What Is Depression? Depression is an illness that affects the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with normal functioning, daily life, and how one feels, thinks, and handles daily activities such as sleeping, eating, or working. Depression is a global public health concern. It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of depression in Pakistan because of the absence of adequate research studies. According to one systemic review in the overall population of Pakistan, the prevalence of depression is 34%. The ratio of girls suffering from depression is almost double that of boys, because of early marriages, high infertility rates, low…
Author: Dr. Rohana Naqi
Dr. Rohana Naqi
Dr. Rohana Naqi has been working Research Associate at McMaster University, Medical School in Hamilton, Ontario. She did Fellowship in Neuroradiology at Aga Khan University. She worked at Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
WHAT IS HEPATITIS B? Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects the liver. CAUSES It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is passed from person to person through, Transfusion of unscreened blood. Organ transplants. Sexual contacts. Sharing of contaminated needles. Unsafe medical practices, such as reusing medical equipment. During birth, a mother can pass it to a child. Sharing toothbrush, razors. Re-used equipment for tattooing, body piercing. SYMPTOMS Jaundice. Abdominal Pain. Dark Urine. Fever. Joint Pain. Loss of appetite. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Fatigue. DIAGNOSIS Blood Tests. Liver Biopsy.…
Kidney stones are common urinary tract disorders. They can form in kidneys when normal substances in urine become too concentrated. Kidney stones range in size from just a speck to as large as a ping pong ball. About 5% of people develop a kidney stone in their lifetime. Kidney diseases are often referred to as “The silent killers”. Kidney stones, a known disease came into the picture due to its increasing number of patients. Our daily routine, habits, diet, and intakes play a very important role in order to keep us away from falling sick. This article is all about…
Regarding breast cancer, the interesting point is that all of us are talking about the treatment, but none of us raised the issue “why breast cancer growth rate is higher in Pakistan? The answer is multifactorial. The most common being lack of awareness and our social set-up, where if a woman is detected to have breast cancer is considered a stigma. Many women never even get to a doctor. Many don’t share about the problem with the family and the doctor. The rate of disease is getting worse. It is often diagnosed when the disease is already in an advanced…