: File). Karachi: Children suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia and other blood disorders are at risk due to a 70% drop in blood donations during the month of Ramadan. Prof. Shahid Rasool, Executive Director of Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, told “Express”…
File photo The number of corona virus patients is increasing continuously in the country, the virus has been confirmed in 150 people in the last 24 hours. According to the National Institute of Health, 4 thousand 194 tests were conducted yesterday, after which the rate of positive cases increased to 3.58 percent. In the last…
First diabetes clinic established in Nazimabad under Health Promotion Foundation. Photo: File Karachi: The Health Promotion Foundation has started a project to build 3,000 clinics across the country to treat 3.3 million people with diabetes. The first clinic was established in Nazimabad, the inauguration ceremony of the project was held in which the chief guest…
The Health Promotion Foundation has started a project to build 3000 clinics across the country to treat 33 million people with diabetes. The first clinic was established in Karachi’s Nazimabad area. Under the project, primary, secondary and tertiary care clinics established across the country will provide free consultancy, medicines and tests at discounted rates. Diabetic…
By eating fruits, vegetables and low carbohydrates, diabetics can stay away from many diseases. Photo: File Boston: Fruits and vegetables are a treasure of health and nutrition and now a study has found that people with diabetes can live longer by eating fruits and vegetables to protect themselves from life-threatening diseases like diabetes, blood pressure…
Photo courtesy of Indian Media In the Indian state of Rajasthan, instead of patients, shoes were being moved from one place to another in an ambulance. According to Indian media, the driver who took the shoes to another place in the ambulance of the government hospital has been removed from duty. According to reports, the…
OPD counter of Jinnah Hospital Lahore, file photo All the lab tests in Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital OPD have been stopped due to which the patients are facing difficulties. Tests are not being done in Jinnah Hospital for two days. According to the Medical Superintendent (MS) Jinnah Hospital, there was a 3-year contract with the lab…
