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15 09, 2011

New Corporate Office of BF Biosciences inaugurated

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Chief Minister of Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif and Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Rodolfo Martin-Saravia inaugurated the new Corporate Office of the first Joint-Venture between Argentina and Pakistan, the leading Bio-Pharmaceutical Company ‘BF Biosciences Limited’ recently in Raiwind, Lahore. BF Biosciences, a Joint Venture between Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, a publicly listed company on the KSE, and [...]

15 09, 2011

Oncologists recognized by ESMO for outstanding contributions to cancer research and treatment

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The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has honored three of Europe’s leading medical oncologists with prestigious awards recognizing their achievements in clinical care and research. “The eminent oncologists we are celebrating with these awards have each made enormous contributions to the care of patients with cancer,” said Prof David Kerr, ESMO President. “We congratulate [...]

15 09, 2011

Epidemic of Dengue/Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever- An overview

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By Fauzia Saeed, Psychologist/Counselor, VCCTC PRCS Punjab Branch, Lahore  Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases, found in the tropics, with a geographical spread similar to malaria. Caused by one of four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae, each serotype is sufficiently different that there is no cross-protection [...]

15 09, 2011

SIUT pays tribute to Pakistan’s first deceased liver transplant team

2011-10-12T18:32:57+00:00

Leading transplant surgeon Dr Tariq Bangash who performed the country’s first deceased donor liver transplant has asked the SIUT team of doctors to extend their role in promoting the cause of deceased  organ donation in the country as a great service in the best interest of the society. He was speaking at the Sindh Institute [...]

15 09, 2011

World Oral Health Day: Seminar highlights the importance of oral health

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Oral health means more than just good teeth; it is integral to general health and essential for a person’s overall well-being. Aga Khan University held a seminar on September 12, 2011, World Oral Health Day, to highlight the importance of healthy oral practices and dental treatments. Oral diseases such as tooth decay affect approximately 90 [...]

15 09, 2011

Oxford Study: Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600,000 infants a year

2011-10-11T18:49:45+00:00

An international study suggests that giving vitamin A supplements to children in low and middle income countries could significantly cut rates of mortality, illnesses and blindness amongst those below the age of five. Researchers from the University of Oxford and Pakistan’s Aga Khan University have shown that vitamin A supplements reduce mortality amongst children from [...]

15 09, 2011

Concern shown on growing diabetes cases

2011-10-30T19:33:12+00:00

National Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Director, Prof. Dr. Zaman Shaikh has shown great concern over rising cases of diabetes in Pakistan and asked for raising awareness amongst people to check onslaught of the disease. He was briefing the media in connection with a 3-day International Conference on Diabetes [...]