Over 1m children to be administered polio drops in Multan

MULTAN, Dec 13 (APP):A three-day national polio vaccination campaign is set to begin in Multan from December 15, aiming to immunize children across the district. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nouman Siddiqe formally inaugurated the campaign at Shahbaz Sharif Hospital, where he administered polio drops to children […]

Treating High Blood Pressure May Lower Dementia Risk

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 24 (ONLINE): Adequate treatment of high blood pressure (BP) can substantially lower the risk for dementia or cognitive impairment without dementia, new data indicated. In a large study of Chinese adults with untreated hypertension, intensive BP management through medication and lifestyle changes cut […]

Can antidepressants increase sudden cardiac death risk?

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 07 (ONLINE): Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is responsible for about half of all deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. Past studies show a link between some antidepressant medications to a high risk of cardiovascular issues like SCD. A new study further confirms that antidepressant […]

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