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Thu, November 21, 2024
Pakistan
Source: The Express Tribune
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Karachi University Students Develop World’s Smallest Eco-Friendly Nebuliser

Final-year students from the University of Karachi’s Pharmacy Department have created the world’s smallest rechargeable nebulizer, offering portable respiratory therapy for people with breathing problems. The device, just under an inch wide, can run for up to 35 minutes on a single charge, lasting two days before needing another. Made from eco-friendly bioplastics, the nebulizer […]

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Source: BBC
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India’s Strict New Penalties for Spitting in Food Spark Controversy

Two states in India, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, led by the ruling BJP, have introduced strict penalties for tampering with food by spitting or adding harmful substances. Uttarakhand proposes fines of up to 100,000 rupees (around $1,190), while Uttar Pradesh plans punishments that could reach up to 10 years in prison. The policies were introduced […]

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Source: Geo
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Saudi King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests for Lung Infection

King Salman of Saudi Arabia underwent medical tests for a lung condition on Sunday following the recommendation of the Royal Clinics, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This follows a similar episode in May when the 88-year-old monarch experienced a lung infection accompanied by fever and joint pain. At that time, the Royal Clinics […]

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Source: Post News Group
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South African Doctor Becomes First Surgeon to Cure Deafness

Dr. Mashudu Tshifularo, a South African surgeon, has made history by becoming the first doctor to successfully cure deafness using 3D-printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants. This groundbreaking surgery was performed on March 13, 2019, at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital. Born in 1964 in the rural village of Mbahela, […]

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Ushna Shah Reveals She Suffers From Rare Condition ‘Prosopagnosia’ (Face Blindness)

Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has taken her fans by surprise by revealing that she suffers from prosopagnosia, a rare disorder that impairs the ability to recognize faces. In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram stories, Shah explained how this medical condition has impacted her daily life, often leaving her unable to recognize individuals even […]

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Source: USA Today
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Toronto Parents Develop Life-Saving Drug for Son’s Rare Disease

Toronto parents Terry and Georgia Pirovolakis have developed a gene therapy treatment to combat their son Michael’s rare neurological disorder, SPG50. This condition, which affects fewer than 100 people worldwide, has no existing cure. Faced with this grim reality, Terry began researching potential treatments, reaching out to experts in the U.S., UK, and Spain. After […]

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Source: The Grocer
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UK Bans Junk Food Ads Before 9 PM to Combat Obesity Crisis

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in the fight against childhood obesity by banning junk food advertising on television before 9 PM. This new regulation, which comes into effect on October 1, 2025, aims to protect children from the influence of unhealthy food and drink ads. Health Minister Andrew Gwynne confirmed the decision, […]

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Source: ARY News
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Shehbaz Sharif Launches Special Logo on CNICs to Promote Organ Donation in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a new national initiative to promote organ donation by adding a special logo on the Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) of registered donors. Announced on International Identity Day, September 16, this initiative aims to inspire more people to become organ donors, offering a chance at life for those in […]

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Source: Clarion India
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Doctor Rejects Muslim Donor’s Blood for Sick Hindu Woman at Indian Hospital

In a troubling incident in Panna City, Madhya Pradesh, India, a Muslim man’s blood donation for a critically ill Hindu woman was refused by a doctor at a government hospital. The incident came to light through a video that surfaced on social media on September 8, showing the doctor objecting to the Muslim donor, stating, […]

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Source: Google
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German Cyclist Abed Rahman Concludes 3,000km Charity Ride for Gaza Healthcare

Abed Rahman, a dedicated cyclist from Germany, has embarked on an incredible 3,000-kilometre journey to raise funds for a healthcare center in G@za. The center, staffed by ten doctors, provides essential medical services to the war-ravaged community, treating conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and injuries from ongoing Isr@eli bombings. Abed’s journey will take several weeks, […]

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