Monthly Archives: March 2009

At the recently held Conference on Lung Diseases, TB/HIV, Dr. Syed Arshad Husain, Chest Specialist  presented an interesting paper on Interventional Bronchoscopy in which he explained about the Crytherapy technique of Freezing Cancer Cells. It causes death of cancer cells. This treatment brings relief to the patients. On this occasion Dr. Arshad Husain [...]

By Muhammad Fareed The global HIV and AIDS pandemic is taking a catastrophic toll on women and girls. The number of HIV infections among women and girls has risen in every region in recent years, and in sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls constitute nearly 60 percent of those living with HIV. In some countries, the [...]

The details of the directions giving by Federal Ministry of Health to Provincial Government for the improvement of Health Sector are  elaborate. The points included for this purpose and for guidance of the concerned provincial govern-ment departments are specified below: • Implementation of recommendations made by the senate sub-committee on interior on spurious drugs must [...]

The year 2007 saw the introduction of targeted therapies for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), heralding a new era in the battle against kidney cancer. Prior to 2007, the standard treatment options for mRCC included nephrectomy and cytokine-based therapies such as interferon-£\ (IFN£\) and interleukin-2 (IL-2). • Nephrectomy remains the standard cytoreductive approach before starting [...]

By Yusra Qadir How often do we consider taking care of our voice? Yet it is important since it is one of the markers of human individuality. Professional voice patients are a diverse group. Limiting the definition to voice professionals and actors is too narrow. Any person who depends on speaking or singing skills for [...]

By Jawaid Ali  A 2-day National Consultation on the HIV Situation and response among MSM titled, “Progress to-wards universal access on HIV prevention, treatment, care and support” was organized by NACP & UNAIDS Pakistan in collaboration with Interact Pakistan recently at a local hotel in Karachi.      The purpose of this consultation was to [...]

The Provincial TB Control Program arranged a Million Youth March on March 11, 2009 from Hyderabad Gymkhana to Hyderabad Press Club. The purpose of this March was to create awareness among the masses about Tuberculosis. A large number of school children, Doctors from various Hospitals, Lady health workers, School Teachers and NGOs participated [...]

Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., came into existence in 1968 with the dedication to the Quality Pharmaceuticals, to empower mankind by promoting mental and physical wellbeing around the globe. Realizing its commitment to the society, Efroze Chemical Industries has been contributing to the goodwill of the community with an aim to become a reliable partner [...]

Pakistan Chest Society arranged a two-day International Conference on Lung Diseases, Tuberculosis/ HIV in collaboration with Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases, Dow University of Medical Sciences, National TB Control Program and Bridge Consultants Foundation recently at a local hotel in Karachi. According to Dr. Mosavir Ansarie, President Pakistan Chest Society, Sindh. The initial [...]