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PM&DC mandates mental health screening for medical students to curb rising stress

PM&DC mandates mental health screening for medical students to curb rising stress

Pakistan’s medical and dental colleges must now implement mandatory mental health screening protocols for students,…

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Misbah Jogyat
House Panel Moves to Charge Former Fauci Adviser Over COVID Email Cover-Up

House Panel Moves to Charge Former Fauci Adviser Over COVID Email Cover-Up

David Morens, the longtime senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, is facing a criminal referral…

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Misbah Jogyat

84,000 Registered Cases of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan, Says Federal Health Minister

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that there are 84,000 registered cases of AIDS…

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Neha Ashraf

Which Syringe is Set to be Banned in Pakistan?

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that the government is going to ban 10cc…

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Neha Ashraf

How to Stay Safe from Heatstroke?

After an increase in heat intensity in different cities of the country, the risk of…

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Neha Ashraf

Allegations of Illegal Charges from Patients for Cardiac Surgery at Jinnah Hospital

Allegations of illegal collections from patients for cardiac surgery have surfaced at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.…

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Neha Ashraf
Home Blood Pressure: Ensuring Your Monitor Delivers Accurate Readings

Home Blood Pressure: Ensuring Your Monitor Delivers Accurate Readings

Millions rely on home blood pressure monitors to track their health, but the convenience comes…

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Misbah Jogyat
Medical Specialist Group Appoints Dr. Sarah Jenkins as Lead Gastroenterologist The Medical Specialist Group has named Dr. Sarah Jenkins as its new lead gastroenterologist, a move aimed at expanding the clinic’s diagnostic capabilities amid a rising local demand for specialized digestive care. Dr. Jenkins joins the group after an eight-year tenure at City General, where she headed the endoscopy unit. Her arrival marks a shift for the practice; the group has previously outsourced complex gastrointestinal procedures, but Dr. Jenkins’ expertise—specifically in advanced endoscopic ultrasound—will now allow them to perform these interventions in-house. The clinic’s board pushed for this hire following a 15% uptick in patient referrals for chronic digestive issues over the last year. Patients often faced weeks-long wait times for consultations; bringing in a specialist with Dr. Jenkins’ clinical background is intended to cut that backlog by nearly half. "Our goal is to keep patient care under one roof," said the group’s medical director, Dr. Marcus Thorne. "Bringing Dr. Jenkins on board means we stop sending our patients across town for the procedures they need most." Dr. Jenkins, who completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins, brings a focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and early-stage screening. She starts in her new role Monday, with the clinic already scheduling patients for her first week of internal procedures. The appointment comes as the group undergoes a broader renovation of its surgical wing, suggesting a push to modernize facilities alongside its recruitment of specialized staff. Whether this transition eases the local specialist shortage long-term remains to be seen, but for the clinic’s current patient list, the change brings immediate access to care that was previously out of reach.

Medical Specialist Group Appoints Dr. Sarah Jenkins as Lead Gastroenterologist

Medical Specialist Group Appoints Dr. Sarah Jenkins as Lead Gastroenterologist The Medical Specialist Group has…

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Misbah Jogyat