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Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases

There are different types of infectious diseases. Some are not severe and are treatable whereas others can get complicated. In this interview, Dr Naveed Rashid, an infectious disease specialist at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad talks…

Heart diseases

Heart diseases

Unfortunately heart diseases are very common in Pakistan. Unlike developed countries, screening here is not done at a standard level therefore can miss out birth defects. In this interview, Dr Muhammad Hamid Saeed, a cardiologist…

Body aches and joint pain

Body aches and joint pain

   Dr Amir Ijaz, an Orthopedic surgeon at Ittefaq Hospital Lahore sheds light on common causes of body aches and joint pain. Also talks about knee replacement surgery and tips to maintain good bone health…

Gastrointestinal diseases in Pakistan

Gastrointestinal diseases in Pakistan

Dr Muhammad Naseer, a gastroenterologist at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, talks about common gastrointestinal diseases in Pakistan SN: When we talk about gastroenterological problems; do we just refer to stomach diseases?sni Gastroenterology is a vast…

Lung diseases in Pakistan

Lung diseases in Pakistan

Prof Dr Saulat Ullah Khan, a Pulmonologist at Rasheed Hospital Lahore talks about common lung diseases in Pakistan SN: Which lung diseases are common in Pakistan?sni Common lung diseases here include asthma, COPD, ILD (phaipron…

Skin & cosmetic treatments

Skin & cosmetic treatments

Dr M Khawar Nazir, a cosmetic laser and hair transplant surgeon from Lahore talks about skin & cosmetic treatments SN: Dermatology is considered an easy field to specialize in. Is it true?sni As far as…

Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are important for skin

Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are important for skin

Prof Azam Samdani, a dermatologist at Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, talks about winter related skin issues and importance of cleansing, toning and moisturizing in skincare SN: What are the most common skin problems in…

Get regular pre-season checkups

Get regular pre-season checkups

 Dr Shahid Pervaiz a Pulmonologist at DHQ Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal answers frequently asked questions about common respiratory diseases  SN: Do pulmonologists deal with lung diseases only?sni Pulmonologists deal with diseases related to the respiratory system;…