China president in rare visit to virus patients, medics
Chinese President Xi Jinping donned a face mask and had his temperature checked Monday while… Read More
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Mystery virus patients could have infected family members
A new virus from the same family as the deadly SARS pathogen could have been… Read More
5 years ago
41 new dengue cases reported in Karachi, toll reaches 1658
Eight people have lost their lives due to dengue fever in Sindh Read More
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‘Kashmir communications blackout putting patients at risk’
British medical journal Lancet has brushed aside India’s criticism of its recent editorial expressing concern over the… Read More
5 years ago
Patient groups push back against pricey HIV prevention treatment
A generic version of the current prevention pill, Truvada, is due in the United States… Read More
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Govt committed for provision of best healthcare facilities: Dr. Zafar
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Zafar Mirza on Sunday said that the… Read More
5 years ago
Patients suffer as doctors go on strike in Punjab, KP
LAHORE: Patients suffered at the out-patient departments (OPDs) of all government-run hospitals in Punjab on… Read More
6 years ago
Patients suffer as medicines go out of stock at Punjab Institute of Cardiology
The hospital administration is not providing nine essential medicines, patients complained. Read More
6 years ago
Bahawalpur health officials accused of concealing data of swine flu patients
According to officials, at least 58 cases of influenza have been reported from Bahawalpur since… Read More
6 years ago
Leaving the hospital early can double the odds of going back: study
"Patients who discharge themselves from the hospital against medical advice are twice as likely to… Read More
6 years ago
Nawaz’s treatment at Lahore hospital triples patients’ plight
Sources said that at least 80 police personnel were deployed inside and outside of the… Read More
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PM pays surprise visit to PIMS hospital, directs for standard treatment facilities
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday paid a surprise visit to Pakistan Institute Of… Read More
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Treatment of patients from venom by a Beekeeper therapist of Cairo
CAIRO: On his rooftop in the outskirts of Cairo, Omar Abulhassan raises thousands of bees… Read More
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Hearing loss patients at higher risk of hospital readmission
WASHINGTON: Hard-of-hearing hospital patients who have trouble communicating with medical personnel are more likely to… Read More
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CJP directs hospitals to review exorbitant treatment charges
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Paksitan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday ordered private hospitals administration… Read More
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Dementia patients may benefit from music therapy
NEW YORK: Music therapy may improve depression and anxiety in dementia patients, a new analysis… Read More
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Patients get more satisfied when doctors treat fewer people: study
WASHINGTON: Doctors who see fewer patients may get better online reviews than physicians who have… Read More
7 years ago
DRAP allows patients to import medicines for personal use
ISLAMABAD: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has allowed patients to import the medicines that… Read More
7 years ago
Hospital patients less likely to survive ‘off-hours’ cardiac arrest: study
NEW YORK: Hospital patients who have a cardiac arrest may be more likely to die… Read More
7 years ago
Social media may help chronically ill connect to doctors, fellow patients
NEW YORK: Social media groups that bring together patients, family, friends and healthcare providers can… Read More
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