Covid outbreak caught public health authorities off guard, with its high transmission and infection rate. Public health authorities under the WHO chalked out prevention strategies, chief among them is contact tracing. What is contact tracing Contact tracing is tracing the persons that had a physical contact or were close to a person who is confirmed …
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Stethoscope is the most extensively used equipment in patient care, a good quality stethoscope with appropriate care can last a long time. How to take care of a stethoscope is one of the most frequently received query particularly in the wake of CoronaVirus pandemic, and health care professionals want to know how to clean/disinfect stethoscope …
What is Liver transplant? Liver transplant is an operation that involves replacing the diseased liver of a person with a healthy one from a donor. Where to get Liver transplant in pakistan, best liver transplant centers in Pakistan & the cost of liver transplant in Pakistan are the queries we have received recently and will …
Cpsp Eportal Home This guide is an introduction about the cpsp e-portal for the new FCPS or MCPS residents. CPSP has moved several of its sections online, exam is computer based, application process is online & its also made the interaction of trainees with cpsp related to their training online. How to get access to …
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The COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus cases have reached an alarming level, with increasing daily spikes yet no signs of slow down. Up till now researchers are working hard to find a cure, be it a vaccine or a drug, but till yet there is no scientifically proven treatment. That leads to very solid question how …
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FCPS FCPS is the prestigious post-graduation exam to practice as a specialist doctor in Pakistan and also recognized in Middle East Countries. Eligibility for Fcps part 1 To be eligible to take part in this post-graduation exam you must have completed your MBBS or equivalent PMDC recognized qualification with 1 year house job and PMDC registration. …
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This post answers some basic queries by the newly graduated doctors about the PPSC health department jobs and its selection process, with more emphasis on the year 2020/21 M.O / W.M.O selection process. What is PPSC? Punjab Public Service Commission, is an organization that carries out recruitment for the Punjab govt, when vacancies are available …
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Hydroxychloroquine, derivative of the common malaria drug chloroquine initially thought to be a promising drug in the fight against Covid19, due to its anti inflammatory and anti viral effects, but subsequent trials questioned its efficacy as no statistical benefit was seen. However research trials were still ongoing e.g the Solidarity trial now The World Health …
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ECG or Electrocardiogram is a graph of your heart’s electrical activity, that provides in-depth details about the functioning of the heart. Traditionally performed via a special ECG machine with leads placed on the limbs and chest, called as 12 lead ECG. With the fame of wearable fitness tracker that came with heart beat, step, distance …
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Face mask is one of the most important piece of personal protective equipment to protect against airborne particles & viruses, CDC recommends everyone to wear a face mask in public places and practice social distancing. Something’s are not meant to be used everywhere, that’s the case with the N95 masks, specifically a certain type. In …
