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Herd immunity approaches to COVID-19 control are a ‘dangerous fallacy’
A group of researchers warn that a so-called herd immunity approach to managing COVID-19 by allowing immunity to develop in low-risk populations while protecting the most vulnerable is “a dangerous fallacy unsupported by the scientific evidence”.
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New electronic survey manual supports countries to combat micronutrient deficiencies
A new micronutrient survey manual (2020) and toolkit, developed in collaboration by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Nutrition International were published recently to meet the demand of countries interested in assessing the micronutrient status of their populations.
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Thousands more underfed children may die due to Covid-19: WHO
An extra 10,000 children per month may die this year from malnutrition due to the COVID-19 crisis, the head of the World Health Organisation warned on Wednesday.
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Scope for massive scale-up of investment in mental health
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.
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The adverse effect of overuse of hand sanitizer
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic situation is the new normal that is going to be here for quite some time. To keep the disease away,
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Heat has a stronger effect on health in less developed cities
Compared to high income cities, less developed cities in Brazil have a higher hospitalisation rate associated with increased heat exposure, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Yuming Guo of the Monash University, Australia, and colleagues.
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Evercare Hospital Dhaka started post COVID-19 recovery clinic
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has recently started a post COVID-19 respiratory recovery clinic to help post COVID-19 patients continue their journey to recovery, says a press release.
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Early physical therapy for acute back pain and sciatica improves disability
Patients with acute low back pain and sciatica who are referred early to physical therapy see improved outcomes at 6 months, according to a randomised trial in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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One stillbirth every 16 seconds: joint UN report
Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year or 1 every 16 seconds, according to a new joint report.
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Vitamin A plus campaign kicks off
The national Vitamin A plus campaign started across the country today, aiming to feed Vitamin A capsules to children aged between six and 59 months.
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World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines
The World Bank said Tuesday that it approved $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatment.
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Dengue outbreak: where do we stand?
An outbreak is a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Loss of smell to be recognised globally as a symptom of COVID-19
Four out of five people experiencing the recent loss of smell and/or taste tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies—and of those who tested positive, 40 percent did not have cough or fever, reports a new study in PLOS Medicine by Prof. Rachel Batterham at University College London and colleagues.
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Fasting shows no weight-loss benefit over standard meals
Fasting for two thirds of the day does not lead to greater weight loss than eating meals throughout the day, according to a randomised trial in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrates World Heart Day
The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrated the “World Heart Day 2020” by continuing low-cost packages for underprivileged children with congenital heart diseases such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).
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Radiotherapy following prostate cancer surgery can safely be avoided for many men
Most men receiving surgery for localised and locally advanced prostate cancer can have radiotherapy safely removed from their initial treatment, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet.
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Flu season: All you need to know to stay safe
With the flu season now only a few weeks away, we must prepare for the challenges it will bring for us and our community.
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Dr Tahmeed Ahmed 1st Bangladeshi to be appointed executive director of icddr’b
Dr Tahmeed Ahmed has been made the new executive director of the icddr’b. He is the first Bangladeshi to be appointed in the post in the 60-year journey of the global health research organisation.
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A healthy heart deserves more attention
A sound heart is the key to a sound life. The overall transformation in the past few decades in our surroundings has significantly altered our lifestyles.
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First man cured of HIV dies of cancer
The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown -- known as the "Berlin Patient" -- has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society (IAS) announced Wednesday.
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Use your heart to beat CVD
In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths making it the world’s number one killer.
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Promoting Community Clinic services during COVID-19
The Government of Bangladesh launched the community clinic project to set up almost 18,000 clinics with an ambition of providing healthcare services to approximately 6,000 marginalised people through each community clinic at the grassroots level.
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Only a few developed antibodies in the first wave of COVID-19
The first cross-sectional, nation-wide analysis of more than 28,000 patients on dialysis in the United States found that fewer than 10% of adults had COVID-19 antibodies as of July 2020 and fewer than 10% were diagnosed.
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Improved knowledge and disease management required for diabetes
The results of the CAPTURE study were announced recently, a global non-interventional study to uncover the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and risk and its management in people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Brain-eating microbe: US city warned over water supply
Texas officials on Saturday lifted a warning for all but one Houston-area community to stop using tap water because it might be tainted with a deadly brain-eating microbe.
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Do not let parents become patients
The outbreak of COVID-19 has made Bangladesh stand in front of the mirror and see its fragile unethical health care system.
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Nationwide Vitamin A-plus campaign for 22 million children next month
Nationwide Vitamin A-plus campaign is set to be held from October 4 to 17, with the aim to administer vitamin capsules to children aged between six to 59 months.
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Keep health workers safe to keep patients safe
A charter released recently for World Patient Safety Day, calls on governments and those running health services at local levels to take five actions to better protect health workers.
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COVID-19 positive mother and immediate care of newborn
Since the emergence of a COVID-19 was not previously seen in humans, there is little data on whether there can be a vertical transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from a COVID-19 positive pregnant woman to her baby.
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Bone marrow transplants offered in Dhaka
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has become the first in Bangladesh to perform all kinds of bone marrow transplants (BMTs), using cutting-edge facilities and expert medical staff to provide BMTs to patients at an affordable cost.
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