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15 02, 2014

New genetic regions linked with type 2 diabetes identified

2017-04-26T12:35:02+00:00

Largest study yet of diabetes genetics brings in data from 20 countries on four continents Seven new genetic regions associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified in the largest study to date of the genetic basis of the disease. DNA data was brought together from more than 48,000 patients and 139,000 healthy controls from [...]

1 01, 2014

Need for enhancement of quality in blood transfusion services in the country – Experts

2017-04-26T12:35:02+00:00

Standard of blood transfusion services in region varies from country to country. Reasons for differential quality standard is the lack of development programs to obtain advanced training to improve quality standards in day to day operations. There is need for enhancement of quality in blood transfusion services in the Asian region. These views were expressed [...]

15 09, 2013

Preparations and ongoing activities for outbreaks of Dengue Fever in Islamabad

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

Dengue is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with any one of the four dengue viruses. It occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Symptoms appear 3—14 days after the infective bite. Dengue fever is a febrile illness that affects infants, young children and adults. Symptoms range from a mild [...]

15 09, 2013

9th Health Asia 2013 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

9th Health Asia 2013 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences was inaugurated by Zahid Saeed, Former Chairman and Kaiser Waheer, Former Chairman PPMA and MD Indus Pharma, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) and President & CEO, Medisure Laboratories Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan and Foreign delegates were also present in this occasion. There are approximately 100 international [...]