Tuesday, 3 December 2024

ABM Abdullah

health expert
Mon, 23 Sep 24

ABM Abdullah, a prominent health expert in the country, currently serves as Emeritus Professor at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

What to do to cure breast cancer

Health

Sun, 27 Oct 24

What to do to cure breast cancer

Hearing the word "cancer" often sends chills down one’s spine. There was a time when cancer was thought to have no answer and was considered a death sentence. But today, this perception is baseless. With the advancements in modern science, cancer is no longer an inevitable end. Cancer treatment is now within reach, and if detected early, it’s possible to treat and even fully cure this disease in many cases. The challenge is that many women don’t seek medical advice promptly.

Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention

Health

Thu, 17 Oct 24

Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention

This year, even before the monsoon season officially began, the situation regarding dengue fever, carried by Aedes mosquitoes, is showing alarming signs across the country. Everyday, countless people are rushing to hospitals due to dengue fever. Climate change, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and unplanned urbanization are all contributing to the increased risk of dengue.

Dengue treatment should focus on prevention rather than vaccination

Interview

Mon, 23 Sep 24

Dengue treatment should focus on prevention rather than vaccination

Dengue is not a new disease in our country; we've been combating it since 2000. However, its prevalence has increased in recent years. In 2023, over 300,000 people were infected, resulting in more than 17,000 deaths. This year, infections began rising as early as January. Previously, we believed dengue was a seasonal disease that peaked during the monsoon. That notion is now outdated; we are seeing cases throughout all seasons—winter and summer included. This August and September, however, have witnessed a sharp increase in cases.